There are many legends and rumors about life in the hostel, and some often contradict others. Some remember the years in the student hostel as the most fun and bright in their lives, others tell chilling details about fights, bullying and dissolute morals. What memories will remain with you, largely depends on how you put yourself and how you will conduct in the future.
Instruction manual
1
Forge good relationships with your roommates. This is a top priority. After all, with these people you will live side by side for more than one year. Do not be afraid, do not fool, do not lie and do not try to command. Be friendly, but immediately cross any attempts to sit on your neck. Once you agree to run away for a beer or clean the room out of turn, and you have a reputation for a weakling. The same goes for senior students. Remember, a hostel is not an army. Nobody will kick you with tarpaulin boots and force you to clean the toilet with toothbrushes. But attempts to make you a servant are quite possible. After the "authoritative" old-timers are convinced of your independence, they will lag behind.
2
Handle the money correctly. Usually, not the most affluent students live in the hostel, and lack of money for them is a common thing. Learn to save and do not borrow if your budget is very modest. And never tell anyone how much money you actually have, even if you can afford to dine in a restaurant. There are enough amateurs to live at someone else's expense. But if you have a room shared by several people, this does not mean that you should share everything else.
3
Take part in parties and hanging out. Do not break away from the team. Such problems do not enjoy respect and love. It is not necessary to get drunk to an unconscious state in order to be recognized as yours on the board. Believe me, in a hostel it is possible to have fun and take sessions for one five. This is only a matter of self-organization and desire.
4
Learn to be friends. It is very useful to be able to defend your opinion and not succumb to provocations. But it is equally important to come to the rescue in time if someone really needs it. Do not lock yourself in and do not look around only enemies. Often dating and friendships that have appeared in the hostel, people save their whole lives.
