December holidays is said to be the time when XQRJ committee members work the hardest. To find out what these guys are up to for the 10th edition of Xin Qing Rong Ji, we met up with Koh Yueting, this year’s XQRJ head.

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Guest Profile

Name: Koh Yueting
Faculty/Year: Pharmacy/ Year 2
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• Can you first tell us what XQRJ is about?

XQRJ is one of the largest National Chinese Song Writing Competition organized specially for Singaporean and Malaysian students. Our grand final, which will be held in NUS UCC this year, will compose of live band performances by the finalists and our guest artiste.

• How did you become XQRJ head? How is the experience so far?

I took quite some time to consider about it actually. But I knew it will be a totally new experience leading a fresh batch of people and until now, I have not regretted once. Even though the X-room is always filled with laughter, X10 members still manage to get things done on time nicely. I’m also very glad that they feel a sense of attachment to this committee, even proposing to wear XQRJ shirt on every Monday. I enjoy myself working with all of them.

• Recently XQRJ committee went on a holiday trip? Can you tell us more?

Yup! We went on a 3 days trip to Genting, KL and Malacca. A number of us went to these places before but with a different bunch of people, we get different and new memories. It was a budget trip but we managed to cover many renowned places of the cities and most importantly, tasted their mouth-watery dishes. It was a worthwhile trip. We discovered more things and secrets, and we learnt to look out for one another.

• How are the preparations so far? What is the current schedule?

Currently, we are preparing for our preliminary round, which will be held on 22nd Dec 07, and simultaneously carrying out publicity at a 9-day carnival. A lot of publicity booths and roadshows will be on the way as we start selling tickets and the team begins planning for the Grand Final on 3rd Feb 08. Many activities will be ongoing at the same time but I believe my team can handle multi-tasking very well =).

• What can we expect from XQRJ this year compared to last year?

As everyone is saying, this year is the 10^th XQRJ!! What we wish to achieve is to improve and expand it such that XQRJ can sustain for another 10 years and more. For example, the rebranding of XQRJ, setting up an online submission system and extending the submission to students in Malaysia. Of course we will not forget to celebrate our 10 years of successful journey while we bring to you interesting shows other than the live-band singing.

• XQRJ is a very taxing CCA. How do your members cope with commitment to the committee and other CCAs?

Yes, a lot of people have been saying XQRJ is taxing and crazy, haha. However many examples have shown it is possible to cope with other CCAs and XQRJ. I guess it all boils down to how they manage their time and plan ahead to join only those CCAs that they are able to commit and contribute to.

• Do you have any words for our fellow KEVIIans currently staying in hall this vacation for XQRJ and other CCAs?

Don’t feel so sad that you have to stay in hall during the vacation! No matter what you are working hard for, be it XQRJ, Hallplay or the sports, you will soon realize your efforts are worth it. It is only during university hall life that you can try out and be involved in these exciting events! Best of luck for all KEVIIans!

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Well well, isn’t it exciting that so much is happening in hall even during school vacation? Do drop by this coming Friday to find out how things are going on the Sports side!