Final post

hello everyone! :) Finally posting the final post now.
It's been a long while since we left the summer school. However, we're still in contact with the many friends that we made when we were there. I think this shows how much we have missed each other. :) I was roaming around facebook, and saw that many of the summer school participants were making plans to meet one another even though they are from different countries. They're all a really nice bunch of people and i wished that we had more time to interact with each other. :)
In the 15 days that I've spent in Melbourne, i had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I made friends from all around the world. I learnt that through understanding and patience, racial harmony is and always will be possible. I know that the 10 of us seem to have problems communicating with some of our respective group members and it's obvious that we were quite put down by that. And like Ms Low and Ms Tan said, before we criticise others, we should stop and reflect on what went wrong, and identify the root of the problem.

Also, i loved the activities that the mentors had planned out for us! :D I think that it really helps to bond the groups and make us interact with one another, to get to know more about each other. I think pretty much all of us would agree that we feel most comfortable interacting with the Malaysians and fellow Singaporeans. However, this trip's whole purpose is to try to get us out of our comfort zone, so we tried to make friends with as many people as we could. :)

During this trip, i got to know of many others aspects and perspectives of being a leader. There are just so many different types of leaders. Each with their own way of leading. A loud person can be a leader, but so can a quiet person as well. For the 10 of us, we're all leaders in our own way, following our own principles. I happen to be more of the quiet type. :)
When i go back to my CCA, i can teach what i have learnt to my fellow committee members and hope that it enriches them in some way. I hope that i can prepare them for the future when the senior committe members step down from the CCA later this year. I want to be able to lead, not just by shouting and instructing, but also from suppport and understanding. When you are a good leader, you'll find followers behind you when you look back. I strive to become that kind of leader.
Throughout the many days, i realised another thing. I found myself extremely looking forward to meal times, because its the time where the 10 of us sit down together at one table and chit chat while we're eating. It is through these small periods of time that we have gotten closer to each other and know more about each other. (of course, not forgetting late-night games as well!! :D)
i really, truly enjoyed myself during my stay in Melbourne. If i were to be given another chance to experience it again, i would take it without hesitation. :) I would like to say my thanks to the wonderfullest 11 people that went on this trip!

Germaine- Thank you for being my roommate! When i was sick, you kept caring for me and taking care of me. And also, for keeping me company when i'm bored!

Victoria- Hey~ i think you made me laugh everyday. hahas. Thanks for all the fun i had with you :) (don't worry, you really do look good in a dress :D:D)

Melissa- Thank you for keeping me company during the trip! We should watch the guys play soccer again smtime and laugh at them XD hahas.

Yan Yang and Gao Qian- Thanks for the laughs that you 2 gave me. I had fun when we were in dunkai's room playing cards and others!

Wei Jie- thanks for keeping me company in the group. take care of yourself more ok? especially your legs. hahas.

Benedict- hey, thanks for eating alot alot of my vegetables. lols. and ALSO THE SAME THING, take care of yourself! (your toe :P)

Dun Kai and Jingyi- Thanks for letting me sleep on your bed! hahas. i need to eat more babies eh. just kidding XP Thanks for all the crackers that you let me eat! (even though they made me sick)

Ms Low and Ms Tan- Thank you both for your concern for me when i was sick. I really appreciate it. and all the pearls of wisdom that both of you had imparted to us! :D hahas.

All in all, SUMMER SCHOOL ROCKS! :D Probably the best 15 days of my life. :):)