{"id":1592,"date":"2017-09-07T12:51:15","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T11:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copyright.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/?p=1592"},"modified":"2017-09-27T16:57:50","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T15:57:50","slug":"malaysian-and-singaporean-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/freshers\/society-feature\/malaysian-and-singaporean-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian and Singaporean Society | Focus Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We talk to Hope<\/strong> on the committee for the Malaysian and Singaporean Society<\/strong>. If you’re looking for a “home away from home” during your time in Loughborough and the chance to make new friends, this society is exactly what you’re looking for.<\/p>\n

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What is your society all about?<\/h4>\n

We understand how daunting it can be to make the decision to be so far from home and we aim to cultivate a home away from home for all Malaysians and Singaporeans at Loughborough University. Our priority is ensuring that every member is comfortable here and has a safe space to ask any questions or to go to when they have any problems. Not just that, but we are also about building long-lasting friendships that will continue on even after graduation.<\/p>\n

What sort of events are put on by the society?<\/h4>\n

We have planned a variety of activities for this coming academic year! We hold weekly sports games such as basketball, football, badminton and much more! We also travel to compete at a number of universities for the annual Malaysian\/Singaporean games. In addition, we organise both day and night trips to nearby cities.<\/p>\n

We do our best to add new activities every year. For example, last year we went to Nottingham to have a game of paintball! This coming year, we’re planning more events with other societies so that everyone will have more opportunities to meet new people.<\/p>\n

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Why, when and how did you join?<\/h4>\n

I joined immediately after meeting some of the members at the Societies Bazaar<\/a>. I felt so at home once I started talking to them and we hit it off instantly. They were very helpful in answering all the questions I had and they helped clear any doubt I had about choosing Loughborough University. Nothing beats talking to your fellow countrymen!<\/p>\n

Best or most memorable moments from your time in the society?<\/h4>\n

The most memorable moment for me was our farewell party. We had a potluck dinner and it was so amazing to see everyone contributing home-cooked dishes such as bak ku teh, curry chicken, indonmee and so much more! Even thinking about it now is making me hungry!<\/p>\n

We had icebreaker games, lucky draws, an award segment and a mini graduation ceremony. It was great to have everyone mingling and reminiscing about everything that happened during the last year.<\/p>\n

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Describe your society in three words\u2026<\/h4>\n

Homely, warm and welcoming!<\/p>\n

What would you say to someone considering joining?<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you aren\u2019t Malaysian or Singaporean. We have members from various parts of South-East Asia such as Brunei, Thailand and Hong Kong joining us as well. As long as you feel at home with us, you\u2019re more than welcome to join us!<\/p>\n

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Interested in finding out more? Contact the Malaysian and Singaporean Society via\u00a0their social media channels here: Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LSU has a huge range of societies \u2013 you can find the list of all 115+ societies\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Like us on Facebook<\/a>
\nFollow us on Twitter<\/a>
\nFind us on Instagram\/Snapchat \u2013 lborouniversity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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