International programs: Playday Sport & Fun
By Cao Huynh Hong Phan (Rosie)/ Edited by College of Management
Playday is one of the most exciting game days of the year, and the Student Association of International Programs (SA) celebrated it with much fun and enjoyment. There were 25 applications in one week after the announcement was made on SA’s social media; Facebook and Instagram. Most participants are freshmen of IBMBA and GHRM MBA.
The event was held at E7Play Sport & Fun on the 15th of October, 2021. It started from 2 PM to 5 PM. The IBMBA and GHRM MBA participants were engaged throughout the three-hour event.
At the beginning of the event, NSYSU students gathered and listened to the game introduction and rules. There are a total of six teams. Each team comprised four members assigned randomly by the organizers. The SA team aimed to group students by random to ensure they can make new friends. Six teams competed through three games: bowling, darts, and basketball. The team with the highest score received 6 points, while the team with the second-highest score received 5 points.
The 1st competition round is bowling. The participants spent time with their teammates, and the aim was to knock down more pins than their opponents. One hour flies with lots of strikes, music, and lighting. Then, we moved to the dart competition which is a popular pub game. Every player took turns throwing darts. It was a fierce competition there where everyone tried to hit the inner bullseye. The score for each turn is summed up by the player’s total. After that, we competed in the basketball game. This is the most popular game for large parties, and it is quick and entertaining. Each team has one minute to throw as many balls as possible into the basket.
It was a wonderful honor to have Professor Jeeyeon Kim (Deputy Director of International Programs) and Professor Ryan Brading (GHRM MBA professor) deliver the competition result. Team 1, including Tomas Kejha (2nd-year GHRM MBA), 薛荌栩 (2nd-year IBMBA), and Suphanut Wu (1st-year IBMBA), took first place with 16 points.
Surprisingly, team 3 comprised of Zoila Alejandra Moya Moreno, 施文澤(Ryan), 黃瀚生(Owen), 黃語宸（Willy） and team 6 including Chainarong Wongchan (Poom) with Trevor Joines share the same points – 13 and become the runner-up. Thanks to the support of IBMBA and GHRM MBA, College of Management, top 3 teams earn the lovely awards. Eventually, the biggest award for all is the time they spent together having fun and relaxing.
Playday brings together newcomers and senior students for challenging and exhilarating activities that people of all ages and ability levels will enjoy. It is wonderful to see everyone's camaraderie and enthusiasm.