Hi there, I'm just wondering.. What are the chances of obtaining a part-time job in Melbourne? CBD area I suppose, is it really that hard? @_@

note that now im only looking for 2 places, University of Queensland and University of Melbourne.

im thinking of majoring in accounting. study-wise i've informed that University of Melbourne will be the best choice, but im looking more than that. to inform u, i'll be studying under scholarship and provided with 1200AUD/month for Melbourne,sydney and brisbane and a lower allowance for other cities.

so the cost of living in brisbane is lower than in Melbourne, which is good. but some said it is kinda kampung, well is it? so comparatively KL as to Melbourne, than what is brisbane? and can some1 tell me on average how much AUD it differs living in Melbourne and Brisbane?

and im really concern about the weather, afraid that i couldnt get used to melbourne's, since im kinda thin and i have history of asthma attack when i was a kid. havent used my inhaler for a long time, but yeah who knows it will come? but brisbane are said to be hot,wet summers and dry,cold winters from here, which is similar to malaysia. i want to exp the most for all 4 seasons, which is available at melbourne i guess..

last but not least, Melbourne has too many malays population is it? how often do u see one if u walk around? im afraid that if im in melbourne it will be like " huh, not so overseas am I?" .

any other points that i should look at? hope all of u can guide me to make the best choice.

idk, sorry for that mistakes. thats what i've heard.. so there's not much of malays there?

guys, this is only what i've been told. some may be true n some may not.. so i need ur help to tell me which is which.

oh really? *jot some notes* . how's their prespective towards malaysians? arent they being racist towards foreigners?
what kind of allergies? care to tell me more?

my heart is shouting for melbourne but i dont know if it is because that i only hear a 1 sided story by those who live there, havent heard much on brisbane..

How about BPAY?

really? How is that done? Is it safe?

i think its probably easier to just drop by at any vodafone/optus shop to get it.
thats what i did.
just brought my bank statement, ecoe and passport and got it in less than 15mins. no hassle.

Try Vodafone Infinite Plan for $45 ...

infinite call (only in Australia )
infinite sms (Within and OUTSIDE Australia )
500MB of Internet data
Unlimited access to social networking sites.

pretty good deal.

Okay, so no need the student ID right? I can just pop into the shop with my ecoe and my bank statement. that's really easy, planning to use Virgin mobile - is it good?

why? because study in australia make no difference...its like a 2nd malaysia...too many malaysians there...no point going there just to take finance...right? my 2 cents

dude..LOL r u serious?

Well" i seen an aussie carried it thru cargo check in via brisbane. I think it was carry out from Aus to Somwhere else. Its cheaper here anyway in Malaysia; after conversion.

For the cost & logistic; might as well sell it off there.

guys, im thinking to opt for Malaysian Hall Melbourne for a while, until i find a house to rent with my friends over there. need your help in choosing which form to go..

http://www.msda.org.au/index.php?p=1_5

there is Permohonan Residen Tetap DM and Permohonan Penginapan Untuk Pelajar -DMP1.. if i want to stay like a month at least, which form should i choose?

and 1 more thing, what can you do with an allowance of 1200AUD/month ? i know its more than enough but how many will i have left after paying for rent, utilities, food and transportation? more on an estimate...

last question, is it worth it for me to buy a desktop in malaysia and ship it over there? well i've been informed that IT stuff can be expensive in australia.

You got a job already? So lucky!

 
really respect how you guys are able to spend so little!
do you actually eat the correct amount of meals a day!

im always trying but i never seem to manage my money well.
and im expecting my expenses to go up much higher after i get a car at the end of the month. 

my rent alone is $880 which doesnt include meals.

if you spend around 15-20 bucks a day that will definitely exceed 1200 :/
by 15-20 bucks, i mean 6-7 bucks for train during peak hour and 2 meals at least?
a decent meal would cost around 7 bucks at least.
and if you wanted to eat something more decent you'll have to pay more no?

not including all your other entertainment and things like that also!

unless you're trying to say a student life should be eating instant noodles and really really cheap food everyday, i dont see how thats not low!

So I'm currently on a Bridging Visa A and just applied for a Bridging Visa B to go overseas.
Good news is it was approved. My question is do I need to have a Visa label in my passport to show my status or do they have it stored electronically?
Coz I sent my application through mail and I got my reply via e-mail.
Thanks!

those of you on bridging visa a, what is the substantive visa you are applying for?.....485 or 885?......and how long have you been waiting?.........