Im using 3 BB plan now. For me i signed the plan for bold 2 and pay $29 for the calls and $20 for unlimited data but the data does not include youtube surfing. So far so good to me.

P/S Im studying in Adelaide Uni now. Next year gonna be my 2nd year there.

Im not too sure about tethering cuz i never done that before. Im doing B. Finance there.

I wouldn't bring textbooks over to Australia if I were you. They weigh a tonne and you have a weight limit when traveling. Most of universities use textbooks from Australia or the States anyway, so it would also be expensive in Malaysia.

Buy it there, try getting used ones. Amazon.com also has a wide selection of used and new books. Personally, I like bookdepository.co.uk when I have to buy new books.

P.S.
Those who are coming to Canberra to study, we have a very cold winter. So pack appropriately.

whoa damn popular huh that girl
yope. what u studying?

anyone going to hobart? =P gosh this place is reeaaaally boring x.x

Yeap, most airlines do not weigh your hand carry. But as I said, most books are not cheaper in Malaysia anyway (as they are imported books). Plus when you're going abroad for a few years I'm sure you have a tonne of things to bring, at least I did, hehe.

lol, there we go. That is why ppl don't come here. it's in tasmania. >_< a small deserted island where no man has gone before! lol.

For those that applied online for student visa online, how do we find out if documents lodged online have been received? The inquiry page still has the same status as the day I applied, just basic details and lists of stuff that's required, including medical check. Health exam already done on 3 Jan (via online clinic), plus all docs that were required lodged online. Just wondering how long they usually take to update the information, or more importantly the whole process.

Thanks in advance!

Oh just checked, medical reports are in now. funny the other docs not updated in the status page. Ah well, check tomorrow again.

slightly off topic.....but it may be relevant for all potential students to know that a few professions are now no more on the sol (skill occupation list) for eligibility for 885(pr) and 485(graduate visa) application.....notably laws and pharmacy.........there is no more shortage in these professions.......

with the new points system due to start in July, you will not have enough points as a fresh graduate to apply, unless you get band 8(all components) for ielts..........

of course, this may all change again by the time you graduate.....

working in a fast food restaurant is quite good for a start.
by the way what course are u taking in rmit?

you can't get a job without a resident visa......otherwise you have contravened your student visa and will be deported........

however, if you are good/lucky enough to have a job offer, and the potential employer is willing to sponsor your application, then you have enough points with lower ielts to apply for 886........

otherwise, even if you have a job, it's work experience that gives you points, not the job.....

go search the dimmi site for details.........

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Added on January 6, 2011, 11:51 am
there is no more points for your profession, unlike before......

but if your profession is NOT in the sol, you CANNOT apply for 885.........

for you specifically, there is an extra category you will come under, which is the 'professional training' category..........so it will not affect you, at least till after the housejob........but you will then have points for 1 year work experience, so only need band 7.........

there are also points for region, and employer/relative sponsorship, so if you have that, you can reduce the requirement even to band 6........

Either it means Department of Immigration or it was a typo
http://www.immi.gov.au/

dimmi was the old name......it's diac now......

dept of immigration and citizenship.............

sorry:)

look at the bodies that regulate your industry.....eg, mba for doctors, acs for computing, engineers australia, anmc for nurses, etc......

if you don't find your profession there, you are NOT elligible......

so 'finance' is not there........but accounting is.......so choose your courses and majors carefully.......

My dad (a chartered accountant) told a friend who wants to do Bachelor of Business that it's better to major in accountancy, as Bachelor of Business is just too generic and common these days, and that every university is churning this degree out in droves. I heard that RMIT accounting is quite good, can't remember source now.

Guys, this is the Studying in Australia thread, not "I want to use an Australian qualification to migrate" thread.

I will openly admit that it is a common event, but there is no need to add to the problem. It is bad enough that Chinese and Indian nationals are not well regarded in Australia. It is even worst when Malaysia consists of, amongst other things, ethnic Chinese and Indians. Let's keep M'sia on the favorable terms list shall we?

Ask yourself: are you coming to Australia for an education, or to migrate? If its the latter, don't whine why the rules get tighter every year. For it is percisely such people they're trying to keep out.

Schedule 3 will apply to most people, an in particular for a 885. Do note that Australian immigration changes their rules like people change their shirts. The migration rules that were in place when I went in 4 years ago no longer exist.

While I acknowledge some advance planning is always welcome, it has to be noted that when you're about to graduate, the rules will have changed, and may be to your disadvantage. Its a bit premature deciding on majors when you're only starting.

got a question for accomodation

i'm going to perth in early february, do you think it is suitable to look for houses now?

i managed to dig up plenty of accommodations from the net,and i asked my relative over there to call up the owners, and most of them are not willing to reserve it for me,as they require me to move in immediately. I'm willing to pay for the few weeks rent prior my arrival.

I was thinking contacting them one week before i fly over. But i fear it would take a while for them to response. Another problem is my relatives won't be there around that time, so that makes contacting the owners over there impossible.

a pretty noob question here, but is studying in australia always exceeds 100k(a year)?

Usually its around how much for a year? I mean, in average.

is part-time job enough to cover yr cost of living?

What are gym memberships like? I will be in the Melbourne CBD area.

gym in melbourne uni is pretty good mate. not as mordern as celebrity fitness in malaysia(that im way too used to- still love celeb fitness  ) but its very big and has all the essentials. paying bout$ 620 for a full year and i go almost everyday. haha