Now that the acedemic year is officially in full-swing, dozens of young freshers have gotten a taste of college life for the first time.

So we're inviting Get Ahead readers to send in stories regarding their experiences on the first day of college.

How did it feel to be attending lectures dressed in casual clothes for the first time?

Did you bunk your classes, simply because you had the liberty to do so?

Did you manage to make a few new friends?

Were you a victim of ragging? Write in and tell us all about it! 

Send your stories, experiences and advice to getahead@rediff.co.in, and don't forget to add your name, a photograph of yourself (if possible), the name of the college in question, your age and contact details. We'll publish the best entries right here on rediff.com!