Newsflash:
Future freshmen attend NUS Kent Ridge Hall Exposure Camp -
Camp Blue Blood 2011
Eighty future freshmen, out of close to 150 hopeful applicants,
got their first taste of hall life at Camp Blue Blood 2011. The
camp is Kent Ridge Hall’s annual exposure event, a popular affair
that allows prospective students to find out what hall life is all
about.
The three-day camp kicked off on May 23 and was held on campus, at
Kent Ridge Hall. Campers received a firsthand look at the hall’s
facilities, spending two nights in rooms that were set aside
especially for the camp. In addition, two straight days of classic
camp games, including an afternoon at the campus pool, allowed
campers to get to know their future Kent Ridge seniors as well as
get a taste of hall culture.
Tan Chun Wui, who will be matriculating in August said, “As much as
I hated having butter in my nose or toothpaste on my face, I
thoroughly enjoyed having done such ridiculous things with such
great people.”
In addition to the games, campers were treated to shows by Kent
Ridge Hall’s various performing groups – which are known
collectively as K6.
Fiona Wong, president of Kent Ridge Hall’s drama group, said, “I’m
very excited to have seen so much potential in them, and I feel
they’ll definitely fit well into the KR culture.”
The second-year arts student added, “I think the KR spirit really
shone through to the campers.”
Although Camp Blue Blood is over, freshmen still have a chance to
enjoy their own the Kent Ridge experience. However, they will have
to hurry.
The deadline for hall stay application is at 11:59 pm on
June 1. Those who wish to learn more about the process can contact
the hall administrators at 6516 2077.
* This article is written by Luke Vijay for THE RIDGE NEWS.
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