Life at Pune: Slower & Simpler
Before joining college, I didn’t know much about the outer world. This was because I always lived in a very protective environment, thanks to the place that Delhi is. But it all changed when I joined Pune’s Symbiosis Law School. When I moved to Pune, I changed myself a lot. I feel much more confident now. I have become more resolute, mature and a risk-taking person.
The quality of life in Pune is not the same as in Delhi. Our metropolitan city seems different from Pune, a small town, 
in every sense possible. Pune is peaceful; life here is slow and simple.
However, I had lots of problems adjusting here. There weren’t the luxuries that I used to get at home. You have to do everything yourself (here).
Initially, I didn’t get a warm welcome since I was from Delhi but as they say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. As I made an effort to meet people, I made new friends. Now, I am happy to call a few people my ‘family’ here.
Since Pune is a students’ city, you’ll find kids from every corner of the world.
Learning the names of places, for example, Yedwada, Hinjewadi, etc was seriously a challenge. There are international students who face more trouble than us. A normal onion is called kanda! And the funniest of all: the locals would talk to you in Marathi and you have to tell them, ‘Sorry, Marathi nahi aati, Hindi please!
In the two years that I’ve been here, I’ve learnt the vagaries of the place. My college has made me “street smart”. These days, even my mother gets surprised when I do many things without anyone asking me to do those things.
Being in a law school, we all are groomed in such a way that we can handle any situation. It gives us an edge over others. I don’t mind going through these five years if it makes me smarter and knowledgeable. My sense of judgement about people or situations is now better. My college life has helped me a lot to be what I am today. I look forward to a very stable and bright future. The one I look up to is Ram Jethmalani, the mentor of my college.
Author: Nitin Sreedhar
Date: 30th June, 2010
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