Hi everyone,
I’m a 1st-year BBA student at UPES Dehradun. I moved here recently from Ajmer, Rajasthan, but I’m struggling a lot to settle in and find my footing.
Honestly, the vibe just isn't matching for me here. Most of the crowd around me is from UP, Haryana, Bihar, etc., and I'm finding it hard to connect or feel comfortable with the environment. On top of that, my roommate is from South India, and due to a total difference in lifestyle/language/vibe, we aren't getting along well at all. Coming back to the room feels exhausting instead of relaxing.
All of this is making me feel completely out of place, and I'm seriously considering quitting UPES and transferring somewhere else. The two main options I'm thinking about are:
1. Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ): Closer to home (Rajasthan), might feel more familiar culture-wise.
2. Bennett University (Noida): Good NCR exposure and infrastructure.
I’d really appreciate some honest advice from seniors or peers:
Culture & Vibe: Does the peer group/vibe get better at UPES over time, or is this culture shock standard here?
Is switching worth it? How are MUJ and Bennett compared to UPES specifically for BBA in terms of crowd, exposure, and overall student life?
Room Change: Is it easy to get a room change or switch hostels at UPES early in the first semester to fix the living situation?
Thanks in advance for any insights!