About The Book :
What really happens when your child leaves home for university?
Unpacked: From Dorm Rooms to Dining Hacks is a practical, heartfelt guide for students stepping into campus life often for the first time and in a new country.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Real stories from students across different countries and universities
- Their honest struggles with adjusting to new life, managing money, academics, food, friendships, etc.
- Simple, usable solutions that helped them settle, grow, and thrive
Parents will also discover what their children rarely say out loud and how to support them without hovering or controlling.
If you want your child’s university journey to be smoother, safer, and more successful, this book is your insider look at what really goes on and how to handle it.
About The Author :
Riju Vashisht Bhatia is an award-winning creator and educator. The author earned first place in the global “Discover India Contest” by IBEF, Department of Commerce, India, with several of her recipes published in their official book, Discover India.
As a recipe developer, she has worked for international food brands. NDTV Food, Bruite Magazine, and other platforms have featured her content. Her journey also spans cultural and educational initiatives, contributing to Modernotsav, connecting children with their cultural roots, reviving traditional folk embroidery in school clubs, and guiding IB students through meaningful CAS projects.
A mother of two boys, now 20 and 26, who studied in universities overseas, she has personally experienced the emotional and practical challenges families face during this transition. Her instinct to teach has taken her from the classrooms of the Bachpan Foundation (India), where she taught science to underprivileged children, to volunteering for art sessions for children of determination (Dubai).
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Love to read on the road?
There is no better companion to your commute than this book!
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