D S College

Our college is located in Kanpur, specifically in the 208023 zip code area. It’s a part of the city that has seen a lot of change over the decades. The college itself feels like it’s been a part of the landscape forever. It’s a place where young people from the surrounding neighborhoods come to get their degrees. The architecture is older, with heavy doors and wide corridors that stay relatively cool even when the Kanpur sun is beating down on the bricks. We have different departments spread out across the building. It’s a bit of a maze if you are new, but the students figure it out quickly. There is always a group of people standing around the main entrance chatting between lectures. We don't have the fancy modern glass buildings you see in the newer parts of town, but the desks are sturdy and the library is full of books that have been used by many people. It's a practical environment. The lecturers are often seen walking across the yard with stacks of notes under their arms. Life here follows the rhythm of the academic calendar—hectic during exams and quiet during the breaks. We just focus on getting the teaching done and helping the students navigate their courses. It’s a standard Kanpur institution, nothing more, nothing less. We stay open and keep the classes running regardless of the weather or the chaos of the city outside. Sometimes the power goes out, but we just carry on with the windows open.