27th April 2011

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Five Fun Activities in Taylor’s Lakeside Campus The lakeside campus is huge! A trip from the academic block to the commercial area is good enough to make you sweat. There are plenty of eateries to choose from and even a few bistros where you could enjoy a cold beer under the afternoon sun. But alas, too much of the same thing gets boring after awhile – not to mention you will probably be stuck in the campus for most of the day. You can be at the student life centre watching other students hog over the foosball, pool and table tennis table. Or you can play some board games which you and your friends would probably not end up finishing and cursing at each other the entire time. Worry not however, below is some unconventional activities you never thought you could do in campus. Driving Range This lakeside campus is really an architecture marvel. Not only being able to accommodate thousands of people, the campus is littered with lush greeneries. It is a real pity to see all those perfect lawn go to waste. So grab your Iron 7, a bag of golf balls, head to the patches of grass facing the lake which act as a driving range and start practicing your swing. There is really no satisfaction like hitting the ball perfectly into the water hazard. Hypothermic Experience The library is a great place to study for the finals and experience near hypothermia. Many people drive all the way up to Genting just to enjoy the chilly air but little did they know the same experience can be felt in our own lakeside library! The trick is to forgo the jacket, head to the highest floor and sit under the ventilation. Within minutes you can barely feel your fingers and start losing consciousness. Rain Dodging It might come as a surprise to you that there aren’t any proper roofing system to shelter you when it is raining cats and dogs. Figuring that a lot of money has went into building the campus, you wonder if it is done deliberately. But this is actually a great opportunity to play rain dodging. Not only do you have to look out for the rain above, you need to watch your step as almost the entire floor is flooded. When it pours, you can see a lot of people are participating in this game! Everyone is trying to squeeze through a narrow path or some nooks and crannies just to avoid the rain. However, it almost requires the swiftness of a ninja to stay completely dry. The Lakeside Drive Parking in lakeside received a lot of bad rep. But to be honest, with a positive attitude it can be hell of a fun. The idea is to not look for a parking but take the scenic route around lakeside; circle around the campus, visiting each of the parking zones as you go by. It is not the destination but the journey that matters; stop and smell the roses! As you are driving around, look out the window and enjoy the scenery! My personal record for circling the campus is 56 times; I was 3 hours late for class. Petting Zoo With the hustle and bustle of campus life, it is easy to lose touch with nature. Luckily for us, there are herds of cows and packs of dogs, which make for an impromptu petting zoo. Since when was the last time you went to the zoo? Stay in touch with your nature side by visiting the passing cows and dogs. Come early in the morning to campus to have the smell of the cattle faeces smack straight up your nostril. Note: Obviously, this is meant to be a satire and is not meant to be followed. Please do not play golf and pet the cows and dogs, it is really dangerous.

Five Fun Activities in Taylor’s Lakeside Campus

The lakeside campus is huge! A trip from the academic block to the commercial area is good enough to make you sweat. There are plenty of eateries to choose from and even a few bistros where you could enjoy a cold beer under the afternoon sun. But alas, too much of the same thing gets boring after awhile – not to mention you will probably be stuck in the campus for most of the day.

You can be at the student life centre watching other students hog over the foosball, pool and table tennis table. Or you can play some board games which you and your friends would probably not end up finishing and cursing at each other the entire time. Worry not however, below is some unconventional activities you never thought you could do in campus.

Driving Range
This lakeside campus is really an architecture marvel. Not only being able to accommodate thousands of people, the campus is littered with lush greeneries. It is a real pity to see all those perfect lawn go to waste. So grab your Iron 7, a bag of golf balls, head to the patches of grass facing the lake which act as a driving range and start practicing your swing. There is really no satisfaction like hitting the ball perfectly into the water hazard.

Hypothermic Experience
The library is a great place to study for the finals and experience near hypothermia. Many people drive all the way up to Genting just to enjoy the chilly air but little did they know the same experience can be felt in our own lakeside library! The trick is to forgo the jacket, head to the highest floor and sit under the ventilation. Within minutes you can barely feel your fingers and start losing consciousness.

Rain Dodging
It might come as a surprise to you that there aren’t any proper roofing system to shelter you when it is raining cats and dogs. Figuring that a lot of money has went into building the campus, you wonder if it is done deliberately. But this is actually a great opportunity to play rain dodging. Not only do you have to look out for the rain above, you need to watch your step as almost the entire floor is flooded. When it pours, you can see a lot of people are participating in this game! Everyone is trying to squeeze through a narrow path or some nooks and crannies just to avoid the rain. However, it almost requires the swiftness of a ninja to stay completely dry.

The Lakeside Drive
Parking in lakeside received a lot of bad rep. But to be honest, with a positive attitude it can be hell of a fun. The idea is to not look for a parking but take the scenic route around lakeside; circle around the campus, visiting each of the parking zones as you go by. It is not the destination but the journey that matters; stop and smell the roses! As you are driving around, look out the window and enjoy the scenery! My personal record for circling the campus is 56 times; I was 3 hours late for class.

Petting Zoo
With the hustle and bustle of campus life, it is easy to lose touch with nature. Luckily for us, there are herds of cows and packs of dogs, which make for an impromptu petting zoo. Since when was the last time you went to the zoo? Stay in touch with your nature side by visiting the passing cows and dogs. Come early in the morning to campus to have the smell of the cattle faeces smack straight up your nostril.

Note: Obviously, this is meant to be a satire and is not meant to be followed. Please do not play golf and pet the cows and dogs, it is really dangerous.

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