For many first-year students, the University is the first experience living away from home for an extended period of time. As a first-year student, your usual sources of support will no longer be present as you are adjusting to a new environment. Increased personal freedom can feel both wonderful and frightening. You can come and… Continue reading Adjustment to University Life at Manipal – Manipal Survival Guide
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For those harassed by the Auto Drivers in Manipal
I was speaking to a friend in the morning today, raining an what not, we were discussing something when the subject of our dishonest and potty mouthed auto bosses came around. She told me that on 4 – 5 occasions she has reported an auto to the police station when the drivers charged extra, was… Continue reading For those harassed by the Auto Drivers in Manipal
Give a Little
You can’t receive unless you give. Does that sound like a strange statement to you? It is no stranger than the attitude of a number of students who come to Manipal with the idea of taking as much as they can get, and giving as little as possible in return. The best example of this… Continue reading Give a Little
Getting Used to Living with someone
If you are a single child like me and this is your first time out of your house you will understand the problems of getting used to living with someone. When I first moved into my shared room I was secretly praying for a neat roommate because there is nothing worse than coming back to… Continue reading Getting Used to Living with someone
10 ways to get through college without even trying!
Bring the professor newspaper clippings dealing with his subject. If you don’t find clippings of his subject, bring clippings at random. He thinks everything deals with his subject! Look alert. Take notes eagerly. If you look at your watch, don’t stare at it and shake your head unbelievingly! Nod frequently and murmur, “How True”! To… Continue reading 10 ways to get through college without even trying!