Cloud 9 Party

'CLOUD 9' was indeed first of its kind. Do you know the meaning of ''Cloud 9''? It is about happiness, the highest level of happiness to be exact. It was a wonderful day filled with so much excitement both on the part of the professors, TA's and the students. Almost everyone dressed in white. The event was well-planned and organized. For my better stay in CUK, I will say that this is the first and best GEO social evening I have attended with all the levels on the same day. It was in a more spacious environment (the gym). 

                               

Everything started with the decoration team headed by Kerwin and the food team headed by Karla and Lia. Both the food and decoration teams did a wonderful job; as all of these were just perfect; the whole place was lighted and the food in abundance. And at 7.30, the main door of the Gym was opened with some of the TA’s like Bella, Raphi, Raizza, Jinu giving out the mission cards to the students. 

Later our host Kerwin gave us a big surprise as some of our TA's performed the Gangnam Style dance. This blew my mind and even that of the students, that our diligent TA;s could even dance even more than PSY and his dancers. Wow! If you are interested in the dance steps just contact, TA’s: Juliette, Dan. Lia, Jinu. Kerwin, Boram . 

Father Justin is already interested as after the party he was asking for the dance steps from Jinu who is willing to teach him. 

I cannot wait for another social evening. 

Another striking activity was when the students were asked to be fashion designers within five minutes and they should dress someone who would be their model and parade in front of everyone with newspapers. It was so amazing that class 2-1 had such a great idea with their model looking like Mickey Mouse. Congrats to class 2-1. Hey guys, for those of you who couldn't make it on that day do not regret a lot for there will be another social evening coming up in November. Be prepared for it is going to be amazing. 

I will also use this opportunity to say a big thank you to ILEC, Prof Nico and Corien, all the professors and guest, all the KTAs and FTA's. And the students without you the even would not have been a success.

                           

by Bella Bessem

A night of fun and stress-free social gathering

GEO is not only about classes. It is learning English in different social settings. Upholding its thrust of providing a multidimensional course of study through providing a unique social and cultural experience, GEO continues its tradition of holding worthwhile and fun parties for the students. This summer, instead of the usual GEO Cheese and Wine Party, the GEO 18 team decided to hold its first GEO 18 Social Evening event.

The party was held in International Hub 366 last July 6 (Friday). Students were encouraged to participate through rendering song or dance performances. Each team showed their themed dance number. The audience were amazed and mesmerized with the dance performances. During the presentations, we discovered hidden talents of our GEO students, teaching assistants (TAs) and professors. In addition, there were various band performances from the GEO students. We enjoyed pop music, as well as hip hop and rock renditions from our student bands. Kudos to our performers.

Congratulations to our TAs and Professors. To our emcees, our team TAs and our Korean, Filipino and other foreign TAs present during the event. Thank you so much for helping out and for preparing a great party for GEO 18 students. Indeed, it was a night of fun and stress-free social gathering. A sure hit filled with interactive games and enjoyable entertainment rolled out after another! To know what we’re talking about, Simply scroll down to see the evidence!

Yummy delights prepared by our industrious TAs

Our hosts for the night - FTA Karl and KTA Captain Jiyeun

Team India with their Hip hop pose

Team Barbados with their Crazy Rocker pose

Team Ghana with their Korean pose

Team South Africa smiles for the camera

Team Scotland - everybody say C-H-E-E-S-E

Commendable performances from our student band

Pajama themed danced number from Team Scotland

Rainy afternoon dance performance from Team New Zealand

K-Pop dance to the max from Team South Africa

Going Crazy by Team Barbados

Team Ghana dances to the beat

The American hiphop Doggie Dance from Team India

GEO professors goofing around ^^

A student asks FTA Marnel to sign her Human Bingo Card

  

FTA Coordinator Keith tells student who the GEO Administrators are

GEO 18 Students enjoying the delectable treats during the Social Evening 

Students posing in front the the GEO 18 Photo Wall

GEO 18 students poses for the camera

Professor Peter and TA Bomi, in charge of the Social evening
with KTA co-captain Peter

Rock band performance draws crowd to action

GEO 18 Social Evening TAs and Professors

by: Abigail Go, GEO SNS & Blog Editor