Congratulations on your admission into UPES!
Choosing the right accommodation for you can be a huge task. There are so many things to consider and it becomes really difficult to make the correct decision. Making a hasty or wrong decision can ultimately lead to a lot of regrets or unnecessary trouble. Therefore, it is advised to do thorough research before choosing a PG or a hostel for you to have the best possible experience during your college life. Here are some factors you should definitely take into consideration to find the best place to live in.
- Food: Eating out every day is not only expensive, but also unhealthy. This is why most people prefer to take accommodation with a mess facility for food. However, one must make sure the food is hygienically prepared with good quality ingredients so that you do not compromise on nutrition. Many students start falling sick when they move away from home and the primary reason is the type of food consumed. Even if you have good immunity, you might still get bored eating the same thing every few days. Thus, another thing to consider is whether the food menu has enough variety or not.
- Housekeeping & Laundry: At home, you would find your clothes magically reappear, well-folded, after tossing them in the laundry basket. However, when you move away, the magic fades away and you might get stuck doing your own laundry and room-cleaning from time to time. Not only is that really stressful, but it also takes up a lot of time that could be used for more productive college work or as quality time with your friends. Therefore, you may want to consider opting for an option where all kinds of cleaning are taken off your hands (pun intended).
- Social Life: College isn’t just about classroom education, you can learn a lot from your peers if you choose to surround yourself with the right crowd for you. If you’re introverted and have trouble making friends or are extroverted and love meeting new people, then you should choose an accommodation that has interactive common areas and organises certain social events. This would allow you to mingle with like-minded people and make friends for life. You also may want to consider not living in places with inflexible in-times and an unreasonable amount of restrictions if you are interested in catching up with your friends after college hours.
- Security: It is great to have a fun social life in college but it should not be at the risk of your security. You should find a place where there are new-age security solutions to ensure your safety. Your parents should also feel at ease knowing you are in safe hands.