Hey people! It's been a long week and since I've cleared almost all of the work I had to do, I was just sitting down in front of my computer, stoning and browsing through Facebook absent-mindedly and look what I've found...

Tadah! This is my friends and I about almost two years back ;)

And this is also again, my friends and I about almost one year back!

So how have I changed from the first photo, through the second photo and up till now? Maybe I became prettier... ... ... Heh heh ok just joking I know that self-praise is an international disgrace right. Anyway I think some of you might have guessed the similarity between the two photos if you looked beyond them being just fragments of my memories. That's right, these two photos were both taken when I was at RED Camp 5 and 6 respectively! These two camps form really memorable parts of my life and I could say that RED Camp 5 was my deciding factor to further my education in NP.

During RED Camp 5, I was a RED camper. I went to RED Camp 5 with no hopes nor expectations at all because then, I was still a fun-loving and carefree secondary 4 kid who just wanted to have fun and maybe have a glimpse at what Mass Communication, the course that I'd been eyeing, is all about. But I discovered the camp was wayyy more than just all fun and school tours. I could say that I've made many meaningful friendships, both with fellow campers and the Student Leaders. This is what set NP apart from other places because after RED Camp, the place really felt like home and I knew I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

One year later, I had to chance to impact the campers like how my SLS did and the feeling is really BEYOND fulfilling :')

So basically, RED Camp is a 3-day stay-home camp for you students who are taking 'O'-Levels this year and it's where you really can find out more about NP's courses, 100+ CCAs (and even try some of them out!), hang out at our hot spots and of course, have really yummy food (we had KFC, Breek's and Yoshinoya last year... Mmm) and lastly, what's a camp without making new friends along the way? :)

Sounds awesome? What's more awesome is that you don't have a pay a single cent to experience all this awesomeness! Sorry for the overuse of the word but I really cannot contain my excitement because

RED CAMP 7 is coming up on 22nd - 24th November 2010 and the online registration is open all the way till 5th October but you won't wanna wait until then would'ya? ;) it's going to be AWE... wait for it... SOME!!!

Hello! I'm Ice, the quirky half-Thai half-Singaporean student from NP Mass Communication! :)

And you're gonna get the latest campus happenings, makan reviews and the coolest entertainment news from me!

To get things started, I just want to share a bit about myself! Well, people can't tell that I have Thai blood in me because I sound just like any other Singaporean. I'm spontaneous and just go with the flow! My passion is in media and studying in Mass Communication has been a ride! All the cool experiences on campus doing projects and making new friends definitely keep me going. Speaking of poly, all you final-year secondary school students who are interested in poly education, should know a thing or two about the DPA (Direct Poly Admission) route!

DPA is basically a direct route into the poly course of your choice, which offers these benefits:
-    A place in the course of you choice even before you sit for the “O” level exams!
-    The Ngee Ann Preparatory Programme (NPP) will give you a taste of NP’s learning and provide you with a stronger foundation, even before you start your formal polytechnic education.
-    Earn credits for modules ahead of your peers. This will free up curriculum time, allowing you to engage in more CCAs, obtain extra certification and pursue enrichment modules.

Sounds like a plan? Head to Ngee Ann Poly DPA website for more information and more importantly, to submit your DPA application online. The online application period begins tomorrow, 8th July to 13th July!

By the way, The Ultimate Poly Experience is happening at NP between the 8 - 9 July and the 12 July! There'll be guided tours around the school as well as DPA talks to help you decide whether poly is the way to go and also to find the right course that matches your interest :) The registration's already closed but for those of you who'll be going, we need to hear about it in the comments and tagboard!