Hi everyone! I'm Yehalah and I'm a '26 coming all the way from Colombo, Sri Lanka. My academic passions lie in Energy Engineering and Environmental Studies. I am a first-generation and low-income student, actively involved with the community. I love to paint and read during my free time. I'm excited that you're here, and I hope you enjoy this account of my life at Dartmouth!
The sequel to Drawing 1! Undoubtedly harder, but definitely a great class. I can now say, with confidence, that I am able to paint a mango successfully.
The 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.
As everyone has made their way back to Dartmouth for 2023 Winter, I find myself in a land of ice and snow. The long jackets, scarves and gloves are starting to appear on even those used to this weather. However, I am being told frequently that this isn't even the beginning.
Taking courses in a real-life Narnia is sure to be challenging, but so far, I have been surviving. This term I am taking Physics 13 which is a prerequisite for an Engineering major. It is a lecture-based class that has almost a hundred people. It covers the basics of Physics needed for Engineering like mechanics and thermodynamics. It is a lot of work because it consists of a laboratory component, but I am enjoying the class so far. It is also right next to my dorm which is very convenient when I need to walk in the freezing cold.
My second class is my writing class, for which I am taking Understanding the Craft of Dramatic Writing. The class material is extremely interesting, with a part of our homework being reading plays and watching movies. This class will satisfy my first-year writing requirement.
My third and final class was actually completely unplanned. I was supposed to be taking Math 008 this term as an Engineering prerequisite. However, after attending one class I realized that I had already covered most of the material in Math 003 and in high school so I decided to take the Math placement test to place me out of the class and satisfy my requirement. I passed the test and decided to take Painting 1 as my third class! This is my second Studio Art class and I am taking it with the same professor as my Drawing 1 class; I am already so excited to see what this class brings!
Planning on visiting Dartmouth as a prospective student or an interested person wanting to see our beautiful campus? In this post, I share insider tips to ensure your visit is fulfilled!
As I approach the halfway mark of my Dartmouth journey this spring, I find myself reflecting on the significance of distributive and world culture requirements in shaping my academic experience.
Witnessing an eclipse was one of the most exciting days in my life to date, and a solid reminder of our place in this universe. Read on to hear about it!
This is my final term before senior year, which is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. One thing I am excited about is the classes I am taking this term, so let me tell you more!
This is part two of me "nerding out" about my honors thesis! If you want to learn more about independent projects, theses, or the humanities at Dartmouth, check it out!
