I Moved Cities for College—This Is How My Hostel Became Home

Studying in a different city was always my dream, and I did everything to achieve it. Honestly, when I got admission in St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, my mind just blew away. It didn’t felt real, but eventually it was. I began my search for a perfect place for me to stay. I came across several options of PG near St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, but no one felts my home away from home, and that is when I heard about The Hive Hostels from one of my friend, after researchnig about it, I immediately knew that this is where I want to stay. After seeing their rooms, I finalised it, but I made some changes to the room to make the space feel like home. In this blog, I am going to discuss the changes I made to my room. 

Personalizing The Space

I made some changes in my room, and the first thing that I did was to make it feel more personal. I added some plants to give it a natural look. I even added some of the photos and wallpapers to give me a room with an aesthetic look. You can also add things like quilts and plush toys to give your room a familiar look.

Building Community Bonds

If you are living in any hostel near Jai Hind College or a PG in Fort Mumbai, then you can start making community bonds, which will help make your stay an easy one. At our hostel, we used to have late-night sessions and movie nights to build bonds with people and new entries as well. 

Fostering Comfort and Routine

When my little sister was living in a girls hostel in Fort Mumbai, she told me about some tips to do a comfort routine to reduce stress. That is when I understood why it is compulsory to have a place that is comforting and relaxing. To do so, I added some soft rugs, air fresheners, and scented candles to make a relaxing environment in my room. 

Overcoming Homesickness

Moving to a hostel can make you feel homesick, and that is why it is necessary to carry things that make you feel at home. I used to carry some of my favourite snacks, schedule a call with my family, and used to go out whenever I felt homesick.  

Final Words

Hostel life can be scary, but at the same time, it is exciting. To get the best hostel life, it is necessary to choose a hostel that gives you a feeling of “home away from home,” and this was the feeling I got when I moved into The Hive Hostels. So if you want to get this feeling as well, you know who to choose. 

Get in touch with them and get the familiar environment that everyone deserves!