GUIDE

1. I've been accepted into King Edward VII Hall! What do I do next?

Check your e-mails regularly as there will be updates from the KEVII Welcoming & Orientation Committee (KEWOC). Also, remember to inform your Buddy about your check-in time!

Pack your belongings. Join KEVII’s Orientation! And be ready for lots of FUN!

2. What's a Buddy?

A Buddy is a member of KEWOC assigned to fellow freshmen. The buddy will assist freshmen with Hall check-in and manage their early stages of Hall life and life in Singapore. Buddies help in matters like how to open bank accounts, where to use the transponder, purchasing furniture, etc.

3. OK. How much money do I need to bring/pay?

If you're checking in early, the payments are as follows: S$ 450 for deposit, S$ 75 per week for single room, S$ 50 per week for double room, S$ 11 per day for single room, S$ 8 per day for double room. Payments are to be made when you check-in. Vacation and semester stay rates are the same.

The amount of money that you need to bring is: S$450 + Your Vacation Stay Fees. All meals will be provided during Orientation Week.

4. How do I get to KEVII?

It is advisable to take a cab if you're carrying luggage. Tell the cab driver "King Edward VII Hall, NUS, at South Buona Vista Road, behind NUH".

If you're taking public transport (not advisable if you're carrying luggage): Take the MRT to Buona Vista station. Then, get on bus 92 or 200. Stop in front of Science Park I (you may tell the bus driver where you're heading to), then walk to KEVII Hall. You may also ask your Buddy for more information on how to get here.

If you or your parents are driving: On the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) [If you're driving from Malaysia on the Second Link Expressway, you'll pass through Tuas checkpoint before arriving on the AYE], look out for Exit 8 (which lists South Buona Vista Road as one of the destinations. Once you're on the ramp, drive in the direction of King Edward VII Hall / Prince George's Park Residences / NACLI / Science Park I until you reach the junction shown in the photos below. You'll be on South Buona Vista Road before driving onto Kent Ridge Road.

Drive along and you will encounter three paths. Follow the red arrow shown in the photos.

Then, drive down a slope towards the KEVII car park. Please note that the car park is reserved for KEVII's Hall Master & Resident Fellows. Hence only short-term parking is allowed.

5. What should I bring?

•Important documents
•Passport
•Passport-sized photographs
•Original copy of testimonials
•At least one set of formal wear
•Formal shoes
•Clothes
•Handphone
•Medications
•Relevant Sports Equipment, e.g. Badminton rackets
•If relevant, laptop. Laptops can be bought in NUS during registration too.
•For Orientation purposes, bring two dark T-shirts and a pair of old running shoes.
•Other relevant items.
Items such as pillow, pillowcase, bed sheet, paper, toiletries, hanger, books, etc. can be bought here. Note that there is no pillow, pillowcase or bed sheet provided by Hall. However, a mattress is provided.

6. Where can I buy those items?

IKEA: Room accessories, shoe rack, photo frame, mug, pillow, blanket, pail, etc.
Nanyang Supermart/NTUC FairPrice/Sheng Shiong: Groceries, toiletries, food, clothes hangers
NUS Co-op: Books, stationery & photocopying Services
NUS IT Co-op: Computer peripherals & accessories, printers, laptops, audio equipment

7. I have questions regarding QET, Medical Checkup, CORS Bidding and other topics that were not discussed here.

You may direct those questions to your Buddy who will try their best to help you.
Please note that the medical check-up can be done here in NUS at the University Health Centre (UHC). Do remember to submit the online booking to UHC at http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/clinic/UGPreME.html. Please refer to the Freshmen Guide pg 23 for more details.

8. What is RHAPS (Revised Hall Admission Points)?

They are points that you gain when you participate in activities in hall. The number of points varies with the type of activities and the position that you hold in the activity.

9. What is KE’s full address & telephone number?

1A Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119224. Tel: (+65) 67740740.

The Traditional KEVII Life Booklet's Life Questions

1. What 3 animals can be found on our hall crest and arms?
2. What is our hall motto?
3. What is the name of our present hall master?
4. How much more do you have to pay per annum to use a fridge in your room?
5. How much more do you have to pay to activate the air-con in your room?
6. Which guy had the highest room draw points for the previous academic year?
7. Why do all the rooms in D block have air-con?
8. In what year was the hall officially opened at its present site?
9. Which is the highest floor in the hall?
10. What was the name of last year’s orientation?
11. What food delivery service do KEVIIans call most often after midnight?
12. Where was last year’s Dinner and Dance bash held?
13. What is the name of the F block resident fellow and how many children does he have?
14. What can you play in the recreation room?
15. Name the only place on campus where drinking is allowed.
16. What is KE website's URL?
17. What was the title of last year’s hall play?
18. The XQRJ national song writing competition will enter it’s what year soon?
19. What faculty was our previous hall master from?
20. What is KE’s favourite plant?
21. Which is the longest floor in KE and how many rooms are there on it?
22. State KE’s full address and telephone number.
23. Where do KEVIIans go when they want prata for supper?
24. Where do KEVIIans go when they want fish ball noodles for supper?
25. What was the weirdest dish served for dinner last year?
26. What was the name of the main character in last year’s float?
27. Which block won IBG 07/08?
28. Which library is nearest to KE hall?
29. Name the faculties and schools in NUS.
30. Which block committee was responsible for Mardi Gras in 07/08?
31. Which buses can you take from outside Science Park to get to Bouna Vista MRT station?
32. Name the Head of ROCKE committee 08/09
33. During which hall event is the wooden dining furniture in dining hall used?
34. How many RFs are there in hall?
35. What is at the end of Kent Ridge Road?
36. How much do you have to pay to operate the clothes dryer for 20 minutes?
37. Which block is the lowest point of KE hall?
38. Who officiated the opening of our hall?
39. Which block has a vending machine that supplies Milo?
40. What places can an average KEVIIan access with his/her transponder?
41. Which former prime minister was from our hall?
42. Who are the current orientation committee members who have been KEWOCs before?
43. Give the names of KE’s administrative staff.
44. Name the nearest sundry shop.
45. Who is the youngest RF in our Hall?
46. How many staircases are there leading to the science faculty?
47. Who won the pageant and manhunt during DnD 07/08?
48. What time does Zainal raise the State flag?
49. When did our current hall master assume his post?
50. Who was the longest serving hall master?
51. Give the full name of the current JCRC Honorary Secretary.
52. Which floors in hall do not have toilets?
53. How many carpark lots are reserved in hall for our master and resident fellows?
54. In which block’s lounge can you find a sofa bed?
55. Which sports team/s won gold for IHG 07/08?
56. Which floor has the highest percentage of seniors?
57. During which academic year did our current caterer come in?
58. What is the name of the 1st female president of our JCRC?
59. KEWOC shares their operations room with which other committee?
60. Name the annual concert for hall choir and acapella groups.
61. Which two activities are unique to our hall?
62. Which blocks do not have double rooms?
63. What sport facility is unique to our hall?
64. What are the 2 places within or around the campus where we can watch ESPN or soccer matches on Starhub cable vision?
65. The majority of our hall residents are of which nationality? Name the top 3 in order from most to least.
66. Which faculty has changed its name after a donation of a significant amount?
67. Which faculty was moved to the new campus at Bukit Timah?
68. Where can you deposit cash into a machine on campus?
69. How old is NUS?
70. Where is the nearest place to top up your EZ-Link card?
71. Which 2 rooms are the largest rooms in our hall?
72. What’s the expressway next to NUS?
73. Who designed the KE website?
74. How many flood lights are there in the Multi Purpose Court?
75. Who is Prince George?
76. How old is KE hall?
77. Where are the guestrooms located?
78. Name the external bus services that enter the campus.
79. Name the nearest and cheapest store that you can buy groceries from.
80. Name the fast food joints on campus.
81. In which academic year did the newly renovated University Hall open?
82. What was KE formally known as?
83. Where is the nearest 7-Eleven?
84. How many children are there in the hall?
85. What’s the theme for Float this year?
86. How many KEWOCs are there this year?
87. Who's the shortest KEWOC?
88. From 12pm to 1pm, what time do A1 and A2 arrive at the PGP terminal on weekends?
89. What time does breakfast start and end?
90. Which soup was only served once for dinner the whole of last year?
91. How many steps are from the PGP terminal to the Dining Hall?
92. Which is the shortest way from KEVII to the Science Faculty?
93. Why are there 93 life questions?