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Brandstorm from Jess, Hui Woon and Kok Hin

2006-01-24T18:52:00.000-08:00

Dear all,

L’Oreal Brandstorm is an annual marketing competition held by L’Oreal which is participated by thousands of students from all over the world each year. The whole gist of the competition is nicely summed up by its catchy tagline, “Turn Ideas into Products”. Basically the participants, who forms groups of either 2 or 3 members, are given the chance to experience how it feels to manage a particular brand under the L’Oreal umbrella group and turn all their creative ideas into reality by coming out with real life models as well as the advertising and communication campaign for the brand assigned to them. This year, the brand that was chosen to be the case study is L’Oreal’s mass market hair styling product brand, StudioLine, which incidentally is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.
I was actually dragged to join this competition by my friend, and also our team’s unofficial leader, Hui Woon. Since all of us were non-marketing students, I honestly didn’t think we would get far, but I just figured out it will be a fun experience anyway. I figured, we as consumers are always complaining or suggesting how a certain product or brand in the market can be better, so why not have a go at a competition that allows us to take our ideas seriously and make it real?
Still, it was not an easy journey. To begin with, when we registered our team (we named ourselves The Osirians by the way, just because it sounded cool and we didn’t have any ideas:P), we found out that UTM was not one of the participating universities! This was because L’Oreal was of the idea that UTM was solely an engineering and technical university (they were not aware that we do have a management faculty) and therefore will not have their targeted participants, which are marketing students. Still, after a little bit of persuasion on our side, we were allowed to register ourselves for the competition.
The first task that we had to complete was to do a SWOT analysis of StudioLine based on some information and documents that was provided by L’Oreal. We then submitted the analysis done in PowerPoint as required by L’Oreal. From all the entries sent, L’Oreal then chooses 10 teams to go to their HQ in KL to present the analysis in front of their top management. I remember that all three of us were actually very busy that week and we did not manage to do much preparation beforehand. Still, all the years in AIESEC have sharpened our presentation skills and despite our lack of preparation, we just went in and gave it our best shot. One week later, we received the email informing us that we have been picked as one of the top 5 teams to be competing in the National Finals and inviting us to a 2-days briefing in KL conducted by L’Oreal.
The next week we went up to KL for the briefing and finally met the other short listed teams. The 4 other teams in the Finals were from USM (Studio AttiTud), IACT (Manja), UM(Synergy) and UTAR (AnnCorp). During the 2-days briefing, we were given in-depth information about L’Oreal and also the StudioLine brand itself. We were also brought out on a field trip to MidValley Megamall and 1Utama by several L’Oreal personnel so that we can see for ourselves how is StudioLine doing in the market. We talked to some of the L’Oreal promoters in departmental stores, as well as saw what are the advertisements and promotions offered by StudioLine to encourage sales at the point-of-sale venues (i.e the pharmacies, departmental stores etc where the brand is retailed.). The 2-day briefing was quite informative and made us really excited about the National Finals which was going to be held on 12th of May. After the 2-days briefing, all teams were not to have any more contact with L’Oreal (except for logistical purposes in connection with the competition), and we were pretty much left on our own to come up with the best marketing strategy and advertising campaign for the StudioLine brand. Q During the 1 month plus time given to us, we kept changing concepts and ideas in our effort to come up with the ultimate marketing strategy that will bring StudioLine to greater heights. There were several factors to consider when coming up with the winning strategy. It has to be something fresh and new, but at the same time realistic and feasible by taking into account the current and future trends of the hairstyling market in Malaysia. At the same time we also had to stay true to the values embodied by the StudioLine brand itself as L’Oreal places great importance in its brand equity. Also as part of the competition’s rules, each team had a 1 day appointment with the advertising giant McCaan-Erickson, who was the media communication partner for the event. McCann-Erickson provided some professional advice for our advertising layout and prepared the advertisement boards for every team which would be used in the presentation on the day of the finals itself.
Finally the day of the National Finals, 12th of May arrived. Taking place in the Renaissance Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, it was really a nerve-wracking afternoon for us as we battled it out with the other finalists. The closed competition (by invitation only) was judged by a diverse panel of judges comprising of L’Oreal Malaysia’s top management, CEO of 8TV, Mindshare, McCann-Erickson and The Star. We were the third team to present and we started our presentation with a bang by doing a rollcall proclaiming that we were from UTM (another thing that we learned from AIESEC :P). Our marketing strategy for StudioLine was simple- a revamp of the brand by giving it a younger and more hip look by using “Parkour”, an up-and-coming extreme sport that delivered the energy and passion that we wanted to communicate as our ‘ambassadors’. At the same time we also came up with several “mobile” hairstyling products that catered to the needs of the youths nowadays who are constantly on the move. We summed up our whole marketing strategy with our catchy tagline ‘Trust Your Instincts”. The tagline not only projected the positive “just do it” attitude commonly related to youths, but most importantly, the tagline also showed that with the expertise behind the StudioLine product, consumers just need to “Trust Your Instincts” in order to achieve the hairstyle that they want.
The rest, as they say, is history. That evening we bagged ourselves a trip to Paris to represent Malaysia in the International Finals, as well as RM2500 and hampers of L’Oreal products for each team member. Later all 5 finalists had a Mediterranean Dinner at Marche restaurant along with the Organizing Committee of the event as well as L’oreal Malaysia’s top management.
After that we had roughly around 1 month to prepare before flying off to Paris for the finals which will be held on the 20h of June at the L’Oreal headquarters in France. Our presentation and concept remained the same as required in the rules of the competition, but we used the 1 month to brush up on our presentation. We also had our advertisements reprinted by McCann-Erickson, had buntings printed as well as got models of our products done. Armed with these and a whole lot of excitement in our hearts, we set off for Paris on 17th of June 2005.
It was a 12 hours flight and we reached Paris the next day. We then went straight to our hotel, Mercure Hotel, which was actually just a stone’s throw away from THE landmark in Paris, the Eiffel Tower. No words can describe the feeling I had at the first glimpse of the tower. I was in Paris, my dream destination since I was a child! I was speechless.
After checking in and resting awhile, we went to have a final rehearsal at L’Oreal headquarters for the finals. We finally saw the other teams from other countries that we were going to compete with. The feeling is indescribable. One can really feel the internationalism of the competition, standing there in the headquarters of a major MNC together with people from 31 different countries.
Though it started quite late, the rehearsal and technical check up after that went smoothly. We had the whole afternoon and the next day off so we took the chance to go around Paris. Some of the places we visited included Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Coure, Moulin Rouge and others. We also took the chance to try some French cuisine, including escargot (snails) and crème brulee, all at the charming Parisian sidewalk café we always read and hear about of course!
All too soon, 20th June came. There was definitely a buzz in the air as all contestants got on the bus that will bring us to L’Oreal headquarters. After a welcoming message by the Organizing Committee, all teams went to separate rooms to compete within their region first. The 31 countries were divided into 4 regions, Asia, Europe 1 + Australia, Europe 2, and the Americas + South Africa. The winner of each region will then compete in the International Finals to vie for champion.
We were up against 7 other Asian countries which were China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was really interesting to see the different ideas and presentations of each team. Again just like in the national finals, we gave it our best shot and despite the stiff competition, we were satisfied with our performance as we know that we have done what we could and the decision now lay in the hands of the judges.
We then went back to our hotel for rest and also preparation for the Internaional Finals in the evening. The finals were held in a famous TV studio called Studio Gabrial. Suspence hung thick in the air as everyone was guessing who the top 4 teams were going to be. Then it was time to begin. The host started the evening with a few pleasantries, then straight away got down to business by announcing the top 4 teams. The first name she called out was none other than Malaysia! A whole bagful of emotions, from happiness to surprise to fear ran through us as this happened, and we went up the stage together with the other 3 finalist teams who were Switzerland, Australia and South Africa. Then we were given roughly 5 minutes to prepare before doing a shortened, 10 minutes presentation of our ideas and concept (previous presentation was 20 minutes). Unfortunately due to the time constraint, we were unable to finish our presentation. Later the results were announced, and we were placed third along with South Africa, with Australia getting second place and Switzerland bagging the Champion trophy home.
With the competition over and the results out, everyone was packing and ready to leave. The next day we had one debriefing session where the judges gave feedback to each teams on their performance, before ending the day with a delicious lunch buffet served at a restaurant within the L’Oreal headquarters itself. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience.

Hugs,
Jess

NETWORKING meet.. in PALM & GOLF RESORT

2005-10-02T00:02:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

it's me again.. hehe.. well, as the title implies.. Leonard LCP 05/06 and me has gone to the Networking Event on the 29th of Sept, organised by MICCI (Malaysia International Chamber of Commerce and industry) which were also participated by over 40 corporate figures.. among the big names.. HSBC, CH Williams Talhar & Wong (The chairman of this company is also the chairperson of MICCI) and a few government agencies' personnel.. such as PTP (Port of Tanjung Pelepas - not sure whether this is government of private company) and MIDA.. some came as far as KL.. some singaporeans... and even a japanese guy..

well, wonder how we got ourselves there ya.. hehe.. we already made contact wif Roseline from MICCI, Johor branch earlier as we went to her office be4 to promote ITEP (International Traineeship Exchange Programme).. she treated us (Ethan and I) like her brother and as chatted on.. she mentioned about this Golf Networking meet and then, she promised to invite us there.. but too bad.. Ethan's bz the other day and Leonard went on behalf of him.. but it's worth it u bet.. ^_^

the day started off wif a golf game by all the businessmen from 12.30pm.. and they finish 18 holes at about 6.30.. Leo and I reached there during the pre-dinner cocktail that took place after their golf game and this was carried on wif dinner.. wow, the food by the resort was.. YUMMY!! especially the lasagna.. haha..at last, they gave out the prices to the golfers and almost all of them had a present to bring back home.. haha.. we were not bad either.. each of us got a goodie bag wif some steadler pens and some brochures..

the main idea of going there.. firstly, we got invited.. (so it's free!!)..secondly, to let them know about AIESEC.. in other words.. promoting aiesec to the corporate world.. we weren't selling any products on tat day and basically we were only chatting wif them.. they were very frenly and keen to know wat aiesec is all about especially when it's so alien to them.. haha.. well, Leo managed to get some very gd response whereas i only get to chat wif them as a fren.. guess i need more of this kind of meet be4 i could really promote aiesec.. :P

i guess tat's all .. and i'll upload the photos of the nite.. well, juz took 2 pics of the speaker for the nite whereas we didn't even take our own pic cuz this is our first time and we weren't sure wat's appropriate to do and wat's not.. haha.. but it's such a waste.. maybe those who read this can give me more advice or tips for going to this kinda meeting.. hehe

ciao!! sayonara...

chee han
ER Director 05/06

LLDS 2005 is over.. :(

2005-09-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

hi!! it's me again!! juz came back from LLDS 2005 camp today and it's such a great conference.. i mean so far it's the GREATEST conference tat i've ever attended.. in some way.. it beats the national lvl conferences cuz we're in a smaller group and you can feel the bonding building up in every single day of the conference.. and the smaller group of ppl in the conference, the more opportunities for each and everyone to grab such as a chance to practise their public speaking skills, presentation skills, and even a chance (of a lifetime, mayb ^_^) to become the LCP of an LC.. (a mock LCP of course.. ;P)

personally, it was fun, informative and the bonding between the EBs (or OCs cuz the EBs are also the OCs) has increased tremendously.. and it really tested my @ knowledge during the Exchange Simulation session where i get to know the lvl of my understanding towards the all the major departments.. because the directors (ICX (Rajaei), OGX (Ah Beh), ER(me) and Finance/IS (tutu a.k.a LLDS OCP) - 4 of us) were the LCPs of the 4 LCs consist of the juniors..

hmm.. i guess we should also listen from our VPX, one who equally learned a lot in this conference, by going to this webpage:

http://ethanyongyc.blogs.friendster.com/ethanbloggernet_/2005/09/tribute_to_llds.html

Last but not least, Thanneermalai's session was so interactive and fun yet at the same time very.. VERY Informative... he handled a session called THE LEADER IN ME (he's truly one) and triggered the mindset of the participants thru the games played throughout his session.. and i'm not surprised that this session got the most votes in the category "THE SESSION THAT I LIKE MOST" in the programmes evaluation forms..

Alright, that's the gist of LLDS 2005... and it is such a pity that Alan and Pei Ping (and maybe more) couldn't make it this time after it's postphoned for one week.. it's very unfortunate and it's a loss for LC UTM where initially we could had so many wonderful persons joining us for LLDS... however, i bet we'll be meeting soon with the alumnus for other occassions..

ok, tat's all from me.. and i guess there must be a lot of ppl who want to share their thoughts about this wonderful camp and i hope u could juz key in some comments and share ur personal feelings towards this camp... thank you and have a nice day!! ^_^

p/s: a big BIG thank you to the Facis, OCs, and EBs for this wonderful camp.. the memories have already been tattooed on my heart and will last forever there..well, wat more can i ask for? thank you, thank you and thank you...

chee han
ER Director 05/06

The Blog has RECOVERED!!! ^_^

2005-09-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

well, now everything's back to normal and the photo album is already up.. and i guess alumnus can take a good look at their own self in TGI Friday's the other day.. hehe.. well, sorry Siew Fong.. i took the photo too late.. and u ade left by that time.. really really sorry..

hmm.. wat's next? i guess everyone knows wat's in store for everyone rite? LLDS 2005!!! we'll rock the ORCHID VALLEY this time around and this LLDS will be a brand new one where we'll have a senior track and the junior track.. (somethin like MidNatcon and NLDS together)..

alright then.. i'll upload more and more photos into this blog and go take a look ya!! after this weekend (after LLDS la..) there'll be tonnes of photos coming up ok? i promise this.. (if u don see this post after LLDS.. tat means i've failed to get the photos.. hahaha.. but tat shud not happen la.. ^_^)

alright... see ya!! and if anyone of u has anything to say.. pls write in the comments or if u're keen to post something... send them to me.. i won't filter them but straight away help u post it up k? ciao!!

chee han
ER Director 05/06

I'm home.. in UK..

2005-09-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

Heya Guys,

I am back to UK again. I just can’t believe how time has flown…so fast… itseems to me like it had been only a dream… but it wasn’t.I would like to thank to all of you for everything you have done for me. Forcaring for me when I arrived, for being with me when I needed you, for beingmy friends… I hope that you ALL stay in touch with me and I really hope tosee you in Europe…

My life here is back on track. I haven’t started university yet. I am starting university in October. In my free time I am working. I am workingat different places from Millennium stadium (football matches), cafeteriasto kitchen…hehe. Not my career jobs though,hehe.

What about you guys? How is everything going with you? Any news? Exams? Allpassed? Let me know how are your lives going… I will keep you updated aboutme but you need to keep me updated about YOU too. OK?Wish you all the best and I look forward to receive email from you

Lots of love

Eva
eva_cmorejova@hotmail.com

Alumni Meet in TGI Friday's

2005-09-04T17:08:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

Hello there... it's been a long time since i last written here.. yesterday (Saturday 3th of September).. I managed to meet up wif a few alumnus... they consist of the president of AIESEC UTM 2000/01, VPOGX MC 2001/02, VPICX 2002/03, Director of Members' Development, quite a number of Return SNs, one of my predecessors and a few Youthopia OCs.. well, some can already guess who's there rite? well, 9 of us had our lunch (some ordered appetizer but tat's sumptous enough to become their lunch ^_^) at TGI Friday's 1 UTAMA, PJ...

With all the portfolio these ppl have taken in the past, it's undeniable tat they are really.. REALLY Experience type of ppl and they are all working.. except for our beloved Ai'Min who's going to grad very soon.. hmm.. so, only me, an amateur, felt really nervous about the trip at first and was worrying how everything would turn out to be... all becuz i did it all quite last minute... i inform them less than 1 week in advance and tat explains the poor turnup of the gathering... HOWEVER, as time goes by, i could make myself feel more comfortable and manage to act more like myself.. haha.. i guess it's normal to feel nervous especially eating lunch wif such respectable figures..

everyone has their 'aura' when they speak.. they have their own really unique personality and they were very interested in catching wif wat's everyone doing lately.. and we heard a lot of stories from our bro, MEGAT regarding his filming works and also something related to Art.. it's kinda inspiring and interesting to listen to ppl tat are more experienced and how they see the world from a very different point of view.. on wat topic is discussed, i think i better keep it in my mind.. if not, i'll be like a stereotype loud speaker, telling ppl EVERYTHING!!! ^_^

besides, i could see some alumnus want really specific information about something.. regardless of AIESEC or non AIESEC... but that's how ppl got things done very efficiently in the past and now in their working life... tat's something to be admired...

hmm... the meet lasted until 5 pm.. imagine how much of stuffs we chatted.. whoa.. about 3-4 hours of meeting... not bad ya.. ^_^ tat's the gist of it i guess.. there're alot more la.. like advices, reminders and some stories that happens in AIESEC when it was first set up.. but i guess i'll juz keep them in my memory.. (the sweet memory's division ^_^).. and having the chance so many ppl is truly a great experience and hopefully we'll have one more gathering in the future..

however, the food tat i ordered... ehem!! not pretty tasty cuz i guess i ordered something tat i don really like.. TOMATO!!! and my first impression to the food is SOUR!! (i was unwell also.. can't really blame the food) haha.. but no doubt i'll try another type of dish there next time if i have some time to go there... and the arrangement of the table isn't tat good cuz it's rectangular and not circular.. so, ppl sitting at the corner either speaks to the one opposite them or juz lose out of the MAIN conversation.. hhe.. well, anything to add fellas? pls post some comments when free k??

p/s: the photo will be post up soon when the site is fully operational..

chee han
ER Director 05/06

Farewell Fellow AIESECers..

2005-08-25T23:20:00.000-07:00

Hey AIESEC,

Few weeks ago I wrote first update about me and my stay in Malaysia. Today is only one week left…I just cant believe how this time flies away… I have been here for almost 8 weeks now. Can you believe that? I can’t. Yesterday I had last meeting with you - AIESECers… Inside me I was very sad. I don’t know if you have ever had this feeling. You get to close to someone, make friends and then after some time you have to leave… and say Farwell. I don’t like that because I always get very emotional.

Back to my wonderful trip to Malaysia. I had really good time with all of you, with executive board, with you new members as well as alumnae. We recruited you guys, remember? 7 weeks ago. I approached some of you for the first time. I made you to come to MIA and Colours… Remember? It was 6 weeks ago. And now you are AIESEC members. You went to MIA which was a great experience for me to see all of you there. Then Colours came. Another good experience. We again got closer to each other. Then first meeting, second meeting, then some of you went to Singapore, some of you attended Cherries camp… So many events were going on. And look forward what is going to come in September and every month. Just take every opportunity like I did. You will be happy, you will have lots of friends, you will learn how to take challenge and you will gain lots of essential skills. You want to go on exchange like me? Don’t hesitate and apply… I guarantee you that you will have unforgettable experience. My stay in Malaysia is the best one I have ever had. It is my first time in Asia. And I already plan to come back because I like it here so much. I like sun and heat which you don’t like, I like beach and blue water with white sandy beaches which you don’t mind, I like the food which you love and I like the hospitability and friendliness of Malaysian people.

I really hope that I will get opportunity to come back and see you. All of you are very much welcome to come to visit me too. Please if you make a trip to Europe come and visit me. Drop me an email, call me or just come. I will be there always for you…

I wish to all of you all the best whatever you do. The best of all in your studies, in AIESEC, in your personal lives…
If you want to email me please don’t hesitate just email me. I will be happy to receive any of yours emails… let me to know any news what is going on or just say hi.

Best wishes,

Eva

Cherries Training Camp =)

2005-08-24T15:28:00.000-07:00

hello all.i'm one of the delegates to the camp like Eva.well, frankly speaking, the camp helped showed me that the world is not perfect.and that we need each other to make it perfect. what we have may complement what others need. i realized that aiesec is really doing what it can to achieve the vision of exploring each and every man's full potential may he be handicapped or not. seeing those disabled people strive to go on with their live certainly taught me that we should be grateful with what we have and not complain on what we want.

Little Umbro..

Cherries Training Camp ^_^

2005-08-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

I am here in Malaysia on my CEEDership Program. It is one of AIESEC program where a member of AIESEC travels abroad, to another local committee and helps there with their work. I was the lucky one that I got here. It was AIESEC UK who chosen me to come. And I am thanking them for that. By now I had really good time in AIESEC UTM. I generally think that Malaysian culture is very nice, hospitable and friendly. I have got only one week left and I am hoping to come back because I will miss Malaysia a lot. While I have been here I was involved in most of AIESEC activities. In the beginning it was recruitment at UTM, then MIA, Colours and Cherries Camp.

Cherries Camp was the last AIESEC UTM event which I have attended. Cherries camp was for AIESEC and non-AIESEC members to participate and see and feel how to be a disabled person. To learn how is hard to be a disabled person. We had a number of speakers to come who had some disability. We were listening to them, from their point of view, how they feel.

The first day when we came, it was early morning. People in the home were already up. So we started our first session. Our first session was with a lady from Kuala Lumpur. She was on wheelchair. It was amazing listen to her; listen to her stories and feelings. We were feeling with her.
The next sessions were based not on speeches but they were based more on playing games with disabled and practice how to handle them. It was very interesting too. Some AIESECers they have never handled any disabled. So for them it was a big experience.
Later on we had to prepare for our talent show. It was very nice because the disabled were taking part as well. Once we got ready for our talent show then we went out because we had to play – ‘Treasure Hunt’. We played ‘Treasure Hunt’ together with disabled. They enjoyed it very much and us too. We could see their faces were much happier, they felt like one of us. We all were very pleased.
After the Treasure Hunt we had discussion talks. Everyone could contribute with some new ideas or just ask questions.

The next day early morning we had to wake up, have breakfast and then a speech. The speech was presented by a blind professor. It was very interesting to see how he acts, his moves, his speech… you really couldn’t see that he is blind. He was a very smart and funny man.
This was a Cherries Camp. It was an amazing experience which I would recommend to everyone. You learn there lots of things and skills. What is the best about the camp is that it is very interactive and it does involve the disabled as well so you have an opportunity to practice handling.

I hope that this camp will become an annual event for AIESEC UTM and every year bigger and bigger with more participants from AIESEC and externals.

Signing off,
Eva
eva_cmorejova@hotmail.com

Testing Stage

2005-08-13T02:36:00.000-07:00

Hi guys , our blog will be undergoing a construction period from today onwards hahaha!!! We are testing on new templates since so many of our senior's template are same with us !!! So we change change a bit la. Do bear with us !! The contruction is scheduled to be completed next week , however daily operation still carry on !!! You guys still can recieve our updates here. Bye bye ! Any comment for the new template pls post up your comments

Truly,

Ethan

Blogs are up!!

2005-08-09T23:50:00.000-07:00

Hey AIESEC,

As u can see.. there are 2 blogs up ade.. Iskandar's and Jess'.. So.. u guys can check out their blogs oso... and Jess.. gd stuffs are like hot cakes la.. everyone wants it.. haha..

but don be sad.. doesn't tat mean tat ur template is nice.. therefore there're ppl copying.. rite?? hehe.. okla.. for the others.. send in ur comments and blogs yea!! together we make it the most happening blog!!! YEA!!

p/s: Amy.. i'll try to always upload new photos in the album.. so stay tuned!!

chee han

WELCOME WELCOME!!

2005-08-09T14:42:00.000-07:00

Hello guys!! welcome to AIESEC in UTM's blog!! well, i'm writing this msg for u to leave a msg here in our blog.. whenever u come in.. pls.. leave a comment here or anywhere in the blog where appropriate.. ok?

just tell everyone u've been here!! ain't tat cool? tat shows tat u're part of us rite? come on.. wat are u waiting? WRITE UR COMMENTS!!!!

ciao!!

cheehan
ER Director 05/06

Welcome Fellow Alumnus

2005-08-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Alumnus,

With warmest regard I therefore represent the whole board welcome you to our blog !!!!!

Basically, you will find all our latest updates on this blog, and you can post any comments to give us feedback in order to help us to improve. Thats all for this time !! See you guys around !! Thank you very much.

Truly,

Ethan Yong
VPX 2005/2006
LCUTM

Reception of Trainee

2005-08-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

Dear AIESECers

Hey, there will be two trainees for AIESEC in UTM coming over this week. So anyone want to recept them !!! One of our trainee from Japan --Yukiko will be arriving on friday evening at Senai Airport while another trainee from Amsterdam--Amanda will be arriving at Changi Airport late evening on Sunday !!! Cool !! Let me know if you want to recept them !!! I will be going to Changi Aiport on Sunday ! We will be having our reception party on Wednesday !! Do feel free to join us !

Bye

Truly,

Ethan Yong
VPX 2005/2006

JARO Visit!!

2005-08-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

Yo!! Check out the photo album k?? We went to JARO last year to visit the handicaps on work... making handicrafts.. hmm... they are disables but they are trained to work.. guess u get a picture of it la.. so.. check out the photos ya!!

p/s: the photos are from Nadia Yap.. ER Director 2004/05

cheehan

My photos...

2005-07-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

hello.. pls feel free to browse my photo album in AIESEC PHOTO ALBUM.. there's a link u must click.. it's a lil bit about my experience in malaysia.. so, if u got any comments.. pls write it down k?

cheers,

Eva

COLOURS photos are out!!

2005-07-28T13:16:00.000-07:00

hey guys!! COLOURS photos are out.. i guess u guys had heard alot from the others.. and gr8 to have eva and yi ying here... welcome welcome.. so, pls go to the AIESEC photo album and browse thru yea.. sorry can't upload all photos cuz tat's juz too many.. pai seh!! (don't worry.. the funny and 'fishy' stuffs are all published.. hehe)

okla.. adios!!

chee han

Hi.. Eva's in the house!!

2005-07-27T11:25:00.000-07:00

Since I came to Cardiff University I knew that AIESEC is right society for me. From very first beginning I was very involved in AIESEC-first in ICX, project management abd external relations. Then in summer 2004 I got chance to work for AIESEC UK full time for 6 weeks. AIESEC UK offers Summer Exchange Programme (SEC) – it is a program where you work as a part of MC. It was great experience and I learnt a lot. In my second year I was involved in OGX and again in project management. Moreover, I got elected to be a part of executive board 2005-2006.

On 22nd March 2005 I got a phone call. That day was my birthday. Suddenly I hear AIESEC voice from MC. Eva, do you know where you going on your CEEDership?? I was very excited because I wished to go to Malaysia. And suddenly he says, You going to Malaysia. I was crying….. because I was so happy. It was my best birthday present ever! One of my biggest dreams was going to Malaysia and see this beautiful country! And finally my dream came true and I got to go to Malaysia. I couldn’t wait to come here. I heard a lot about country. People were saying that it is the most beautiful country in the world. Waiting to come was very long. I still had exams to go and needed to concentrate on them.
After few weeks suddenly I am here. How brave is that? Going alone to different country somewhere thousands miles away from home, family and friends. I dindt know where I am going, didn’t know where I am gonna to stay, didn’t know whether gonna be able to adapt and didn’t know anybody. One thing I knew. I am going to see AIESEC family and therefore I wasn’t afraid of anything. Because AIESEC is one big family no matter where you go. You might be going to South America, Africa, Europe or Asia and AIESEC culture is the same everywhere.

Finally I got to Malaysia in the beginning of July. I was very warmly welcomed by Leonard and Mei Mei. I was so glad meeting them. Immediately we got on well like I knew them before. My first impressions of Malaysia were very good. People are very nice and friendly, food is fantastic even a bit spicy to my taste but I really enjoy it, my flat mates are great and funny…..

My first week in Johor Bahru was about adapting to environment, getting to know people and discovering Malaysian Culture. Second week I was almost everyday at university which was very exciting being there and see the students and the university system. Third week was very hectic and exciting week. We got a trainee coming here from Germany and two Ambassadors from The Netherlands. So I was looking after them,hehe. You know guys they always need someone who takes care,hehe. First few days went to university to do recruitment. It was s great fun. We all really enjoyed it. Our Local Committee told us that if we meet target then we can have two days off, so we were working very hard. On Wednesday we met target. So Wednesday night after MIA we went to Mersing where we stayed over night and then on Thursday we took first speed boat to Palau Tioman. We went there only three of us-two Dutch guys and me. The journey by speed boat was a bit scary because the sea was a bit wild. One huge wave hit me and I was completely wet. And this was just beginning of our adventurous trip. Eventually we got safely to Tioman.

The first day in the morning we went Jungle tracking which was great experience. I have never been to jungle before so it was very exciting for me to see something like that. In the jungle we found a waterfall so we jumped in. It was amazing. After 5 hours of being in the jungle we got on the other side of the island. We met there two very nice girls from Switzerland. We had lunch together and then we took taxi back to Terek. From Terek we walked to Panuba where they stayed. We stayed there too. It was already evening so we couldn’t go further. Next day I woke up guys at 7.30am. I know it was very early. Suprisingly they didn’t make any fuss getting up so early. We just got up and went to the beach. We saw there whole family of monkeys having breakfast-Durians. The sun rise, monkeys around us, the blue water and calm sea. Just like in paradise. After breakfast we rented the equipment for snorkeling. I have never done it before neither. I felt like in aquarium,hehe. Such a variety. Never knew that there is so much to see under the water. Then we went to jungle again and we came to Monkey beach. Very nice and calm place. Then our trip came to an end and we needed to get back to Mersing. We didn’t want to go back to reality. Finally we got back Friday night. Saturday was another exciting day. We had AIESEC event – COLOURS. It was a day full of activities, games and tasks. Very good fun. We met lots of nice people and made lots of friends. It was very nice to see when people are so happy and they enjoy themselves. All of them seemed like had really good time. Now I look forward to first AIESEC meeting to see most of them again.

Eva

news about COLOURS from the chairperson!!

2005-07-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

hey guys,

finally i get to know how to log in and post up messages here... yaya... HR dept is technically challenged as usual...

COLOURS's finally over...as usual, there were lots of preparation before hand in terms of logistics, and programme..and still there were some last minute work that need to be done when all the facis were down here in UTM on Friday;p we have quite a diverse team in our faci team (malaysian, Indonesian, Slovak, Dutch and German Turkish, and of cos from different LCs... UUM, USM,MCs)....it gave the delegates the feeling of how 'global and international' AIESEC is:)

Everything was smooth in COLOURS, the camp started at 8am, officiate by our advisor (Vice Dean of FPPSM)... For the 1st time we have an official opening ceremony for COLOURS:) ... and he actually love our style of conducting the session, he saw the members actively involve in all discussion!!

We have sessions on challenging worldview (discussion on international issues), Personal goals setting, introduction of AIESEC Experience, ice breaking, team building and etc...of course rollcalls and dances were the MUST:) It ended at 9pm where everyone has some ideas of opportunities in AIESEC...

We are going to have AIESEC meeting tomorrow, really hope to see those new faces again...hope some of them will take AIESEC to be their cup of tea...retention is always an issue for HR dept, I'm crossing my fingers and toes for it:)

and now i can officially put down my responsibility as VP HR, and all the best for the new board!!

chairperson of COLOURS, and cant wait to join senior gang,
yiying.

Great JOB Ethan!

2005-07-26T00:12:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.. u see.. Ethan's the IT guy here.. i juz came in and WHOA.. so much of improvement.. salute u man... and tx a whole lot.. well, COLOURS and MIA's updates will be out very soon when i go back to UTM.. hehe.. i have tonnes of photos in my comp but not here.. (i'm away la of course.. hehe)

okla.. hope to hear from the others as well.. hopefully we could launch this website as soon as possible.. maybe after the pics of COLOURS and MIA are uploaded cuz it's pretty much organised now.. yea? hehe.

good job ethan.. this blog thingy is getting cooler and Hotter.. (does this makes sense? haiz.. don giv a heck.. juz brilliant!! ^_^)

signing off from singapore,
chee han

New Photo Album Created

2005-07-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

Hey, I have created a new photo album ..So you guys can post all the photo inside the album, detail as follow :

www.dotphoto.com
username : utmaiesec
password: aiesec

In future, you might comsidered to put one or two pictures on the post while the rest picture can post it inside the photo album. This is to make the entire blog look more organized and user friendly. Any comments ?

Bye

Take care

Ethan

New Features Updated

2005-07-20T20:55:00.000-07:00

Hey guys , I had added some tiny little hit counter at the bottom of the blog, this is to show that how many people actually visit our blod everyday. Hope We can get a high numbers, hahah....So Chee Han any updates on MIA , I am sure there are a lot of pictures around rite >>>>Till Then ...

Bye

Ethan Yong

MIA (Malam Interaksi Aiesec) rehearsal

2005-07-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

YO YO!!! ethan's here.. finally.. someone who's not me.. haha.. well, last nite (tuesday 19th of July) we had this rehearsal in L50 in UTM... well, i think pictures speak better than words rite? hehe.. so enjoy.. any questions juz post it up here under comments k? hmm.. one last note.. MIA is tonite!!!

regards,
chee han

Ethan Here

2005-07-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

Dear friends from AIESEC,

Glad to see this blog is up finally, lets get started by putting more photos and other cool stuff to activate this blog. I got a suggestion ! lets include all our alumni and member's blog link as well ....I am pretty sure that they are a lot of they who owns a weblog. I got a weblog too in friendster, will link it up as soon as possible. Thats all for today. Bye

Your Attitude Determine Your Altitude.

Truly,
Ethan YongVPX 2005/2006

June's CEEDership in Thailand..

2005-07-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

hello guys.. u know wat? thesedays, recruitment is getting really tiresome..haha.. but we could still manage it well la.. hmm. i hope the VP HR who is Mei Mei will post up something in the blog about the recruitment results... hehe..well, i guess alot of u know who June is rite? she was the HR person of LCUTM a few years back and she's juz back from thailand.. here's her story and u hope u guys enjoy reading it..

http://ceedinthailand.blogspot.com/2005/07/flashback-on-my-memorable-experience.html

hmm. i guess tat's all for now.. do log in to keep urself updated on LC UTM's progress.. til then.. see ya!!

cheehan...ER Director 05/06

Let's Get it Started !!

2005-07-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

Yea! Let's get it started in here... Let's get it started in....... okok cut the crap.. well, this blog has been created to give constant updates to all our frens (stakeholders in a more formal way..) regarding the happenings in @ UTM.. well, now we're having a recruitment week which kick started on yesterday (Monday, 11 of July) until this saturday.. we're having a booth in PSZ which is our UTM Library to recruit new members (1st year students in particular and also the more senior ones but the approach is a little different.. well, we sell ITEP - International Traineeship Exchange Programme - to the senior while we recruit those newcomers to UTM as our beloved members.. ^_^)til then, i'll keep everybody updated with pictures and stuffs.. ok? take care guys

cheehan
ER Director 05/06