Victorians in Europe (VinE) is a student-led organisation which was set up with the aim of recreating the Victorian Spirit away from home. Since its initial founding in 2005/6, VinE has grown from strength to strength and is now the largest Victorian alumni organisation outside of Singapore.

Every year, VinE lines up a series of events to connect with students back home as well as maintain a strong network with Victorians studying in Europe. Our journey begins during summer, when we hold Sharing Sessions with current JC2 students and an Information-cum-Orientation Day for the incoming freshers (ie Year 3s). Post orientation gatherings take place in Singapore before our members gather for a relaxing day at one of the Royal Parks of England — Hyde Park. One of the major highlights amongst our events is a day/weekend trip to a place of interest. Last year we visited the beaches of Brighton.

Elections for the next batch of VinE Executive Committee typically take place at the end of November, where incoming freshers get a chance to make strides forward in expanding our alumni’s influence in Europe. Different events might take place, but one event never changes — our event of the year: VinE Night! VinE Night is THE event which attracts the most number of members, be it students or working adults, from all over Europe. It is where our members relive nostalgic old times, and build new friendships! During the academic year, there will also be activities organized such as Paintball, staying true to the Victorian Spirit of Out Having Fun.

As members of VinE, besides contributing to the Victorian Spirit, we are part of a family which provides support and guidance to each other and to our incoming members. I hope that with this Spirit of support, we are able to create fond memories and foster strong friendships that will last a lifetime.

I urge you to come aboard this journey of excitement and fun together with VinE: a journey that is uniquely Victorian.

Wayne

President
6th Executive Committee
Victorians in Europe