Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Post 6: Arrival at University

You've decided your university, what next?  As soon as you decide on your university, you should sync up with people who might be your potential roommates. Its important to take this decision carefully, you will be living with him/her. Their habits might affect you - either positive or negative.

Your previous batch students at the university work hard to make arrangements for each of your pickups and temporary accommodation  So, when you give your travel details double check and make sure you give the correct details. If you end up not boarding a flight please let them know as soon as you can. (I saw this happening)

Try to avoid asking questions about funding on your way from airport to the university. Use this time to get used to the environment. It might take a while for your body clock to get adjusted and get used to the new surroundings. You could ask your funding questions well in advance of your coming or wait until you come to terms with the new place and see how it works at the university.

People will get homesick and it might remain for some days depending on the individual. If you are a girl, you tend to feel it more. The good news is, you should be able to find a good set of friends for life. If you've lived in a hostel before, homesickness might not affect you.

 I would suggest to take your time the first few days and get comfortable. Get through the formalities like University tour, library registration, etc. If you haven't yet decided on roommates, you will have to make that decision soon and get settled in a house. You will generally start having more friends now. Its a nice and an important thing to have a good "support staff" :).

In many of my situations, I couldn't have gotten through them without support from my closest friends at the university.





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