Yehalah Fernando
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FallHanover, New Hampshire
Favorite Class: SART 015: Drawing 1Taking an art class has long been a dream of mine. Drawing 1 with Professor Enrico Riley exceeded my expectations greatly! He is an inspiring instructor who allowed us creative freedom, while guiding us in the right direction. We drew in different forms of charcoal, with colour introduced towards the end of the term. I loved my experience and I cannot wait to take another Studio Art class!
WinterHanover, New Hampshire
Favorite Class: SART 025: Painting 1The sequel to Drawing 1 with Professor Enrico Riley! We worked in oil paint, which I was completely new to and admittedly afraid to use. I ended up falling in love with the medium and the flexibility it gave me to adjust and refine my paintings at any point in the process. I am sad to finish this class and I hope I get to take another Studio Art class in the future!
SpringHanover, New Hampshire
Favorite Class: HIST 07.37: Race, Nation and EthnicityMoving to America was a drastic adjustment, especially considering the difference in perception of race and ethnicity. This class gave me a insight into past and current American oppression against Black and Indigenous communities. I loved how much I learnt through this class, which was also my First Year Seminar requirement.
SummerColombo, Sri Lanka
Taking a break at home with good food and family!
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: GERM 1: Introductory GermanMy first language class at Dartmouth! Taking German was intimidating, especially because of the fast-paced and rigorous learning method that Dartmouth uses. It was so interesting to learn the different grammar and rules used in the German language. I cannot wait to use my Beginner German skills in Berlin next Spring!
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ARTH 38.01: Sacred Architecture of AsiaThe Sacred Architecture of Asia is one of the most incredible courses I have taken at Dartmouth! The course is primarily discussion-based, with Professor Seher explaining and initiating conversation about the course material. The material assigned was incredibly inspiring and taught me so much about South Asian religions and their beginnings. Everywhere I travel now, I think about the lessons I have learnt in this class and I am truly grateful to Professor Seher for facilitating an incredible learning experience!
SpringBerlin, Germany
Favorite Class: GERM 44.07: Metropolis BerlinLearning about German history in Berlin was a great way to explore the city and culture! The class had weekly excursions where we visited important sites in Berlin, which was so informative and helpful. Overall, I learnt so many new aspects of Germany and the people who played a significant role in German history.
SummerPerrysburg, Ohio
Interning at First Solar, a solar panel manufacturing company! I work on the Application Engineering team under Product Management, developing ways to better serve our clients and enhance our products. It has been an amazing experience so far, I have learnt so much and I am so grateful for this opportunity!
My First Gile Hike
Even though it is my third fall at Dartmouth, I had never been to Gile Mountain. This week I remedied that and caught the most beautiful sunset!
Want to go Apple Picking?
Fall in the Upper Valley is hard to beat anywhere else. Over the weekend, I went apple picking with the First Generation Office and a few friends!
Internships & International Students
The internship application process for international students can be intimidating. This is how I navigated the recruitment process and the many resources available to Dartmouth students!
Offshore Wind Energy Research
This year I was awarded the EE Just Fellowship, an award that provides two years of research funding! I am so excited to dive into research this fall!
Back on Campus!
Returning to Dartmouth after six months of being away was so great! I was able to catch the last bits of summer before the weather turned and enjoy a great river day with my friend Brendilou.
Embracing Freshman Fall
The thrills and whirlwind that is Freshman Fall was an extraordinary time in my life. Reflecting on two years back, I want to explore the many events and emotions I went through during this time.
Sophomore Summer in Toledo
My sophomore summer interning near Toledo, Ohio and what I did to keep myself occupied!
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Baseball Game
Me and fellow interns at First Solar were enrolled in “Summer in the City”, a program that connects and organizes events for all interns in the area. All events are free for the interns! I attended my first baseball game ever in June, with my entire team. It was great to finally see a sport I’ve heard so much about in movies but never seen in real life. I ended up chatting with my coworkers more than watching the game, and it was a great time!
- No. 2
River Cruise
My office is close to the river by Toledo, where we got a tour by boat through Summer in the City! The boat took us through all the important landmarks of the small city, while we had pizza and drinks. It was a great opportunity to socialise with other interns and explore the city I’m living in for the summer! My favourite part of the tour was the 28 silos mural, an enormous painting honouring the Indigenous communities.
- No. 3
Cooking!
Living on my own for the first time in my life has been enlightening, particularly about my cooking skills. I would say I can manage fairly well on my own now, after weeks of experimenting. I am particularly proud to say that I can now cook Sri Lankan curries with ease! Nothing reminds me more of home than some home style food and drinks.
Packing for Your First Fall
What to bring to Dartmouth and what to buy when you are here? A stress inducing decision making process for most incoming students, here is my perspective on some truly important things to bring to Dartmouth and what to leave behind!
Summer Internship as an International Student!
Applying for internships as an international student is a challenging process. This is my journey with internship applications for sophomore summer, and how Dartmouth opportunities helped me find the internship I wanted!