Blog by Ankita Tandon
Teacher: IBDP English A, Examiner: English A, EE coordinator, Anti-Discrimination Officer
After an incredible and transformative chapter, I’ve recently concluded my time as a faculty member at Mahindra United World College of India (MUWCI). It’s hard to put into words just how impactful this experience has been for me — both professionally and personally.
At MUWCI, I had the deep privilege of teaching and learning alongside students and colleagues from over 70 countries — each bringing stories, convictions, and dreams that expanded my worldview every single day.
But more than the academics or the view from the valley, what has stayed with me most is the power of community living.
Living and working on campus wasn’t simply about proximity — it created space for friendship, dialogue, vulnerability, and growth. Community living at MUWCI taught me how to share not just meals and homes, but values, perspectives, responsibilities, and aspirations. It showed me how education doesn’t end when class does — it continues over late-night conversations, shared hikes, common room debates, quiet acts of care, and collective efforts during moments of crisis.