So it’s college time. And for those of you, who are new to the college and locality, searching for that perfect hang-out here’s a ready reckoner!

The Marina beach makes one of the most pleasing hangouts for the students of Stella Maris College. After college hours (or even during) if you feel like traditional food, then all you need to do is cross the road and you have Gangotree. If you are a shopaholic, Mee can be of interest to you. Don’t mind the cheese and not weight conscious? Then Pizza hut at R.K Salai can be a good choice for spending some relaxed time together. Pockets aren’t all that lumpy, and would just like to do some window-shopping with your cronies then why not head to the Citi center

If you are an M.O.Pian then you needn’t worry at all, for you are at the heart of the city. A two-minute walk from here is Ispahani Center. The chocolate truffle and the other pastries at Sweet Chariot in here is a must try. If you want to surprise your friend for her birthday, why not book the top floor at Marry Brown. Or you can just come with your buddies, watch the TV and grab some student’s burgers just for 25 bucks. If you want to sit for long, then you choose between café coffee day at Ispahani Center or the near-by Barista and Mocha. You can also go Snow-bowling which is just opposite the income-tax office. You can also try the clothes at Cool Club or Easy 2 Wear, if you are not all that brand conscious.

Apart from all this, Satyam Theatres seems to be a smack among the students, especially of Ethiraj and M.O.P. Flower Drum and Spice Oven at the Pantheon Road can be a good choice for lunch and are a big hit among students of Ethiraj. If you want to spend some good time with your friends, you can just hangout in Alsa Mall and also munch some sandwiches and toasts from the stalls outside here. Also try the trendy footwear of Bollywood Shoes and the clothes at Fashion Street for they come in no fancy price tags and are as cheap as rupees 100. And yes, the Spencers plaza.

If you are a budding fashion designer of NIFT or an upcoming chef from the IHM, what else can be a better hangout than Ascendas, offering a variety of Chinese, Italian and Indian food also catering to ice cream and coffee lovers? A drive to the Elliots beach with your friends to spend some quality time together talking, eating or shopping is also suggested.

So freshers? Looking forward to June? There are a lot more things other than college for you to hope for.

Vidya Addhepalli