Unpacked....From Dorm Rooms to Dining Hacks

By Riju Bhatia

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.

Drawing from 10+ years of mentoring students and raising two boys who studied overseas, the author shares what most families only discover after painful trial and error.

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 Short, focused inputs from experts in life skills, academics, nutrition, and finance gives students the tools they can actually use from day one in the university life to life beyond graduation. 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).

Driven by the desire to prepare young adults for real life, she conducts culinary workshops, teaches essential cooking skills, and imparts etiquette training to empower students to step into university life with confidence and competence

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9360061042
• ISBN13: 9789360061043
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Wings Publication International
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"