CCA Previews ’20: Raffles Entrepreneur’s Network

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By Nancy Xu (20S07C) and Ethelyn Kek (20S06B)

“What’s REN? Oh, you mean the CCA that sells the Raffles shirts?” 

Yes, that’s us, Raffles Entrepreneur’s Network. As underrated as we may seem—and as we acknowledge that we’re practically only known for the (ahem, highly sought after) shirts we sell—REN is really so much more than that. Continue reading “CCA Previews ’20: Raffles Entrepreneur’s Network”

CCA Previews ’20: Club Automatica

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By Hao Sitong (20S06H), Chairperson, Albert Ariel Widiaatmaja (20S06J), Vice-Chairperson, Madeswaran Devnavin (20S02A), Secretary, and Samuel Foo (20S06G), Quartermaster

Does the idea of self-driving cars excite you? Are you intrigued by robots and artificial intelligence? If you do, look no further for the chance to pursue your passion. Club Automatica is your chance to build robots of your own, right here in RI (and yes, they’re 100% self-driving). If you have a passion for technology and innovation like us, Club Automatica is the place for you! Continue reading “CCA Previews ’20: Club Automatica”

CCA Previews ’20: Raffles Interact

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By Kaelynn Yap (20S03A), President, Chua Yang Jie (20S03L), Vice-President, and Chee Min Yee Sarah (20S07C), Vice-President

Service begins from a place closest to home: it comes from the heart, from the simplest but greatest wish of serving others. It is about letting your heart brim with love for the people around you, and allowing that love to reach others when they need it most. Interactors put in time and effort to build connections with people and aim to touch the lives of others by being messengers of warmth and care. Just like how a single candle lights up an entire room, Interactors not only deliver joy to others, but in doing so also receive warmth in return, in ways we never expected.  Continue reading “CCA Previews ’20: Raffles Interact”

CCA Previews ’20: Photographic Society

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By Photographic Society ExCo’19

“Anyone can take pictures. What’s difficult is thinking about them, and trying to use them in some way so that some meaning can be constructed out of them. That’s really where the work of the artist begins.” 

— Lewis Baltz (visual artist)

 The Raffles Photographic Society (RPS) provides a community of like-minded and passionate individuals who share a love for photography, as well as avenues to hone your photography skills and pick up invaluable experience. Our sessions are run by professional instructors who guide and push us to develop our style and skill as photographers. Continue reading “CCA Previews ’20: Photographic Society”

CCA Previews ’20: Basketball 

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By Garrison Koh (20S06C), Captain, Aw Zi Yann (20S07A), Captain, Nicholas Chang (20S06Q), Vice Captain, and Mabel Ong (20S03G), Vice Captain

Basketball is a sport where two teams of five players each compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball through the defender’s hoop. Because of its tenuous nature, the sport builds endurance, improves one’s coordination, develops self-discipline and strengthens one’s character. If you like physical contact, the exhilaration of scoring, and bonding with your teammates through exciting trainings, basketball might just be the right CCA for you! Continue reading “CCA Previews ’20: Basketball “