St Joseph Junior College

Up here in Araku Colony, things move a bit slower than they do down in the main part of Visakhapatnam. St Joseph Junior College is located at 1-2-12 Padma Puram Road. It’s a beautiful area, especially when the mist rolls in over the hills. The college building is simple and sits right along the road. We get a lot of students from the local tribal areas and the surrounding villages in the 531149 area. It’s a junior college, so we’re mostly dealing with teenagers who are trying to figure out what to do with their lives. The classrooms have big windows to let in the mountain air, which is nice when it’s not too cold. We have a small courtyard where everyone gathers. There isn't much noise from traffic here, just the occasional bus or tourist jeep heading deeper into Araku. The teachers here often stay in the staff quarters or nearby. We spend our days going through the syllabus and making sure everyone is ready for their exams. It’s a bit of a trek to get up here, but once you’re at Padma Puram Road, it’s quite peaceful. We don’t have any fancy labs or big stadiums. It’s just a basic place for learning. We see the seasons change from our front steps, from the heavy rains to the dry winters. It’s a good place to work if you like the quiet life and helping young people get their start in the world.