Last week, our Media Relations and Public Affairs lecturer, Ms. Yesu mentioned that we were going to help out at a talk held by the Department of Communication and Liberal Arts (DCLA), it's called- Industry 4.0: Communicating Strategically. All of us got so excited.
The day has finally come. When I step into the first class which is Law and Ethics in Communication, none of them notices my all-pink ensemble but the other girls in the Corporate Communication specialisation are wearing blue, black and white respectively. Am I the only one who didn't "coordinate" their dress code? My fellow batch mate, Zhi Wen, helps me to put on lipstick by Silkygirl to finish up the look.
We are excused from Law and Ethics in Communication class at 9.00am. The venue is just the other side of the classroom, it takes about five minutes to get there. The tables and chairs are set outside of LT 5. My job is the easiest- taking the student's attendance. I'm lucky to handle the attendance of my batch mates who are in PR project management specialisation.
The seniors complement my all-pink ensemble, "Kar Marn, you look so pretty! I like the bows rest on your dress. Absolutely beautiful!" As the time of the talk nears, it's our turn to go in it has already started as scheduled. We have to enter by a back door but there is a flight steps, so it's a challenge for me to get in there. Luckily, I go through the entrance and I sit with one of the speakers, Ms. Kaur. She asked me which course I'm specalising in, "I'm specialising in Corporate Communication," I answer.
Each of the speaker talks about how communication is transforming at a fast pace. From the olden days using pictures as a message to the devices we are using now as a medium of communication. In fact, we are considered as "journalists" as in "moving journalists" because whatever we posted on our social media sites will form an opinion to the public. In other words, we might be a Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) because when an opinion is made, it means a lot to the public. Be careful of our contents when posting online.
After the talk, everyone is served with refreshments and light snacks which had prepared earlier. For us student helpers, we get to have lunch at Gallery View with the speakers and the VIPs! One goal has achieved in my university life- being a student helper at big events like this. I'm looking forward to the next one, hopefully I can work together with the seniors.
9 April 2018
St. David High School Carnival 2018 (7/4/18)
It's been almost two years since I last visited my secondary alma mater- SMK Tinggi St. David Melaka or also known as St. David High School Melaka. The last time I visited was during my younger sister's report card day back in 2016. Flash forward to 2018, it's time for me to go back to school to help out. Clad in my St. David Buddhist Society t-shirt, I paired with my trustee Adidas neo shoes and blue jeans.
Once I reached the school gate, a lot of things had changed since I left the school four years ago. The guard house changed from white coating to pink. Along the newspaper reading corner, some book shelves were placed with educational magazine. Even some new murals were added. I had a hard time finding the Buddhist Society stall. Yes, I was a member of the society when I was in Form 4. Luckily, Ms. Leong, the school's counselling teacher, asked one of the juniors to guide me there.
"Hey guys, I'm here!" I greeted the juniors when I reached the stall. "Hey, you're here!" the juniors were happy to see me as their senior was back to help them out, also giving back to the school at the same time. "So what can I do to help?" I asked. Sheng Ren, the president of the Buddhist Society, said: "Each game station costs RM 3.00. If a customer plays at least three types of games is considered a set. They will redeem a prize."
There were four game stations. First was the balloon darts followed by knocking out the cans, words forming and so on. I didn't buy any of the coupons, I just played the game on a test run. The carnival just started not long, rain showers began to pour. Lucky for us, we had tents to keep us dry.
The first batch of seniors I saw was the 94 batch. "It's been six years since I last saw you! How are you? University life treating you well?" asked Adrian, who was the school captain (head prefect) from 2010-2011. I told them that I'm doing well, currently pursuing my major in Corporate Communication in university. "Oh wow! Time flies! The last time we saw you, you were in Form 2!" Yin Sze said.
Not long after, I finally met the kids in my batch. "Hi Kar Marn!" Ben walking over and gave me hug. "Hi Ben! How are you?" I asked. All the kids in my batch were talking about university life and what we were up to these days. The good old days were back when you gathered with your friends at the most anticipated carnival.
While there was no one at the stall, I decided to take a stroll around the school. I was resting at one of the table at the canteen, I bumped into my seniors Megan, Sherwin and Victor! "Katelyn, long time no see! How are you?" Megan greeted me with a hug. "I'm good and how about you guys?" I asked. They are good as well, some of them are graduating from university this year. Tung, another senior of mine, introduced her university mates to me and the other seniors. "Oh yeah, this is my junior, Katelyn!"
We strolled along the school field and met even more juniors and seniors! Even we met up with the Principal, Mr. Chay. As it was starting to heat up, the seniors brought me back to the game station as they were afraid that I would get a sun burn. They promised me they would be back after they were done with food hunting. As the time was nearly, 2.30pm, the number of customers started to subside and most of them already went home to have a good rest. I did have a good chat with my juniors from the 99 batch (the last 90's babies).
In high school, I was just your average high school girl. I'm super happy that I have the chance to come back and support the school. I'm looking forward to the next carnival.
Enter to learn, depart to serve. I'm proud to be in St. David High School! I'm proud to be a St. Davidian!
Once I reached the school gate, a lot of things had changed since I left the school four years ago. The guard house changed from white coating to pink. Along the newspaper reading corner, some book shelves were placed with educational magazine. Even some new murals were added. I had a hard time finding the Buddhist Society stall. Yes, I was a member of the society when I was in Form 4. Luckily, Ms. Leong, the school's counselling teacher, asked one of the juniors to guide me there.
"Hey guys, I'm here!" I greeted the juniors when I reached the stall. "Hey, you're here!" the juniors were happy to see me as their senior was back to help them out, also giving back to the school at the same time. "So what can I do to help?" I asked. Sheng Ren, the president of the Buddhist Society, said: "Each game station costs RM 3.00. If a customer plays at least three types of games is considered a set. They will redeem a prize."
There were four game stations. First was the balloon darts followed by knocking out the cans, words forming and so on. I didn't buy any of the coupons, I just played the game on a test run. The carnival just started not long, rain showers began to pour. Lucky for us, we had tents to keep us dry.
The first batch of seniors I saw was the 94 batch. "It's been six years since I last saw you! How are you? University life treating you well?" asked Adrian, who was the school captain (head prefect) from 2010-2011. I told them that I'm doing well, currently pursuing my major in Corporate Communication in university. "Oh wow! Time flies! The last time we saw you, you were in Form 2!" Yin Sze said.
Not long after, I finally met the kids in my batch. "Hi Kar Marn!" Ben walking over and gave me hug. "Hi Ben! How are you?" I asked. All the kids in my batch were talking about university life and what we were up to these days. The good old days were back when you gathered with your friends at the most anticipated carnival.
While there was no one at the stall, I decided to take a stroll around the school. I was resting at one of the table at the canteen, I bumped into my seniors Megan, Sherwin and Victor! "Katelyn, long time no see! How are you?" Megan greeted me with a hug. "I'm good and how about you guys?" I asked. They are good as well, some of them are graduating from university this year. Tung, another senior of mine, introduced her university mates to me and the other seniors. "Oh yeah, this is my junior, Katelyn!"
We strolled along the school field and met even more juniors and seniors! Even we met up with the Principal, Mr. Chay. As it was starting to heat up, the seniors brought me back to the game station as they were afraid that I would get a sun burn. They promised me they would be back after they were done with food hunting. As the time was nearly, 2.30pm, the number of customers started to subside and most of them already went home to have a good rest. I did have a good chat with my juniors from the 99 batch (the last 90's babies).
In high school, I was just your average high school girl. I'm super happy that I have the chance to come back and support the school. I'm looking forward to the next carnival.
Enter to learn, depart to serve. I'm proud to be in St. David High School! I'm proud to be a St. Davidian!
3 April 2018
C & S Carnival Cycle 1 2018 (3/4/18-4/4/18)
The C & S (Clubs & Societies) Carnival is back on the road to recruit to new members. I head down to the college boulevard as I'm performing for Sunway University Buddhist Society. I get to know at the last minute as I don't need the first three songs. Just the song that I pick, if we have still enough time, I might have a bonus song for everyone.
At 12.00pm, we head over to the stage for some sound checks for the microphone to make sure everything is in place. Yee Tang, the event director of the society says: "When you are done with your performances, promote our society, okay?" I give a thumbs up. The first two songs are Before Finding the Meaning of Life (在找到生命的意义以前) and Bhrama of My Heart.
It's my turn to take the stage, all eyes are on me when I take my place. I perform a song titled Forgive (原谅) along with sign language. I performed 10 years ago when I was in Year 5 at a teachers' day performance in primary school. 10 years later, I'm bringing it back the feeling. Turns out the students like the performance. As a bonus, I sing The Friends in Life (生命中的朋友). After the performance, I'm back to your ordinary university girl.
We also have a little game as well. It's called "What's in the Box". Don't worry, it's nothing scary! It's just soft toys and some stuff that we use in everyday life such as nail clipper, comb, stapler etc. That's the end of Day 1. It's off to Day 2 and final day of the first cycle of C & S Carnival 2018
Day 2 get a lot more interesting than yesterday's activities. In conjunction with their upcoming third annual Chinese Cultural Night, Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society (SUCCS) promote their event by inviting deejays from Astro's new Mandarin station- Go Xuan! to live up the atmosphere. There are performances as well from last year's SunVoice 2017 top 12 finalists.
I realise that I've been off duty for two hours! Oh no, I'm gonna be in hot water! I rush back to the college boulevard as fast as I can. Luckily, no students visit our booth so that is a sigh of relief! Phew!
I walk up and down along the boulevard just to get my blood circulate, "Kar Marn (袈文)!" I turn around to see my friend, Ming Han, who is from Sunway Chinese Independent School Alumni Club (CISA). He teaches me some new beats of the 24 season drums. Although we can't use the drums, we use the table instead. Some beats I get it right and some are wrong, but I can learn the new beat in no time as long as I practice constantly.
That's the end of C & S carnival cycle 1 2018! We'll see you at the next C & S carnival in September! You can sign up any time if you are interested to join any of the clubs on the campus. Drop by an email or give a "like" on their Facebook pages.
At 12.00pm, we head over to the stage for some sound checks for the microphone to make sure everything is in place. Yee Tang, the event director of the society says: "When you are done with your performances, promote our society, okay?" I give a thumbs up. The first two songs are Before Finding the Meaning of Life (在找到生命的意义以前) and Bhrama of My Heart.
It's my turn to take the stage, all eyes are on me when I take my place. I perform a song titled Forgive (原谅) along with sign language. I performed 10 years ago when I was in Year 5 at a teachers' day performance in primary school. 10 years later, I'm bringing it back the feeling. Turns out the students like the performance. As a bonus, I sing The Friends in Life (生命中的朋友). After the performance, I'm back to your ordinary university girl.
We also have a little game as well. It's called "What's in the Box". Don't worry, it's nothing scary! It's just soft toys and some stuff that we use in everyday life such as nail clipper, comb, stapler etc. That's the end of Day 1. It's off to Day 2 and final day of the first cycle of C & S Carnival 2018
Day 2 get a lot more interesting than yesterday's activities. In conjunction with their upcoming third annual Chinese Cultural Night, Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society (SUCCS) promote their event by inviting deejays from Astro's new Mandarin station- Go Xuan! to live up the atmosphere. There are performances as well from last year's SunVoice 2017 top 12 finalists.
I realise that I've been off duty for two hours! Oh no, I'm gonna be in hot water! I rush back to the college boulevard as fast as I can. Luckily, no students visit our booth so that is a sigh of relief! Phew!
I walk up and down along the boulevard just to get my blood circulate, "Kar Marn (袈文)!" I turn around to see my friend, Ming Han, who is from Sunway Chinese Independent School Alumni Club (CISA). He teaches me some new beats of the 24 season drums. Although we can't use the drums, we use the table instead. Some beats I get it right and some are wrong, but I can learn the new beat in no time as long as I practice constantly.
That's the end of C & S carnival cycle 1 2018! We'll see you at the next C & S carnival in September! You can sign up any time if you are interested to join any of the clubs on the campus. Drop by an email or give a "like" on their Facebook pages.
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