Delhi University: 5 things you must do on the first day of college

Ragging is banned but meet seniors

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A lot of students miss initial days of college due to fear of ragging. We suggest everyone read the Delhi University guidelines and do not let anyone harass you. But yes, introduce yourself to the seniors as they are the best persons to guide you about the subject and college. Their contacts might help you get a good deal in course books.

Ragging is a criminal offence

Find out the college secrets

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Every college has its own set of secrets like the hottest couple, the eternal rival college or some must-visit places like the virgin tree at The Hindu college. Get enough inputs or data back home to boost in front of your siblings.

Visit other college canteens

Before you step inside college cafe, try to find out what other colleges canteens are serving. This can be done if you have a friend enrolled in the same college. If the guards don’t let you in, then figure out the best stalls outside to binge in some street food. Making friends in other colleges will give an easy access to all the gossips of that institute.

Discover places around the college

Janpath market at central Delhi

Orientation over. Now take a rickshaw and find out the best places to hang out. While the north and south campuses are known for amazing eateries in and around, colleges outside the campus are mostly closer to some renowned markets/ hang-out zones. Like Lady Irwin College is located around the Connaught Place, Dyal Singh College is just 5 minutes walk away from The India Habitat Centre and Hansraj College is just next to the famous Kamla Nagar market.