Just got back from UK exchange. Any major changes to dear ole UNMC?

11pm? That's an improvement I suppose. Library in UK campus open 24/7 a few months before exam time. Very encouraging for hardcore study. =D

Living cost. Depends alot on where you stay, what you eat.

Accommodation:

Off campus can be around GBP60 to GBP100 per week (yes, week! *faint*), depending on location and facilities. On-campus is roughly GBP150 tops per week. You should take a look at UNIPOL and the accommodation section of the website for more accurate estimations. There are two major 'tamans' called Beeston and Dunkirk which are right next to the University Park campus.

Note that on-campus will only let you stay during term time (i.e. Christmas and Easter holidays, which are a month long, you have to find alternative accommodation unless you travel. I slept on my friend's living room couch.)

Food:

If you stay on-campus, it is included in your accommodation fees. Breakfast and dinner provided all weekdays, and lunch you have GBP5.10 on your mealcard. Weekends got brunch and dinner. Some halls have better cooks than others. Have to see luck.

Off campus, I estimate if you buy groceries and cook for yourself, maybe..GBP20 per week or less? Eating out is really expensive, try to avoid. As typical Malaysian students who miss Malaysian food, its quite easy to get together a group of friends and have a huge cook out every now and then instead of eating out.

Entertainment:

The UK campus has really good sporting facilities, but they are not free. The fees change sometimes, so check them out here.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport/membersh...ershipfees.aspx

Clubbing. Ah..do you go? If you do, then there are two options. One is go clubbing with the ang mohs, their events usually have a cheaper door charge, and drinks have promotions. Other option is to attend oriental nights, usually about a pound or two (or three) more expensive than the ang moh events although you can get cheaper if you buy beforehand and not on the door. Drinks also full price. Tip: Pre-drink (also called pre-lash) at someone's place first before going out. Save alot of money on drinks.

Transport:

Some bus services have a student price of 1 pound flat rate from anywhere to anywhere else. Otherwise you'll have to look at information boards to find out how much your journey will cost. Alternative is to walk. You will do alot of walking there, but no worries, climate very walking friendly. (Except for the rain.)

Anything specific you wanna know? I'll try my best to answer. =P

Edit: Just realised I didn't actually answer your question. =/ Uhmm...really depends on what kind of life you wanna live lah. If you conscientiously save money, be careful, and stick to your budget, then you'd be surprised at the cost of living. Can be quite low if you don't x5 their money.

This post has been edited by CempedakCOD4: Jul 14 2012, 03:40 AM

Thanks! =) If you do go, you can just ask me questions, I'll be more than happy to answer (If I know the answer larh. =P) Honestly though, it's really a good experience. I strongly suggest you go for it if you can. Money is one thing lah, but the experience is priceless. And living so far away from home..it teaches you things la.

Was never really happy about the accommodation punya 'customer service'. They can be super rude for no reason, talk to you like you are some juvenile criminal like that. But don't fight fire with fire lah. It's better just to grin and bear with it.

Edit: I mean accommodation in UNMC ya. The accommodation office in UK are damn nice. They will literally go out of their way to help you. Working culture there very different lah, all I can say.

This post has been edited by CempedakCOD4: Jul 15 2012, 02:50 PM

Hey jinjack, how's IMechE Student Chapter doing now?

Aiyah. Wanted to active active in the society, at least got something for CV. Also, is there a photography soc?

I stayed in Kapas for my first year.

Yes, there are two washing machines and one dryer. (Information accurate to about a year ago. Heh. Things might have changed by now.) As for ironing facilities...usually I'll pop over to my friend's room and borrow his iron, because I don't remember seeing any such thing at all in the hall.

I think Kapas is one of the nicest halls btw. And it's really close to the sports centre too! Shortcut is to climb the small slope and walk across.



This post has been edited by CempedakCOD4: Sep 10 2012, 11:02 AM

Guys and girls are segregated on different floors. Ground floor is usually assigned to guys (Less privacy problems.) and it alternates upwards. So like:

Ground floor: Guys
1st floor: Girls
2nd Floor: Guys
..and so on.

Personally wouldn't recommend it lah. I know some friends who commute everyday, so it's definitely possible, just very stressful.

Classes start at 9am. But depends on your timetable..see you lucky or not. =P

If not lucky,

9am doesn't sound too bad, especially compared to sec school and A-Levels, 7.30am and 8am respectively. But once you adjust, IT'S JUST AS DIFFICULT TO WAKE UP. *truestory*

Latest class end at 6pm usually, although I think sometimes when the exam paper sync with UK side, the exam can end later than that. Once again, see luck luh.

Hahahaha same bro! Ehh we better not teach the freshers the bad ways leh.

*darth vader voice*
shkkkk. Join the dark side. shkkkk.

YEAH WEI. It was like that, plus attend every single class some more. Can't believe I used to be so hardworking. =P

I'm from JB! Out of curiosity, where does the ferry dock ar?

I know. =P The history behind the name is abit..funny lah. I used to play call of duty somewhat competitively, and the team I played on all had fruit names. BUT they were all like imported fruits (apple, pear, strawberry) so I decided to choose a local fruit name.

I know Batam, but sadly never been there. You heard of Phua Chu Kang? "Best in Singapore, JB, and some say Batam!".

Same here man. It's wayy better than Malaysian TV also. Still remember, Sept 11 2001, Singapore TV was showing up-to-the-minute updates, Malaysian TV showing some soap opera.




I guess you'll start being active in the Monash thread? Accom there is crazy expensive I've heard.

This needs the #benefitsoflivingnearsingapore tag. ALSO, job prospects better. Can get paid in SGD. XDD

I think you need to apply for a parking permit from the security office (An email is sent out from the security office giving more details about this at the start of the term). It's free of charge, but of course you aren't supposed to park in the staff parking lah. (A lot of people do anyway. See your luck whether you get caught or not.) There's lots of parking near and around the halls, but come early to get the good spaces.

On-campus food, not sure how the standard is now, but one year ago it was.....okay lah. Oily and over-seasoned, but it's not terrible. You'll do better getting a friend with a car to go out and eat in Broga thereabouts.

I'm sorry I don't quite understand your question.

It works like this. (I think.) Apply for parking permit, get the decal for your car and display when you're entering uni. That's all. It lasts a year.

I feel your pain. My landlord also increase the rent AFTER we paid the deposit everything edi. Si beh sohai.