Intern:

Ms. Uthpala is an undergraduate from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Program:

Internship under the Global Classroom Project at DBU.

Duration: May 1 to June 11, 2025.

Facilitators:

AIESEC Sri Lanka (Colombo North) and AIESEC Ludhiana, India.

Subjects Taught:

Communicative English and English Grammar.

Departments Involved:

• Nursing
• Ayurveda
• Engineering
• Dental Sciences.

Student Feedback:

Praised for simplifying complex concepts and boosting communication confidence.

Additional Role:

Offered academic and personal counselling support.

Recognition:

Felicitated with an Award of Appreciation by Prof. (Dr.) Harsh Sadawarti, Vice Chancellor of DBU.

Leadership Praise:

Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh acknowledged her contribution and emphasized DBU’s commitment to global academic exchange.

Impact:

Improved students’ spoken English skills through a student-centric and empathetic approach.

Desh Bhagat University (DBU), a NAAC A+ accredited institution, honored Ms. Uthpala Sachinthani Kalupathirana, an undergraduate from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, for her exemplary performance during a teaching internship conducted under the university’s Global Classroom Project. Facilitated by AIESEC Sri Lanka (Colombo North) in collaboration with AIESEC Ludhiana, the internship spanned from May 1 to June 11, 2025. During this period, Ms. Uthpala delivered impactful sessions in Communicative English and English Grammar to students across various departments including Nursing, Ayurveda, Engineering, and Dental Sciences. Her student-friendly teaching style, ability to break down complex topics, and empathetic counselling support were particularly appreciated by the students. In recognition of her contributions, she was presented with an Award of Appreciation by Prof. (Dr.) Harsh Sadawarti, Vice Chancellor of DBU. Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh also lauded her efforts and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to promoting global academic collaboration. Students described Ms. Uthpala as approachable and inspiring, and credited her for significantly enhancing their English communication skills.