Mornings at NIAT Ajeenkya DY Patil University are honestly not what anyone would call glamorous. I wake up, stare out the window for way too long, and then force down chia seeds that taste absolutely nothing like what I hoped they would. But somehow, between the earrings I can't decide on and the quick makeup touch-up, I manage to get myself ready for another chaotic day of classes and coding.
The Morning Ritual That Takes Forever
My day basically starts with me doing absolutely nothing for a bit -- just looking out the window and wasting time before reality hits. Then comes the health kick: I drink chia seeds because I'm trying to be that person, even though it tastes kind of weird. After that, I dive into the whole earring selection process, and not gonna lie, it takes longer than it should. A quick moisturizer, some minimal makeup, and I'm finally presentable enough to leave for NIAT. The whole thing is less 'Instagram morning routine' and more 'controlled chaos.'
Picking earrings takes me longer than most people's entire morning routine. I own way too many, and apparently I can't just grab two and go.
Getting to Campus: The Daily Commute Reality
Before I even leave, there's this mandatory morning check-in we have to do -- just part of the routine. Then I decide how to get to NIAT: sometimes I grab an auto because I'm running late or lazy, and honestly, it's super convenient. Other days, if the weather's nice or I'm feeling good about my step count, I just walk. Once I reach campus, the lift situation is always a mess because everyone's trying to get upstairs at the same time. But the campus itself actually looks really cool, so the wait isn't the worst thing ever.
Coding Sessions: The Real Heart of My Day
Once I'm inside, it's straight to classes, and honestly, coding is basically everything in my B.Tech schedule. We have dedicated coding classes that are super important, but the real learning happens in the informal sessions too. After regular classes or during free periods, my friends and I just sit down and code together, ask each other doubts, work on small projects, and just chill while we're at it. These sessions are where everything actually clicks -- concepts make sense, and it doesn't even feel like work because we're just vibing and learning at the same time.
Canteen Breaks: Where I Survive the Afternoon
After all the classes and coding, I'm absolutely starving, so the canteen is basically my favorite place on campus. Most days, I stick to the classics: dal chawal or a full thali -- pure comfort food that actually keeps me going through the rest of the day. There was this one time I felt super full and just grabbed cake instead, which was nice, but honestly, the regular wholesome meals are what I need. The canteen is also where I catch up with friends, decompress a bit, and honestly just exist for a few minutes before heading back to classes.
- Daily dal chawal because it's reliable and actually tastes good
- Full thali when I'm extra hungry and have time to actually sit
- Occasional cake when I'm feeling fancy or just need something different
- Friend time in the canteen between classes -- honestly the best part
Afternoons: Club Life and Unexpected Jamming Sessions
Sometimes between classes or after lunch, my friends and I just hang out and be creative together -- nothing structured, just fun. I'm part of the Media Club, so we actually have proper meetings where we brainstorm ideas and plan projects. This is where I get to think about bigger creative things, not just code. And then there are these completely random moments where someone brings a guitar, someone starts singing, and suddenly we're having an impromptu jamming session that nobody planned but everyone vibes with. It's lowkey one of my favorite things about being here -- there's always something happening, always something new.
There's always something new happening at NIAT, whether it's a coding session, a club meeting, or just random people jamming together on the campus floor.
The End of the Day: Actually Happy About It
By the time all my classes are done, all the club stuff wraps up, and any surprise jamming sessions end, I'm tired but genuinely happy about what happened that day. That's honestly the best part -- heading home knowing I actually did something, learned something, or just had fun with people. My first year at NIAT Ajeenkya DY Patil University is busy, it's chaotic, but it's never boring. Every day is different, and that's what keeps me coming back.
I also documented this entire experience on video - if you want to see how it actually felt in real time: