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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
Talk to someone who remembers what college felt like.
We Have Been There connects NIT Kurukshetra students with alumni and seniors for honest, one-on-one conversations about stress, loneliness, pressure, uncertainty, and the hard parts of college that often go unspoken.
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 an NIT Kurukshetra alumni 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.”
Placement anxiety
Family pressure
Comparing yourself to peers
Academic pressure
Feeling isolated on campus
Hostel life struggles
Despair or hopelessness
Burnout
Uncertainty about the future
It all works out. The grades, the placements, the CAT scores—they're not all that matters.
When you're in college, especially at a place like NIT Kurukshetra, everything feels permanent. Your placement season anxiety feels all-consuming. Your family's expectations feel like everything. But they're not the whole story. Life happens. You figure it out. And looking back, you realize what actually mattered was something else entirely.
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
Safety note
We Have Been There is peer support and mentorship, not therapy, medical care, or crisis counseling.
Your privacy: Conversations are between you and your matched alumni. We don't monitor or record these conversations.
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:
- YourDost - Mental Wellness Coach: Online counseling and emotional support — Visit www.yourdost.com. Use your college email ID ending with @nitkkr.ac.in to sign up for free.
- 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 (Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM).
We encourage students to seek professional support when needed. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not failure.
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