what? I do not stay in Bruce Hall!!! I only go there quite often...

anyway, for certain reasons i actually won't recommend people who are keen to pursue B. Engineering in ANU...
Not that I want to be sarcastic or so, but I myself is taking 2nd year had been through a lot of lecturer problems throughout the course.

the lecturer is the main problem of ANU engineering department... I think they are hired more towards because they are good in doing research instead of teaching.

but some of the other lecturers are quite nice and good

Omg.. We're having the same problem.. Haha.. I'm staying 101, Morialta Road, Restrover.. How about you? I'm studying in Unisa Magill campus..

This post has been edited by tcken: Feb 14 2010, 12:28 PM

I live at North Adelaide. Student of Uni of Adelaide. I always in state library to use internet. Havent gotten phone and broadband yet. Need bank acc which i have to do it on Monday. Sigh....

Um.. I don't know where's North Adelaide actually.. I always lost in the town because some bus stop doesn't go to certain places although it likes same route.. It's really confusing.. Internet broadband here is extremely expensive.. I just opened my bank acc on friday, ANZ bank..

This post has been edited by tcken: Feb 14 2010, 01:55 PM

Im opening BankSA. What document they usually need ar?

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Added on February 14, 2010, 1:55 pmIm opening BankSA. What document they usually need ar?

This post has been edited by lawl: Feb 14 2010, 01:55 PM

I'm not sure about BankSA, but ANZ just need my passport.. And I use the bank draft which I prepared from Malaysia to deposit into my acc.. And they don't provide bank saving book, everything has to refer to internet account.. I heard them said that optus is the best mobile network here as there are many students using it.. you could check it..

This post has been edited by tcken: Feb 14 2010, 01:59 PM

the broadband is not extremely exp like u said..just expensive
but it is extremely worth than msia

Did u apply tax file number? I think its better to apply that in case they tax our interest also.

But it's really extremely expensive for me.. Charges is based on download volume and I'm heavy user.. It isn't like Msia streamyx that can unlimited download.. :/

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Added on February 14, 2010, 2:08 pmUm.. I don't know about that but they gave me 2 types of bank acc on internet.. One of it for getting higher interest from the bank.. Actually I'm kinda confused about it.. - -

Access Account and ANZ Online Saver

This post has been edited by tcken: Feb 14 2010, 02:12 PM

At msia i used celcom broadband also cost rm99 per month for 5gb usage. Here $39 get 6gb so its fine for me. Modem isnt expensive too.. But eating outside is killer for me.. Lucky i dun eat a lot...

Yes.. I went to Rundle Mall yesterday.. A set of Japanese food + orange juice around 12AUD+.. My hostel is providing meals everyday and it's included in rental fees but it's still cheap and worth..

Get a compass and go North from Uni Adelaide.
North Adelaide is a nice suburb quite near to uni and most residential colleges are located there.

Have you done your student ID?
Just bring passport and student id.
You can apply Complete Freedom Student Account.
Zero account fees and basically full feature bank account includes bankcard/debit card, unlimited transaction via BankSA, Westpac, and St. George bank's ATMs and EFTPOS.
You can also applied Express Saver(current rate 4.25% per-annum), but you have to do that at a different branch (BSB), but you can apply online for it.
I usually leave the bulk of my money in Express Saver and transfer it to my current account every month, real easy via online banking.

Eventually most of the students will go to Three, happen to most of my friends.

Just apply, real easy do it online and they will sent a letter informing your tax file number.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content....ntent/38760.htm

For those who wants really good solid internet in terms of reliability and performance , i recommend internode, but their service is kinda premium and 100% good for gamers especially if you have a steam account and a ps3 since the download is unmetered.
You want "unlimited" download then try aaNet, but you have to sign 24 months contract to get their "unlimited" download during off-peak.

Most people go for 3 Mobile because the majority of their plans provide the best bang for buck, but 3's coverage and call quality have been one of their banes.

Internet-wise, not sure about other cities but if you're in Melbourne then go for tpg whenever possible. Best packages available, and it probably has the lowest rate of disconnection. The tpg in my old place hardly ever have any problems, while the iinet in my current place sometimes freezes whenever there's heavy usage (eg housemates playing online games).

3 mobile->3G coverage only
Optus etc ->3G + GSM coverage.u can't use 3 sim card if ur phone is not a 3G phone
choose a mobile based on how many of ur friends using it.( so that u can utilize the free minutes lol)
as to call back to malaysia,buy a lebara mobile sim.1 cent per minute to call to any malaysia number + 20 cents flagfall.topup AUD 10 and u the validity is 1 month.


as for bank account,i advise u to open an account with commonwealth bank.been using it and love it.ask for a student account as a student account if free of charge.

currently an ee student at monash clayton,VIC

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Added on February 14, 2010, 5:14 pmas for internet,TPG or Iinet only.but do check for ports availability to make sure u can enjoy adsl2+ speeds.clayton xde adsl2+ ports da.kesian my junior haha

This post has been edited by 711726: Feb 14 2010, 05:14 PM

What internet connection u ppl usually use? i just go myself the 3 plan. Hopefully its worth the money i spent. :S

hi everyone..im gonna study at university of sydney soon..taking bpharm =]
is anyone here studying in sydney ??

macquaire student here.. leaving tomoro night.. macquaire uni located at sydney

am temporarily staying at a friends place. He's on iprimus for internet. according to him the 'Big Kahuna' plan has the cheapest rate out there at abt $90 for 200GB (40 peak + 160 OP). been using his internet for a whole week.

no issues so far and loving it. maybe coz its a huge leap from malaysia's crappy screamyx?

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR to everyone!!!

Welcome to Brisbane!!

I have a question, normally how long does visa application takes to process? and the most important is just the medical check up right?