Rediscovering yourself: Navigating turbulent seas | Senara Vidanapathirana | TEDxUSriJayewardenepura

Senara Vidanapathirana is a final year medical undergraduate at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura who excels not only in academics and but also in a diverse range of extra curricular activities. In this talk, she explores her journey of self-discovery, sharing her personal experiences and challenges working through the stresses of the Sri Lankan education system. She illustrates how fluctuating dreams and turbulent emotions can lead to profound growth and understanding; emphasizing the importance of perseverance, reaching out for support, and staying true to oneself while striving to make a positive impact on the world. Senara Vidanapathirana is a dedicated 4th-year MBBS undergraduate at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who excels not only in academics but also in an array of extracurricular activities which has lead to her securing many achievements, including the "Best Junior All-Round Performance in Academic and Extra-Curricular Activities" the Devi Balika Vidyalaya challenge trophy and the prestigious "President’s Guide Award" by the Sri Lanka Girl Guide Association. Senara shines as a leader, debater, public speaker and compere and earned the esteemed "Best Communicator" award among university undergraduates at the "Japura Employability Skills Awards 2022." Holding an Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Performance (ALCM), her talents extend to drama, singing, and motivational speaking as well. She's a talented sportswoman in swimming and rifle shooting, an enthusiastic young researcher contributing to collaborative studies and research publications. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx