Feeling Homesick & Disconnected? Okay, real talk. Moving to Mumbai for college hits differently.
The city is alive 24/7, the food is hot, and the campus buzz is unreal. But let’s not act like it’s all filters and fairy lights.

Behind every “New City, New Me” post is a student crying into their hostel pillow at 2 a.m., missing maa ke haath ka khaana, their pet, and the comfort of just being known.

Yup, been there. I left Jaipur for MPSTME Mumbai, thinking I was ready to slay my college girl era, but what I didn’t expect was feeling so… off.
Homesick. Disconnected. A little invisible in a big city.

That is, until I found Ivy League House. A girls’ hostel that’s more “safe space” than a “struggle zone.”
And honestly? It turned everything around for me.

Let’s rewind and unpack this.

💔 The Homesick Phase Hits HARD

No one talks about it, but that first month after moving to Mumbai can mess you up emotionally.

You’re suddenly in a place where:

• Everyone already seems to have their groups
  
• The food tastes like cardboard
  
• Your roommate’s on a different vibe
  
• And even small things (like figuring out where to buy shampoo??) feel weirdly overwhelming
  

You FaceTime home more than you actually eat.
You scroll Insta, watching your school friends living it up back home and wonder if you made the right move.
The city’s loud, fast, and gorgeous—but you still feel… alone.

And trust me, it’s not just you. Almost every girl I’ve met who came to Mumbai for college went through this.

But here’s the deal—it’s not just about being far from home.
It’s about where you land. The space you come back to at the end of your day.
And not all hostels are built to make you feel at home.

🏠 Enter Ivy League House, Vile Parle – A Hostel That Gets It

I found Ivy League House after a LOT of trial and error (and tears, not gonna lie).
It’s right in Vile Parle West, just a stone’s throw from NMIMS, Mithibai, and other top Mumbai colleges.

And from Day 1, it felt different.
Not just because it was pretty (though, omg, the aesthetics are 💅)
But because it actually felt like it was designed to help students like me feel… grounded. Safe. Seen.

🛏️ The Vibe Check: What Makes It Feel Like Home?

Let’s break it down:

💬 1. Real Community Energy

You’re not just “assigned a room” here. You become part of a community.
There are mixers, movie nights, breakfast clubs, skill swaps… and before you know it, you’ve got people to eat with, rant with, and celebrate exam wins with.
It’s like a mini sorority—minus the drama.

✨ 2. Private But Not Isolated

You can choose your vibe—Solo, Duo, or Trio suites.
I picked a Duo because I like having company but also value my space (and honestly, my roommate is now my comfort person).
Each suite is thoughtfully designed—comfy beds, full wardrobes, clean AF bathrooms, proper study space… it just feels cosy.

🔒 3. Safe Space Energy (Literally)

The security setup? Next-level.
Biometric access, 24/7 CCTV, and an all-female staff.
No sketchy vibes, no random knock-knocks, no stress.
My parents legit slept better once I moved in here.

🍳 4. Cook When You’re Craving Home

Homesick? Cook your way out of it.
Ivy League House gives you access to a fully functional pantry, which means chai at midnight, maggi therapy after a bad day, or cooking that one sabzi that reminds you of home.
It’s the little things, you know?

📍 5. Location, Location, Location

This matters WAY more than people think.
Ivy League House is in Vile Parle West, surrounded by cafes, gyms, salons, and yes, amazing vada pav spots.
You’re close to college but also close to places where you can unwind. No long commutes. No “FOMO because everything’s too far.”

💡 From Disconnected to Deeply Rooted

One month after moving into Ivy League House, I realised I’d stopped counting the days till I went home.
I still missed my family. But I no longer felt lost.

This space didn’t just give me a bed.
It gave me:

• People who became chosen fam
  
• Routines that grounded me
  
• Freedom to be me, with none of the shady hostel politics
  

I didn’t feel like a “hostel kid” anymore.
I felt like a college girl living her best life in Mumbai.

🧡 A Word to Anyone Struggling Right Now

If you’re reading this while sitting in a new city, homesick AF, and wondering why no one told you it would be this hard..
Hey. I see you. I was you.

You’re not broken. You’re just in the wrong space.
The right hostel won’t make you feel like a guest.
It’ll make you feel like you belong.

And if you’re in Mumbai, especially near SNDT or Mithibai, do yourself a favour and check out Ivy League House.

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