ISLE Selection Camp

That's really one of the best camps I have ever attended. it was so meaningful. Came with nothing, left with a vase filled with experiences. Although not everyone of us would be selected, the friendships formed would definitely stay with us.

On the first day, my group was bonded quite quickly, which was awesome! Considering there was only 9 people In our team, its quite easy to bond anyway. Thus YOLO 7 was formed :p played games, had fun and a lot of facilitation which was essential. We also did some lesson plan and had to execute it under a given circumstance. For me, my group was supposed to teach englsih and the condition given was that the children did not understand English. It was very very very annoying I would say, but we have to be able to change our plan and fit the condition, well done everyone :)

Then, games and activities. Getting shouted at by seniors and being pressurized. It has been so long since I have experienced this.. The last time was like in secondary 2? Cos after that, I'm the one shouting at them :p evil me. But yeah, it was sorta of situation which stirred up alot of negative emotions. Ofcourse, all this is just a stimulation, the seniors are very good :) they even asked why didn't we like shout at them back and bear a grudge. Well, it's an activity, furthermore got used to It because of scouts. Life is so short, why hate? It requires alot of energy. After that, We slept at 11.30! Woohoo, so awesome. Not to mention there was aircondition :) swee~

Woke up at 7.30 today!! So awesome sia. Then breakfast, clean up and the main activity of the camp. Which requires ALOT ALOT ALOT of perseverance, teamwork and coordination.
1) person A to run back and forth of parade square with 2 touch rugby balls.
2) person A pick up netball and throw to person B
3) person B Throw to person C who would attempt to shoot it into the hoop
4) person D would then attempt, but only with 1 try
5) person E and F would then do 20 push-ups and person G and H would do 20 jumping backs. All must be synchronized.
6) person I,J And K would then proceed with 20 skipping, all synchronized
7) person L and and M would then turn on the spot 10 times and then answer a question
8) lastly, person A would run the length of the parade square

ALL IN 100 seconds! And!!! If any part goes wrong, RESTART FROM START.

It was a super mind wrecking and physical activity. Did like a total of 300+ push-ups? And like running the length of the parade square. But proud to say we completed it In 97s! Which is a very commendable effort by everyone. DAEBAK! After restarts and restarts and restarts, we finally managed to do it :) GROUP 15 <3

With all the fun over, it's time to study once more... Sigh

The Beginning

First Lectures have started.

First trials have started.

JC life has officially started.

Lets recap~

So.. Chinese New Year visiting was cool. Met relatives and friends alike. Collected lots of angpaos and yeah. Happy :) Most importantly was the time I had talking with my relatives, been so long since we really sat down and just talked. 

First lectures were really a surprise. It was totally on a whole new level, more independent and self directed. Took me a while to get used to the style of lectures, man... secondary school teachers are so so good. For those still in secondary school, dont take your caring teachers for granted! Ofcourse, this doesnt mean JC teachers aren't caring. Its just the way of doing things. I'm so indulged in zhonghua's protective culture that this is a huge culture shock for me. Its so different from zhonghua on all levels. No more spoon feeding. Ought to grow up and be independent. 

Maths was tough! I had to re-read my notes after the lectures to just get what the teacher was teaching. Chemistry is cool, first lecture on Valentines. Physics was much more of a recap and Project Work is awesome. Hope the lecturer is my tutor! *prays* he is cool! Economics was a tad boring to be honest, but well, I believe it would get interesting! Just read the lesson notes and it seems intriguing. Looking forward to the next economics lecture!

Oh, had floor ball trials too! And.. it was tough! 50 counts of 8 of buddah clap and 12minutes of shuttle run! Been so long since I exercised. NO MORE TIME TO LAY BACK AND RELAX! Nevertheless, I still want to enter floorball! Hopefully I get accepted. 2 more trials! I can do this! Gonna go for handball trials next week too though, a back up plan I dont wish to activate.

So yeah. That kinda concludes my week :p. Kinda sad I wasnt able to meet you on valentines. But its okay! Theres always time :)

Theres alumni lunch at zhonghua tomorrow! YAY :)

One word. Many feelings

DAEBAK!
 Ad Meliora'13 is definitely the best orientation ever!
GO NANYANG! GO JASER! GO JASER 7!!~~
5 days of orientation isnt enough!!

So yea. Orientation has ended and today is Chinese New Year Eve. Cant help but feel a twinge of sadness that orientation ended as I had a blast with my Orientation Group mates, leaders and even people from other groups and families. Really fortunate to be blessed with such an awesome OG and OGLs. Although the first day was awkward for many of us, we persisted and became good friends at the end of 5 days. My OG really bonded throughout all the games and activities held for us. Orientation was such a blast that I may consider becoming an Orientation Group Leader for next year's Orientation. Jaser 7 rocks!!! Well, Im currently suffering from Orientation withdrawal syndrome. Cheers stuck in my head. Geez

Day 1 WAS AWKWARD. But thankfully our OGLs tried to hype up the atmosphere, though to no avail. Played many icebreaker games and introduction blabla. Then, I had stomach flu and was unable to attend day 2 :( but nevetheless day 3 was good! Everyone bonded and I fit in comfortably even though I did not bond with them on day 2.

Went to Marina Bay to play games, although the weather wasnt good and we only managed to play a couple of games, we bonded as an OG during that time. Playing games, embarrassing forfeits and talking rubbish, making us closer! OH, we also saw the Ah Boys to Man cast, rehearesing for some performance xD. Overall, its a cool day.

The next day was CCA bazaar. Chose Floorball and interact club. Hopefully I get into floorball though! Oh the mass dance was awesome! Paired up with a girl from Jaser 8 since we both didnt have a partner in our own OG. It was cool! Though I kinda regretted not talking much to her. FLOORBALL! HOPEFULLY I PASS THE TRIAL.

THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF ORIENTATION. DISCO NIGHT, WAR GAMES AND ALL! To sum it up, perfect. Had a blast with OG mates during retarded stuffs in the war games and tons of fun during the disco night! DANCE DANCE DANCE~ But too bad we didnt had a chance to dance our finale mass dance. :( Nevertheless the tutorial lessons were cool. OH YEAH. JASER WON! By right, we should win the cheer competition.. but we cant win all! give others a chance xD

Basically, that sums up my orientation. Although 5 days passed quickly, memories would stay, bonds would stay. We would still be a pround NYJCIAN :D