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  Jun 18 2008, 10:28 PM, updated 16y ago
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Calling all USM students! Please introduce yourself by stating your campus, course, academic year, hostel/dorm, what's hot and what's not!
Let me begin with myself... I'm from the School of Housing, Building and Planning (HBP) of the main campus, and will be a Year 2 Architecture student come this July. I'll be staying in RESTU, same as my 1st year.  This post has been edited by europology: Jun 19 2008, 11:49 PM |
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Jun 18 2008, 10:36 PM
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CAMPUSES:
USM Main Campus --- http://www.usm.my USM Health Campus --- http://www.kck.usm.my USM Engineering Campus --- http://www.eng.usm.my STUDENT FACILITIES: USM Healthy Campus Portal --- http://healthycampus.usm.my USM Student Webmail --- http://stud.usm.my USM Library (Krisalis) --- http://www.lib.usm.my VIRTUAL TOUR: http://e-learning.cs.usm.my/mod/resource/view.php?id=2897 This post has been edited by europology: Jun 18 2008, 10:55 PM |
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Jun 18 2008, 10:37 PM
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Photos of USM Main Campus, Minden, Penang:
 RST Hostels Complex which is located on a small hill outside the main campus walls across one busy street. (R = Restu, S = Saujana, T = Tekun)  View of the busy street from the flyover that links RST with the main campus.  The road that leads to one of USM's 3 entrances/exits, with RST in the background.  View of RST from Palapes (where RST students wait for their buses to fetch them).  Shady lane with the Dewan Budaya on the left.  Pusat Bahasa & Terjemahan, where you guys attend your compulsory English/BM courses as well as foreign languages (with a choice of Chinese, Tamil, Thai, Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Arabic).  The drum of School of Housing, Building and Planning (HBP), the most unique building of the faculty. Taken during the 20th Architectural Workshop which just ended last week.  The Padang Kelapa hill slope beside HBP.  Views of Penang's multi-million dollar twin-towers condominium and the Penang Bridge from Padang Kelapa. Supposedly the best view you can get in all of USM. All HBP students have been showered with this blessing!   Another Penang sea view from Padang Kelapa. This post has been edited by europology: Jun 19 2008, 03:48 PM |
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Jun 18 2008, 11:15 PM
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im from the School of Chemical Engineering in Eng Campus
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Jun 19 2008, 12:02 AM
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im going for architecture course at usm. got a couple of questions..
1.the archi course is only the 3 yrs one is it , not 3+2 years? 2. anything important need to bring? |
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Jun 19 2008, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(bononoz @ Jun 19 2008, 12:02 AM) im going for architecture course at usm. got a couple of questions.. There are 2 degrees offered by USM, i.e. Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 is the first 3 years, while Part 2 encompasses the 4th and 5th. However, in order to be accepted into Part 2, you have to maintain a consistent quality in your studio works (which bears the most units among all subjects offered, and any little rise/drop in your grade will affect your CGPA by a big margin) during your first 3 years, with the 3rd year being the most crucial one. Not everyone gets to enter into Part 2, so do your very best in all your studio works. 1.the archi course is only the 3 yrs one is it , not 3+2 years? 2. anything important need to bring?  As for things to bring, may I know where you're from? If you're staying in Penang or Kedah, you don't need to bring much as you can gradually move your items there on a weekly basis since your home is near to the campus (provided you have extra time to go home during the weekend). If you're from elsewhere, please bring those important things like basic necessities, clothes etc. Junk food and all, you get to buy from the convenience stores found around the hostels. BUT... For orientation week, please prepare at least 2 formal wears (collared long-sleeve shirts, pants and black shoes for guys; office wear for girls) as there will be a lot of talks going on during that week. Schedule will be hectic and tight so be well prepared. Don't bring any valuables like laptop and portable CD player during that week as you'll not be staying in your room for most of the time. Bring some books to read instead though you'll most probably end up being exhausted after one whole day of talks, seminars and walking. Ah yes, you'll need to walk a lot! Depending on your locale, walking under the hot sun is torturing, esp when you're clad in a formal dress! You are advised to bring an umbrella or sun protection gears as well as a pair of comfortable shoe for that. Bring an extra pair of sandals to be used in bathrooms too. Also, do bring a few pairs of sports wear too as there'll be an aerobics/team-cheering event being held at the Minden Field. BTW, don't forget your original certs and their photocopies! If you're applying for PTPTN loan, heed my advice, get your photocopied documents verified/signed in BLACK INK. This post has been edited by europology: Jun 19 2008, 02:29 PM |
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Jun 19 2008, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(europology @ Jun 19 2008, 12:55 AM) There are 2 degrees offered by USM, i.e. Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 is the first 3 years, while Part 2 encompasses the 4th and 5th. However, in order to be accepted into Part 2, you have to maintain a consistent quality in your studio works (which bears the most units among all subjects offered, and any little rise/drop in your grade will affect your CGPA by a big margin) during your first 3 years, with the 3rd year being the most crucial one. Not everyone gets to enter into Part 2, so do your very best in all your studio works. thanks! ^^ i will be joining usm but at the health campus in kelantan... thanks so much for the info^^As for things to bring, may I know where you're from? If you're staying in Penang or Kedah, you don't need to bring much as you can gradually move your items there on a weekly basis since your home is near to the campus (provided you have extra time to go home during the weekend). If you're from elsewhere, please bring those important things like basic necessities, clothes etc. Junk food and all, you get to buy from the convenience stores found around the hostels. BUT... For orientation week, please prepare at least 2 formal wears (collared long-sleeve shirts, pants and black shoes for guys; office wear for girls) as there will be a lot of talks going on during that week. Schedule will be hectic and tight so be well prepared. Don't bring any valuables like laptop and portable CD player during that week as you'll not be staying in your room for most of the time. Bring some books to read instead though you'll most probably end up being exhausted after one whole day of talks, seminars and walking. Ah yes, you'll need to walk a lot! Depending on your locale, walking under the hot sun is torturing, esp when you're clad in a formal dress! You are advised to bring an umbrella or sun protection gears as well as a pair of comfortable shoe for that. Bring an extra pair of sandals to be used in bathrooms too. Also, do bring a few pairs of sports wear too as there'll be an aerobics/team-cheering event being held at the Minden Field. BTW, don't forget your original certs and their photocopies! If you're applying for PTPTN loan, heed my advice, get your photocopied documents verified/signed in BLACK-INKED BALLPOINTS. |
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Jun 19 2008, 09:18 AM
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i just get usm offer letter "management"
can i ask any of you already can accept the offer letter ? alot of my friends can accpet the offer letter but they are not from usm , so i wonder any of the people that get usm offer letter can click accept already ?? thanks ya ... what do we need to prepare before we go there ? somethings like medical checkup ? last question : how is usm orientation week @@" fun or suffer @@? hope we can meet soon ^^ by the way i'm a fat boy ^^" This post has been edited by love4ver: Jun 19 2008, 09:34 AM |
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Jun 19 2008, 10:25 AM
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they say u need to setuju terima tawaran at respective uni website.. but so far i follow the link... ntg to click on , just semak only .. why?
USM got free wifi ? / what are our options for internet?  Also, if i HAVE to bring laptop ... whats the best way to keep it safe? This post has been edited by bononoz: Jun 19 2008, 10:27 AM |
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Jun 19 2008, 10:46 AM
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no uitm thread ka..pity me..=(
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Jun 19 2008, 10:59 AM
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QUOTE(love4ver @ Jun 19 2008, 09:18 AM) i just get usm offer letter "management" yer... ya la... the offer letter they (usm website) say only can print tomorrow... so i guess tomorrow only can setuju terima tawaran lor... wait again... ><can i ask any of you already can accept the offer letter ? alot of my friends can accpet the offer letter but they are not from usm , so i wonder any of the people that get usm offer letter can click accept already ?? thanks ya ... what do we need to prepare before we go there ? somethings like medical checkup ? last question : how is usm orientation week @@" fun or suffer @@? hope we can meet soon ^^ by the way i'm a fat boy ^^" Added on June 19, 2008, 11:00 am QUOTE(imiharrima @ Jun 19 2008, 10:46 AM) no uitm thread ka..pity me..=( ada le... i thought i saw it just now... try to search the forum and see^^This post has been edited by redlynxchan: Jun 19 2008, 11:00 AM |
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Jun 19 2008, 11:32 AM
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u will do ur medical checkup at there.. already have schedule.. so no need to do at home
Added on June 19, 2008, 11:34 am QUOTE(bononoz @ Jun 19 2008, 10:25 AM) they say u need to setuju terima tawaran at respective uni website.. but so far i follow the link... ntg to click on , just semak only .. why? keep it in ur locker then lock it properlyUSM got free wifi ? / what are our options for internet? Also, if i HAVE to bring laptop ... whats the best way to keep it safe? but in ur 1st week, u really dun have much time to check ur email bla3x This post has been edited by MADReaLJL: Jun 19 2008, 11:34 AM |
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Jun 19 2008, 01:25 PM
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icic ... i also facing the same problem nth for me to click ^^"
actually when is the oriantation week ? and issit fun or ? also i'm not thinking of bringing my laptop go there first cz i dont know who am i going to sleep with zzz .. and about the ptptn , i alrdy apply bank islam malaysia but they say i cannot have my atm card first cz my atm card is stick with my study card issit true ? anyone here in usm apply ptptn alrdy ?? closing date for the first application is 23-6-2008 must move fast ^^ |
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Jun 19 2008, 02:16 PM
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Jun 19 2008, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(redlynxchan @ Jun 19 2008, 09:05 AM) thanks! ^^ i will be joining usm but at the health campus in kelantan... thanks so much for the info^^ I don't know about the Kelantan campus though, but I think it's almost the same. QUOTE(love4ver @ Jun 19 2008, 09:18 AM) i just get usm offer letter "management" Medical checkup is to be done when you're in USM (there's a clinic in USM). Don't worry about that.can i ask any of you already can accept the offer letter ? alot of my friends can accpet the offer letter but they are not from usm , so i wonder any of the people that get usm offer letter can click accept already ?? thanks ya ... what do we need to prepare before we go there ? somethings like medical checkup ? last question : how is usm orientation week @@" fun or suffer @@? hope we can meet soon ^^ by the way i'm a fat boy ^^" Well, I have to say, USM's Orientation Week is the most lenient (thus boring) among all public Us in Malaysia. No tortures, no pranks etc. Just talks, walks, talks, walks. You get the drift. QUOTE(bononoz @ Jun 19 2008, 10:25 AM) they say u need to setuju terima tawaran at respective uni website.. but so far i follow the link... ntg to click on , just semak only .. why? USM has free WiFi. But before that, you'll need to register your MAP address at USM's Computer Centre or you can set it up yourself provided you know how. Some hostels may not get WiFi signals (some, like me, only occasionally get it during midnights) but you can get it in the respective canteens. There are tonnes of Internet cafes outside the walls of USM, so not a problem actually. And some faculties have ICT rooms for this purpose. In the School of HBP (lucky you), we have a resource centre that sells cup noodles, carbonated drinks, hot drinks, cakes for the convenience of students. There are 2 PCs there for online purpose and you can bring your lappie there for this purpose too. There's also an ICT room in HBP. USM got free wifi ? / what are our options for internet? Also, if i HAVE to bring laptop ... whats the best way to keep it safe? The cupboards are quite faulty and sucky (some can't even be locked!) in those hostels provided to you during Orientation week. So you better keep it well if you've decided to bring it there. In HBP, we have another Orientation Week just for HBP kids. QUOTE(love4ver @ Jun 19 2008, 01:25 PM) icic ... i also facing the same problem nth for me to click ^^" Read the above for more info on orientation week.actually when is the oriantation week ? and issit fun or ? also i'm not thinking of bringing my laptop go there first cz i dont know who am i going to sleep with zzz .. and about the ptptn , i alrdy apply bank islam malaysia but they say i cannot have my atm card first cz my atm card is stick with my study card issit true ? anyone here in usm apply ptptn alrdy ?? closing date for the first application is 23-6-2008 must move fast ^^ QUOTE(*serenity* @ Jun 19 2008, 02:16 PM) got into HBP (Building Technology) You have to do very well in your studio and overall achievement during exams if you wanna switch. I have a friend who've managed to switch to Architecture and will be joining the new batch this coming July. FYI, she gets a CGPA of 3.65 and 3.67 respectively in the 2 semesters of her 1st year. Getting the Dean List (CGPA 3.5 and above) is applaudable, but in HBP, it's quite tough to get 3.6 and above especially for Design students (Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning) due to the strict markings on studio works. So getting 3.6 and above is quite a feat actually. Other schools like Management, getting 3.6 above is a norm. hoping to switch to Architecture... thanks for the info This post has been edited by europology: Jun 19 2008, 03:36 PM |
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Jun 19 2008, 03:36 PM
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Jun 19 2008, 03:45 PM
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Haha... I just finish my studies from USM main campus. Stayed in Restu for the past 3 yrs and I am continueing my Masters in USM as well. I am from School of Humanities. Got my student exchnge prog in 1st year but didnt go coz i didnt wanna extend.
As to the newbies of USM enjoy you next 3 years and good luck to those in 2nd and final yr. Added on June 19, 2008, 3:47 pm QUOTE(love4ver @ Jun 19 2008, 01:25 PM) icic ... i also facing the same problem nth for me to click ^^" Didnt ur offer letter come with your orientation week? Take note of you letter pls. It's important. Fyi orientation starting on 30 June.actually when is the oriantation week ? and issit fun or ? also i'm not thinking of bringing my laptop go there first cz i dont know who am i going to sleep with zzz .. and about the ptptn , i alrdy apply bank islam malaysia but they say i cannot have my atm card first cz my atm card is stick with my study card issit true ? anyone here in usm apply ptptn alrdy ?? closing date for the first application is 23-6-2008 must move fast ^^ This post has been edited by casteres85: Jun 19 2008, 03:47 PM |
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Jun 19 2008, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(casteres85 @ Jun 19 2008, 03:45 PM) Haha... I just finish my studies from USM main campus. Stayed in Restu for the past 3 yrs and I am continueing my Masters in USM as well. I am from School of Humanities. Got my student exchnge prog in 1st year but didnt go coz i didnt wanna extend. Where did they offer you in your student exchange programme? |
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Jun 19 2008, 06:44 PM
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hey guys, got a question. where i do click on the accept USM offer thingy? or is that link not available yet?@@
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Jun 19 2008, 09:10 PM
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QUOTE(FLubber @ Jun 19 2008, 06:44 PM) hey guys, got a question. where i do click on the accept USM offer thingy? or is that link not available yet?@@ I thought it's on the UPU site where you checked your application results? |
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