S D D Institution

Our place is at Prasad Gardens, right by the old bus stand. Being near the bus stand means there's always something going on outside. You can hear the conductors shouting and the engines idling throughout the day. The building is Dno 26-5-25 and it has a bit of a history to it. It’s an older structure with thick walls and high ceilings which is nice because it doesn't get too hot inside. We have a small area in the front where people can park their cycles. Inside, it’s mostly just rows of benches. We don't have fancy air conditioning or anything like that. We just rely on the breeze when it comes. The lighting isn't the best in the back rooms so we have to use extra lamps sometimes. People find us because we’ve been here so long. It’s a very practical space. We don't spend money on fancy decorations because we’d rather just have good books and enough chalk. The staff here is mostly local people who have lived in Vizag their whole lives. We take our breaks in the small courtyard when it isn't raining. It’s a bit dusty because of the construction nearby but we don’t mind much. It’s just how things are in this part of the city. We open up early and stay until the evening sessions are finished.