TJC Orientation...

The past four days spent at Temasek Junior College was a whole full of blast. I have never seen or experience the fusion of energy and thrill like this at this institution. Although this was just an orientation where group bonding was essential, much of it was much more exhilarating, making it all look as if there were other factors than a simple class bonding. Throughout the four days, we hardly had time to catch our breaths simply because there were lots of activities to be part of. Nevertheless, the fun factor still seemed limitless and the best part of all, the students from other schools were very participative and full of enthusiasm thus, we felt as if we were already permanent students of the college.

The most interesting of all the activities was the mass dance. In this exclusive event, every year ones was to master from simple to complex modern dance steps with music as background to liven up the atmosphere till it reached the climax. Dance steps were accompanied by music such as Dhoom, Let’s get it started and S Club party. Using all parts of our body, from head to toe, we had to practice these dance steps within two days as we were performing at Suntec City fountain of wealth in front of the public eyes. Realizing the importance of the performance and so as not to embarrass ourselves, dance masters as well as the two left-footed students toiled to memorize the dance steps. For me, the mass dance had made me for flexible and not too rigid. Overall, the mass dance was really the utmost fun filled activity such that once done, we just could not stop. It was a very addictive activity with positive results as it made all of us to master certain dance steps although we were not natural dancers. Well, at least we had become better at dancing in some ways and that’s awesome.

Next, it was the cheering, stomping and clapping. All these things almost brought down the whole college hall. We were cheering all day long; stomping like no one cared and clapped as if no one listened. When we won, we cheered. When we lost, we also cheered. All because we were all not cheering for achievement but for the enjoyment from the games played or taunting opposing groups. When the students rocked the hall, the floor shook, glass windows almost shattered and the roof was going to tumble on us. Non stop cheering was too evident and was so frequent that it had become a habit. And when we cheered, it sounded almost like a war zone. Like it or not, cheering did raise morale and team spirit.

As for the rest, there were interesting too but if explained, it would take days to complete. It had to be experienced than be written down. Primary source through one’s own experience would make a whole lot of difference than just words. There was no word good enough to describe this college’s magnificent orientation. Through the whole orientation, I had so much fun and excitement although some of which I had rather hidden them in my heart than showing it through crazy and wild actions. To sum up, Temasek Junior College can be a nice place to settle and further my studies if I would be allowed to when the O-level results are out. There would not be other college with so much passion, purpose and drive like Temasek Junior College.

Inspired by "When You Say Nothing At All" by Ronan Keating.