Thiruvalluvar Polytechnic College

We have been around Kalipalayam for a while now. It is a quiet spot out in the Vellamadai Post area of Coimbatore. The college isn't fancy but we have all the main technical stuff people need to learn. Most of the kids who come here are from around the district. They spend a lot of time in the workshops with their hands dirty on the engines and electrical kits. It gets pretty loud during the day when everyone is working. The sun can be quite sharp out here so the trees around the campus are a help. We try to keep things simple. Teachers show how things work on the bench and then the students try it themselves. It is mostly about getting that diploma so they can find work in the factories in the city. Some days are long, especially when exams are near. We see students coming in on buses every morning from all over Coimbatore. There is a lot of walking between the blocks. We do not have those big shiny glass buildings. It is just brick and concrete where people learn real skills. The canteen gets busy at lunch. People talk about their projects and what they want to do after they finish. It is just a regular place for regular students trying to get a start in life. Nothing more to it really.