Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

BASH

Q: What is BASH?

A: BASH is a Freshman Orientation Program (FOP) for Faculty of Science (FOS) students to showcase various talents through dances, catwalks, acting, or any other talents as well like singing, playing instruments etc. 

Q: Who can join BASH?

A: Only year 1 FOS students can be bashies. But for open mic, it is open to all FOS students (no limit to the year of study).

Q: If I’m from FASS or other faculties, can I join Science BASH?

A: Only students from FOS can participate in Science BASH, but there are no restrictions on who can watch Bash as an audience.

Q: Can I audition as part of a group?

A: Yes, you’re welcome to audition as a group for both Bashie and the open mic segment!

Q: Do I need prior experience to be a bashie?

A: Nope!! There will be training sessions for you to learn and hone your talents with the help from seniors.

Q: How do I know if I am suitable to be a bashie?

A: As long as you are open-minded, eager to learn, willing to step out of your comfort zone and committed to trying new things, you are suitable to be a bashie. :) Just give it a try!!

Q: What do I gain from being part of BASH?

A: Other than learning technical skills like acting and catwalks - which are unique to BASH - you can also develop many long-lasting friendships with your friends and seniors through the training and bonding sessions. Bash is the final FOP for FOS, and hence it is the perfect way for freshmen to end off their FOP journey with a bang.

Q: Who can watch BASH?

A: Anybody - it’s a ticketed show open to the public so any friends and family of performers can come watch to support them. 

Q: What is the commitment like for BASH? 

A: BASH has a tight schedule and requires high commitment for the month of June to the start of August. Expect late nights, self-practice and many ups and downs, but this is also a once in a lifetime experience. 

Q: Can I join both BASH and Rag? 

A: It is not recommended and will be determined on a case by case basis.

Q: What is Limelight?

A: Limelight is a photoshoot event for FOS students, where students can dress up based on a theme and get their photos taken by our committee's Publicity members! 

Q: What is the purpose of Limelight?

A: It is to allow FOS students to have a chance to creatively express themselves through photographs and to have their pictures captured for personal purposes or even for students to update their social media platforms. :)

Q: What should I bring as a participant of Limelight?

A: (non-exhuastive) water bottle, outfits & accessories based on the theme, personal medication (if applicable), *makeup and hair products, *snacks, *tissues, *props (*optional)