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If You’re Going Pardes For Studies, These 9 Desi Things Will Remind You Of Home!

Srishti Gupta  |  Jun 12, 2019
If You’re Going Pardes For Studies, These 9 Desi Things Will Remind You Of Home!

Admission season is right around the corner. A lot of you will, by now, have given your SATs, GMATs, IELTS and other such exams and gotten admission into colleges around the globe that you’ve always wanted to study at. We’re sure you’re very excited to go to a new country and meet new people but you can’t deny that you’ll miss everyone back home too much. So if you’re planning on flying out any time soon to pardes, here are some products that’ll keep apne desh ki yaadein with you at all times.

1. The Language Of Friends

What do you do when you’re mighty bored of your friends telling you the same joke over and over again? You tell them to shut up in the most desi way you know – ‘chal pakka mat’. That’s exactly what this cover will remind you of in foreign lands. Maybe you’ll find an Indian to say this to!

2. Feminist AF

No matter where you are in the world, let’s not forget the fight we’ve been fighting forever – the one of equality. To constantly remind you to stand up to casual sexism and let people know you’re just as good as any man, carry this nariwadi laptop sleeve to class. It’s simple and you get the message across.

3. Hello, Drama!

Do you like and thrive on drama? Are over-reactions a part of your everyday life? Do you pretend your life is over every time even a minor inconvenience happens? Well, my friend, you need this why bhagwan why notebook to remind you to keep being extra!

4. For The Travel Bug In You

You’ll obviously need a cover to keep your passport safe. Make sure you buy one that reminds you a little of home every time you’re up and away. Not only that, this passport cover will be the perfect message for yourself whenever you’re at the airport.

5. Most Iconic Song Ever

Madhuri Dixit-Nene made this number iconic and a cult classic. So, whenever you glance at this wall clock, you’ll feel like breaking out into a fully choreographed dance session and nothing will remind you of home more than this.

6. Mom’s Favourite Dialogue

Tote bags are the best – they are multi-purpose and can carry a lot of stuff. Also, want a tote bag that reminds you of mom every time you carry it? Then you need to buy this one that has every Punjabi mom’s favourite dialogue on it.

7. Mom’s Favourite Dialogue II

You are going to miss your momma a little too much while you’re away. Stock up on as many things that’ll remind you of Mumma dearest as you can. And what does she say if you end up spilling a glass of water or breaking her favourite vase? Satya Nash!

8. For Every Gossip Session

Gossip sessions are so fun and there are some things about desis gossiping that are unique to us Indians. So instead of spilling some tea, exclaim haww every time someone tells you the latest gossip that’s going around.

9. Speak In Your Second Language

Are you even a little bit sarcastic? Do you like to sprinkle little doses of sarcasm and snide comments in all of your conversations? Well, then this is the cup you should be drinking your coffee out of as you sit there like a queen, sassying everyone.

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