Hi peeps!
Welcome to Semester 2!!! Hope you all had a good break. We would like to welcome  any of the new students who are starting their first year this semester and welcoming back returning students. Hope things are going smooth, and if you need any help, please feel free to ask via our ChatBox or email us at info@bssmelb.org

Don’t forget to check on us regarding events. Including sungkai-sungkai during the upcoming Ramadan month!!

Cheers from BSSMelb.

Hey Everyone!

As of now, everyone is either done with their assignments or still doing theirs! And exams are just around the corner!! For some it may be their last semester and others are has a long way to go! Nevertheless, BSSMelb would like to wish everyone a GOOD LUCK in their exams!

To accomplish great things,
We must not only act,
But also dream,
Not only plan but also believe,
Best wishes for your exam.

Till then, GOOD LUCK!!

When you’re studying for finals, good nutrition often slides way down on the priority list. It’s easy to get into the habit of glugging coffee and gobbling take-out pizza, because you don’t want to waste time on food preparation. But, actually, good nutrition should be part of your study plan because it’s going to help you ace those tests. The better the fuel your brain gets, the better you’ll study. It’s a… well… no-brainer.

Here are 10 tips for eating right during exams:

1. How do I eat smarter? Meeting daily vitamin and mineral requirements will make doing your best much easier. Iron and B vitamins are especially important to maintaining the physical and mental energy necessary to study well. Iron-containing foods include red meat, cereals and spinach; one good meal idea is chili because it contains ground beef and kidney beans. Foods that contain B vitamins include whole-grains, wheat germ, eggs and nuts. Fish and soy are other foods that are said to help boost your brain by providing the nutrients it needs.
2. Dude, chewable Vitamin C is not a meal. Dietary supplements are good, but real food is better. An orange contains not only Vitamin C, but fibre, phytochemicals, beta carotene and other minerals — so it can’t be replaced by a pill. When you’re heading for the library, pack whole-food items like apples, bananas, clementines, carrot sticks or dried apricots.
3. Eat at regular intervals. Eating regular meals helps keep nutrient and energy levels more stable, curbing the temptation of empty-calorie snacks in the vending machine.
4. Big meals keep on turning … in your stomach. You might find that eating the standard three-big-meals-a-day slows you down mentally and physically. Consider 5 or 6 well-balanced, smaller meals, like toast spread with peanut butter, hummus or tuna, or a piece of cheese with fruit.
5. Meet breakfast, your new study buddy. While much is said about thereasons to eat breakfast, less known are the best ways to eat smart in the morning. Coffee and a donut just don’t cut it. The idea is to get some protein, calcium, fibre and a piece of fruit or a vegetable in there. So, a bowl of cereal with milk and a piece of fruit would do the trick. Or try a cereal bar with milk. We have some additional quick breakfast ideas for you to enjoy!
6. Going bananas? Good. Fruit ranks high among the best foods you can eat for your brain. Blueberries (which can be bought frozen in bags) get a lot of attention because they contain powerful antioxidants and other nutrients. The natural sugars in fruit offer clean energy, so you don’t experience the crash that follows consumption of refined sugar.
7. Choose powerful vegetables. Not all vegetables are created equal. The darker the color, the higher the concentration of nutrients. For example, spinach has more to offer the mind and body than iceberg lettuce. Other great vegetable choices include bell peppers, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
8. Smart snacking can enhance studying. Snack smart while studying and you may find that you retain more. Try to get two food groups into your snacks to balance the nutrients and keep your blood-sugar level stable. Some smart snack examples are banana with peanut butter, a small baked potato with cottage cheese, or an English muffin pizza.
9. Gather simple recipes for nourishing foods. It’s easy to feed the brain well. No-fuss recipes let you eat to succeed, without taking too much time. Here are four ideas:
   • Combine scrambled eggs with toast, cheese or salsa
   • Spend 15 minutes preparing chili and continue studying while it simmers for two hours
   • Go Tex Mex with quesadillas, adding whatever veggies you’ve got on hand
   • A little chopping is all it takes to construct a hearty Chef’s Salad
10. Stay well hydrated. Choose your beverages well, though. Caffeineand sugar should be kept to a minimum. Since too much caffeine can make you jittery, try to drink moderate amounts: 400 to 450 mg per day, the equivalent of 2/2.5 cups, (16 to 20 ounces or 500 to 625 ml). Better choices include water, fruit juice, milk, and anti-oxidant-rich green tea.

Good luck!

Note: Article taken from startcooking.com

A special post

Bruneians in Mother's Day Classic

A group of Bruneian students come together to support a good cause. This picture was submitted by one of the Bruneians who participated in the Mother’s Day Classic. Good to know that we all support charity for Breast Cancer! Don’t forget to tell you mum how special she is!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Love, BSSMelb

Attention MelBruneians!!

There will be NO BOOTCAMP 2010 this

SATURDAY, 8th May

due to following day is Mother’s Day Classic Fun Walk/Run and majority won’t be able to attend.

Have a nice weekend! Happy Mothers Day!!

Attention MelBruneians!!

BOOTCAMP 2010 is back! This

SATURDAY, 1st May 10:30AM @ Carlton Gardens

Hope to see you there!! Let’s get some fun!

Attention MelBruneians!!

There will be NO BOOTCAMP 2010 this

SATURDAY, 24rd April

Will be back next saturday! Enjoy your weekend!

Attention MelBruneians!!
First BOOTCAMP 2010 will start on

SATURDAY, 3rd April @ Carlton Garden, 10:30AM.

Come join us and get your body pumpinnnnn’! See y’all there.

It will be a great fun, there’s gonna be fun soccer!!

Assalamualaikum and Hello Friends,