Lekshmi Bhai National College

Our college is out in Karyavattom at a place called Kurishadi Mukku. Thiruvananthapuram is a big place, but this corner feels a bit more relaxed. We have been here for years, dealing with students who come from all over the state. The college is just a collection of buildings where people study and hang out. We have a lot of stairs and hallways that always seem to need sweeping. It’s a national college, but it feels very local to us who work here every day. The 695581 area is full of students because the university is nearby too. We deal with the usual stuff like exam schedules and library books that never get returned on time. It’s a lot of administrative work that people don't really see. The canteen is where most of the actual talking happens. We don't have a big glossy brochure or a team of people making us look perfect. We are just an educational institution doing our bit in the city. Some days are slow, especially during the holidays when the halls are empty and quiet. Then the new semester starts and everything gets loud and busy again. It’s just the way the academic year goes for us here. We keep going because it is what we know how to do.