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OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS

STEP SUNBURST YOUTH CAMP

I represented Singapore and Ngee Ann Polytechnic in a camp Organised by Temasek Foundation under their Singapore Technologies Endowment Programme (STEP) from 1 - 7 December 2019.

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This camp involved youths from ASEAN, China, India and other Asian countries for a week of bonding, networking and learning about different cultures

What I Did:​

  • Rehearsed  and curated performances

  • Facilitated active discussions between the delegates

  • Planned itineraries for the foreign delegates

  • Acted as a "tour guide" during the camp

  • Took part in a percussion ensemble performance

What I Learnt:​

  • How to overcome language barriers

  • Work ethics of other countries

  • Culture and practices of other countries

  • Importance of inter-country networking

  • Effective teamwork despite culture/language differences

Verve

VERVE 2019

Verve is a community art festival organised by the Year 2 students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Diploma in Arts Business Management. The entire planning and execution process is conducted by the students.

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I was a finance member for the 9th edition of Verve.

What I Did:​​

  • Creation of sponsorship letters and grant application

  • Contacted companies for sponsorships

  • Planned a fundraising event for the festival along the finance team

    • Total revenue: $1,944.75

    • Profit: $989 

  • Sourced for prizes and items that will attract buyers

  • Was in-charge of ticketing booth during the actual festival

  • Handled miscellaneous administrative work

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What I Learnt:​​

  • How to write effective sponsorship letters

  • How to fill in PRF forms

  • Communication Skills

  • Event Planning & Management

POLYTECHNIC FORUM 2019

I represented Ngee Ann Polytechnic in this event where students from the 5 local polytechnics come together to gain a deeper understanding of national issues through discussions and engagement with government and industry leaders.

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This edition of the event also commemorated Singapore's Bicentennial Commemoration and involved students looking back 700 years at Singapore's history. 

What I Did:​​

  • Allocated to the theme of "Entrepreneurship" and actively participated in discussions related to this topic

  • Brainstorm ideas on how to further develop Singapore into a country with bright entrepreneurs

  • Went into the community to interview Singaporeans on how they feel our nation has progressed and how it should continue to progress

What I Learnt:​​

  • Importance of being well-read with news

  • How to conduct productive discussion sessions

  • Learnt more about Singapore's history

  • Learnt how to develop myself into an entrepreneur through seminars from successful entrepreneurs and field trips to different companies

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