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 Studying in Australia (V 3.1), Please use proper English

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post Jan 4 2011, 08:43 PM

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I couldn't find accommodations near UWA in UniLodge website. Don't mind asking, are there any websites that provide accommodation services similar to UniLodge near UWA campus, Perth? For current/existing UWA students, mind to share your testimonials about UWA's on-campus accommodation? You may pm me as I have more questions to ask. Thx =D
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post Jan 6 2011, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(Ver @ Jan 5 2011, 02:29 PM)
Hello biggrin.gif First off a warm welcome to UWA (: You'll definitely find a lot of malaysians staying around here xD

As about accommodation around UWA, i have to warn you that it's fairly hard and pricey to find accommodation right around campus due to the demand from international students. As Onelove mentioned, there are student residential hostels, but i really really wouldn't recommend them because they cost a bomb and aren't really that nice (though a good option if you like to meet a lot of people and desperate to find a place)

I recommend trying realestate.com.au to find a house around UWA. the area's named "Crawley" and "Nedlands". Alternatively, you can try to google earth and see where UWA is and a few other suburbs that are just like 1 bus away from university, for example i know people staying at cottesloe (around the beach).

Another alternative which might be quicker to settle down, might be looking for accommodation in city apartments. There are a few around which a few of my friends managed to find. Though they are a ted bit pricey, they have better cost-worth value compared to the houses around UWA. They are around 20 minutes to UWA and really near the city!

Hope that it all helps (: With that aside, what course are you going to be attending there?
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OMG! Thank you for your wonderful detailed answers. I am going for Bachelor of Commerce. In fact, the accommodation esp residential colleges brought quite a downturn in considering studying in UWA. But I guess, it wouldn't be much a problem for now.. temporary. Awaiting for other offers as well. =D. Btw, does 20 minutes to UWA is by bus or other means of transportation? cool.gif
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post Jan 10 2011, 11:46 PM

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Another dumb question here. While awaiting for other offers, I intend to accept this conditional offer as a backup just in case there are no more upcoming offers from other universities. A few days ago, I've submitted documents that prove eligibility for my course so that I can turn my conditional offer to unconditional. In this case, is it normal if I accept an offer before the deadline but pay after the deadline?
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post Jan 11 2011, 12:05 AM

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Oh well.. in fact, the first payment cost a bomb. About $10k++ Aussie. Afraid it has exceeded the credit card limit. Thx for your advice btw. I will try to risk the payment later then. =)
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post Jan 11 2011, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(RyukA @ Jan 11 2011, 01:40 AM)
Call-up. Ask for extension of Offer-date.
Give your reasons, say for a fair judgment/comparison to make academic decision.
they will most likely give you few more days.
If they dont, write in (email),
and say how you are disappointed that such case happen, beg for some sympathy.
You SHOULD get it. wink.gif
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Wow. Good one. Unfortunately, I've sent all documents for acceptance of offer. I think I'll try to get them to extend the payment dates instead. Geez... Other offers are coming only by 13 or 14. But thanks for your advice. I'll try to put this trick on my 2nd offer. cool.gif
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post Jan 12 2011, 12:59 AM

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Guys, I bet you're in my shoes back in millions of years ago.

What do you guys do when you have an offer from Uni A needs you to respond while you are awaiting for better offers from other universities [Uni B,C or D].

Note: 1. Assume the deadline for responding offer from uni A cannot be extended.
Note 2. To receive offers from Uni B,C and D is not guaranteed.
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post Jan 12 2011, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(december88 @ Jan 12 2011, 05:45 PM)
If your results is above the minimum requirement then nothing to worry about.
International students = cash cows to them.
When did you apply to Uni B,C,D and etcs?
If you're desperate give them a call to expedite your application and play the "I got an offer from uni xx and the deadline offer is approaching soon, but I would like to study in this uni ......"
Call them do not email them, the sooner you get this done the better for you to booked your flight ticket and find your accommodation.
Take note if the uni is in brisbane expect delay, that place is flooded, pretty bad.
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Ahh.. got a bit relieved. I applied uni B and C, via QTAC [Around mid-Nov, and both institutions under QTAC are notified with my application] and uni D via SATAC [once my Aussie year 12 results are out - end of Dec, they gave me an auto-conditional offer and advised me not to do anything till they send unconditional offers into my email]. Uni A is based from forecast results and gave me a conditional offer in early Dec and later to unconditional after submitting my results.

AFAIK,
Offer rounds for QTAC - Tomorrow [13/1] for Uni B and [14/1] for Uni C, but doubt it will arrive on time due to floods in Brisbane. Just notified, pushes till 20th of Jan. OMG!.
SATAC [Uni D] - [14/1].
Offer from Uni A - [14/1] It was made final by the administration dept. No appeals will be entertained.

Main preference: Uni B. However, the entry requirements for Uni B is sorta high. My results are somehow pretty close behind the course I would like to enrol, after looking at the OP table provided by QTAC, thought my interstate results might be converted slightly higher and may stand a chance to get in. Just read an article involving some statistics and shows majority of QTAC applicants are highly interested in commerce, which hinted me that the competition is going to be real stiff. It doesn't really matter if I get accepted or not at the end of the day, I just want to find out what's their response. Afraid once if I accept other offers and pay in beforehand, and what if this offer comes in later, I would definitely remind myself that I've lost such a great opportunity. Eligible for Uni C and D by fulfilling entry requirements before the offer letter stamps my destiny.

Uni A is definitely the last or second last preference, in case if all 4 institutions do not accept me.

Preferences
Uni B> Uni C/E> Uni D/ Uni A.

Lol, I guess I'm a bit of risk-taker than playing safe for now. sweat.gif

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post Jan 13 2011, 02:01 PM

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QUOTE(zeke'stah @ Jan 13 2011, 01:21 PM)
hahaha.....stressful being in your kind of situation man..  xD  guess....you should just wait for UNI B..  smile.gif  i'm sure even if you don't get into UNI B, you can go for C or E then credit transfer to B?
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That's a great idea. Different exposure and experiences. Hopefully it doesn't waste more time in doing additional units. thumbup.gif . Hmm... but somehow.. I am not sure will that affect my exemptions for all fundamental papers for ACCA qualification. Hahaha, another problem comes along xD.
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post Jan 13 2011, 10:07 PM

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What do you guys think of Brisbane. Wonder how long does it take for the city to recover from such disastrous nature phenomena. Do you think student accommodations are going to get interrupted?
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post Jan 18 2011, 06:17 PM

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Click here to find out what's my issue. =D

Before that, I would like to thank you guys for helping out in answering my previous questions and provide encouragement.
Alright. Here we go.

Well, as some of you suggested that I should wait for Uni B. From 5 universities, down to 3. Just realised that I didn't manage to get through uni B as it is so demanding for all applicants this year. Unless I'm given another chance in second round offers. So what I left right now is Uni C, D and E and three of them are all based in different cities. Uni A is off the list because the deadline is due and I did not respond to their offers.

Your role? Good question. Not going to ask you guys which uni is good or bad. I believe all unis are good in their expertise. What I need you guys to help out is to write down any extra details that you guys may gain when studying in these universities or any solutions in solving the cons I've listed from each uni and its related surroundings.

And btw, I'm planning to take Bachelor of Commerce majoring Accounting. I'm ok with additional units from Finance too. These 3 unis are all accredited by ACCA, CPA and ICAA if I take the recommended units by these boards. Am not encourage to perform any credit transfer.

Uni C [QUT]
- Referring to haya's post dated 9/1/2010, there are stereotypes, e.g. Asians in Business. Chances of getting exposure interacting with other students in the same faculty may be limited.

Uni D [Uni of Adelaide]
- The climate isn't really my type. I am not the person that is fond of cold that goes down below 5 or 6 degrees during winter. May get chapped lips and dry flaky skin most of the time.

Uni E [UWA]
- It is really tough to look for off-campus accommodation that specifically caters for students [unlike other cities have UniLodge etc]. realestate.com.au. share-accommodation.net sounds unpromising for my parents. Both of them are not looking forward on residential colleges too.

So yeah, feel free to express your opinions and solutions. Have been searching like mad over the internet. >.<
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post Jan 18 2011, 11:31 PM

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QUOTE(Luke1989 @ Jan 18 2011, 11:26 PM)
Just my two cents worth.

I think that in the current climate, every major university in Australia that you go to, you will find problems with Asian stereotypes, especially in certain fields (Commerce majoring in accounting happens to be one of them). I really think that you shouldn't be basing your choice on this factor as it is going to be a problem wherever you go, even if some places it may be more pronounced than others. In such circumstances, your experience (ie your "chances of getting exposure interacting with other students") is purely dependent on your personality and social skills, and is entirely up to the individual, rather than which uni you go to. For example, if you are sociable and are able to "click" well with local students you won't have a problem mixing with their crowd. On the other hand, there are some asians that tend to stick to their own cliques and social circles. So it really depends.

As for the cold weather, its really a part of Australian life and theres no running away from it whichever uni you go to. If you're not fond of 5-6 degree temperatures, you won't be fond of anywhere in Australia during winter thats for sure (well anywhere where the major Us are located that is). This is especially more so since Australia has been having some unpredictable weather these past few years and you could be facing some cold weather even in regions where its "supposed" to be hot. For example, I live in Melbourne and at the start of summer earlier in December, we were still experiencing some 5 degree-ish temperatures. So my advice is, this is something you have to get used to and shouldn't base your choice on.

Rather, you should be basing your choice on:
1) The quality of the university
Is their teaching for the field that you are interested in any good? This may be very difficult to find out without a firsthand account from someone who has studied the particular course in the university. And certainly it would be difficult to also compare these accounts between unis, to find out which uni has a better quality of teaching. If the other forum members can't help you out, you could probably google around and see if you can find any feedback.
2) Student life
What do you intend to do once you get into university. Are academics your top priority or are you looking to get involved in student life on campus as well (for example joining a few clubs and societies)? Some unis may have a more vibrant clubs and societies (C&S) scene than others. Again, this is only quantifiable through firsthand experience, though going to the university website and looking at their student life may give you some indication of how vibrant it is.
3) Accommodation and transport
Sometimes the rental pricing for different universities can be very different as some may be located in suburbs and some located in the city. Try looking around online for rental prices around your university and compare. You might be surprised at the difference. Your rental will be a major part of your cost of living so its important to know these prices beforehand. If your uni is located in the city, you might also want to live in a suburb and take public transport.
4) Support group
I know it sounds superficial but its actually important to go somewhere where you already know people - it will help you fit in more quickly and get you on your feet faster. Remember, your friends are your family away from home. It shouldn't be decisive but if possible choose a uni where you have friends there already, or friends who are also going with you. It will make it so much easier. Another way around this is to stay in a hall/residential college as you will generally meet people quicker and feel more comfortable going into uni. 

Hope that helps! I'm actually a recent graduate from the University of Melbourne (4 years in Chemical Engineering) so I know what its like to go overseas alone smile.gif Feel free to ask any other questions.
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Thanks a bunch for the time in writing such a long post. Indeed you're right. Things are unpredictable as we move on. I'll refer these few criterias in deciding where to go.
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post Jan 24 2011, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(nhb555 @ Jan 23 2011, 11:34 PM)
well been here for few days and seriously i don think i can fit into the culture as well . They seems so relax which i don reli like . My hometown Bintulu a small place in Sarawak is more busy than Perth lol.. My dad came here for few days he said he will die if living is australia LOL ! .. it depends on ppl but i quite agree with my dad tat he said tat he use Malaysian Ringgit to let me study if i stay in Australia means we are giving our money free of charge to tat country . I think a lot of china ppl work here for few years and move bak to their country haha .. It all depends what kind of lifestyle u wan . But for me i think Malaysia is still the best coz is my hometown the place where i am born . I love Malaysia even though we have corrupted government but who cares ? At least is liveable and the corruption doesn affect our lifes anyway . Still a lot of ppl migrate coz of corrupted government but does tat reli affect how u live ? haha . Don't boom me a... I'm just giving my point of view  smile.gif
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Are you seriously joking that Bintulu is even more happening than Perth? Please don't freak me out. How about Perth vs Adelaide? Which city is more vibrant?
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post Jan 31 2011, 02:55 PM

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Just wanna ask you guys. Back then when you're waiting for confirmation of enrolment, how long does it take right after you have made the payment? =D
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post Jan 31 2011, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(squirro @ Jan 31 2011, 04:17 PM)
I made my payment on last last Saturday and I still haven't got my COE =/. I have been asking both the university and agent constantly for days to get it out quick haha. Till now not much response =.=
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Pretty much the same here. Btw, I would like to know what it has to do with agent in this case?
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post Feb 1 2011, 01:34 AM

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Mine's JMECC. Application wise, it's real good. But couldn't blame them about COE since the uni's pretty busy as Hikari said.
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post Feb 1 2011, 07:37 PM

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Same. Just received this my COE this evening. Hahaha better get quick in applying for visa. My agent has answered my enquiry in getting a quick visa. At least she's efficient whenever I have questions.

@haya, do include me under University of Western Australia. Am officially a UWA student!.

Cheers? rclxms.gif
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post Feb 2 2011, 02:20 AM

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QUOTE(squirro @ Feb 1 2011, 08:14 PM)
Where are you planning to do your medical health checkup? Rushing as soon as possible man. Have you booked your accommodation and flight tickets?
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I know right! shocking.gif . My agent was notified with the COE, and she offered me to arrange for my visa. I'll be arriving Perth few days earlier and in between free days during orientation, I can have a look in those houses I have shortlisted. So yeah, let's just see how it goes.
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post Feb 7 2011, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Optiplex330 @ Feb 7 2011, 02:28 PM)
Hi. I have a question. Assuming one is aiming for Australian medical college.

1. Assuming one is aiming for Monash uni, are there advantages in doing Year 12 in Melbourne?
2. Assuming one is aiming for Sydney uni, are there advantages in doing Year 12 in Sydney?
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As a year 12 graduate 2010, I would say any Australian year 12 qualifications are equivalent in aiming a particular institution. For a medical college, as long as you have achieved more than TER 98 or even higher, then you're save regardless in which Australian year 12 qualifications you have.
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post Feb 7 2011, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(Optiplex330 @ Feb 7 2011, 02:53 PM)
Does that hold true for both International and Australian citizen? Don't they give some sort of preference to Sydney resident applying to Sydney university?
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Somehow yes. But I believe students that take additional experience from TAFE or other vocational courses in Australia might stand out and gain extra scores for university entries. AFAIK, everyone [including myself] is given additional marks/points in certain year 12 subjects prior to my completion of SPM which is equivalent to Aussie's year 11.

However, it is safer if you take year 12 in the same city as where the university is based so that you'll know what prerequisites subjects are required. But still, you can always ask your university about equivalent prerequisites if your qualification is interstate.

Maybe the only advantage I can think of is that some high schools within the state/city may organise trips or activities with the university. Also ties between high school and the university in giving scholarships, but I doubt that always happen. biggrin.gif
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post Feb 7 2011, 09:55 PM

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QUOTE(Optiplex330 @ Feb 7 2011, 04:21 PM)
Is it easier or harder to apply for medicine as an International student or local or PR student?
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Good question.

International students with A levels is easier than International/Local or PR students that holds year 12 qualification. However, I can't guarantee which quota is larger, you'll have to ask the university personally.


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