Hello! Hello again!~

Hey everyone!


There will be some exciting events coming up! Your support is greatly needed and I believe it will be a fun and enjoyable time! So let's take a look below on what we have in the next 3 weeks! :)


29 SEPTEMBER - WELCOME DINNER/ 1ST ANNIVERSARY/ MOONCAKE FEST




WHERE? Ulu Pandan Campus from 6.30 pm onwards!

This is going to be an event for the international students living at the hostel. IFG is being invited. Volunteers are needed for registration and as facilitators for games. Dinner is provided.

You guys can just come join in the fun and games!~ For those interested, pls come forward and tell me!!

6 October - CAPTAIN'S BALL DAY!

IFG, for the first time, will be having a games day, 5.30 pm to 7 pm at the ULU PANDAN CAMPUS BASKETBALL COURTS!

So come, form your groups, be in your Tshirts and shorts and just come and have fun! Details will be out soon!

13 Oct - Conversation Cafe

Yes! How can we forget this? :) Some of your presence are being missed! Hope to see you all soon!~

Cheers!

Bonnie

ANNOUNCEMENT!

Hello all!

Know that most of you are having exams this week! Please study hard and continue to press on! All the best!

Well.. there will be NO IFG on the 1 SEP, which is tmr! But feel free to join us for dinner! I was thinking of going down to Clementi - Botak Jones! Anyone wanna join me? Otherwise a simple meal in school or near school is good too! Drop me an SMS! or email to IFG!

Please take note that CONVERSATION CAFE will be held at the ULU PANDAN CAMPUS on the 8TH SEP, 5.30 pm! It's in the SEMINAR ROOMS & DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED! Do come and join us!

That's all folks!

Love ya
Bonnie

SINGAPORE FLYER!!

What is it like to take a ride up our iconic ferris wheel, to look into Singapore's evening skyline? You have to be up there to feel and experience it for yourselves! The slow and steady ascend to the peak of the view almost felt like you are on a concrete, unmoving platform. No, you dont even feel like you are rising! The busy roads and building simply distance themselves at a miraculous rate - there! you are high up - almost as high as those skyscapers of our city with the bright lights iluminating from afar. Simply beautiful!

See it for urselves, people!

Outings!!

Hello People...


You all should be EXCITED! why?! Because we are going to have another outing this TUESDAY - 11th Aug! Seeing that it is so near Singapore's National Day, guess where we will be going?



Well, I shall introduce you all to Singapore's one and only Singapore Flyer!! I am sure we will be able to see the beautiful city landscape from up there - and check out the aftermath of the National Day celebration as well!



Tada!~

Yes! Well, the entrance is at a student rate of $10! This is really not to be missed!

So here's where we'll meet: City Hall MRT at 5.30 pm, 11th Aug

Interested parties, pls contact me, Bonnie at 97695002 or Evan at 91143350



Here's another ANNOUNCEMENT:


As many DMS people are having exams nearing the end of August, the PAINTBALL outing on the 18 Aug, is cancelled. You guys dont have to worry - because we will still be having a regular chill Tuesday IFG meeting on that day! This outing will be shifted to a later date.

Other updates: please refer to the emails!

That's all folks! Study hard in the mean time.

Looking for International Bloggers

Hello all!

I am publicising on the behalf of SIM as they are looking for international student bloggers such as yourselves - Currently they are looking for Korean/ Myanmar etc students. Interested parties, pls contact the appropriate personnel. Check out the flyer below!

Brand new term!!

Hey Friends~

really apologise for the long disapperance! Thank you for those who have been following this blog - if any! :) Anyway.. IFG is back and rolling again! Guess what? There will be more activities coming up in the month of July to Sep! Conversation Cafe will continue to be held once each month...

Heres' what:

July - we have movie screening

Everyone, please proceeed to Room 2.20 at 6p.m. on 21st and 28th July and join us! I would like to personally welcome new people in our midst - freshman from the hall who have joined us!

August - we have something planned for National Day, as well as another outing... details will be out nearer the date!

September - a whole lot of Games! - Board games and outdoor games etc!

So stay tune!

Here are some past events that we had:

- Hiking on the trail of Tree Top Walk
- Welcome Dinner for newcomers at Lau Pa Sa :)
- Conversation Cafe 3: Are Exams a waste of time?
- SIM CF Freshman Orientation Camp 09!

That's all folks!

June-July Updates!!

Hello everyone!

How have all of you been? I know some of you guys are going to have exams soon in the first week of June.. Hope all of you are good!
Anyway, here's what's up for June:

IFG is going to have an OUTING on 6 June, Saturday!

Heres's WHAT: We will be trekking up the Tree Top Walk!!

(It's part of the MacRitchie Reservoir Trails along Thomson Road)




The walk should take about 3-4 hours.

We will be meeting at Bishan MRT at 9.3o am to travel down to Venus Drive along Thomson Road

Here's a LINK for you to check this trail out: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=attractions&id=64&Itemid=73

Please contact me - Bonnie @ the ifg email if you would like to join us!

internationalfriendshipgroup@gmail.com

or call me at 97695002!

Have a great day everyone!

Cheers

Conversation Cafe 2

Hey Friends!

It has been awhile! Hope you all had a fantastic Tuesday evening as I did! Hah!~ It was certainly a great to hear your voices and your thoughts on our topic~

"Does Wealth lead to Happiness?"

Are you all challenged yet? To think deeper into the topic, perhaps to even look at your thoughts on what you really feel about what wealth is? And what happiness is?

Other than that, feel free to drop some feedback regarding the session! Hah...here's one: Siraj mentioned that the food can be improved! :D

Ok... and we have certainly missed the presence of Tina: Tina!! Do come to leave a photo with us ok? :)

as well as others. For those who are still busy with your projects, assignments: ALL THE BEST! For those having tests and all: hang in there and study hard!

IFG is still on holidayS and will fully resumed by July. Continue to check this space out for updates; will organise an outing soon! *winks!*

For now... the photos taken (*this portion will be editted soon~)

Take care all! See you soon!

Special Tribute...

Call me thick-skin... I got 2 photos from Fiona's Facebook to give her a tribute! Yes, you heard me! For those who came last week, you would have known that it was Fiona's last day heading IFG. For that and all the good times, IFG (basically me.. and I am sure all of you as well) would like to send her our love and thanks for all that she has done! Indeed, I am sure that all of you remember the outings and sessions she had organised... Past photos speak for themselves: from Sentosa Underwaterworld to Science Center outing to date and many more... Im sure you all had fun! :D Memories will stay... so will the friendships that were forged. Fiona has given her love to all and sometimes she acts like the big sister taking care of the newbies.

Disclaimer: She is NOT leaving for good but she is moving on to a new phase!

First and foremost... my personal favorite picture of her and Myrtle (YES... Myrtle - the pioneer too! Lots of love to u as well for initiating this club!)




Up next, the other pretty picture taken!



Alright.. that's all for a short tribute! All the best, Fiona for your endeavors and all!

The launch of Conversation Cafe

*Chatter chatter...*


For all you know some coffee talks do lead to something:

IFG is glad to have all those who have come to support the launch of Conversation Cafe on the 7th April! The discussion had been engaging for me and I hope it was so for all those who came!

For those who didnt turn up, the topic we had mused about was:

International Students vs Local Students: Challenges and Issues

Who are more stressed?!

For most of us here, education in Singapore has always been stressful. Isn't it more so for foreign students who come and have to re-adapt themselves on top of juggling with the stressful life of a student here?

Anyway, I hope all of you had something to learn from this discussion. We thank Andy from Student Care (International Students) for making the appearance and providing the food for us!

Well, here are some photos!

THE GANG!

Some new-comers! Jiali and Vivian! (There was Tina too!)

So... do come and join us for our next meeting on the 5th May, same time at LT 2.19!

I am sorry to inform you that IFG will take a short break for a while! BUT!! We will be back soon! Check this space out for more updates!!

TATA!~

- Bonnie

*Discovery Camp shots*

http://picasaweb.google.com/InternationalFriendshipGroup/DiscoveryCamp#

Hey guys, the above address will link you to our Discovery Camp shots!
Thanks for participating and I hope you guys had an enjoyable time around Singapore famous tourist spots!:)

Cheers and see you guys very soon!



Fiona

Conversation Cafe

A reminder for you guys that

our first Conversation Cafe meeting will be launched tomorrow(7th April 2009)!

We would like to invite all of you to come and join us!!

Details:

Room: 2.19

Time: 5.30-7pm

*Dinner is provided:)

Are you ready?!

HEY, one more day to our Discovery Camp,
in case you're browsing our blog,
Here's something for you to prepare tomorrow!:)

*Please bring along an extra clothing just in case for changing, water, and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Lastly, a cheerful heart!:D

So, see you at the atrium at 9am!
Activities will be held at level 1, FOYER

Bonnie- 97695002
Fiona- 96523991

No IFG meeting for this TUES!

ALERT ALERT!!!
There will be no IFG meeting for this coming Tues, however the coming Saturday(4/4/09) will be our exciting DISCOVERY CAMP!!Oh yES, do come and groove around with the games and activities! Get to know new friends and begin your sem with a fun camp,I'm sure you wouldn't' want to miss that alright!

Finally...
Say YES for it!


Fiona

A New Beginning!

It's the time of the year where freshman enters! But we all know that SIM has too many intakes per year for different schools!

For those (DMS) people who have gone back for a short break, you will be missed! Enjoy your time with your family and friends back home, and have a good rest. BUT do come back soon... the year ahead awaits you... with lots to discover.

For foreign students who have just stepped into SIM today as newcomers, we would like to WELCOME you!! Hope you will be able to join us for the meeting:

Welcome Meeting

24th March

5.30 pm to 7.oo pm

Lecture room 2.11

Yes! Do come and join in the fun and get to know new people~!

Okay... and other Updates:

Discovery Camp - Come and join us for a day of exploration and discovery!

4th April, Saturday

9.00 am to 6.00 pm

Camp fee: $5 (to include lunch)

Conversation Cafe: Want to improve your public speaking skills?

Starting from 7th April

on every 2nd week of the Month,

during IFG meeting.

We will have lots to talk about!

That's all folks! Have a good week...

Signing off...

Bonnie

Shots from Science Centre outing!

Our pak irvandi!hahah...fascinated by the stuff


news reporter, arhemmm
Zhanglee- to be served as the main dish tonight!
it can move!
lovely bunch of people !

Awesome outing with you guys!
So much fun and crazy stunts inside and hope you guys had a great time too!
This tuesday(March 17th) , we will still have our ifg meeting and the venue is at room 2.11!
See ya!!

No IFG meeting but...

Yes, tomorrow(10/3), we would not have ifg meeting but we are going for an outing to Singapore Science Centre! Yes I know I initially say we will be going to the Singapore zoo, a little change though!:)So the details are as followed:


Meet: At Jurong East MRT STATION
Time: 1.30pm
Fee: $6 per entry

Sms me if you're coming alright!!

Thanks!


Fiona

March's Meeting

This coming Tuesday, we will still have our meeting as usual and the venue is at ROOM 2.11. We will start at 5.30pm and if you have any enquiries, just give me a ring yeap!Other than that, 10th March, we'll be having an outing- probably to Singapore Zoo instead of East Coast Park, and you get to pay at a very cheap price;)! Let me know if you're interested ok!


All the best for your exams and studies!


Cheers!

SMAXE - EXAMS

DMS dudes, Exams are coming , yes I know, Araso~ Really hope you guys are doing well now, coping well...Don't stressed, Don't panicked!You still have time to prepare alright!:)
I trust you guys can do it!Aja Aja Fighting!
I know it's abit late to update about IFG meeting later, it's 1am now!oops!
But I thinking of doing a short revision with some of you guys?Heard from Ultra, you guys need help on Marketing?haha!I'll try my best if you have any doubts on that...
But we will still have our activities on, so do come ok!
The venue will be same as last week!Student Care Meeting Room, level 2!


See you guys!


Fiona

Same Venue

Hey all, we gonna have our usual IFG meeting this coming Tuesday and yeap!Same venue again, level 2, student care office meeting room. Call me if you couldn't find this place:) SEE you ALL at 5.30pm then!Happy Valentines' Day!

Word Power- Spontaneous...

claustrophobic, horrendous, spontaneous, bewildered, epiphany, treacherous...
YEAP, these are the words that we touched for the previous meeting:)
For the newcomers, I welcome you all!Continue to join us for the next meetings:)
Happy Chinese New Year!


Fiona
President

IFG resumed!

Hey guys, sorry for the late announcement on our venue and meeting details!
This time, we gonna meet at student care, meeting room, it's at level 2, SIM HQ. Do give me a ring if you can't find this place alright!
Same time again, 5.30pm, please don't be late or else you might missout the fun part!hahaha!

Fiona

If opportunity doesn't knock at your door...

HaPPY CHINESE New Year!

Oops, in case you were shocked by the Chinese New Year song!hahaa! It's a wonderful season to greet all especially those of you out there and my precious members! "Gong Xi Gong Xi!" Yeah, I know some of you are staying back in Singapore to celebrate. Nevertheless, I'll think of something so we can celebrate together?How about that? Wish you all a blessed and exciting Chinese New Year 2009 Celebration ahead!

Regards,
Fiona
President

Another Outing Not To Be Missed!

Hello dear IFGers!

With Chinese New Year approaching, we have another reason to hang out! So, there is NO IFG this coming Tuesday, on 20th Jan! Please do NOT be disappointed because we are all heading to CITY HALL for dinner, as well as to chill and relax! Aren't you all excited yet?!

We will be gathering at Clementi MRT station, at 6PM sharp, before heading to CITY HALL!

Hope to see you there!

Loves

Bonnie

Welcome Party Aftermath...

Heyyyy people! These are the pictures taken at our welcome party, i'm sure everyone had a great time there! Looking forward to the next outing yea!!

Love
Evan