How College Gave Me More Than a Degree
When I Stepped Into College... When I stepped into college for my UG, I expected the basics: classrooms, grades, deadlines, and maybe the occasional punishment — usually writing pages and wasting some paper π³. I hoped for a decent placement too. What I didn’t expect was to walk away with something much more valuable — friendships that shaped me and stayed with me beyond the classroom. π️ The Room That Became a Home College hostels are known for chaos — noisy nights, cold showers, and mystery laundry piles. But in that mess, I found something special: my two roommates. One was calm and organized — the “everything in place” type. The other? Our room’s entertainer — loud, funny, and full of life. And me? Somewhere in the middle, observing and adapting. We argued over the fan as if it were a prized possession, sharing snacks, stories, and late-night laughs. Slowly, our room became more than four walls — it became home. We weren’t just roommates. We became brothers. π¦ When the Wor...