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Settling Into College: Finding Home Away From Home

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 Transitioning into college signified the commencement of an entirely new phase in my life. The exhilaration of entering an unfamiliar environment was intertwined with the melancholy of departing from home. Leaving home was emotionally demanding, not merely because I was separating from my family, but also because I was parting from the comfort, familiarity, and affection that made life serene and effortless. The initial days in the hostel were particularly challenging.  The monotonous mess food could never replicate the wholesome flavour or warmth of meals cooked with love at home. Each meal served as a poignant reminder of my mother’s cooking, her meticulous care, her attention to taste, and the affection woven into every dish. Those moments deepened my sense of homesickness and longing for the simplicity of h ome life.   Adjusting to college life was far from effortless. Everything appeared unfamiliar, the people, the atmosphere, and the rigorous routine. However, cir...

Tour to the Caves!

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Well, personally, I ain't much of a writer, but the trip so good, can't miss out on writing about this one haha! So, where do I begin? I'm Sai, and here's to my first ever blog post, ENJOY! So, once I was out of college for vacations, I went to the catch the flight to Pune with my family. It was a trip of 4 days, with the primary wish to visit the two jyotirlingas, Grishneswar and Bhimashankar. We completed that on day 2 and day 3 respectively, with a short trip to Shirdi. It was day 3 when we went to Ellora caves, and my goodness was that a place, a visit to remember for ages! Ancient architecture at its finest, it was mind boggling to see such structures simply carved out of stones, unbelievable! Before I show you some pictures I took at Ellora, lemme tell you a tad-bit about its rich history! Ellora, located in Maharashtra, stands as a timeless symbol of India’s religious harmony and artistic brilliance. Built between the 6th and 10th centuries, the caves were carved...