Culture Corps

Hi everyone, I’m Sasinindu (Nindu) Patabendige from Sri Lanka. I’m a PhD student in Comparative Literature and previously, I was a Fulbright Master’s Fellow at U of M. This is my fourth year as an international student in Minnesota. I’m persistently falling in love with Minnesota and also with its winters.

My advice to you is: U of M is a big campus and hence, it can tend to make you feel alienated. It is important to resist that feeling and focus on the feeling of community. Take the time to make and enjoy friendship and community.

Moving to a new place and a new country is huge step in life. And ISSS is here for you! Ask questions and always do not hesitate to reach out. Make use of all the resources available at the university to guide and support your life here.