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KVReninem	Sep 28 2010, 12:42 PM Return to original view \| Post #41
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Hikari0307 @ Sep 28 2010, 01:14 AM) It's kinda obvious this is an advertising attempt for the website =P some more posted in the studying in Australia v3.1 thread with about almost the same words. Seen a few places uses this kind of method for advertising so much already =D Do you have some office somewhere in Malaysia? Though I'd still rather go to IDP or my College's placement center ^^ QUOTE(haya @ Sep 28 2010, 08:29 AM) From the main rules and regulations: From the Education Essentials sub-forum rules: Ignorance of any law is never an excuse or a defense. Nothing we are doing here has never been done. If you do your homework, you will realise that much of the information you seek has been documented in the past. 1. Well. I think its time to refresh the first page of the thread includes those Legal Agent IDP... 2. Impose Copyright as companies may try to hijack information & duplicate it for their business services purpose. 3. Topic Tittle/Subcategory: Create a sub-category for Studying in Australia > which few University like Monash under it & others related. So any issues & education related just in this category.Its better in the way that this thread basically doesnt fall behind few pages of thread. Just a proposal.
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KVReninem	Jan 18 2011, 04:19 PM Return to original view \| Post #42
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	just give up your Malaysia citizenship. You are more well served up in Australia then Malaysia
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KVReninem	Jan 24 2011, 07:19 PM Return to original view \| Post #43
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(haya @ Jan 24 2011, 08:11 PM) The math sounds right. Why else do you think Monash, Swinburne and Curtin have opened Malaysian campuses? Usually the fees are on a 1:1 basis, ie if the international student fees are A$20,000/year, they would be around RM20,000/year for their Malaysian campuses. Still a fair amount of money, but significantly less than multiplying it by 3. Australia is a very expensive education destination currently. The UK and USA is more attractive from a exchange rate perspective. Also, cost of living in Melboune is easily double the other cities bar Sydney. I get around with A$12,000/year in Brisbane for living expenses. And read the front page. There is a very good reason why the cost of living for international students is so high in Melbourne and Sydney. Yes, I do agree with you. The average cost of having yourself educated in Australia has increased quite exp recently. I would opt for UK & USA too. If it was at the exchange rate of 2.4, then it will be worthwhile investment. Those in Melb actually now having about tough time with high utilities bills & etc. No where it will go down. Recession for australia in Making! QLD flood to be blame! Added on January 24, 2011, 7:21 pm QUOTE(angelsien @ Jan 24 2011, 04:45 PM) may i know what are the recommended jobs for newcomers? or how did you start? thank you, appreciate it! If you are below 21, its more suitable if you try out those fastfood outlet. (Hungry Jack, MacDonald, KFC, subways) its all depend which you wish to go in. If you wish to work with your industry, then get to know people around your field. Added on January 24, 2011, 7:24 pm QUOTE(squirro @ Jan 24 2011, 12:24 PM) Hey anyone here who are studying at University of Melbourne? May I know what are the recommended place to stay? I have heard about Unilodge@Melbourne but it has been getting very poor reviews from the current tenants. It has many issues and I am quite reluctant to stay there anymore. People have also recommended me College Square which is pretty good but it is quite pricey. Any other suggestions? Would really appreciate some feedbacks as I am flying there in a few weeks time. Thank you =) http://www.oconnellresidence.com.au/ Can you please search up in this thread, cos I posted some. I wonder any do take notice about. This post has been edited by KVReninem: Jan 24 2011, 07:24 PM
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KVReninem	Jan 26 2011, 02:19 PM Return to original view \| Post #44
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	those in Adelaide. refer this for place. http://adelaide.gumtree.com.au/c-Unit-Hous...QAdIdZ256500123
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KVReninem	Feb 3 2011, 02:35 PM Return to original view \| Post #45
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(haya @ Feb 2 2011, 10:37 AM) Does anyone ever read the front page anymore? Outdated Duh! go update yourself those in KL have better options - -Uniqlo- Money wise, Uniqlo-n-other offers better choices than what-ever-made-in-china-rip-off-pricetag-when-you-can-get-the-same-thing-in-msia- Dont tell me you looking for Kathmandu, Snowgum, Hanley Hensen, Aussie disposal- when winter is just all about wind chill
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KVReninem	Feb 6 2011, 12:47 PM Return to original view \| Post #46
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(windz93 @ Feb 3 2011, 04:37 PM) Hey. re Kathmandu etc, this came from someone who has lived in Melbourne for the last 25 years....I think that counts for something. Anyway it's a choice, nobody has to get it, it was just information for sharing. Maybe others can take the cold more than others, and this is Melbourne, not Perth or Brisbane. im not going to waste my time arguing with you. I have good stuffs from there myself. But i`m telling you choices. 1. will you want to pay extra premium + GST price+ limited choice for kathmandu stuffs when actually its made from china? 2. the reason why kathmandu, snowgum, n some others are still here because of market monopoly + lack of choices. 3. No doubt, some australia made have lasting quality, but this day.. open your eye. Australia clothing mostly are made in china. 4. if you want to pay the price, go ahead, your money anyway. QUOTE(haya @ Feb 4 2011, 08:29 PM) 1) For someone who claims to be in Miri, you seem to think everyone is in KL who has access to Uniqlo. Or Universal Traveller. 2) I'm not entirely convinced about the quality and suitability of Uniqlo. I will freely admit my fashion sense, if there was ever one, is questionable at best, but I find people who buy winter type clothing tend to stick out like a sore thumb in relation to the prevailing style of Z = 0. Uniqlo IMO tends to assume you're in some mild place (Malaysian government offices) or in the ski slopes of Hokkaido. I question their practicability in more constant climates like Brisbane. 3) I buy my clothing for Australian use in Giodarno (which is different from the SEA ones) and Big W. 1. if you are still in the interior of kalimantan or mt isa, i`m sorry bro. Just live your life on. I got nothing to argue with you about. 2. Just enjoy your giordano & big w, just serve how you want others look at you. 3. You are in Brisbane, wear what you got in Lauceston or Hobart. Do tell me if you are tough enough not to get cold with climate change this days. 4. If you dont know much about buying cloths, get yourself a fashion advisor who get your proper bargain. 5. Again, if you never had one proper jacket from uniqlo, dont try to be smart about it & try to do comparison about like what Brisbane
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KVReninem	Feb 6 2011, 01:59 PM Return to original view \| Post #47
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Hikari0307 @ Feb 6 2011, 02:42 PM) lol what's wrong with stuff that's made in china ^^" nothing wrong, just wait till you arrive here & observe the price yourself. QUOTE(limeuu @ Feb 6 2011, 02:50 PM) i think people should differentiate between fashion/brand name and warm appropriate (both cost and warmth) warm clothing......... if one likes uniqlo (a japanese brand that appears to have a huge asian following, and even have a branch on oxford st in london), or whatever brand one likes, by all means, go buy them........ however, if one wants just reasonably priced appropriate warm clothing, then it is always better to buy them at the place you are staying, be they australia, uk, canada, or whatever........ oh, btw, many uniqlo products are also made in china...... but you got it at a discount compare what you going to pay here.
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KVReninem	Feb 6 2011, 02:22 PM Return to original view \| Post #48
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(limeuu @ Feb 6 2011, 03:09 PM) not really......... appropriate thick jackets are priced about rm150-200 in kl....... they were priced gbp50 in oxford st......... similar ones are priced about gbp30-50 at most high street stores (eg debenhams, bhs, m&s)......but on a sale (very common), they are half or even 70% off......so got a nice very warm jacket for gbp17 down from 40.........where can you buy any decent warm jacket for rm70 in msia???......... btw, many 'british' brands like m&s, debenhams, clarks, are cheaper in uk than kl......... recently or pre GFC ? If pre-GFC, I dont know if you manage to find such bargain. But currently, its recession mode like; so alot being forced to deflate the price to keep sales going. But in Australia, forget about it; all are mark up for inflationary mode even there is extra supplies.
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KVReninem	Feb 6 2011, 05:53 PM Return to original view \| Post #49
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(limeuu @ Feb 6 2011, 03:40 PM) duplicate post Added on February 6, 2011, 2:49 pmthere are always sales, especially post christmas period........no matter what the economy is like...... and they ARE cheaper in many things......don't believe, go google ikea aa alkaline batteries......they sell for rm9 in ikea kl.........and 99p in uk........ Not I dont believe, but your counter answer seem want to compare UK & Msia, while i`m on Aus & Msia. & about bargain Y.E.S, there is also the same for Australia, boxing day sales. & that Ikea, again..I know. Not that I dont know, just I dont care about it. Australia Ikea srlsy overprice. so about pricing, why dont you go tell the retailer, i`m getting from UK. so much cheaper. QUOTE(kwh1989 @ Feb 6 2011, 04:50 PM) i somehow survived a year in melbourne with just a cheap asos hoodie made in china, + thongs. and this is the 3rd year im doing it, of course now im wearing a newer cheap hoodie cold or nt, if u r staying in melbourne city, the coldest last year was around 3 degrees celcius, which i think is bearable with just a normal hoodie. maybe im bias because i like the coldness there Melb city quite warm if you didnt know try stay suburbs like Clayton or frankston. Also, not everyone have the same body like you; lots of fats?
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KVReninem	Feb 8 2011, 10:55 PM Return to original view \| Post #50
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(immabee @ Feb 8 2011, 11:13 PM) Don't mind dropping such a dumb question. For all these years you guys have been going in and out from Australia, what food have you guys declared and brought in to Australia safely? =D All that is readable labels, even Sarawak Rice Wine & Tuak!
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KVReninem	Feb 9 2011, 04:44 PM Return to original view \| Post #51
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(homie @ Feb 9 2011, 03:43 PM) hey can anyone here give me a rough estimate on monthly utility bills(electricity and water) amount in VIC. Amounts with usage of heater and without would be appreciated 350 for 3 month - 4 people- water/electricity. to tell you the truth, cost of utilities currently on hike. compared to 6 month ago.
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KVReninem	Feb 10 2011, 11:28 AM Return to original view \| Post #52
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(homie @ Feb 9 2011, 06:56 PM) i heard water is quite expensive there. but now flood dont know wether the rate will come down by the way do you use heater during winter? Water is getting expensive for the reason of stupid previous govt decision to build a desalination plant for Victoria. Then Now; we are flooded with water. QUOTE(limeuu @ Feb 10 2011, 09:54 AM) i repeat, it is summer now so you do NOT need warm clothing immediately.......buy there when you find a suitable one at leisure........ of course, if like some here, you like brands, just buy whatever strikes your fancy, price and suitability is not an issue when it comes to preferred brands......... Added on February 10, 2011, 8:58 am the new style melbourne model means engineering is a postgraduate degree.....so you do a 3 year bachelor's degree then 2 years masters of engineering...........total 5 years........ i would just go to any other go8 uni and get it done for 4 years.......... Question is, are you in melbourne currently? If you are not , do please dont give false advice about currrent weather.. Past 3 days being pretty cold like december period when it suppose to warm up by now with more sunshine. HolyBoyz & those Low tolerance to cold/lack of body fats; who are bound for studies in Victoria(Melbourne); Tasmania; do get ready yourself a few jumper/hoodie or thicker clothing as you arrive. either day or night. Just A word; You maybe -superman resistance against cold this time-; but dont get fool by the sudden change of temperature in Victoria/ Tasmania. Currently, Melbourne been pretty cooling due to the La Nina effect & Cyclone Yasi...down to March; expect more severe weather change (Hail. sudden warm, sudden cold, sudden heavy down pour); so yeah...umbrella too please. Just check yourself on Weather- Melbourne This post has been edited by KVReninem: Feb 10 2011, 11:30 AM
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KVReninem	Feb 10 2011, 07:05 PM Return to original view \| Post #53
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(squirro @ Feb 10 2011, 06:39 PM) Hey If I intend to scout for ISP around Melbourne. Are there any particular shops there that provides information? Plus are the pricing for postpaid plans for a particular mobile phone operator on the internet similar to what their brick and mortar shops are offering? Thanks Location Melbourne City : iinet, vividwireless, unwired, iprimus, optus, telstra Be prepare for the setup cost.
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KVReninem	Feb 11 2011, 10:51 AM Return to original view \| Post #54
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(squirro @ Feb 10 2011, 09:05 PM) Thanks to both Haya and KVReninem. Are you both currently in Melbourne? Based on both of your experience, which ISP is more reliable? few mates on unwired, few mates on iprimus, few mates on iinet..few on TPG(they catch you if you dl from them) ...so yeah. depends which cater for your needs.
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KVReninem	Feb 16 2011, 12:48 AM Return to original view \| Post #55
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	those want to call back msia at cheaper rate get lebara or lycamobile. jst google it up
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KVReninem	Feb 22 2011, 02:51 PM Return to original view \| Post #56
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(zeke'stah @ Feb 21 2011, 02:17 PM) thought there was an option like the garage sale. get it cheaper than retail. haha..anyways thanks! ordered it from apple already. =D you can check up overclockers.com.au at their garage sales. Need login. thats closes to Lowyat Forum & I think its well safe that no dupe people or con-er, but I cant gurantee
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KVReninem	Mar 2 2011, 04:24 PM Return to original view \| Post #57
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(zeke'stah @ Feb 23 2011, 04:43 PM) alright!! that's awesome bro!! =D thanks!! found your ipad?
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KVReninem	Sep 26 2011, 10:24 PM Return to original view \| Post #58
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(samsung1234 @ Sep 27 2011, 01:06 AM) Check in baggage if i'm not mistaken checkin baggage intl 20kg, you can show additional purchase of allowances. the laptop bag is hand carry baggage.
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KVReninem	Sep 30 2011, 02:35 PM Return to original view \| Post #59
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Jjdesu @ Sep 30 2011, 03:20 PM) nah that's not what i mean...i mean he pays more...but couldn't experience any difference thou...cultures etc are the same like being here...just a better education system...but with 3x tuition fees...not sure whether its worth or not...especially for a degree like finance...remember that finance is a single major subject...end up u might face unemployment due to the massive competitions in Australia...and finance is not a professional course i suppose? 2cents yeah; damn agree with you. & the over supplies of accountants in Australia... QUOTE(limeuu @ Sep 30 2011, 03:33 PM) that is not true....of course if you create a mini msia around yourself, you may not experience the full impact of that different culture, but nevertheless, it is different..... as for roi for studying in oz, the reality is that oz is selling migration through education....so unless people are clear in their mind that they are willing to pay for an education and return home, it is wise to choose a course that has potential in enabling you to stay on and work..... which is sad, that it has come to a point that many choose a course based on immigration rules rather that your interest.... which make Australia like (i want to get out the country like Malaysia, rather a persuasion of interest)
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KVReninem	Oct 17 2011, 10:13 PM Return to original view \| Post #60
IX Senior Member 5,369 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(hihihehe @ Oct 15 2011, 01:07 PM) anyone shipped 40" tv(lcd/led/plasma) and above back to malaysia before? just asking. 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.
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