2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
DUSEAS FRESHERS PUBLICATION
DINGLE PENINSULA, CO. KERRY, IRELAND
t n e d i s Pre FROM OUR
Hello, and welcome to DUSEAS! Thank you for showing interest in joining our warm and close-knit community. On behalf of all the committee members, I would like to extend our warmest welcome and good wishes. We have more than 100 incoming members yearly and are looking forward to expanding our community. You can definitely look forward to many exciting events throughout the year, even amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to seeing you at these events and do remember to say hi when you see us around campus! With love, Stefanie
y t e i c o S ABOUT OUR
The Dublin University Southeast Asian Society (DUSEAS) is a student-run society which aims to provide a platform for our members to interact and have fun while learning about the cultures and traditions of Southeast Asia. This is done through numerous activities and gatherings which usually involve fun, games, and of course, food! This year, we hope to bring you as many exciting events as we did in the past, be it in-person or online, and to support you in integrating into this new country, forging close friendships, and making great memories, creating a home away from home together. Do remember to register and become a member of DUSEAS during Freshers Week! In the meantime, we hope this guide helps to answer any questions you might have, and feel free to contact us if you have more questions. Looking forward to seeing you at our future events!
e e t t i m m o C MEET THE
The DUSEAS Executive Committee oversees the running of the society, and works closely with each other to innovate and continually improve the society. All in all, a friendly and cheery team of students, all of whom are more than happy to lend a helping hand when necessary!
e e t t i m Com MEET THE
Stefanie is the president of DUSEAS and
is
always
on
the
ball,
coordinating new and exciting events with other societies along with her trusty
secretary,
Mishka.
She
is
known for her boisterous and friendly mannerism and is very outgoing and STEFANIE
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fun to work with!
PRESIDENT
Mishka is the secretary of DUSEAS and is always willing to help out her committee members whenever they need help. Her attention to detail and cooperative mindset sets her apart and makes her an invaluable part of our team. MISHKA
SHIFAU
SECRETARY
e e t t i m Com MEET THE
CLARISSA
LIM
TRISHA
LORAINE
EVENTS
EVENTS
MANAGER
MANAGER
Clarissa and Trisha work together as events managers and help to organise events and new activities for our members to participate in. They are always willing to organise exciting opportunities for our members to meet and bond with each other!
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Valery is our public relations officer and
she’s
searching
for
always new
proactively and
exciting
opportunities for us to collaborate with companies so that our members can get exclusive discounts!
VALERY
HO
PUBLIC REALATIONS OFFICER
Aksh is our resident wordsmith who oversees the writing of our monthly e-newsletters. He also edits all of our official publications. In fact, he edited the guide that you're reading right now!
AKSH EDITORIAL OFFICER
e e t t i m Com MEET THE Estelle
is
our
resident
Media
Outreach Officer. Her insight and artistic
talents
make
her
an
invaluable member of our team. She also manages our social media, so there's a good chance she's the one responding to you if you approach us ESTELLE
CHOO
via Facebook or Instagram!
MEDIA OUTREACH OFFICER
Jane is our treasurer and she is an invaluable member of our team, as she
is
always
accounting
ready
whenever
with
we
new events or merchandise.
JANE
GAN
TREASURER
the
organise
s t n e v E OUR
DUSEAS frequently collaborates with other societies throughout the course of the academic year for an exciting and vibrant calendar of events. As an example, here are some of the events held over the past few years! We are always open to meeting new members, and hope to see you at our upcoming events!
All in-person events are currently on hold due to COVID-19 measures and restrictions.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
DUSEAS ORIENTATION 2019 Phoenix Park
LUNAR BALL 2019 Hilton Hotel, Dublin
DUSEAS ORIENTATION 2019 Phoenix Park LUNAR BALL 2019 Hilton Hotel, Dublin
CNY DINNER 2017
CNY DINNER 2017
All in-person events are currently on hold due to COVID-19 measures and restrictions.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
DUSEAS
ORIENTATION
A one-day event for incoming freshers and current members to meet up and socialise with each other! An incredible way of meeting new people and catching up with old friends. In pre-COVID days, the orientation event would involve an outing (previous venues include Phoenix Park!) with games and food, as well as a dinner outing to a restaurant in the city.
CHINESE
NEW
YEAR
(CNY)
DINNER
Always a crowd-pleaser, this event does what it says on the tin. Enjoy a night out at an acclaimed Chinese restaurant and feast on traditional CNY food for one night! The food is scrumptious and the
LUNAR BALL 2019
company is even better. All in all, an excellent opportunity to make Hilton Hotel, Dublin new friends and bond over a homely meal.
LUNAR
BALL
DUSEAS ORIENTATION 2019 Phoenix Park
A huge event and a chance to meet a lot of new faces and bond LUNAR over food, drinks, and dancing! The event is always a hit and is BALL one2019
Hilton Hotel, Dublin
of our most popular activities. This event rotates themes to keep
up with the times. Mark your calendars and remember to join us on this fun night out!
CNY DINNER 2017
CNY DINNER 2017
ONLINE EVENTS
ONLINE EVENTS
DUSEAS
X
KSOC
COLLABORATION
EVENT
Co-organised by both DUSEAS and TCD Korean Society, this event involved fun online games and a pub quiz on topics ranging from Southeast Asian festivities to Korean pop music and dramas!
GAMING
CHILLZONE
Gaming Chillzone was a collaborative online event between DUSEAS and various societies to allow for inter-societal bonding as members played games and bonded with one another. The games also included fun prizes and provided an avenue for escape from the daily toil of university.
TCD
ASIAN
WEEK
A week of fun and games! Various Asian societies host events on each day of the week, ensuring a week of fun-filled activities and a welcome respite from school. Events included volunteers cooking cultural dishes on livestream, art competitions, and gaming night, to name a few.
s t i f e n e B MEMBERSHIP
All DUSEAS members will receive their own DUSEAS Membership Card which qualifies them for exclusive benefits and discounts with our partners. In particular, these membership deals include discounts and freebies from restaurants and cafés located all over the city! Some of our partners include:
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Interested in these deals? Simply sign up as a member of DUSEAS during Freshers Week, and we'll be in touch with you to confirm your
membership
Membership Card!
and
send
along
your
very
own
DUSEAS
contacts Instagram @duseasgram Facebook DU South East Asian Society Email duseas@csc.tcd.ie
DUSEAS FRESHERS PUBLICATION 2021
See you soon! Looking forward to welcoming you into the DUSEAS family!