# College bus rides taught resilience, reader recalls 2026-08-13T08:00:00+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet In a letter to The Hindu, a reader recalls how crowded bus journeys during his college days became a routine lesson in resilience and patience. He describes the daily scramble for seats, the calculated moves to secure a window seat, and the joy of finding an empty bus. The buses brought together students, office-goers, flower vendors, and conductors navigating packed aisles. What began as a tiresome part of the day turned into cherished memories of camaraderie and shared humanity. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: bus travel, college life, nostalgia, public transport, resilience Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/college-bus-rides-taught-resilience-reader-recalls/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/college-bus-rides-taught-resilience-reader-recalls/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.