Good morning !

Our chief guest Honorable Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Associate dean school of computing
of Teesside University Dr. Gordon Marshall, Principle of our campus Mr. Zuffer, Dear
Professors, Staff, friends and Families and especially my fellow graduates.
On behalf of the graduating Cohort 12, I say welcome to everyone and thank you for
celebrating this special day with us.
It is an honor and a privilege of speaking to you today as we celebrate our
accomplishments together.
9 Years ago, after high school education, I wanted to do an Information Technology
degree, by that time the campus I choose given me false hopes and middle of studying I
got to know that degree is not a recognized one.
I was lost and stop my education for a while, and then did some self-studying
through the internet and learned how to develop websites. When the time pass, I got
married and then I was happened to give birth to my little daughter. But my dream of
doing a degree was always there.
My husband is a Software engineer, He is also a Teesside university degree holder, he
was the one who recommends and tell how much good atmosphere Londontec city
campus has, now he is working as a CTO in U A E one of the leading software company.
having this degree was a big benefit for his career.
After 2 years of raising my daughter, I decided to follow a dream that I had with
encouragement and support from parents and my husband. I can honestly say I have
never looked back and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I have met some incredible
people along the way and made some amazing lifelong friends. I am so grateful to have
been allowed this opportunity at a great university and alongside a fantastic group of
people.
I join to the campus with doing Pearson Edexcel- HND in computing. After finishing
higher national diploma, I got to know about Teesside university degree program and
join with that. right from the moment myself got accepted to this campus all my life has
changed: gained knowledge and experience I never knew before and acquired new skills
I never thought I could master. As a final result, I was lucky to achieve a 1 class degree.
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I am sure what I just named can be applied to any student. We all think that we come to
a campus to receive specialization and study professional subjects, which, undoubtedly,
we do, but we often forget about the school of life and adulthood that this place gives
us. The campus makes us better people – wiser, smarter, kinder, more generous and
open to the world, and I hope that our campus is proud of those people we have
become.

Sumudu Bhagya Colombage

While studying on Londontec city campus, there are so many advantages and so much
experience that gave me: a diverse and well-structured studying program, wise and kind
teachers and staff, always there to help and guide us, international atmosphere, friendly
students and great facilities, various teaching methods, and materials, as well as
wonderful exchange studies opportunities.
Thank you for Our Principle Mr. Zuffer for Incredible experience and learning we have
had. His guidance lightens our future path. He Is one of the greatest persons I have ever
met. I’m sure each graduate in here also thinking the same. representing everyone again
I’m saying Thank you very much, sir.
On behalf of my fellow graduands, I would like to say a special thank you to family and
friends. Without their never-ending support, patience, and encouragement, today
would not be possible. I personally would like to say a big thank you to my Mum and
dad (amma and thaththa) who has listen and encourage me, also my husband and little
daughter who believed in me and survived a very tense household
Finally, it remains for me to say well done to all my fellow graduands for your
determination, commitment, and hard work. From the bottom of my heart, I wish
you every success in whatever lies ahead.
confidence is a key to everything. Positivity of mind brings positive events and emotions
come to life. you are the only person who can build and rule your destiny, and it is only
up to you what your life will be like and no one else. Start from yourself: clear your
mind, believe in yourself, do not doubt in yourself, set the right goals, dream big and go
for your dreams, and you will make everything happen.
I thank Londontec city campus and Teesside University for teaching me and for
everything else it has given me.
Thank you for your attention and congratulations!

Sumudu Bhagya Colombage