Anushka is one of the newest members of our social media team and I had the pleasure of getting to know a bit about her. Read on to know about where she grew up, her top destinations to travel to, and some of her favorite TV shows of all times!
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Name: Anushka Somanayake
Program: Communications Studies
Age: 19
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka Ā
Letās start off with 4 interesting facts that many people donāt know about you. Tell us about yourself!
I love to travel, Iām always down for an adventure and I love spicy food. I can be pretty funny and outgoing but Iām super shy before I get comfortable with people! I absolutely love dogs but Iāve never had one myself, a lot of people donāt know this cause Iām always posting pictures with my friends dogs lol.
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What are some of your hobbies that you do in your free time?
This semester has been super busy for me so I barely have free time on my hands- I love to read, mostly non-fiction. I also watch a lot of Netflix and love exploring new food spots with my friends!
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Exploring new food spots is definitely one of my favorite things as well! Itās exciting to find one you like. What are your top three destinations that youĀ want to travel to?
Spain, Trinidad & Tobago and Norway ā thereās so much I want to explore, itās tough to pick just three.
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Those sound like great destinations and it is always hard to narrow it down. Whatās your favorite place in Toronto?
Queen Street is one of my favorite places cause thereās so much around and so much to do! Also Torontoās Waterfront, my friends and I used to go there during the summer, grab Chipotle and just talk!
Queen Street in Toronto is definitely a fan favorite here! What is your favourite genre of music? Can you list some of the artists you listen to?
I listen to a lot of R&B, Indie and Soca ā I canāt pick a favorite. Iāve been loving Ella Mai and Mahalia lately, but I always go back to my early 2000s playlist!
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I listen to most of those genres too! Also, you can never not like Soca. What is your favourite season and why?
I was raised in a tropical country most of my life and Iām not the biggest fan of cold weather, so definitely summer!
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What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who say āletās make plansā when they have no intention of following up.
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That is so true! I can totally feel you on that one, it is probably one of my pet peeves too. How would you describe your fashion style?
I think my style is pretty classic and definitely not overly bold ā a hoodie and sneakers are always a go-to for me!
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Yes girl, you can never go wrong with a casual hoodie & sneakers on a regular day. What are three things you cannot live without everyday (food, technology, etc)?
Coffee, the Internet and my headphones!
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It must be fun growing up in a tropical country with the sun on you 24/7! What is one quote or motto that you swear by?
Teach girls to be āsomebodiesā instead of āsomebodyāsā.
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If you could be an animal, which one would you be and why?
A polar bear. I donāt have a reason, I just love polar bears plus theyāre beautiful, majestic and huge.
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Polar bears are honestly so cute, so I totally understand. Could you list some of the best movies of all time according to you?
10 Things I Hate About You, Mean Girls, Friends With Benefits, The Proposal – I could go on!
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Those are some amazing suggestions and of course Mean Girls should be included. Last but not least, what intrigued you to join Her Campus at York? What do you expect to achieve here as a writer or editor?
I love that Her Campus gives me the opportunity to meet like-minded students. I think itās pretty rad we have this space to express ourselves and voice our thoughts as writers and editors. I canāt wait to share my creative skills with others and most importantly learn too!
All photos are courtesy of Anushka Somanayake.
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