It is safe to say that joining Rotaract was never one of those solid plans in my university life, but everything fell into place and so did Rotaract.

I joined Rotaract during my first year, through the second intake. I had no friends who were interested in joining so this was a decision that I took on alone and for the most part, I was one of those confused members who had no clue what was going on at first.

So I was a quiet observer of projects but never the one who actively took part.

This changed with Project “Diriya Manpeth” when I decided to take my first step towards working in a project. This was where I had the privilege of working under the guidance of Sulani akka and Janooshika Akka. I would say two of the most influential people in my first term. Diriya Manpeth will always remain the closest to my heart, as it truly made me understand what Rotaract was all about. I got to know so many inspiring people in university and in a collective team effort we were able to support and empower the Seethawaka artistic community.

As the first term came to an end, I thought my Rotaract journey might pause there. However, it was Janooshika Akka’s encouragement that pushed me to apply for the Board of Directors 2025–26. She helped me realize that Editorial was not only about projects but also about creativity, storytelling, and documentation, this shifted my entire perspective.

I think I owe my thanks to the sweetest ever, Delishia akka for believing in me enough to give me this role. The second term became very eventful after being appointed as one of the Co-editors of the Editorial Avenue. I will always, always cherish this avenue and the work we do there.

Working within the Editorial Avenue gave me a new appreciation for the unseen effort behind every project. The deadlines, approvals, coordination, and constant attention to detail that keeps everything running smoothly. And it is with great content that I took on my job. Along with all the approvals and deadlines to meet, and the projects, this term did become one of the busiest years of my life.

And my little Editorial family, Deepna akka whom I think is one of the most genuine and sweetest souls ever, Zamra Akka who was always there to take on any difficult task and who had solutions to all my problems, Sachini, whom I fight with all the time but I also forget about it within minutes and we act as if nothing happened, and Vimanshani Akka whom we love to make fun of because she keeps her promises soooo well. (If you couldn’t tell akka I’m being very sarcastic). To you guys, I will always be immensely grateful for, this journey would not have been this memorable if it weren’t for you.

Writing Maze 3.0 is something that I would always cherish and it’s not just the project that I hold dear to me but also the most amazing people I met through that project. If it wasn’t for Writing Maze, I wouldn’t have had the friendships I have now. Starting off with Shehani ,Sanjeevan, Samaal, Narmada, Hiranya, Naska, Sachula Aiya – I would always cherish you. Mansion of the Mind was a long, challenging journey, but it was indeed memorable.

I should also take a moment to appreciate my fellow directors and the Executive committee of the term. Working with them has always been extremely easy and never a hassle at all. And although the approvals were never ending, it was always with such fondness I look back at the term.

As I reflect on this journey, I realize Rotaract gave me far more than roles and responsibilities, it gave me growth, confidence, and a lot of friends within university. What started as an uncertain step eventually became one of the most defining experiences of my life.

It is with such fondness I leave this phase of my life.

Viva La Rotaract!