My Education
My Educational Journey: From Village Roots to Higher Learning
This post summarizes my academic path, highlighting key institutions, memorable experiences, and influential mentors. Each phase shaped my growth, blending discipline, adventure, and lifelong friendships.
Early Years: Village School (1977–1982)
My schooling began humbly at the local village school for 1st to 5th standard. Our dedicated teacher, Murali Garu, guided all four of us siblings (me and my brothers) both in school and through personal tuition. These foundational years instilled a strong sense of community and perseverance.
High School: Rompicherla ZPH School (1982–1986)
From 6th to 9th standard, I joined Rompicherla High School, 5 km from our village. I walked there daily, returning home in the evenings. Tuition came only in 7th standard from Krishna Reddy Garu (Telugu Pandit). Cherished memories include a wonderful 25-year reunion in 2012. We often bunked classes, hid lunches under sand instead of carrying them, played in paddy mission compounds during 'Varipottu,' and visited local santas—simple joys of rural childhood.
10th Standard: Bhakarapet School (1986–1987)
My family shifted me to Bhakarapet for 10th standard, near my maternal uncle, Mr. Garuda Reddy Yeturi, who taught there. This change brought stability. Highlights include the Bharosa get-together in July 2015 and the second reunion in 2018.
Intermediate: Jr. College, Chinna Gottigallu (1987–1991)
With newfound freedom, I enrolled at Jr. College in Chinna Gottigallu. Studies took a backseat to movies and novels initially. In the third year, Dr. D. Venkataramana Reddy provided crucial guidance and tuition, helping me clear the second year in one go—though the first year required an extra year for three pending subjects. I completed the two-year course in four years successfully! Key lecturers: Krishna Reddy (Maths), Madanmohan Reddy (Physics), and Dr. Venkataramana Reddy (Chemistry; recent meet at degree college).
Graduation: B.T. College, Madanapalle (1991–1994)
Pursuing BA in Maths at B.T. College, I roomed with Intermediate friends Murali, Afeezulla, and Srinivasulu. In the first 70 days, I watched over 170 movies—they followed with 160+! Second year with Afeezulla and Rafi; third with Sudarsan Reddy on Amineni Street. Dive into degree days details and snaps here. Highlights: temples, movies, friends, plus 1st gathering on 23 May 2010 at B.T. College and 2nd at Horsley Hills on 29 May 2011.
Post-Graduation: MCA at Alagappa University, Karaikudi (1995–1999)
Donation-free entry to Alagappa University's MCA course marked independence. Nestled in Tamil Nadu's cultural hub, it blended rigorous studies with new horizons—details in my Karaikudi days blog. Also worked in CECRI as Research Trainee to gain skills & earn money :)
These experiences—from dusty village paths to college reunions—built resilience and connections that endure today.
- Group Snap of B section..
- Front Row (Sitting): Subashini, Ashrifun, Prabhavathi, Surekha, Lashmidevi, Rani, Reddemma, V Prabhavathi
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| Dr. DVReddy, Chemistry Lecturer (in +2) |
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| Y. Garuda Reddy, Teacher & Guardian |
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Few snaps of my Elementary school teacher - Murali garu ....
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| My Elementary School Teacher: Murali |
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| Facilitating @ Home |
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- 1977 - 82: 1st to 5th std ... Studied at Village school only, School & (Tuition) teacher - Murali garu.Who was the teacher for all four of us (me & my brothers)
- 1982 - 86: 6th std to 9th std...Joined in High School at Rompicherla which is 5 kms away from native. Walk daily to reach school & then come back to village in the evening. Tutions taken only for 7th Std. at Krishna Reddy teacher (telugu pandit). Had wonderful get-together in 2012, after 25 years :)
- Bunking school , eating lunch & hiding them under sand, instead of carrying | Playing in (paddy) mission compounds on 'Varipottu' | Visiting santha .....
- 1986-87 - 10th std...Family decided to change the school - Bhakarapet where my mama - Mr. Garuda Reddy Yeturi located & working as teacher. More details given at end of this post :) & Get-together of Jul '15 and 2nd Gat-together details here
- 1987-1991- Intermediate... Got lot of freedom :) , joined at Jr. College, ChinnaGottiGallu. Focus on movies & novels than studies. Third year, Dr. D Venkataramana Reddy given guidance and tuition. So, this time I cleared 2nd year at one shot but 1st year 3 pending-subjects took another year to clear. Any how two years Intermediate course was completed in 4 years successfully. :)
- Lecturers: Krishna Reddy (Maths). Madanamohan Reddy (Physics), Dr. Venkataramana Reddy (Chemistry, recent meet @ Degree college)
- 1991-94:- Graduation (BA Maths)... More opportunity to watch movies. Got admission at B.T. College, Madanapalli & stayed with my Intermediate friends: Murali, Afeezulla & Srinivasulu. I watched 170+ movies in first 70 days, remaining room mates followed with 160+ :)
- IInd year: Stayed with Afeezulla & Rafi. 3rd Year with Sudarsan Reddy @ Amineni street. Refer my Degree days blog for more details & snaps.
- Interesting things: temples, movies, friends
- Gatherings: 1st gathering on 23 May '10 @ B.T.College, 2nd gathering @ Harsley Hills on 29 May '11
- 1995-99: Post Graduation (MCA)... Thought of joining MCA without donation. Got admission at MCA week-end course at Alagappay University, Karaikudi. More details at kkdi days blog
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