Fresher's Guide
The ultimate survival toolkit, academics roadmap, and local guide to mastering your first year in Manipal.
Quick Links & The Essentials
These are the survival basics every single fresher searches for on day one.
Before You Ask: Freshers' FAQs
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Be A Black Hole— Pack Light
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What You'll Need in Manipal
What You'll Need in Manipal
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How to get to Manipal
How to get to Manipal
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Freshers' Guide to Hostels (Boys)
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Freshers' Guide to Hostels (Girls)
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Hostel Guide: The Boy's Blocks
Hostel Guide: The Boy's Blocks
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Hostel Guide : The (Senior) Girls' Blocks
Hostel Guide : The (Senior) Girls' Blocks
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A to Z – of Manipal
A to Z – of Manipal
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The Acronyms of Manipal
The Acronyms of Manipal
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All About Fees
All About Fees
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Campus Guide (Academics & Navigation)
Find your specific college or figure out how to pass your first year.
Freshman's Guide to Academics: MIT
Freshman's Guide to Academics: MIT
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First Year Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
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Know Your Engineering: Manipal Institute of Technology
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Freshers' Guide to MAHE: Life at the Manipal Centre for Humanities (MCH)
Freshers' Guide to MAHE: Life at the Manipal Centre for Humanities (MCH)
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Freshers' Guide to MAHE: Life In The Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP)
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Freshers' Guide to MAHE: Life in the Department of Commerce (DOC)
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Freshers' Guide to MAHE: Life In The Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC)
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First Year Medicine: Beyond The Specter
First Year Medicine: Beyond The Specter
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25 Things to Bring to KMC
25 Things to Bring to KMC
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10 tips to survive KMC
10 tips to survive KMC
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The KMC Library- 7 Ways To Kill Time
The KMC Library- 7 Ways To Kill Time
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A Beginner's Guide to Coding Languages
A Beginner's Guide to Coding Languages
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How to Go From a n00b to a l33t Coder
How to Go From a n00b to a l33t Coder
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A Guide to MIT Placements
A Guide to MIT Placements
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An Insight into Competitive Exams – How to Prepare Right
An Insight into Competitive Exams – How to Prepare Right
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How To Register For Makeup Examinations
How To Register For Makeup Examinations
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Food & Cafes
The "Days Sponsored By Aloo" section. Focused on eating, messes, and local hangs.
Restaurants to Visit in Manipal
Restaurants to Visit in Manipal
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A Tale of Two Messes: Food Court vs. Annapoorna
A Tale of Two Messes: Food Court vs. Annapoorna
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Annapoorna: The Mess You Deserve
Annapoorna: The Mess You Deserve
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Beyond FC: The Lazy Eater's Guide
Beyond FC: The Lazy Eater's Guide
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A Guide to Eateries in Manipal
A Guide to Eateries in Manipal
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Top 10 eat-out spots when you’re on a tight budget
Top 10 eat-out spots when you’re on a tight budget
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Gastronomics, or Anything But The MIT FC.
Gastronomics, or Anything But The MIT FC.
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The Manipal Shopping Guide
The Manipal Shopping Guide
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Travel
The "Discover Karnataka" section for the weekends.
Student Life & Survival
The heart of the college experience. Navigating roommates, money, and joining clubs.
First Year Survival Guide
First Year Survival Guide
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10 Great End-Sem Life Hacks for Maximum Results
10 Great End-Sem Life Hacks for Maximum Results
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Mid-Semester Crisis
Mid-Semester Crisis
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Ctrl+Shift+Esc: Money Management
Ctrl+Shift+Esc: Money Management
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Moneypal—Manage Your Finances
Moneypal—Manage Your Finances
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The Subtle Art of Becoming Rich— A Guide to Financial Management
The Subtle Art of Becoming Rich— A Guide to Financial Management
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SOCIALISING 101
SOCIALISING 101
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Making Friends and Overcoming Inhibitions
Making Friends and Overcoming Inhibitions
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From ‘My’ Space to ‘Our’ Space
From ‘My’ Space to ‘Our’ Space
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Nights in a Hostel: A First Look
Nights in a Hostel: A First Look
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Birthday Partying in a Hostel
Birthday Partying in a Hostel
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How do I get my hostel deposit back?
How do I get my hostel deposit back?
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How I Met Your College: Clubs
How I Met Your College: Clubs
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The Clubs of MIT: Technical
The Clubs of MIT: Technical
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The Clubs of MIT: Non-Technical
The Clubs of MIT: Non-Technical
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The Clubs of MIT: Student Projects
The Clubs of MIT: Student Projects
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To Revel or Not to
To Revel or Not to
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The Manipal bug
The Manipal bug
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The Science of Bullying: The Manipal Manual
The Science of Bullying: The Manipal Manual
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Women's Safety: How to Protect Yourself
Women's Safety: How to Protect Yourself
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A Guide To The Who's Who On The LGBTQIA+ Spectrum
A Guide To The Who's Who On The LGBTQIA+ Spectrum
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Setup Personal LAN In Hostel With ION
Setup Personal LAN In Hostel With ION
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All about ION WiFi in Manipal
All about ION WiFi in Manipal
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Apps that Power Manipal
Apps that Power Manipal
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MTTN's Laptop Buying Guide for College
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The Playlist for Your College Life
The Playlist for Your College Life
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Campus Stories & Editorials
Deep dives into Manipal's history, vibrant student culture, and insightful narratives worth a weekend read.
What is Manipal?
What is Manipal?
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Why Manipal?
Why Manipal?
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History of Manipal : Of Myths and Memoirs
History of Manipal : Of Myths and Memoirs
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3 AM in the Hostel Room
3 AM in the Hostel Room
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An Open Letter to Freshmen
An Open Letter to Freshmen
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Revisiting the First Days of College
Revisiting the First Days of College
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What Matters in College: Part 1/5
Series
What Matters in College: Part 1/5
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What Matters in College: Part 2/5
Series
What Matters in College: Part 2/5
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What Matters in College: Part 3/5
Series
What Matters in College: Part 3/5
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What Matters in College: Part 4/5
Series
What Matters in College: Part 4/5
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What Matters in College: Part 5/5
Series
What Matters in College: Part 5/5
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