1) One year has whizzed by so fast. I vividly remember volunteering to help out for the PMCSA Farewell Dinner last year - serving our catered food to the many guests. This is part of a tradition we have of saying goodbye to the third years who are transitioning back to Penang for their clinical years. And this year, it was time to bid farewell to our a-year-ahead seniors. I did not volunteer for the event, instead I attended as a guest.
2) This year, there were two distinct changes. (1) The addition of a photo booth for everyone, and (2) ample and delicious food. Last year's Dinner ran into some issues due to miscommunication with the caterers, so that we had less food than expected. Thankfully, this was well accounted for this year. Anyway, to kick things off, we had some opening remarks from the VIPs, followed by the ex-President of PMCSA 2016/17. Next up on our agenda was the presentation of the certificates to the third-year leavers. Everyone got up on stage for a quick group photo afterwards.
3) Then it was time for our three-course dinner. Lamb meatballs on bruschetta as entrees, with chicken and pasta for mains. And what better way to finish than with some lovely comfort food - chocolate brownies with vanilla ice cream. As we tucked into our food, we were greeted with an array of performances. First up was "The Rolled Up Genes", which performed three songs, followed by our very own Zi Yan, whose rendition of "Viva La Vida" left many of us awestruck. Addy and Jong serenaded everyone with a heartfelt duet of Wang Lee Hom's, with many more performances in between.
4) We still had two surprises left in store. First up was the prizes ceremony. We had a multitude of awards, from "Most Involved" to "Library Bookworm", and even "Most Adorable Couple"(!) And for the finale, a 15 minute long video from us, wishing them a safe journey and every possible success back home. It was a fantastic way to wrap up what was certainly "A Night in Paris" (the theme of the event). I'm sure next year will fly by as well, and before I know it, it will be our turn to have to say goodbye to our lecturers and friends.
5) That has been the highlight of my day, and I hope you enjoyed reading about it. Have a lovely week ahead, and thanks for visiting. Cheers!
Group photo with the third years
A Night in Paris
in honour of PMC RCSI Class of 2020
The decor was on point tonight
Exam Hall was the venue for the night
With Giovanni, first year med
With some of our volunteer first med friends
Our table
Went around taking photos with each table... :)
Going round taking pics at each table was so much fun! ^^
A "hot mess", but a very delicious hot mess at that :))
Brownies with ice cream
With Zi Yan and Acap
To many more years of happiness!
