University Diary by Rashi

If you end up in the freezing hell of Boston or another city like it, much like me, please be prepared and don’t be like me. The first day back after winter break is never good, you’re homesick, you miss your domestic help and jet lag is at its peak so being unprepared is just going to make the situation a million times worse (no exaggeration). My first day back, I didn’t have snow boots so I slipped and fell in the ice and to make things worse, I had to walk super slowly to avoid falling again which led to me almost being hit by the train. So please, please buy snow boots in advance. I was also dressed very inappropriately for the weather so unlike me, remember to carry a big coat for when you get off the flight and do not rely on the temperature of the airport. Furthermore, if your hands are like mine and super sensitive to the cold, make gloves your best friends. Don’t be miserly when it comes to spending on gloves and get ones that are not only warm but also allow you to typ...

Aside from the lack of room service, messy dorms and finals another awful part about college is travelling solo. I don’t know about you, but I hate travelling alone. I love having a travelling companion who will guide me as to where to go next at the airport and just someone to talk to and complain to on that long flight journey. I have never travelled such a long distance alone so safe to say, my parents were scared out of their wits. I couldn't exactly reassure them either because if anything, I was equally nervous. I knew next to nothing about the on goings of the airport because I never pay attention! However, I knew I had to do it. So first I watched an entire video about the various steps, then my dad messaged me an entire list of instructions (this is not a necessary step) and packed a lot of home food and fun stuff to keep myself entertained. Make sure your phone is fully charged and even carry a power bank, better to be safe than sorry. Reach the airpor...