Captain V (Vitagen) to the rescue!

Away from the topic for a while, do you remember the tents that I said before at the carpark area?

Yes, it has now become the new drop off location and I guess Taylor's kind of partially fulfilled most of the students request of having a shade for the pedestrian pathway. Well, the tents are specially for the student to walk under to avoid either sun or rain. I said partially because, pls see pictures below:

It is not fully covered until the other side of the parking area over the lake. It is only at the drop off area! Sigh, oh well, something is better than nothing.

Alright back to the main purpose! 
VITAGEN CAME TO TAYLOR's LAKESIDE!

It was amazing, they prepared so many fun games where you stand a chance to win vitagen or other merchandises! Their games not some cha-pa-lang games ok, very high-tech.

They brought Nintendo Wii to challenge Taylor's students but I am sure we beat all high scores! They even have slogan competition where we are to come up with new tagline and if we got selected, we would win cool prizes. Other than that, they came up with Limbo (which I played and won, hehe, *proud*) and the turn and drink game! Pictures below for the turn and drink game:

What is turn and drink game?

Participants are to spin 10 rounds. Example picture as below. (I demo k)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5.....

9, 10! RUN!

Run to the table with vitagen and start sucking the drink from the straw. Tips: faster the better la, duh.

Me against two guys. Our head was still dizzy after the spin.

The first to finish both vitagen, WINS! Winner got 2 packets of vitagen while others got 1 pack.

Simple right? NOT! Drinking Vitagen from a tiny straw was difficult like trying to do your assignments! Haha, it was fun anyway.

Oh oh, we have students doing the Makarena dance too! They are so sporting, amazing Taylor's international students.

Watch short video:



Yup, that's about all for this post! Thank you for all those who have been reading this blog. Do inform me if you would like me to cover any Taylor's event.

Thank You Vitagen!

Heartz,
jq

Orientation July 2010

Hey everyone, how are you doing? I feel very stress now because my classes started today! Apparently many of my classmates are not very happy about the current timetable, so some of them planning to write an appeal letter to have some of our class change to other timing. This is one advantage of studying in Taylor's, if you have a majority not satisfied with a certain issue, things can be change. Taylor's are flexible to a certain extend, you just got to know which procedure to follow. Going to the management office and starting banging the table will not solve anything.

26 July 2010 was the orientation for many of our student in July intake. There were communication, computing, business, architecture and etc. The usual busy-body me will always participate in being a student helper, it's a very good way of meeting new people. No joke, I met AMAZINGLY CRAZY people just like me! (haha, self praise + self insult = damn dumb).
 

Preparation

 Mr. Albert giving briefing

I will have to say, that day was a huge group of freshmen.

Just look at the amount of people waiting outside before we open the MPH doors

The line was so long for some booth, it was crowded like so happening.

That is except my booth -_-"

Computing booth nobody, so empty! So not happening, I felt so sad.... I had to go out and call computing students in to register themselves inside.

Upon registration for orientation, you will receive Taylor's planner and your orientation schedule according to your course. Besides that, once you pick your seats, there will be orentation pack (Picture as below) waiting for you. Don't underestimate this package as it will help you through the first few blur weeks in Taylor's.

MPH is packed with students!

Now here comes the dull part, orientation will definitely comes with many speeches and talks. Hopefully, everyone flipped there attention ears out because there's a purpose for every word spoken from the each speaker.

Introducing an IP (Important Person), Vice President of Institution Marketing of Taylor's University College.

Mr Loy Teik Inn *virtual applause*

He gives a speech in most of the events happening in Taylor's. Do say hi to him if you walk pass him. 

Oh, one of the talk was given by LASC or Learning Centre. The best part about this talk was that there were food involved! He was giving out Nature Valley and Kit Kat, great for those who missed their breakfast. 

After all the talks, students were segregated according to their courses for a more in-depth talk about their course. It will give you a general idea of what you can expect out of your course of choice. 

Computing students meet up in a small lecture theater 

While many others were brought to Big lecture theater and experimental theater!

After all the long talks and briefing and speeches, it's time for ID Photo session and Campus Tour!

It is so funny, I just realized that the picture on the monitor was not the person sitting in front of the camera. No worries yeah, your ID won't turn out to be a different gender, Kak Rose (person in charged) haven't set  new picture for the guy yet.BTW, SMILE because it will be on your ID for as long as you are a Taylor's student. No retake for continuting student!

Campus Tour for pictures below:

Even after a long day, I still have time to get some random pictures.

Some of the Communication Lecturer.

They are the most WONDERFUL and the BOMB lecturers you will get in your entire life!

 Of course, not to forget the ritual Orientation Party held every Intake by the Student Council.

I didn't go though, wonder how it went?

 Camera man for that day. Note: all these pictures are my own!

Last but not least, my other fellow student helper!

Not everyone was in the picture.

 That's all for Orientation July 2010!

However, you see those Vitagen packages in the last picture? Hehe, it's a sneak peak for my next post! Stay tuned.

Heartz
jq

I Jog for HOPE

Yes, It's true, I did it!!! 6km mini marathon at Taylor's Sri Hartamas on the 18 July 2010! Though, I was disappointed in myself for not jogging the whole way through, my stamina was not up to the standard yet. As this was my first marathon, 6km felt really far. However, I completed it in approximately 40-45 minute, was up to my expectation. Hooray... clap hands...

I went with other two friends. Wei ling and Mei ting from ADP Taylor's Subang.

Weiling and I

Meiting and I

Free Jog for Hope T-shirts! Many changed into the shirt for the jog but I particularly do not like to sweat in a white shirt unless it is specially for sports. 

There were seriously a lots of people! This registration counter were for those whom register on the spot.

and this were the other counter behind the registration counter for pre registered  participants. Personally, I like this system. So that those pre register don't have to wait at the back of the line so long for the new people to register. Is like you have a direct access to a concert, you don't need to wait in line to go in.

Bag deposit area was great too. I don't think I have heard anything lost so far, my stuff was fairly secured and there where no mixing up bags and mistakes. Everything was very organized and in order.

My friends and I reached Hartamas on time even though we have no idea where is the place. Thanks to Sean and Kaven giving me directions the night before the run, somehow, with God's grace, I manage to find the way. We were given our shirt and numbers, a short warm up session was held too. I was really hungry that morning because I thought that they will be providing light breakfast, too bad for me, there were no traces of food for participants at all! I wanted to buy yogurt from the vending machine but it doesn't want to drop my yogurt. Worst part is that the refund money button was spoiled! So, my friend picked milk to drink as that button was available to be pushed. I was so sad... No food.... No yogurt...

Even though we were on time, I guess it was still considered early. We explored around Hartamas campus as it was my first time visiting that campus.

 Communication, too long to be taken with.

It is kind of cool, really. I love how the walls have variety of words, sentence and inspiring statements.

My friend and I started with walking just to warm our body up. At the same time, I am sorry but I just have to say this, I was keeping my eyes on pretty chicks and hot hunks! To my surprise, trust me, there where plenty! Hehe, sorry, ran out of the topic. Anyways, Weiling and I jogged first, leaving Meiting behind. After about 2 and half KM, I could not keep up with Weiling anymore. I just had to walk for a while. So she Ditched me! (hehe, no la, who call I slow and lousy). Every KM there will be a water station and at the 3rd KM, we were required to collect a rubber band from the checkpoint. It was quite funny because it seems like everybody was just following where everybody was running, I know I don't have a clue which road am I suppose to run and all. I just follow the crowd, they go left, I go left, they go right, I go right.

Run run run.... walk walk walk... jog jog jog.... Finally......

We finished with a cert and goodies bag! My favourite part of all. hahaha.

Hahaha, we purposely took the photo in front of nice cars.

I just want to shout out: 
GOOD JOB TREE HUGGERS, IT WAS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!

Away notice

hello all you amazing ppl,

Dropping a post stating that I will be away for Pulau Perhentian with my fellow college mates for 4 days! Also, I will be going for the Jog For Hope that Taylor's is organizing in Hartamas tomorrow (18 July 2010). I am challenging myself for a 6km run. It may be easy-peesy for some of you athletes out there but NOT for ME. I tried jogging on the treadmill today and only lasted for 2km. So lousy right!

By the way, this is a charity event for PAWS. Check their blog here. Just so you know, I was sponsored to Jog. I was too broke to pay RM 20 but I am willing to jog. So Kaven Kan contributed in Cash form while I Run. TQ Kaven. Hehehe, looks like I am a charity case too.

I may not have the chance to snap pictures during the race so if any of you have photos of the Jog, do let me know! If you see me tomorrow, say Hi yeah, I don't Bite.

Chiao!

Commercial Block!

I was so excited when I got information about the commercial block that will be ready soon. I have to share this will all of you! 

F&B Outlet:

1. Castro restaurant
2. Mian tui Mian
3. Wong Kok Char Chan Teng (hongkong restaurant)
4. Baskin Robbins
5. Starbucks
6. Subway
7. Breadstory
8. I love yoo!
9. Famous Amos
10. Clique Breakers

Food court:

1. Recezz

Salon:

1. Re:style by A Cut Above

Leisure:

1. Emo Bookstore
2. Tee Seng Resources (Printing, paper, photostats, stationary)
3. Telegift (gift company)

Groceries:

1. Carrefour Express (24 hours)

Laundry:

1. WasherDoff

News stand:

1. Rasa News.com

Bank:

1. Ambank

One of my friend's dream came true when I told him that Subway is coming. I think Miss Kaven and Jacintha can order a lot of coffee from Starbucks. Every 31st will be Baskin Robin's happy day, hopefully their pink day promotion will still be on after the opening, I will make sure I wear pink every Wednesday! No need to go pyramid for ice cream anymore! I am not sure how famous will Famous Amos be in Taylor's. Mian Tui Mian serves some awesome mee! The rest I will try once it is open. hehehehe. The only disappointment is to not see Maybank on the list. Argh....Frustrated! I need to go place a complain to Taylor's Student Council, they have been doing an awesome job so far.    

These are some of the confirmed outlets. I assume that there will be more. I really would like to have a tour of the whole commercial building during its opening ceremony!

Oh oh, PS: the new drop off location will be active on the 15 July 2010. I am still blur about the whole new road and junction thing. While I was on my way for volleyball in college, I saw some tents around the new drop off area. I am really not sure what are those for, could it be specially made for the students? I shall go dig some information out around Taylor's soon then report back here! Stay Tuned!

Go TUC!

Excellence through Sports! hmmm, not sure about that but what I do know is that both Netball and Volleyball female team won champion in the recent Intercollege Tournament!

I am with the volleyball team and it was the MAPCU event. It was held in Nottingham University which was really an impresive place. It was beautiful with the hills and mountains view, how can you complain studying there? Too bad, we did not have the chance to walk around the campus for pictures. Give thanks to Sam Tan for the awesome pictures with his DSLR.

The whole team with the coach in the center.

The whole team really worked together and do our best while in the game. Every squad wants victory, it was a real blessing to have the opportunity of getting a good coach and a few really good players to represent Taylor's in this sporting event.

No joke, we only practiced and got coaching a month before the game. It is more convenient now that we can practice in Taylor's Lakeside court. There are four courts in total but I assume that all the courts are multipurpose. For example, basketball court can be used as volleyball and dodgeball court. Futsal can be used as netball court too. Not to forget tennis court. All we got to do is to book the court with the ECA deparment. No worries about cost and etc.

It is great to see that we can all get along well with each other. Sure, at the beginning, we were all a bit distance and shy but thank God that wall was broken even before the competition! I truly believe that the best way to meet new people is through clubs and society. Extra-curriculum don't do you harm but it do you good. It is a healthy way of socializing and networking. 

I didn't know that they are all as crazy as I am when I first met them.

It is fun when you need teamwork in sports.

You are not alone!

Yup, we just love our team. 

By the way, can you see the beautiful background?

The victory run.

The guys team. 

Haha, so cool right their posing.

Thanks for the support to the girls team!

The girls team.

Hearts!

By the way, the after effect of this competition is SUNBURN + SKIN PEELING! I am still recovering. We are having a BBQ tomorrow night at the girl's captain place, MJ's house. Bonding Time! Plus, the girls will be sleeping over. More Bonding Time!