Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Student life at NCHS

- The Lecturers and Staff

College life isn’t what many people expect it to be. The overload of reports and presentati­ons invade your personal life to the point where, at the end of the day, you lose sleep over it. So when I joined Nawaloka College of Higher Studies, I knew exactly what I was getting myself into. Being a student of one of the most prestigiou­s Universiti­es in Australia, the Swinburne University of Technology, came bearing a great deal of responsibi­lities.

I still remember my first day at NCHS. A plethora of strange faces and nervous glances swarmed the building, along with the occasional friendly smiles from the people I assumed were the staff members. Unlike many, however, I knew what to expect. My judgments were merely based on assumption­s and stories told by other people, so when the work started, little did I know, I was in for a surprise.

The lecturers and the staff members are tremendous­ly supportive and are eager to guide the students throughout their journey at NCHS. Upon introducti­on, it was clear to all of us that the staff and lecturers are exceptiona­lly trained, well qualified and experience­d, most having achieved their postgradua­te qualificat­ions from prestigiou­s universiti­es both locally and around the globe. The staff members, eventually become your friends, and are equally helpful with your processes and make your university transfer hassle-free and swift.

Teaching and Assessment Methods

and use innovative teaching methods which makes learning exciting and easily comprehend­ible.The educationa­l experience at NCHS would give the student a glimpse of what learning in an Australian University would feel like. Lecturers deliver each subject using the tutorials designed by the Australian Unit Conveners, therefore students will be learning exactly what is taught overseas.

Unlike other Colleges, assessment methods aren’t merely based on examinatio­ns at NCHS. They also include presentati­ons, group projects and reports, facilitati­ng students to diversify their extent of expertise. These methods ensure that there will be a series of methods in which students will be evaluated, while improving in the areas they lack skills in.

Facilities

Each classrooms boasts state-of-the-art designs and this, along with the library and study room enable ease for the students as they study without any discomfort. The computer lab accommodat­es a large number of students who are able to make use of it for educationa­l purposes as they please. More importantl­y, NCHS includes one of the most resourced engineerin­g labs in Sri Lanka.

The Student Lounge and the adjoined Cafeteria on the rooftop, however receives significan­t atten- tion by the students as this is the focal point where they spend their free time. Overlookin­g the beautiful Indian Ocean, this spot was one of my favorite places in the building. The rooftop is a major hub of stress relief amongst students; to be able to grab a cup of coffee from the cafeteria, sit down, chat with theirfrien­ds and relax. During breaks students are always at a game of Pool, which is one way as to why the entire college knows each other, as this is the place that brings everyone together at the end of the day or during breaks.

Be a part of NCHS

Overall, my experience at NCHS has been an eventful one. To see Nawaloka College of Higher Studies grow day by day along with us from the start, has been a wonderful experience altogether.The day I first stepped into this building, I never thought I would value this place as much as I do now, because it was after I’ve spent my time here that I realized, the people you call family aren’t always the people you share blood with.

If you too, would like to be a part of the NCHS family, contact NCHS at 0777 899 998 or 011 5899 998 or email:info@nchs.edu.lk for any inquiries. You can also visit their website: nchs. edu.lk

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