Motivational event seeks to inspire students

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By SONG SOOK KIN and SOO LEE XIEN
Photos by MA FOONG MEI

UTAR, February 14 (J-on) – Perserverance and self-aspiration might seem like unattainable qualities to many. However, UTAR's Department of Student Affair Counseling unit begs to differ.

As part of the university's 10th Anniversary Celebration, the department is running an event that seeks to inspire the university's community through various motivational activities.

With the slogan “Launch Your Dream into Reality”, the four-day event which started yesterday is currently holding an exhibition in Heritage Hall at Block A..

The event's Public Relations Manager, Lim Sen Nee stressed that everyone should live their lives to the fullest.

"In the words of the late Steve Jobs, you should live each day as if it was your last," said Lim.

Hopeful faces: Lim (at the back) and other committee members hope that participants will be inspired by the campaign.

At the exhibition, visitors are encouraged to fill in the blanks on a blackboard that has the words, “Before I die, I want to…” on it. This is to remind them of their own aspirations.­­­­

Hooi Ka Lup, a Foundation student who visited the exhibition with a friend felt that the event is meaningful as he was inspired to never give up on his dreams.

Lesson learned: Hooi was inspired to never give up when pursuing his dreams.

First year Public Relations student, Tan Bee Kuan said that she enjoyed the various activities provided, especially the IQ game which tested her thinking skills.

All smiles: Tan who enjoyed the game stations felt that more people should be let known about the  event.

In conjunction with this event, popular talk show host Wong Chui Ling will be giving a talk on February 11.

The event is joinly sponsored by The Voice Karaoke Centre and Chi Tat Recycle Enterprise.

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