Old Students Association'S U.N College, Soro, Balasore

In the town of Soro, within the Balasore district of Orissa, you will find this college. It’s run by the Old Students Association, so there’s a lot of history tied to the people who used to study here. The building itself shows its age, with patches on the walls and floors that have been walked on by generations. It sits in a quiet part of Soro, away from the main highway noise. Life here is slow and steady. We don't have the big city rush. The staff members are often people from the town who have known each other for years. We spend our days managing the classes and making sure the students are actually showing up. The furniture is mostly heavy wood, the kind that lasts forever. You won't find anything modern or sleek here. It’s more about the books and the lectures. Sometimes the cows wander near the gate, and someone has to shoo them away. In the rainy season, the grounds get quite muddy, so everyone has to be careful walking in. We keep a lot of records in big paper files that take up most of the space in the office. It’s a simple institution for local families who want their kids to stay close to home. There isn't much to it beyond the basics of education and a sense of belonging to the local community in Balasore. We just keep the doors open.