| I stayed in the hostel in my final year as a | | | | had invented that back when I was in the hostel I |
| student. That was an experience I wouldn't trade | | | | certainly could have used something like that. |
| for anything else. The freedom alone, the | | | | Clothes wise, you will need jeans. Unless you wear |
| independence, was exhilarating to say the least. | | | | a school uniform, jeans are the staple in hostel life |
| There are several essentials every hostelite | | | | during fall and winter. Get a few pairs in different |
| should have in her room. That is in addition to | | | | shades and cuts to vary your look. They'd go |
| your books, stationery and all the stuff you'd | | | | with everything. Your t-shirts, sweaters, jackets, |
| need in school. | | | | blouses the works. Just be sure to get all you |
| You need food. Sure, the hostel might provide | | | | clothing in colors that do something for you. If an |
| meals, but mealtimes tend to be fixed and if you | | | | outfit you love is in a color that doesn't do |
| miss the set meal time, too bad. It happens. | | | | anything for you, as in it makes you look dull, |
| Staying late in the library to study, late lessons, | | | | chuck that aside. Pick clothes that bring out the |
| extra curricular activities and the like could make | | | | best in you. Those are all you need for your |
| you miss your dinner. Oversleeping might mean | | | | hostel life. |
| you have to go without breakfast if you depend | | | | For bed time, nothing beats a super comfortable |
| on the hostel for your meals. | | | | set of pajamas. Get a few sets so you needn't |
| If you have a hot plate you can cook over, that | | | | have to keep worrying about the laundry. Plus if |
| would come in very handy in the hostel. With | | | | because of some prank, the pajamas you are |
| that, you can stock up on instant noodles, canned | | | | wearing gets soiled, you still have spare, clean |
| food and get your friends to join in. With | | | | pajamas on hand to sleep in. |
| everyone contributing something to the food | | | | Then you need some cleaning supplies for your |
| supplies, no one need go hungry, even if they | | | | laundry and dishes (you'd have to wash your own |
| return late because of some project. | | | | cup at least), a water bottle and lots of coffee if |
| One very useful gadget you should pack in for | | | | you need that to stay awake. |
| your hostel is the GT express which is more than | | | | What else? |
| a sandwich maker. It requires little space. Plug it in | | | | Think comfort and personal space. An extra pillow |
| and you can cook crepes, gourmet food, | | | | if you have space in your luggage for that, a |
| omelettes, sandwiches and a variety of desserts. | | | | woollen blanket for warmth and a teddy bear. |
| Perfect for the modern hostelite. How I wish they | | | | |