I always loved using Facebook and social media for connecting with people. It was one of those gloomy days that I got an email from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) about the possibility of writing for Humans of UTR. At one point I thought I’ve become too old to make any friends. Although I had my set of friends, I found it increasingly difficult to make new ones. I would only consider someone’s smile as permission to initiate a conversation. What would they think? Am I disturbing them? Do they want to be on their own? I was one of those people. Everyone wants company, but is too hesitant to reach out. People don’t voluntarily smile at each other, nor do they voluntarily talk to each other.īut then I started to notice something. Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink. Despite being surrounded by people, you can be engulfed by loneliness. Friends are temporary, and are swallowed by their own priorities. We are living in a hostel at the end of the day. I would consider myself spoilt to ever complain about the place. It’s definitely a beautiful place for those who haven’t visited. Having gotten into a PhD programme, I continued ‘Student Life’ at a luxurious hostel by any standard – University Town, better known as UTown Residence (UTR). Singapore, however, unlike most countries is densely populated. Naturally, moving to Singapore and living on my own in the quiet solitude of my room was quite a difficult change for me. This included my sister’s constant annoying presence (well to be honest I annoy her more) and my unconditionally loving dog as my pillow of support (he’s a pug). Back in India, I had always been living in the comfort of my parents’ haven. When I go to sleep at night, the muffled sounds of people chattering and giggling is akin to being embraced by a warm blanket on a frosty winter night. I’ve always liked having people around me. She was tagged to the Humans of UTR page from February to July 2018. This is a reflection piece by Residential Life Marcom Intern – Ranita Ramesh.
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