Anyone bound for UK next Aug/Sep? Would like to have a casual chat considering I've received 3 out of my 5 offers. Aaaaaargh this wait for offers is killing me.

Are you going to make anyone of them your firm offer?

Still waiting for LSE and Warwick, but yeah if I don't get them I'm firming Bath.

hi everyone, may i know the financial proof of RM100k is necessary for the visa application? or is there any others way? such as reduce the amount, etc.
thanks

If you got Bath, I'm sure it's no problem for the remaining two.

A happy dilemma you have now is to choose between LSE or Bath Most Malaysians would definitely jump at the chance at LSE, but I would give Bath more thought if you're into extra-curricular and a friendly community (and university!)

I sure hope so, but competition for LSE is damn stiff. I did give Bath more thought since I give priority to a more friendly community, but if I get into LSE, my scholarship pays me extra 500bucks per month, so I'm in quite a dilemma. Not to mention the better international reputation of LSE too!

Sounds like JPA then ?

No arguing about LSE's superior reputation. But from another perspective, it's much easier to shine at a place like Bath (think Student Union President, Captain / Chair of societies etc) and the academic staff will be much more approachable ... which means instant contact if your prof invites you to meet people / recommendation to his friends in industry.

Of course in LSE chances are even higher of rubbing shoulders with off-spring of important people ... which may come in useful after they've established their careers in 10+ years. Academic staff unfortunately will be more of an "ivory tower" so no short cuts to anything Tradition wise (for fun stuff) LSE is almost equivalent to Bath which is not a strong point for either.

In any case, both are AAA universities. IMHO, keep an open mind and don't blindly go to LSE/Oxbridge for reputation's sake ... I know I would have been happier at another uni despite the brand name (Cantab 2012).

Pros of LSE:
Networking
Reputation

Pros of Bath:
More friendly community
More campus life
Their A&F course ranks number 1 in UK
Cheaper cost of living
I don't drink much lol.

The decision should be pretty easy eh? Maybe things will be easier if I get rejected by LSE. Deep down I want to go to Bath/Warwick but everyone says LSE so yeah.....maybe i'll convince myself by saying it'll help my future prospects

I'm sponsored by JPA, but the thing is, JPA doesn't let us study at Bath (stupid thing considering Bath's rank). Only filled in Bath coz JPA only had 4 choices (LSE, Warwick, Manchester, Edinburgh). Share your experience, if you don't mind?

This post has been edited by Flame Haze: Dec 27 2014, 01:23 AM

jpa only sponsor students enrolled in the top 50 unis in the times higher education list...but it appears that list has now been changed by jpa....

bath is very lowly ranked in most ranking systems, and hence is not considered a top world uni....

if it's that part on england you want to be, try bristol....

Wait for them! You have till next year to decide! All the best!

Have you read the guide? What was the amount required for financial proof?

I couldn't agree more with corad here. Do not throw yourself into deciding a university based on ranking alone. You would committing a grave mistake! Try to glean as much information as possible about the life of an A&F student at LSE, Warwick and Bath from current or past students if need be. There is little need to conform to the ideals of others and go for LSE.

Nevertheles, do note that we are not trying to dissuade you from going to LSE! If anything, I thought London is fantastic place for a student. If I may, Bath and Warwick are to me rather small a city and boast little excitement too! I suppose it depends on your preference. You might say you like Bath owing to the perception of having a more friendly community, campus life and etc but what if they do not live up to your expectations? In contrast, London has everything for everyone!

For A & F, preferred choice will be LSE and next Warwick. If you plan to work in bolehland, take LSE.

I don't know if it's the right place to ask here but let's say someone pursues Accounting & Finance under a scholarship (say BNM/ Khazanah). When he graduates, what will he be working as to pay off his bond? Thanks.

Which guide? I checked on some website which is stated RM100k, but what if i dont have so much cash? is there any others way? Anyone faced this problem before?

https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/...-tier-4-student

To be honest, you would need more than that amount for proof of finance. The tuition fees alone amount to GBP 20k, which is about RM110000k. You will need to show enough funds to cover for your living expenses too.

My advice is read the guide thoroughly and try to plow through the jargon!

RM 110 000k??? that's like 110 million lul

Anyways, my brother is studying in LSE now, anyone who is heading there might meet him
LSE SU Malaysian club 2014-2015 Vice President

This post has been edited by eddydo: Jan 3 2015, 11:47 AM

Aiya!! It was a mistake! RM 110 000

You will be working as an officer in one of the departments and serve your bond period. Thinking of paying off the bond? Not so easy nowadays. Not only the amount spent on you but penalty and other damages.