Work, its okay so far. Currently, still under training. After training, I'll be work on shift. The shift routine explained below

- First day 9am to 9pm
- Second day 9am to next day 9am
- Third and Fourth day is Off Day
- Cycle repeat

So basically I'll work around 14 to 15 days per Month.

Issit related? Well I could say abit, but not my major field. My job currently were Network based. I need to make sure that the network runs 24 hours without fail. I do learn abit of Networking, its a part from Computer Engineering...

Owh I see. But how come there is shift?

With all due respect, are you employed as an engineer?

Shift because we need to monitor the Network 24 hrs. What if the network die, and no one is working? There will be trouble right? Especially when it down in different timezones...

Yes, Network Operation Engineer...

Now I see...

Enjoying so far?

I'm controlling the internet line and servers in the building. Dedicated 20mbps at the operation room (our office). Boleh download suka hati without kantoi, because we control it....

Apa Lagi Engineer Mau? hahaha...

But sadly, no aweks working at that line. hahaha...

Download suka hati????


This post has been edited by exquisite_markas: Aug 5 2014, 06:54 PM

no no no no. Not that thing. That thing download home la. hahaha...

Download big files like Games ka, BluRay Rip ka. hahaha...

exquisite_markas bb100 Did you two actively involved in UniMAP's activities back then?? i mean like SUKCOM's committee, contest MPP...something like that. All these important ma?

This post has been edited by kelvinkhaw01: Aug 7 2014, 10:48 PM

Well, I wasn't involved in any university-level activities. I genuinely feel that it is a waste of time.

If you wanna get yourself involved in those activities, be prepared to work extra hard.

Are these important? I don't really think so. Like I said, I wasn't part of any university activities, and I am doing great now.

This post has been edited by exquisite_markas: Aug 7 2014, 11:11 PM

So you just focus on your study only???
Jz finished my first year as UniMAP-ian....kinda regret be part of Chinese S's committee now, felt that i learnt nth thr HAHA plus my gpa dropped on 2nd sem ...didnt managed my time well even though jz 15 credit hours
I always wondering if such activities will give you benefit in the future?
But do you agree involving in such university-level activities do help to develop one's soft skills? I mean not by jz participating but be part of Organizing Committee...

Nah... It doesn't really help much, to be honest.

But you have already answered most part of your doubt. You joined the Chinese S's committee (what committee is that anyway?) and now you live to regret it. If you have developed any soft skills there, you will not have regretted it, right?

Sorry for the late reply, cuz there is no notification that you tagged me.

Nop I didn't. Honestly, those activities are a total waste of time, especially MPP. I have a friend who was very actively involved in MPP. But he ended up with a second lower.

Bump!!! Bump!!

I am sure this thread will be active again after the announcement of the UPU results. Bumping it up to the front page so that forummers will be able to notice the existence of this topic.

so i guess im the first 1 to break the ice then . . . i gt mechanical engineering in unimap !!! so i wanna ask abt the enviroment there . . . is it ok ? dari segi food, drinks, hostel condition, fakulti . . . etc . . .

thanks in advance to answer me because im still excited with the upu result !!!

Congratulations, first of all! A path filled with adventure and milestones awaits you.

I am afraid I won't be able to answer your question regarding food and accommodation, as I have left UniMAP for at least 3 years. Many have changed since my departure, and believe me, it's a change for the better. Maybe recent graduates, IvanWong1989 and Opet, and current student kelvinkhaw01 and amri94 can shed some lights on these matters?

In terms of education and the quality of lecturers, I am sure it is at par with one of the best unis in the country. Same goes to the facilities. Also, UniMAP is doing their very best to ensure that their degrees are recognised all over the country, be it private or governmental organisations.

For your info, I, myself graduated from Mechanical Engineering. To be honest, this is not a very tough course, if you prepare well before, be attentive during, and revise after every lectures. Yes, sounds very boring, but it pays off handsomely, at least for me. Also, try not to skip any lessons. You may require some time to pick up from the last lecture and it may impede your progress. Unless you have a very dedicated study group, which shares everything, else you are all on your own.

Recently, there was a discussion about extra-curricular activities, and whether or not they are beneficial. Well, my stand was firm, and these extra activities are more of a bane than a boon. Yes, you will be wasting precious time attending these activities, and at the end of the day, you will find that you are far behind your coursemates. Do not commit, unless you are sure that you can make it.

That's what I have got. In case you need any clarifications, don't hesitate to post it here. Oh, and by the way, are you an STPM or a matric leaver?

I can totally feel your excitement! Welcome to UniMAP.

I graduated from Mechanical Engineering in 2007. I was lucky I got a taste of the main campus during my final year. But distance was really a problem. Had to commute daily from my hostel in Taman Semarak, Kuala Perlis to the campus in Pauh, which took 45 mins by bus. I believe now the main campus is already up and running with most Schools shifted over there from all around Perlis.

The School of Mechatronic Engineering is the biggest schools (biggest in terms of its number of students) in UniMAP. Mech Engin lecturers and professors there are competent and most of them know their stuffs fairly well. So no problem. Dari segi food and drinks around campus...well, typical Malay food, I would say. Nothing fancy. You can get Chinese and Indian food, and fast food in Kangar town and Kuala Perlis.

Haha study smart and study hard, got it ! How does the marks are given ? I heard Utem are 60% praktikal and 40% paper. As for extracurricular activities, what kind or types are there ? I'm also not much an active person but as the only one (so far my buds still haven't check upu), I've got to meet a few people to get around.

And yup ! I'm a stpm leaver and proud to be one !

ouch ! that far ? I've briefly read the previous posts in this thread and saw hostel (kolej kediaman) are built for the students there and I didn't know the place was far apart or I've missed out some other info in this thread. Please do enlighten me

To commute, does the hostel / uni provide bus for students or students have to find a way to get there ?

And for the hostel, what kind of things are in there ? (like kettle , mattress etc) , are there wifi in that area ? throughout your 4 years of journey there, how much do you pay for the hostel ? I've saw there are 2 types of hostel (terrace and flat type) so how many people are placed in the hostel ?

By the way, during your time in uni, how many students are there studying mechanical engineering or any physics-related subject ? I'm kind of interested how many engineers are born every 4 year

The university do provide buses for students to get to classes and back during my time. Now with the new campus ready for action, I don't think the students still need to travel everywhere to attend classes.

Or the new campus has no students' accommodation? This you need to ask our current students for their inputs.

During my 4 years there, hostels are FREE! Yesiree pal! F-R-E-E!!! I didn't pay even a single cent...I think it auto deduct from our PTPTN via the school fees. For more info on hostels, I hope the current UniMAP students who are active in this thread can answer you.

During my intake, there were like 60+ Mech Engin students.

This post has been edited by bb100: Aug 12 2014, 05:12 PM

Your first choice? Anyways gratz to you on getting UniMAP's Mechanical eng..... Mechanical eng considered as one of the top course in unimap. Having said that bcoz they prioritize Mechanical Faculty development n also quite a number of achievement at national/international lvl....Hv their own school built at Main campus,Pauh. You guys will be hving yr classes thr most of the time,campus facilities all fully equipped n still new.

Within 15mins walking distance to Main Campus's library, dn worry orientation week u will get to tour the library(word cant describe how awesome the library it is)
exquisite_markasbb100 You guys visited the library bfore??

For food aha i love their canteen food although im of diff course(each campus hv their own canteen)...i drop by thr to hv my lunch sometimes.

Hostel condition: Most of the first yr student will be staying at Wg.Ulu. Location wise .....wg ulu is the most strategic n most convenient out of all hostels .... 15mins bus ride to Kangar,Perlis....But around 45mins to Main Campus. So if u're having class in the morning , then u hv to wake up early la...

Hostel condition's wise...For you to find out yourself...HAHAHA Uniciti Alam,Sungai CC hostel is the best...thats all i can say...
Free shuttle buses provided at all hostel....can go to anywhere u want but u just hv to follow the bus schedule
If u wana subscribe broadband connection....go for Digi. Best connection in wg ulu...