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The day before we eight students got onto the plane to Colombo was my 21st birthday. It was supposed to be a celebration of youth and delightfulness; however, I spent the whole day in depression, worrying about the following six months in another country-Sri Lanka. It is not about the country itself, but rather my own fear of unfamiliar environment and homesickness. Six months away from motherland and into a totally new and quite different world. And sadness due to parting my dear friends all rushed to me like haunting ghosts. |
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Living away from home, on a foreign land, has impacted me in ways that will stick with me for life. Studying abroad is a bit difficult and tough. But with the help of my dear friends and teachers, I had a quite good time and have learnt a lot. I could not pay back your kindness but to say thanks to you all! Studying in Colombo university is absolutely a valuable and unforgettable experience in my life. In this 6 months, I have met a lot of good friends and been through plenty of interesting adventures. |
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I had a pleasant and wonderful study course in Sri Lanka between November, 2012 and April, 2013. During the course, I not only learnt a lot about the Sinhala language but also made friends with many students in the University of Colombo and travelled around Sri Lanka. There is no wonder that the days in Sri Lanka is completely different from the days in China. I think I was quite lucky to have such skilful teachers to help me learn Sinhala language, Sinhala culture and Sinhala literature which made me comprehend the word Sinhala more profoundly. In terms of Sinhala, they are more professional than my Chinese teachers. |
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A heartland for Theravada Buddhist culture among the majority Sinhalese population of the island, Sri Lanka is a country with enormous natural diversity. One day in November 2012, I was from winter to summer, from China arrived in Sri Lanka. When I was off the plane, I would feel strong hot air whenever I go, but Achinthya sir’s smiling face make me to this foreign land strangeness reduced. The beautiful campus, The enthusiasm of teachers and students and the Interactive class.This is my life and study in University Of Colombo. J.B sir, Sandagomi sir, Achinthya sir and Upekala miss. |
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My name is He Yan, and I have a Sinhala name , Dinindu. I am an active boy. I come from a city in southern China�s Zhuang Autonomous Region. I came to Beijing Foreign Studys University to learn Sinhala in 2010. Many people have asked me why should I learn Sinhala. In my mind, there is one reason, that is in many other countries, I prefer to Sri Lanka. I love Sri Lanka and love Its beautiful scenery. The life in the University of Colombo was cheerful and what did I learn in Sri Lanka is unforgettable. I could release myself to close to the nature. From Dec. 05 2012 to Apr.19 2013, I have got a beautiful experience. Importantly I took 6 months to learn that how to speak Sinhalese fluently and how to adapt the life there. |
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When Sri Lankan Airline UL889 landed on the ground of Sri Lanka on 5th,November,2012,seeing the typical tropic rain that night,I knew I was going to have a new life on this exotic island. It was Achithya Sir first came to greet us at the airport and brought us to the residence at SujathaMawatha which we called home in the next six months. Our lovely life in Lanka started there. Later, after we went to the campus, we got acquaintance with the faculty and students in University of Colombo. Sirisumana Hamdhuruwo always turned to us with a happy smile. And so did J.B.Disanayaka Sir. He often made vivid metaphor and jokes to delight us during lectures despite that he is the thumb in Sinhala culture studies. When regarded with jokes, I have to mention Osanda Sir. He is such a lovely big brother that Sing and smile us day after day. Well, our guider, Sandagomi Sir is quite academical but also very gentle. |
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Last November, I came to the University of Colombo that is the best university in Sri Lanka. To tell the truth, the six months in Sri Lanka is my happiest time in the college life. The University of Colombo not only provides us with a good accommodation, but also arranges for us a rich curriculum. Here I must express my heartfelt thanks to my foreign alma mater-the University of Colombo. In the learning process, I am honored to know a lot of amiable teachers and cheerful classmates.,who spent a section of the happy moments with us. They have become the most important thing in my life,I will always cherish it. |
