I’m blue (Da ba dee da ba di)

There are traditional events every Anglican should know like not-GOOM or the Villa weekend. For us, these events hold a special place in our hearts, but it’s never a bad time to make new traditions with new events! Anglica has participated in the Blue Overalls -event since 2022. It’s an event held in Spring, where all student organizations with blue overalls gather for an evening of various checkpoints! Here are some thoughts from Jenna and Oili, who have participated in the event for the past two years:

“I’ve always been keen on going to events During my first year of studies, we lacked collaboration with other organizations (mostly due to covid) so the blue overall event of ‘22 was a refreshing event. I had such a fun time participating in the checkpoints with my friends and being able to meet people from other organizations Battling against Forum for flip-cup with a touch of facts about France or playing some mölkky with Hansa, the checkpoints were none like the others.

This year, my position was a little different I had the courtesy of being one of the organizers and holding a checkpoint with fellow ASKIs. With all checkpoint race events, it’s always a little different depending on whether you’re the one holding the checkpoints or the one completing them, and I love both! This year, my favorite aspect of the event was how into the games people were! It’s something you don’t necessarily notice when you’re taking part, but it’s rewarding to see people having fun with the tasks you came up with. I can confidently say that although I had great blast this year, I would’ve loved to participate in all the checkpoints that were held this year!

What made me want to participate this year was the excitement I had from last year, and the need to make this year as fun as it was last year. It was a learning experience (like they always are) and I can’t wait to see what the event will evolve into as the years go on Both times the event has been organized have been super different for me personally, but they’ve had their positives and negatives in their own ways

With two years of the event behind, somehow with the timing and scale of the event, it feels like the start of spring and the amazing events that come with it. ”

Jenna Haaja

”I’ve been one of the organizers of the event in both -22 and -23. The first year I was only responsible for the checkpoint I held with Lotta Viitala, and we truly had a blast I especially enjoyed competing with people from different student organizations because, as Jenna pointed out, we hadn’t had the chance to do a lot before. I love seeing students come together and celebrate the student life and culture we have in Turku The event was definitely one of the most memorable ones of my freshman year, and that’s why I wanted to take on more responsibility for organizing it this year

We managed to get even more organizations on board to join the event this year, which was clear in the number of participants this March. Once again, I had a blast setting up the competition and socializing with people from so many different faculties. There’s also no better feeling than seeing people enjoy something you’ve had a part in putting together. The smiles and laughter were contagious, and the atmosphere was buzzing the whole evening After the checkpoints, we gathered at Heidi’s to celebrate the wins and losses of the evening, but the event was nothing short of a success in my eyes. The uni-spring that’s full of events, both Anglican and collaborative ones, couldn’t have gotten a better start

I’m sure that Blue Overalls is an event that will continue many years into the future, and maybe next year, I’ll be lucky enough to participate in the event as a competitor, as new enthusiasts take over the planning and executing of the event (with all kinds of improvements - I’m sure).”

Oili Virta