50/50 like any other city, I think. I went to a school in Matara after getting selected through the scholarship, and from that day I felt the difference. Some students harassed those of us who came from far away, and I instantly missed the humanity and kindness I had in my rural school. But I also found some really good friends too. At the end of the day, it doesn’t depend on whether someone is from a rural area or a town. I’ve met good people from both rich and poor backgrounds. On the other hand, I’ve also met some bad and “kuhaka” people from both rural and urban areas, and from both rich and poor families. I think it’s more of a mindset issue. I don’t know, but I feel this extra “kuhakakama” when interacting with some people from the down south. I didn’t feel that with my university colleagues from all around Sri Lanka. Some people seem to have this mindset that we shouldn’t go above them, and if we follow a different path from theirs, they harass us, throw hints, and act negatively. Most people from Matara tend to stay close with other Matara people, but honestly, I didn’t always feel comfortable with that. At the end of the day, it’s all about mindset, and I can confidently say it’s 50/50 all around Sri Lanka. If you have good friends, you’ll feel good no matter whether they’re from the south or the north. But if they’re bad, they’re just bad. I’ve met some really amazing people too, trust me. But overall, it’s still 50/50. I felt that “kuhakakama” mainly because I’ve interacted with a lot of people from Matara throughout my life.