Government Degree College

Dhone is a busy little place and the Government Degree College is right in the thick of things here in Andhra Pradesh. If you come by during the day, you will see plenty of students standing around the gates or sitting under the trees. It is a government-run place, so things move at their own pace. We have the usual classrooms and a lot of paperwork to deal with every single day. The sun gets really hot in this part of the state, so by noon, everyone is looking for some shade. I spend my time mostly in the office or checking on the halls. The walls could probably use a new coat of paint, and the furniture is old wood that’s been here for years. It’s a practical spot for getting an education without any of the extra frills you find in private places. People from the nearby villages come here because it’s accessible. There’s a lot of noise during the breaks, but once the lectures start, it gets relatively quiet except for the sound of the ceiling fans. We don't have a big team, just a few of us trying to keep the schedule running. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we just have to wait it out. It is just a regular college life in Dhone, nothing more and nothing less. We keep the doors open and do what needs to be done for the students who show up.