Your first week in Rohini: a student's guide

The first week in a new city decides how the rest of the term feels. Here is a practical guide for girls starting college in Rohini, written from Sector 7, where PG for Girls in Rohini is.

Day one: settle in

• Unpack, lock your almirah and connect to the Wi-Fi
• Save the owners' number (+91 97118 50892) and share the PG's address with your family
• Ask about house timings, meals on request and laundry days

Getting to college

JIMS (Sector 5), Gitarattan and the coaching centres in Sectors 7 and 8 are a short e-rickshaw or auto ride away. Do the route once at a calm time before your first class, so the first morning is not a rush.

Getting around Delhi

• Metro: Rohini East on the Red Line is about 500 m away. Buy a rechargeable card or use QR tickets on the DMRC app.
• Women's coach: the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women.
• Buses: the Nav Durga Mandir bus stop is within walking distance.

Daily needs

• Sector 7 market for groceries and everyday needs — a short walk
• M2K / Mangalam Place (about 1 km) and Unity One Mall (about 1.3 km) for food, shopping and movies
• Deliveries: Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto all deliver to the door in Sector 7

Stay healthy and safe

• Chemists are within walking distance; Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital is about 1.3 km away
• Keep your phone charged and share your live location with a friend on late evenings
• Tell the owners if you will be late; entry timings can be agreed in advance

Budget for the month

At PG for Girls in Rohini rent is ₹6,000 – ₹9,000 a month depending on the room; triple sharing is the most economical. Set aside money for travel, meals on request and the occasional evening out. See what the rent covers.

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