Licensed to thrill! After a week of hectic orientation activities, the new students at Nilai International University College (Nilai UC) let their hair down at a Casino Royale-themed party. With James Bond and the glamorous Bond girls as role models, needless to say, many of the 800-plus students turned up in their finest and flashiest threads.
According to organizing chairperson, Phang Sook Yan (2nd year, Oxford Brooke University 3+0 Accounting and Finance programme), the theme was based to give the whole vent a sense of glamour. But beyond all the finely tailored suits and dresses, there was also the small matter of a talent contest, which saw eight different groups, highlighting the students’ various talents. There were dance troupes, dramatic and comedic skits which all centred on the Casino Royale-theme. The dance troupe garnered the most applause with their breath-taking hip hop moves but it was the 'High Five' comedic troupe which won the best performance award for its hilarious take on Bond clichès.
"The talent contest is there to encourage a friendly competitive spirit as well as mould students into well-rounded individuals," says Alfred Ong, manager of Nilai UC's Department of Student Affairs. "But the overall aim of the Orientation Week is to welcome the new students and make them feel at home in their new environment. That's why we encourage all our students to turn up by making this a free event."
Earlier in the week, the new students were involved in a host of events designed to familiarise them with their new surroundings. There was a treasure hunt around Nilai UC's 105-acre award-winning campus as well as a tour round the myriad of facilities.
Nilai UC's commitment towards producing well-rounded graduates was also highlighted during the Orientation week with various sporting events taking place. On the more fun and light-hearted side was the tele-match which focussed on teamwork. It was also a great way for the new students to get to know one another. For the serious athletes, there was also a mini-Olympiad where events such as tug-o-war tested the students' strength of character. There was also a membership drive by Nilai UC's various clubs and associations to drive home the importance of extra-curricular activities.
