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Tell us what’s going on
Fill out a short form about what you’re carrying and what kind of person might help.
Built for students at NIT Kurukshetra
College can feel overwhelming. Talk to someone who remembers.
We connect current students with seniors, alumni, and recent graduates for honest 1-on-1 conversations about stress, loneliness, uncertainty, failure, and life after college.
Not therapy. Not crisis counseling. Just a real conversation with someone who has been there.
How it works
A simple, low-pressure way to get perspective when school or life feels heavy.
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Get matched
We connect you with a trained volunteer who understands the kind of moment you’re in.
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Talk for 30 minutes
No judgment. No pressure. Just listening, perspective, and one small next step.
You do not need to be in crisis to reach out.
Sometimes you just need someone a few steps ahead to say, “I remember this. It was hard. It changed.”
Feeling behind
Career anxiety
Academic pressure
Loneliness
Burnout
Rejection or failure
Changing majors
Family pressure
Not knowing what comes next
“You are not the first person to feel this way. And you probably won’t feel this way forever.”
Perspective can be a form of hope.Real conversations, not polished advice.
The goal is not to fix your life in one call. The goal is to help you feel less alone, see a little further ahead, and remember that this chapter is not the whole story.
Were you once the student who needed this?
Volunteer as a listener. Share your story, offer perspective, and help a current student feel less alone. You do not need to be perfect. You just need to listen with care.
Become a volunteer
Request a conversation
Replace this button with your Google Form, Typeform, or Airtable form link when you are ready.
Safety note
We Have Been There is peer support and mentorship, not therapy, medical care, or crisis counseling.
This initiative is being designed for students of NIT Kurukshetra — a space for honest conversations, emotional support, and perspective from people who have gone through similar experiences.
If you are in immediate danger, thinking about harming yourself, or experiencing a severe mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or a professional crisis support line immediately.
India mental health support resources:
- Tele-MANAS (Government of India): Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 for free 24/7 mental health support available across India.
- AASRA: 24/7 confidential emotional support helpline — +91 9820466726.
- iCALL (TISS): Professional counseling and emotional support — +91 9152987821.
We encourage students to seek professional support when needed. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not failure.