Boarding Life – Part II

By Elizabeth Thomas ('85 Batch)

Among other miscellaneous part of our boarding life, were visits by our parents or relatives. We enjoyed the eatables and fish pickles that they brought for us. Sometimes we managed to buy sweetmeats from across the street (Mysorepak). We also enjoyed the occasional movies and excursions that we were allowed to. I had the opportunity to do experimental stuff like cutting other's hair.  There were some others who did things like running away to their relative's place in the neighborhood.  We as friends had formed deep bonds, strong enough to last 25 years and more.  We had the privilege to familiarize ourselves with some of the sisters who would reach out to us in fellowship during the quiet moments of boarding life. Some of the nuns were very pretty. I often wondered at the conviction that led them to leave their families behind in order to choose this way of life. They taught us by being examples themselves.

I am grateful for having Sr. Thomas, Sr. Margeret, Sr. Effy,  Sr. Helen, etc., who took the place of my parents and guardians during my formative years.  I often wished some of the day scholars had stayed with us and tasted convent life briefly. We were sad at the prospect of  stepping outside the MCC walls when we had to part ways and yet excited at the thought of what life may have in store for us.  My life at MCC had groomed me into a confident person that I am today, ready to face challenges of the future.  I have also realized the impact the MCC environment has created on its alumnae bringing them success in whatever career or paths they may have chosen in life.