When you are studying computing at SLIIT it is not a usual college life which one can imagine. Picture this: a world where debugging code at midnight is like solving a mystery like Sherlock Holmes, where each project is an adventure, and where classmates are co-dreamers, and co-conspirators in the fight for technology. There is the first day in campus whereby your eyes are open wide; with high expectations and sometimes little pressure here and there, and of course late nights studying on caffeine.
Education process could well be compared to going to a mine of knowledge. It means that, quite often, the lectures are not about the presence of one or another theory, but how to pull the curtain and understand how technologies manage the world we live in. Then there are labs, labs, those wonderful and enigmatic labs, these are creativity test sites where it indeed makes a lot of sense to intentionally break something so that you can then design a strategy for fixing it.
Other than that, it is the people that really make the difference for me at SLIIT. Professors here don’t just transmit information, but help us discern and encourage. Consider beginning something ludicrous? They will urge you to do that. Stuck on an algorithm? And then they’re gone until the next time when they can fit within the parts of a puzzle – which from the look of things is a literal interpretation of the show. Of course, one cannot leave classmates–this is a strange collective of slick-brained ambitious dreamers and occasional meme-throwing members who always turn any group project into some kind of art piece.
Outside the classroom, the energy doesn’t fade; it shifts. The campus buzzes with clubs and events that cater to every interest imaginable. Whether you’re coding into the wee hours for a hackathon, debating the latest tech trends at a seminar, or just chilling with friends over a game of billard, there’s never a dull moment.
Then there’s the thrill of internships. Imagine stepping into a real-world tech environment, armed with the skills you’ve honed at SLIIT. It’s like being handed the keys to a kingdom you’ve been studying from afar. The challenges are real, but so is the sense of accomplishment when you solve them. Plus, nothing beats that first paycheck, right?
Of course, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Deadlines can be brutal, and staying on top of the ever-evolving tech landscape is like running a marathon that never ends. But here’s the thing: every late night, every struggle, every moment of self-doubt is worth it when you see your hard work pay off. Maybe it’s a line of code that finally works, a project that wows your peers, or a professor’s nod of approval—these moments make it all worthwhile.
SLIIT isn’t just a university; it’s a launchpad for dreamers and doers. As a computing student, you’re not just learning about technology—you’re becoming a part of its future. You’re writing the code that might someday change lives, building the systems that will drive industries, and solving problems the world hasn’t even realized it has yet.

Penned By:

Rtr. Yasiru Vithana

Editorial Committee Member 24-25