Life Lessons You Learn While Living In A Hostel

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What makes a hostel stand out from the rest? For some, it might be its location. Others may prefer the facilities or maybe they just like to stay in hostels that have a good atmosphere. Others still, maybe they are into traveling and want to experience different hostels. Whatever it is that makes them want to stay there, most people will agree that hostels offer people some great life lessons. Even though you might only spend a short period of your life living in a hostel, chances are you’ll gain some valuable insight into human nature while you’re there. It can be scary at first and at times really depressing too but over time, you learn new things and grow as a person. Read on for more details about what life lessons you learn while living in a hostel/PG and what to look out for when choosing the one nearest you! 

 

Stay Low-Key

Hostels are generally meant to be a quick, cheap way to sleep while traveling. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to be a snobby person or avoid talking to other guests. In fact, you’re more likely to make new friends while staying in a hostel because people are usually up for a good conversation and a drink. If you’re not sure if someone is interested in talking to you or not, just ask them to recommend a good place to eat or drink in the hostel. Asking other guests if they want to talk to you or if they want to keep to themselves is a great way to start a conversation with only a few words. Talking to others about your hostel journey can be a great way to show that you’re not a recluse and you’re open to a chat.

 

Late Night Study

One day before the exam the whole hostel is lighted. Students are sitting in one room for completing the syllabus of the exam and discussing doubts with each other. The Hostel all-nighters teach you to handle the pressure of exams. Collaborate and network with friends. And the most important thing is not to study the whole syllabus just one day before the exam. 😉

 

Always Be Open For A hug

Before going to the hostel 99 out of 100 students are shy or introverted. This is a fact. When you first set foot in a hostel, you may be nervous and hesitant to hug strangers. However, over time, you’ll get comfortable enough to embrace strangers and you may even learn to hug back! You might even find that some strangers are more comfortable receiving cuddles than giving them and that’s perfectly normal. Hugging is a sign of trust and it lets people know that you’re open to a conversation. You might not feel like talking but if someone hugs you and says “it’s okay” or “I love you” you’ll probably open up to them. Hugging is also a sign of affection and can be used as a form of greetings. You can handshakes and kisses too but hugs are a nice reminder of how much you care.

 

Ditch The iPhone And Computer Games

As amazing as a computer or laptop is for doing work or managing projects, it’s actually meant to be used in a social environment. This means that it’s usually the phone that you use at work or at home. In a hostel, you’re probably not going to have a desk or a computer for hours on end. Instead, try to make use of the free wifi, have a book or a magazine and turn on some podcasts. Get your brain exercised while you still can. If you’re a tech person, you can also rent a computer from the hostel. However, some hostels have wifi that you can use in your room so you won’t have to leave the comfort of your bed. But how you undistract yourself from the free use of the internet to do something productive is what you have to figure out. That teaches you to remain disciplined!.

 

Learn How To Cook

Cooking is one of the most enjoyable activities you can do while traveling and we all have a tendency to overindulge when we’re on vacation. This means that you probably won’t cook for your hostel friends all the time but try to make at least one trip to the grocery store per week. If you’re not a great cook, or you’re afraid you won’t be able to make enough food for the group, you can always ask the front desk to put a few meals in your backpack. Just make sure that you’re happy with the food before you eat it. The last option if anyone in the group is not going to cook food is to cook Maggie :). So as a student you learned to adjust according to the situation while living in the hostel.

 

Have A Goal, Even If It’s Just To Leave Your Hostel

As amazing as hostels are, there’s no point in staying at a hostel that’s just like home. Home is where you should be when you’re traveling to make the most of your time at the hostel and leave it as a positive memory. Your hostel experience shouldn’t be a negative or a positive experience, just different. So, if you’re coming to the hostel and you’re feeling down, have a goal of leaving your hostel with a smile on your face and with your backpack filled with extra clothes and shoes. If you have a goal, you’ll feel more focused and you’ll have a much better time.

 

Conclusion

In a hostel, you’re free to be yourself and to do whatever you want as long as you’re respectful of others. You can dance the night away, try out new activities, meet new people and learn about different cultures all while saving money. All you need is a little bit of flexibility and open-mindedness. If you like this article then comment on what you have learned from this. 😉

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