I would personally recommend each individual, originating from any background, lineage or age to try out residing in a hostel at least one time in life. Too bold a statement? Well I do not think so. I've been living in a hostel for the past 3 years, and plan to do so for next year too. The reason why I'm being a lot supportive towards this cause happens because no matter bad or good, residing in a hostel gives a person valuable and priceless experiences which equips him/her to manage better with their lives henceforth. As Mark Twain has correctly stated," We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that's in it - and stop there; lest we end up like the cat that sits recorded on a hot stove-lid. She'll never take a seat on the hot stove-lid again - and that is well; but also she'll never take a seat on the cold one anymore." Good judgment often comes from experience but experience of itself comes from both good and bad times, and a hostel is an ideal starting point with especially when one is entering into adulthood.

After describing about the impact of vandrarhem dormitory living, let me discuss certain pros and cons of living in a hostel.

Pros-

• Timidity decreases -
Well, living in a hostel gives a person enough chance to interact with people because within the vandrarhem complex people are all around. Those individuals who're shy and are unable to connect to others properly on the course of time will need to talk to people at least their roommates without a doubt. Included in this celebrating festivals, fests and birthday parties together fosters relation building and gives a person ample opportunity to come out of its timidity.
• Interactions -
For all those of us who aren't too shy hostel is a perfect place to meet people from different regions, backgrounds and walks of life. People from different countries come together and live within common roof, enabling in a knowledgeable and interactive session.
• It's Cheap -
Let's face it guys, living in a hostel can be quite cheap, should you leave apart the ultra modern and AC ones. If we talk about the basic accommodation with the requirements needed a hostel is a perfect place. The college hostels which many students prefer are comparatively cheaper than living in a rented home or hotel. I too reside in a university hostel, that is really a good place to party!

Cons-
• Indulgence in bad things-
People can be tempted in doing stuff which may harm them in the long run. Cases of cocaine, ganja, cigarette smoking in addition to alcohol consumption have been seen in hostels.
• Insufficient privacy -
Privacy do gets compromised when residing in a hostel. In several hostels individuals have roommates, which reduce privacy even more.
• Security -
Sometimes cases of theft are also reported in hostels.

So, there it is hostel living explained from different viewpoints. One should try living in a hostel, and don't forget to learn from the mistakes of 1 and all sorts of, and lead a great life ahead.