Daytrips Around Cyprus
On Saturday 31 August, Medical School students and Student Services visited Protaras and Ayia Napa located on the east coast. The daytrip included a lunch buffet with traditional Cypriot food and swimming at Pernera and Cape Greco beaches. A daytrip to Limassol including a visit to Kourion archaeological site, meze-style lunch and beach time was also organised on Saturday 30 September
Clubs’ Fair
On Thursday 10 October, Student Services organised the first Annual Clubs’ Fair at the Medical School, where free pizza and refreshments were offered. Students had the opportunity to register with existing clubs and those interested received information on how to start a new Club.
Leventio Museum Trip
On Sunday 20 October, Medical School students and staff members enjoyed a tour-guided visit at Leventio Municipal Museum in Nicosia followed by a stop at Yaya Victoria café for traditional snacks.
October Activities
On Thursday 24 October, a blood donation in co-operation with the Ministry of Health Blood Establishment was organised. The Blood Donation took place at the Clinical Skills lab of the School, and a bake sale event was held with contributions from students, staff and faculty. A total of €210 was raised, which will be donated to the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre. A special thank-you to everybody who contributed to this great cause. During the month of October, a free Kundalini yoga session and a Greek dance class were also organised by Student Services.
November Activities
On Friday 22 November, a Trivia night was organised in collaboration with the Games & Chess Club. On Thursday 28 November, a Quiz night was held in collaboration with the Multicultural Club, where students had the chance to mingle over an exciting activity and to enjoy free pizza and refreshments. Also, a free Bachata dance class took place on 27 November.
December Activities
On Friday 6 December, Student Services invited the students to attend the Nutcracker Ballet at Satirikon Theatre in Nicosia.
On Friday 13 December, free baked goods and coffee and hot chocolate from Mikel Coffee were offered to students, staff and faculty. During the week of the event a sweet jar competition was also running. The winner received the jar and a voucher for Jamie’s Italian restaurant. The proceeds from the sweet jar competition will go towards the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre.
We wish everybody a Happy New Year. Stay tuned for more events and activities planned for this Spring: a sports tournament in collaboration with Scalpels Basketball club, a park cleanup, a museum visit, another daytrip, a tavern night and many more are on the agenda.