Growing Up in Hyderabad in the 90s: School, Friends and the Journey to Adulthood

Born in Hyderabad in 1992

Being born in Hyderabad in 1992 meant growing up during a time when the city was slowly transforming. Technology was entering everyday life, education was becoming more competitive, and the city was gradually developing into the modern Hyderabad we know today.

For a 90s kid, childhood was much simpler. There were no smartphones, social media, or constant notifications. Most memories were created in classrooms, playgrounds, neighbourhoods, and with friends.

Looking back, growing up during this period feels like being part of a generation that experienced two very different worlds—the traditional world of childhood and the rapidly developing digital world.

School Life at DAV Safilguda

My school years were spent at DAV Safilguda, and school life was one of the most memorable parts of growing up.

School was not only about textbooks, examinations, and marks. There were opportunities to participate in different activities and learn things beyond academics.

From classroom activities to cultural programmes, competitions, sports, and other school events, these experiences helped build confidence and introduced us to different interests.

School taught us lessons that were not always found in textbooks.

It taught us how to make friends, work with others, participate in activities, handle competition, and slowly understand our own strengths and weaknesses.

An Average Student—Not Too Bright, Not Too Dull

Like many students, I was somewhere in the middle.

I was not the brightest student in the class, but I was certainly not the dullest either.

There were subjects I enjoyed and subjects that required more effort. Sometimes the marks were good, and sometimes they were simply okay.

Looking back, being an average student was not necessarily a disadvantage. It allowed me to experience school without making academics the only measure of success.

There was still plenty of room for friendships, activities, fun, mistakes, and learning from everyday experiences.

The Experience of Being a Teacher's Son

Being the son of a teacher added another interesting dimension to school life.

It came with its own advantages and disadvantages.

The Advantages

There were times when being a teacher's son meant receiving additional guidance.

Teachers knew the family, and there was often extra attention when it came to studies, behaviour, or school activities. If I needed help, guidance was usually available.

In some ways, being around teachers also meant understanding school life from a slightly different perspective.

The Disadvantages

But there was another side to it.

Being a teacher's son sometimes meant being in the limelight.

There was an expectation to behave well and perform reasonably. Feedback could come quickly because teachers already knew who I was.

A small mistake that might go unnoticed for another student could sometimes receive immediate attention.

So, being a teacher's son was both a privilege and a responsibility.

The same visibility that brought extra guidance could also bring extra expectations.

Completing CBSE Class 10 in 2008

After years of school memories, friendships, activities, and examinations, I completed my CBSE Class 10 in 2008.

Finishing Class 10 felt like reaching an important milestone.

At that age, we knew that the next stage would be more serious. Junior college meant more studies, more competition, and more decisions about the future.

But there was still a lot we didn't understand about adulthood.

We were teenagers stepping into a completely new phase of life.

Entering Narayana College

After Class 10, I joined Narayana College for my +2 education.

The change from school to junior college was significant.

School had its own rhythm, but college brought a much more demanding academic environment.

The schedule was hectic.

A Day That Started at 5 AM

For many students during that period, preparation for competitive examinations was intense.

The day could start around 5 AM and continue until approximately 8 PM.

There were regular college classes along with preparation for competitive examinations such as EAMCET and AIEEE, and additional tuition and study sessions were also part of the routine.

It was a completely different experience from school.

The focus was now heavily on academics, competitive exams, and future career options.

The Freedom of Being 16 to 18

Interestingly, despite the hectic academic schedule, those two years also brought something I had not experienced in the same way before—a sense of freedom.

Unlike school, I was no longer constantly under the same level of attention.

There was no teacher-parent connection following me everywhere. I was becoming more independent and learning to make my own choices.

The age between 16 and 18 is special.

You are old enough to feel independent but young enough to enjoy life without carrying too many responsibilities.

For me, those years were filled with friendships, conversations, laughter, college memories, and spending time with friends.

Friends Made Those Years Special

The pressure of academics was real, but friends made it easier.

We shared the same hectic schedules, attended classes together, discussed exams, complained about the workload, and still found time to laugh and enjoy ourselves.

Those friendships created some of the most memorable moments of that period.

Sometimes, the best memories aren't the big achievements.

They are the small moments that happen between classes, during breaks, while travelling together, or simply sitting with friends and talking about everything and nothing.

From a School Student to a Young Adult

The journey from DAV Safilguda to Narayana College was more than an academic transition.

It was a transition from childhood to young adulthood.

School taught us discipline, participation, friendship, and the basics of life.

Junior college introduced us to competition, pressure, independence, and responsibility.

And somewhere between the two, we slowly started becoming adults.

Looking Back at the 90s Generation

Being born in Hyderabad in 1992 meant experiencing a unique period of change.

We grew up without smartphones and social media but entered adulthood just as technology was beginning to transform everyday life.

We experienced traditional classrooms, competitive education, neighbourhood friendships, and a childhood that was largely offline.

At the same time, we watched Hyderabad grow and change around us.

Today, when we look back, those school and college years may seem simple. But perhaps that simplicity is exactly what makes them so special.

The marks, exams, schedules, and achievements may fade from memory.

What remains are the friendships, the laughter, the teachers, the experiences, and the little moments that shaped who we became.

That was the beauty of growing up in Hyderabad as a 90s kid.

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