St. Xaviers College

St. Xaviers College is located at 5 Mahapalika Marg, right in the middle of Mumbai. If you've ever been to the CST station, you know it’s just a short walk from there. The building is famous for its old stone arches and the green trees in the quad, but to us, it’s just where we work every day. Being in the 400001 area of Maharashtra means we’re surrounded by the constant noise of the city. The trains, the taxis, and the thousands of people walking by every hour. Inside the gates, it feels a little different, though it's still busy. We have students from everywhere sitting on the steps or rushing to their next class. Our office is usually full of stacks of paper and students asking about their forms. We don't spend money on fancy advertisements because the college has been here forever. We just focus on keeping the classes running and making sure the library stays quiet. The monsoon season is always a bit of a challenge with the leaks and the damp walls, but we manage. It’s just part of life in Mumbai. We’re not a corporate business, just a college with a lot of stairs and even more history. Every day is a bit chaotic, but that’s just how things go on Mahapalika Marg.