I'm waiting mine as well.. just paid my deposit last Thursday..

tuition fees.. in order to get CAS.. isn't that part of the condition?

Still haven't received my accommodation offer letter yet. Just to double confirm, does the visa application wants the accommodation offer letter too? If not, i can straight settle my visa adi :-(

Hey guys a little help here?
besides my xray chest letter (something like that haha) & medical report from the doc, do I really need to bring along my x–ray pic along with me to uk?

Anyonw know whether it is advisable to bring along a small rice cooker or get it here?

Thanks. Will go shopping today. Getting rather nervous now.

Ok to bring an additional zebra saucepan to boil some soup?    No more additional cooking items.

My apologies. She opted to go with the trend. Prefer to eat on the go and as is where is.

I thought.....

are these rice cookers, or boiler/slow cookers?.....they are not the same.....although, the later may also be capable of cooking rice?.....

Gosh, if wanna bring along the rice cooker with the 40kg luggage, have to check in together with the luggage together kah? Or go through cargo? Seen lots of Indian families in the airport have to go through the cargo section with all those electrical equipments like Plasma tvs and so on

I wear short sleeves in winter + a nice winter jacket.

Most helpful during lectures / visiting friends when you don't want to keep removing clothing   In fact, I think the only time I've layered up are for outdoor treks.

My advise of what to bring if it interests anyone,

Bring These :

1) Enough clothes (& underwear) for 2 weeks. Imagine you're going on vacation. You'll end up wearing those the most.
2) 1 piece formal wear (suit). Most uni's have a formal welcoming event.
3) 1 national dress. Malaysian night / Culture Night / Fancy dress etc
4) Instant Food / Drink : Maggi, Cooking Herbs, Sauce Packets. Just 3-4 bungkus is enough.
5) You can find almost everything in the UK. If you can't you're not looking hard enough.
p/s: I've gotten things from bak gua to rambutans.
6) POWER STRIP. Never enough plugs.

7) Hangers. Just so you can get started on unpacking right after arriving.
8) Tupperware containers to store leftovers. And a good thermos.
9) 2 x Laundry bag. One to keep dirty clothes, another for collecting clean ones.

What NOT to bring :

1) Kettle
2) Useless Books 
3) Pot/Pans/Spatula etc.
4) Soft toys. If you MUST, then bring a small one.
5) Your Malaysian Membership cards  . CHECK  YOUR WALLET BEFORE LEAVING.
6) Speakers etc. Get it there.

Essentials to BUY in UK

1) Kettle
2) Good (Northface, Bauhaus) winter jacket. They cost around GBP250 but will be one of the best decisions you make in the UK. Look out for Xmas sales too.
3) Formal shoes. Yours are uncomfortable and look funny.
4) Cook book. Unless you already know some good Oven dishes.

This list is my opinion as a male who has spent 6 years (A levels + 4 years Uni) in the UK.  This is more for university students however, who will spend at least 3-4 years in the UK. College people, you guys have most things sorted out by the school, so just fill your HDD with movies and games 

Why go uk when we have our own very well known Petronas Uni?

Wasn't aware they had winter jackets. Is yours water resistant ?

As for the cheap stuff, wouldn't recommend them. Just 1 wash and you can feel the wind blowing in.
Trench coats have that classic gentleman's look. Just make sure you have the rest of the attire to back it up, ie: no sports shoes and a good side bag (instead of a backpack!). Would also need a scarf since they don't close all the way up.

Foreign Office permits are for travel. I doubt you'll need one for your course, unless yours is a more hands on course ?

No no to check in laptop. Hand carry is advisable.

Ok, noted. Will put it along in my hand carry luggage. By the way, i have a fren gonna bring few of those 'vacuum packed food' like laksa, curry, bak kut teh, etc in the check in luggage. She's kinda very 'jelak' of western dishes and bread

I love my croissant very much

Parents would like their kids to have a ' UK /OZ university experience ' .

London Met also ok.....