anyone here going to sydney next month?
seems like everyone is going everywhere else!

really? so am i! im going for the diploma in commerce.
already got my offer letter from SIBT but im waiting out for macquarie itself but their applications staffs are on a strike(what i heard from an agent)
where will you be staying? ryde? good to know someone's actually going to the same place as i am!

good for you, rent there's a killer T_T can barely find somewhere cheap! mostly around 180$ a week!
the fees not helping either
i studied at taylor's in their foundation programme. and im planning to fly off 2 weeks before the commencement date to get settled.
you?

thanks a bunch! do you have msn?
maybe you can PM me your contact so atleast we can contact easier since we're going to the exact same thing!

may i know what are the recommended jobs for newcomers? or how did you start? thank you, appreciate it!

really? i think i missed out your pm lol.
thanks for the help! may i have the link for the SIBT facebook page? cause i cant seem to find it

anyone here knows of any forum which is similar to lowyat but is based in australia?
would be much easier to gain info and stuff about the place before i go.
tried googling but almost all of it is just plain bad and nothing close to this forum.

is anyone else here going to sydney?
would really love to find someone to share a house with!

where are you staying actually. beside macquarie? how much would that cost im a poor poor guy

closer to the CBD? around lane cove? and how big is the room to be exact. it comes with internet and stuff? sorry if i ask too much, just would really like to know
yeah i know bout that, kind of prepared for that already. thanks for the info!

really? i thought lane cove is like close to the CBD and not really ulu @_@ .
sounds pretty good and the room seems big! cause im actually looking for somewhere around there also.
but i think transport should be fine for me ler, cause im getting a bike there. and ofcourse the + point is someone local !
and i cant find yanko road on google map @_@ if you dont mind can you give another landmark building nearby . heh thanks!

oh i meant another plus point is that im atleast with a local friend and not just alone!

oh i found it. kinda far from where im looking for. but isnt that just right beside macquarie?

need some advice!
has anyone handcarried their playstation 3 there?
i have a the fat one and its a hassle as its almost 5kg and i gotta carry my laptop too
im taking MAS airlines.

so could we actually get a pin for our malaysian credit card?
im so used to using the pin with my debit card here in sydney.

my dad's gonna mail the card over to me as it wasnt issued on time before i left. so getting things done in malaysia is not an option =/ unless my dad can do it for me.

tried googling but couldnt find the right answer. thanks in advance!

hey guys, need some advice bout buying a car here in australia.

Buying a car in Australia?

would appreciate it if someone could answer my questions in that thread. thanks!

hey guys,

im have a little question here hope you guys could help me.

is it normal that my TFN that i applied for isnt here yet after nearly 1 and a half month?

thanks in advance!

This post has been edited by angelsien: Aug 14 2011, 10:43 AM

thanks!
cause from what i read online, they're saying that the normal time is around 28 days, but i was guessing all these info might just be slightly wrong.
and also i've gotta apply for a superannuation account with my TFN so im kinda in a rush to get all of the things done before assignments and other workload start kickin in!

really appreciate your help

I don't know if its me, but i had bad experience with certain things here like when i opened my bank account it took longer than usual for my card to come(was told it was 3 days or smth if i remember correctly) and i had to call them after a week to remind them and wait for a couple of days more for it to arrive. it was pretty inconvenient as i deposited most of my money in.

I was actually planning to open the superannuation account in commonwealth bank actually, and their website says i would need my TFN no?
Different in my case i guess, my employer asked me for my superannuation account number so i assume i have to open an account my own.


Will do tomorrow when their hotlines open.

**just got it through the phone this morning. apparently my letter wasnt sent and they didnt give any reason for that. thanks for the help guys!

This post has been edited by angelsien: Aug 15 2011, 06:14 AM

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.

How do you total up to $800 a month including rent!
my rent alone is $800+ a month.

Well if you're hoping to live a fun and exciting life here, i doubt your $1200 will be sufficient.
Im in sydney and i basically spend about $200+- a week on food(barely cook at home), transportation(train) and entertainment.
Not including my expenses on gym, phone bill and the occasional drunk nights.