u r going to be in Kochi .... no probs.... like other metros... and as far as the CUSAT is concerned.... except for the distance from home .... nothing else should matter .... different hostels .... different ration .... cafes having north indian dishes .... large hindi speaking population ... so all in all ... it wont bite u ... ya u will take some time adjusting to the environment around u ... well ,.... thats bound to happen everywhere .... u will find lots of girls like u ...