Moving to a new town or city can be a nerve-wracking
experience, especially if you’re a student, along with the stress of finding
your way around, there are tasks like completing your assignments, making new
friends, managing finances, choosing your accommodation, etc. which can be
really daunting. After studying in a school for more than 12 years and living
in the comfort and familiarity of home, going to college is an exciting (and
sometimes scary) new adventure.
You’ve got to be thinking about various things like
course registrations, what to pack, and most importantly: your housing
arrangements! One of the primary factors to consider is the accommodation.
Choosing the right place to reside can really help in making a smooth
transition into the next stage of your life. If you are moving into a big city
like Mumbai or Pune, that are brimming with top-notch IT companies and
top-rated colleges, choosing the right living space can be a mind-boggling
task. But, fret not, young freshman, for we are here to help you choose.
Even though cities like Pune and Mumbai are known
for welcoming students and apprentices for years, the options for habitation
have been limited, with students mostly opting for On-campus housing due to
lack of options. Living on campus means lesser privacy, minimal personal space,
and not having the opportunity to grow through adopting real-world
responsibilities! Hence, it isn’t really preferable for the millennial mindset.
However, the market for student hostel in Pune and
Mumbai is at an evolving stage and there are a number of factors that have led
to growth in this segment in the recent past. In the last few years itself,
besides conventional set-ups of rented accommodations like college dorms,
paying guests and shared apartments, organized accommodations such as luxury
hostels and student living have come into the picture, and they come with
better services and facilities.
For young students, it boils down to two choices:
Apartments or contemporary, present-day alternatives like luxury student
hostels. There are certain aspects that you should consider before making a
decision. Here is a glance at how both are different in terms of fun, life and
convenience.
1) It’s all about money:
Students are a young group who look for economical
options for living. Most people renting out rooms are in it to make a little
extra cash, not to run a full-fledged stay business with the infrastructure and
expenses that drive up costs. Also, apartments and paying guests services claim
to be affordable options, but when it comes to comparing the facilities, they
really aren’t.
If you’re moving to a city like Mumbai, where
opportunities are many, but the cost of living is high, hostels are the best
option for you.
Moreover, hostels have a one-time payment feature,
without any hidden charges, which is never the case with apartments.
Additionally, there is no supplementary financial strain about electricity
bills, laundry, internet, etc as it is constituted with your stay.
2) Food:
Let’s be honest, the food at a college mess is
always a mess and cooking is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. Calling your
mom and asking her what condiment to add when can be a nuisance if done
daily. So, if you don’t favour any of
these options, apartment living is not for you. Student hostels have amenities
such as 24*7 cafes and pantries, buffets for meals, so you need not worry when
you are pulling an all-nighter and need some coffee and a snack!
3) Hygiene:
If there is anything that 2020 has taught us, it is
that hygiene should always be our top priority. We now know that any sort of
disregard for hygiene and cleanliness practices, can lead to adverse
consequences.
Like the old saying goes, “Cleanliness is next to
Godliness.”
Being brought up in a country like India, you may have
become accustomed to outsourcing our cleaning needs to maids and other cleaning
services. But as this lockdown has taught us, there may come several times
where these services may not be available and accessible. Living in apartments,
it becomes your own responsibility to make sure your residence is as immaculate
as possible, for which you may not have the knowledge or skill.
On that account, it is essential to live in a space
where there is no compromise on hygiene. In the current scenario, student hostels
are a prime option as they follow all government guidelines and follow through
with all sanitisation procedures.
4) Amenities:
The apartment rental route isn't for everyone. First
off, you're generally on your own. While the apartment owner or manager might
offer some basic assistance, don't expect services such as meals, cleaning
services, that are always available in hostels. Also, there are various other
amenities such as gyms, entertainment rooms, internet services, laundry
services, etc that are most certainly available in a hostel living facility.
5)
Safety
and Security:
It is always a good idea for young people that are living away from their parents, to live in a place that offers good security. Apartments owners/ landlords never offer any security guarantee. Also, there may be tons of restrictions when you are living in a residential space. Student hostels are built on the foundation of making your home a safe & secure place to live in. They are well equipped with state-of-the-art security systems and have an emergency action plan and guidelines to ensure maximum safety of the student.
It is always a good idea for young people that are living away from their parents, to live in a place that offers good security. Apartments owners/ landlords never offer any security guarantee. Also, there may be tons of restrictions when you are living in a residential space. Student hostels are built on the foundation of making your home a safe & secure place to live in. They are well equipped with state-of-the-art security systems and have an emergency action plan and guidelines to ensure maximum safety of the student.
Moreover, hostels facilitate
separate access controlled floors/ sectors for male and female students, as
they prioritise the student’s comfort and convenience.
Also, student hostels are normally
very friendly and great for meeting new people, who are going through the same
circumstances as you and also a lot of other like-minded people. They are often
in great locations and are situated in areas close to major education
institutes and at a prime location.
To sum up, student hostels may be the superior
option for students as compared to apartments, especially in cities like Pune
and Mumbai, in this day and age.
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