Thursday, July 21, 2005
That's me at Convocation 2001 (standing, extreme right), with the SMU scarf that I've worn only twice or thrice in the past 4 years. But it does add a creative twist, as opposed to the typical blazer-tie deal.
One of my first project groups (for Communication Skills). To think I actually had black hair!
Year 2 (2002-2003)
My project group for some finance course I think. The guy on the left is an exchange student from NUS. During that period of time there were a number of letters written to newspapers that questioned the 'substance' (or lack of) of SMU students - and this NUS friend of mine wrote in to defend SMU! (and yes his letter got published in the ST Forum.)
I went on SMU's 2nd study trip to UBC (Vancouver, Canada). This picture was taken on the night before our final exam at UBC (subject was International Business). Miss the communal studying/snacking.
Year 3 (2003-2004)
Taken on the day of the practical 'dining out' quiz for Finishing Touch (I'm the 'hair' on the extreme right). I don't think I'd ever wear my hair like that in reality though - too much trouble (I already find putting on makeup a hassle...).
With my bro & Microsoft's ex-CFO Mr John Connors, after emceeing for the event when he came to SMU to give a talk. I found out later that he had remarked that I was a 'perky' emcee. I shall just take that to be a good thing (glass half full, y'know).
At Seattle with Themin & Dawn after having won the Microsoft-SMU Business Challenge (by God's grace alone). And yes, we ARE wearing bibs - part of the whole seafood-eating experience.
Year 4 (2004-2005)
On exchange to Sweden. I still miss the weather + bread!
After a successful presentation for Strategy, one of my last ones for the term and in SMU. Gonna miss the late night emails & MSN conferencing for projects.
At Red 'd Fusion (the Accountancy Gala dinner) with my bro. P/S I was ASKED to look 'dao' hor!
And finally, all of these culminating in...
SMU Commencement 2005 (i.e. a fancy way of saying 'graduation ceremony') that was held just yesterday. But as a rose by any other name smells just as sweet, Commencement / graduation felt just as bittersweet.
Thank you for the memories.