Hi all! We are the meal and logstics team for the Winter 2023 International Study Trip. Our team consists of Coco, Irene, Melissa, and Samantha. As part of the meal and logistics team, our primary objective is to ensure that the trip operates smoothly and safely as we travel across Singapore. Our roles can be grouped into two core sections: (1) organize the trip schedule (2) lead the students throughout Singapore once we arrive!
1. What’s your favourite part about being on the meals and logistics team?
Coco, studies Accounting and Financial Management (AFM):
I am excited to be a part of this team for a multitude of reasons. I look forward to planning and organizing our trip so that we can enjoy our recreational activities, and make the most of this special opportunity to meet with and learn from industry leaders. My favourite part about being on this team probably has to be working with everyone to plan our meals! For such a small country, Singapore has an amazing and diverse food culture, pulling influences from various Asian cuisines to make it uniquely Singaporean. I look forward to introducing some of my favourite foods to everyone on the team, going to must-try Singaporean restaurants and cafes, visiting (and, of course, eating at) hawker centres, and creating new and insightful experiences with everyone on the trip!
Melissa, studies AFM:
I
look
forward
to
coming
up
with
the
most
efficient
way
to
spend
our
precious
time
in
transit
and
eating
meals
while
ensuring
we
are
never
late
for
our
meetings!
I
am
also
thrilled
to
recommend
different
cafes
and
restaurants
that
I’ve
been
dying
to
try
or
have
tried
on
my
previous
trips
to
Singapore.
Overall,
I
am
just
so
excited
to
experience
this
once-in-a-lifetime
trip
with
the
class,
meeting
business
leaders
in
Singapore!
2. What skills are you learning and what are you looking forward to in AFM 334?
Sam, studies Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy (Mathematics/CPA):
Being
on
the
team
creates
an
amazing
opportunity
to
develop
my
attention
to
detail
and
leadership
skills.
Since
we
are
responsible
for
developing
a
thorough
trip
schedule,
it
is
important
to
consider
many
details
to
ensure
a
smooth
trip;
such
as
travel
time,
transportation
alternatives
and
timing,
and
contingency
plans.
Additionally,
my
leadership
skills
are
enhanced
as
we
are
responsible
for
organizing
and
executing
meeting
agendas
to
incorporate
all
team
activities
and
successfully
leading
students
throughout
Singapore.
I
look
forward
to
experiencing
the
ins
and
outs
of
businesses
from
various
industries
in
a
new
environment
and
witnessing
the
schedule
we
built
come
to
life!
Irene, studies AFM:
As
a
member
of
the
team,
I
am
able
to
hone
my
communication
and
organizational
skills.
From
leading
our
class
meetings
before
the
trip
to
guiding
everyone
to
have
a
seamless
experience
in
Singapore,
it
is
essential
to
plan
every
small
detail
carefully.
Through
coordinating
our
work
with
the
marketing
and
culture
team
as
well
as
the
corporate
relations
team,
I
have
also
had
the
opportunity
to
communicate
across
different
teams.
I
am
looking
forward
to
connecting
with
business
executives
in
Singapore
during
our
last
week
of
class!
3. Can you provide an inside look at the roles and responsibilities as a member of the meals and logistics team?
As members of the meals and logistics team, our primary responsibility is to develop the trip schedule. Many considerations and details must go into the schedule to ensure the trip is smooth sailing. This can be categorized into three sections: meals, transportation, and meetings and attractions.
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Planning meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Since our goal is to optimize our schedule, we consider the location of the restaurant, distance from the previous location, and our next destination. We are responsible for understanding the different cuisines we can enjoy to maximize our time in Singapore and make the reservations to fit into our jam-packed schedule.
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During the trip, we will be travelling throughout Singapore, so a carefully thought-out transportation schedule is key! What is the departure time? How long will the trip take? When is the estimated arrival time? Is there public transportation with bulk passes? Do we have enough time to buffer for delays? Many questions are considered when timing out our every move!
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With every journey, we have a destination! Our roles intertwine with the corporate relations team to ensure there is synergy between corporate meetings, meals and transportation times. We also work with the marketing and culture team to ensure our adventures across Singapore go off without a hitch!