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Portrait of Shanika Egodawatte

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Shanika Egodawatte

Operations Executive at Scanwell Logistics Sri Lanka

  • Minnesota State University-Mankato
  • BA in International Relations
  • Class of 2017
  • Mankato, Minnesota

Member since March 2016

About

What is College? College is a key to success in life. Why is college education such an important these days? In order to success in life with little or no struggles financially one has to go to college to get an education that will lead them later on to an Career of their choice. A two- or four- year college degree is becoming more and more important to unlocking doors to economic and educational opportunity in USA today. But in order for college to become a reality, a student and his parents must have a plan that will lead the student to success in High School and any other schools beforehand. Having a plan, knowing how much you must and can do to get to your goal of going to college will make it much easier and will give you the knowledge and skills required to get to college. Since the world is quickly advancing college is becoming more and more of a requirement or necessity to get where you want in life.
My childhood dream is to be a social worker or in the field of public relations and majoring in International Relations facilitated me to study in-depth of this field. I am gaining lot of knowledge about the diversity of different cultures and how the political system works in different countries and many more. It is a privilege for me to proceed my education in this field and in Minnesota State University. I believe I will be important person to the society one day.

Education

  • Minnesota State University of Mankato

    International Relations

    2013 – 2017

Goals and interests

Career goal

My intended career path is Social work, public relations, human rights, international and domestic law, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector firms, medical school, graduate school and policy development.

Graduate school interests

I am planning to proceed my Masters in Economics after my graduation in May 2017.

Outside the classroom

My hobbies and Interests are:
• Computing
• Swimming
• Volunteering
• Chess
• Socializing with friends
• Cooking
• Travelling

Experience

  • Operations Executive

    Scanwell Logistics Sri Lanka

    Jan 2012 – Aug 2015

  • Primary School Teacher in International School

    Asian International School Sri Lanka

    Jan 2007 – Dec 2011

Volunteering

  • Food Cordinator

    Habitat - Mankato

    Jan 2016

  • Student Helper

    Red Cross - Minnesota State University

    Nov 2015

  • Primary English Teacher

    Sanhinda Children Orphanage - Kaduwela

    Mar 2008 – Dec 2010

  • President of LEO club of Kaduwela Sri Lanka

    LEO club of Sri Lanka

    Jan 2007 – Jan 2008