EIGHTERS' YEARBOOK

PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
C helsea C hong
Su Yeung
Becoming a part of Hall was honestly an extremely
eye-opening experience for me.
Before I entered university, I was not even aware
that Halls had their own cultures, traditions,
activities and stuff like that. I did not even know
that structures like Hall Council or Subcommittees
even existed.
I came to Hall 8 as a complete stranger, having
not even attended the Freshman Orientation
Camp. So, joining Hall Council was a complete
step in the dark for me. Honestly, I ran for Publicity
Director thinking I was joining the Subcommittee.
In hindsight, I am a dimwit.
I struggled a lot with understanding the roles
and responsibilities that came with being in Hall
Council, and not knowing anyone made me feel
really out of place, in the beginning. I am typically
used to helping others execute their ideas
to the best of my abilities, as a follower. Being a
leader was never something a jumped at becoming.
Furthermore, I was also not confident if I
had the skills and capabilities to fulfill my duties,
I was terrified of disappointing my peers. Thus, I
couldn’t be more grateful towards my fellow Hall
Council members who encouraged me, motivated
me and for becoming my friends.
chance. I have so much appreciation for being
given the chance to work with my other Hall
Council members. It’s strange to think that we
may not have ever been friends if it were not
for this. They have really been people that I can
rely on and confide in. It’s been a difficult year,
there were moments when I felt like I was at
my lowest, and I didn’t expect to make friends in
Hall that would always there for me regardless. If
there was one thing that made the entire journey
worthwhile, it is the friends that I have made.
There were many difficult decisions that the
Council had to make, decisions that may have
caused unhappiness and friction between us and
the Residents. We had fought hard for the betterment
of the Hall despite many unforeseen
and unfortunate circumstances. Nonetheless, I
sincerely hope that our Eighters can see/ feel the
amount of time, effort and commitment that we
have invested to make their year a fulfilling one.
Special mention to the dysfunctional trio of siblings
Claire, Freddy & Kendrick, and their mother,
Yifei, without whom I wouldn’t be have been adopted
and welcomed into such an awesome and
amazing Clan.
I’d like to thank my Subcommers for their help
throughout the year. I feel slightly guilty for not
having more opportunities for them to learn and
partake in Hall activities. I hope to have further
chances in the future to work with them. Notably
Yong Kai, who despite being an un-off, had
taken so much initiative to serve the Hall, and to
help me during my journey as Publicity Director.
I feel that I could have done much better as a
leader, and I hope to do better if I ever get the