St.Xavier's College for Women, Aluva

The time when the teenage years end and St. Xavier’s college was my home. That equips me for all the challenges that I will face in life and creates a strong foundation of knowledge. I was groomed, nurtured by my excellent teachers. When I was the college Chairperson and National Service Scheme Volunteer Secretory and organised an Intercollegiate commerce fest, I was diving deep into the ocean of new beginnings and possibilities. The life at college was the time when I decide my career. I became a teacher only because I was raised by great teachers who were the guiding light and caring hands.

At the very outset I would like to express my heartiest thanks to the Xaverian family. I extend my warm regards to my Microbiology department. I started my colleague life at St. Xavier's College in 1998. I studied here for 7 years, starting from Pre degree to Post graduation. That was an awesome experience. I started my career as a lecturer from the very same college. Every turning point in my personal life, spiritual life and career happened from this campus. After my post graduation I did BEd and PhD in Microbiology. I have few publications in International journals related to Microbiology. Being a writer I have published 340 short stories online. I have published one book on short stories too. As part of my job I have written more than 150 online Biology articles. Being a motivational speaker and career counselor I have taken more than 150 seminars in various colleges across Karnataka. I still believe, I was able to do all these because of the thorough foundation I developed during my college days. Finding the right path to success at the right time is really very important. The friendly environment, the systematic approach towards imparting education at St. Xavier's College made me a competent individual.

St Xavier's College is my homeland that nurtured, trained and carved out the true researcher in me .The well established library, inspiring faculty, laboratory facility and collaborative exposure we gain with other research laboratories incites a true scientific vigour in every receptive student. The College kindles the best out of students and it is indeed fortunate to be a part of St Xavier's College.

It was my immense fortune to be a part of St.Xavier's College. Three years at Xavier's were great and a memory to cherish for a lifetime. The entire faculty and department leaves no stone unturned to shape one's future. Huge respect, love and devotion for the entire faculty members and department. It's their efforts that make me to count myself into better profession. I feel proud to be a Xavierian.

St. Xaviers College gave me the best platform to identify my skill in people management and administration. The number of activities that were conducted in the college paved way to improve my socializing ability and communication skills. The college even offered for certification courses that were approved under Central and State Government.

St. Xavier’s always felt like home for me. Being a first rank holder for M.A English Literature is what I believe was a culmination of my two wonderful years (2017-19) at Xavier’s. The great academic experience is what anyone will definitely experience at Xavier’s. But apart from that what stood out to me the most was the people you are surrounded with there. Xavier’s is rich with amazing faculty who is ready to go all out to make sure you are doing your best. They help you explore your dreams and aspirations that sometimes even you did not know existed in your mind. My university rank was an example and that would have never happened if my teachers weren’t that supportive. My days at Xavier’s are still fresh in my mind and I would always be grateful for the experience.

I call it as my second home. 2014-2017 (UG) and 2017-2019 (PG) can be marked as the golden era in the calendar of my life. Xaverian platforms gifted me a plethora of opportunities both academic and non academic. Add on Courses, Literary fests, NSS,English Association,Inter-Department competitions and the guidance from our teachers define what i am today.

All the wonderful insights that happened in my life can be wrapped in a place called St. Xavier's College, Aluva. The college offered a great academic efficiency along with the co curricular activities that excited the inner energy to advance my talents and skills. I even did two certification courses offered by the college to upgrade myself in this fast pacing world. As a whole, Xavier's creates wonders in students to establish an individuality by deleting all the gender structures invested by the society. I am always grateful to this place for all the great memories and friends I had in this lifetime.

The best thing about the College was being part of a supportive environment, providing me a good platform for nurturing my skills, passion and built up a career. The events that I took part helped me to grow my confidence level. I would like to specially thank the English Department for guiding me and encouraging me to be more independent and give importance to studies as well as other extra curicullar activities.

St Xavier's college was the main turning point in my life. As I was suffering from personal drawbacks in my life it was this college and my friends who brought me up by giving me a huge confidence. St Xavier's college always makes their students capable of whatever they confront in their life. This capability is just above all the gender norms. Yes i swear that St. Xavier's college gave me lot of good times and achievements..... Still in love with St Xavier's College.