On a serious note...

So I know I'm always on here with some crazy post about ICACS.. but it has occurred to me that I haven't been emphasising the success of our careers events as much (you should know I'm writing this when I should be revising my haematology lectures. Ironic..? Maybe so.)

So during Back to Black week, (which if I never told you, was h'amazingggg, 'Best of B2B Week' video is on its way) we had a careers convention. We invited SEO and Rare recruitment to come down, and a really good number of people came down to sign up and appreciate these organisations' advice and services. This was early on in the year (21st October) so I think it set the pace for our more career-centred events nicely.

A few weeks ago, around a dozen representatives from Bank of America Merril Lynch came down for a Banking Symposium. This event was actually one of my favourites of the year so far. The students split up into teams and each team had a representative from Merril Lynch guiding them through a quiz. No doubt this provided the perfect opportunity for people to network with real bankers and ask them real questions face to face! The event was more than successful and should definitely become a part ICACS tradition.

Then yesterday, Uche Ezichi of Aceeva - an organisation created to teach students how to confidently grab opportunities when they arise - gave an inspirational talk about how to turn a networking opportunity into an interview opportunity. I personally appreciated the realness of his talk and how practical all his advice was.

One thing that our careers events have done really well is brought non-members to ICACS. It's really nice to see people who aren't African or Caribbean and people who aren't from Imperial accepting our invitations and learning a little bit about what ICACS is all about.

So.. no doubt there will be a lot more events this year so keep your eyes open!

ACS hand-shakes,
Emma xx

Crowned winners of the Overseas Committee Basketball Tournament!!!!

Tuesday 16th November... our Head of Marketing, Rasheed lead ICACS guys and girls as the captain, taking on all the other overseas committees at Imperial in the annual OSC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT




The excitement in Ethos was absolutely insane. The ladies played in the first game, setting the standard for ACS. Effie's glasses didn't make it out of the tournament in one piece but don't worry the president will buy you a new pair (Joram.. Make it happen!!). I'm so proud of the Freshers! They've settled into the ACS family ever so nicely!!!


Fast forward a few hours to the final.. and ACS faces the Chinese Society to win. The game was very close, both teams hustled for that title! 
At the end of the first half, the scores were tied. ACS was not messing about at all! People were getting hungry for that win. One minute before the end of the game, we were up 10-6, and it was looking good for us.


3 seconds before the buzzer: Mr Webmaster, Kem gets the ball and dribbles towards the hoop with no opposition. Like the absolute don he is, he ends the tournament so beautifully with a lay-up on the buzzer!


Okay, this isn't Kem, it's Micheal Jordan, but he was THAT serious! At this point, I could hear violins as he flew through the air in slow motion..I felt like I was watching Space Jam.


So ACS took the game, winning 12-6 :-D


Here's the winning team... it was so beautiful to see our older brothers coming to represent! Special shout out to Jimi, Iffy, John and Bolanle!!! 

And here are a few words from our captain...

Rasheed actually isn't wearing anything under that jacket, yes ladies be excited.


ACS love in massive abundance!!
Emma xx

AFROGALA AFROGALA AFROGALA

I'M SO FLIPPIN EXCITED IT'S UNHEALTHY.. palpitations and all sorts likee...

But seriously.. Afrogala rehearsals have begun and we're going in!!!
The title of the show is........


drumroll..................................

tap as you read this.. help me out guys......................................


BEAUTIFUL WARFARE

*fireworks* *bang bang* *explosion explosion*

We're working really hard to put on a good show and make ICACS proud!!

If you haven't got involved yet, its not too late.. dancing, singing, modelling, acting, backstage.. it's all going on!!!
Contact...
Tobi Obisanya for singing/band playing
Michelle Dinsey and Kem Onubogu for dancing
Rasheed Rabiu for acting
Emma Amoafo for modelling

Because I'm bias....
A model casting is being held on Wednesday 17th November at 12:00pm, Electrical Engineering Building, 4th floor concourse
Comeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Let us reminisce with last year's trailer...


ACS hugs and kisses
Emma xx