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What nobody tells you about hostel life before first year

Roommates, laundry, mess food, budgets, homesickness and why extension boards become a personality trait.

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CollageKart Editorial28 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
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Roommates, laundry, mess food, budgets, homesickness and why extension boards become a personality trait.

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Your roommate does not need to become your best friend

Basic communication, boundaries and respect matter more than forcing instant friendship.

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