Hi guys,

I only managed to get a CCC in A Level. I know the result is pretty poor. I am planning to study computer science at UNMC but the requirement is BCC. Is it possible that I will get admitted?

I am really worried because Monash will start their orientation next week. I am considering for not going the orientation while waiting for the offer from UNMC.

What do you guys think?

Hey I'll also be there this September

meh, so no liquor on campus then as well T_T

one cant help but to feel jealous of taylors students who have a f***ing pub on campus, lol XD

i heard that your student union has clubbing nights and stuff like that though? whats that like eih? and do they foot the bill or they just transport you guys to the clubs? @>@

"stuffs" like this happen only once in a bluemoon (3-4months..) so yeah.. the myth is not completely untrue

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It's just once in a while. It's still no life. Trust us.

Where are u from? Haven't applied for visa? I thought I was late! xD. I also haven't applied for visa, waiting for hari raya to end and then extend my passport first xD.

Payment receipt? I thought you only get a receipt after you paid something. I think most people pay on the registration day, where you proceed to make your student ID as well based on the receipt - at least true during my batch.
I think is a pretty new course, but should be similar to the 4th year of MEng, not sure if we have active civil engineering students here though. While you'll have your classes with the MEng students, I am not sure if there will be same students doing the same course since it's new.

Security issue is never reassuring here (all TTS), but common sense helps a lot. Just remember to lock your door, use more than one lock for main door, always travel in pairs/groups at night etc.
Shuttle bus will stop on the main road only, and thus you'll need to walk to outside if your unit is inside the residential area.
I think that's great. You get table, chair, wardrobe, bed - basically enough for one person's staying. If you paid over the weekend, there's no way they can confirm the payment. Just ask them again (if you haven't) tomorrow, during their working day.

Not in UNMC, but probably in Kajang. You can learn "mainstream" instruments in UNMC though.
Maxis has the best coverage although Celcom is pretty good as well but they are more expensive.
Digi has slightly worse coverage but a more affordable package.
Umobile has very affordable package but I can't tell about its coverage in UNMC - it's in the jungle after all.
Yes4g boasts the fastest speed but not sure about its coverage as well.

Maxis, Celcom and Digi are the more established carriers in Malaysia, Umobile and Yes4g are newer in the game.

Well, welcome to Malaysia, and welcome to the University of Nottingham where you feel the shitty service of accommodation office. Never anyone I met say even a good word about it.
1. I am not sure if they have an office in Edu Square. Else, their office is in the on-campus halls, i.e. in Tioman Halls. I haven't dealt with them for the past 2 years and can't advise if they have changed their places or not. You'll need somebody else's input on that.
2. Nope, it's not open! But you may want to call to try if there is any special arrangement for you to take the key on that day from other personnel (like security guards) - although I think the shitty them won't give a shit about it.
3. Let them hate you, why do you care? Just call them, email them, until they are willing to reply. If you have paid, tell them to secure the room - not just reserved. Last thing you want is they gave away your room to others and they'll process refund (which is another shitty process to go through).

Anyway, rest assured that the bad stuff is confined within the accommodation office alone. On the academic end, things are pretty positive and I believe you can see the forumers here are satisfied and proud of the education.

Anyone planning to study Computer Science with Management Studies (or CS-related courses) in this September?

Are you first or second year student? Are there a lot of students studying computer science? What about the amount of students studying Computer sciene with artificial intelligence?

1. Should be very very few, don't think it will go over 10. There isn't that many people interested in taking a Master's don't they?
2. You may need to attend some classes in evening if the course (or part of it) you join is also offered as a part-time basis. This is to accommodate for those candidates but I don't think there's any lessons beyond 8pm.
3. Hostel la.. not hotel. LOL! Yes, each wing has a kitchen and a dining hall and a shared fridge.
4. There's gym, my friends do go there. Not sure if can be said well-equipped but at least people are using it.
5. Play real life slender since it's forest? LOL.. Basically rushing for assignments during peak season. Else, go somewhere else. The only entertainment here is Broga hill hike, best done in the morning.
6. Limited part time job like being receptionist of admission office, librarian etc. You may try to ask if you can be a tutor (since you taking Master's) in your department.

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Added on September 3, 2012, 5:03 pm

MayBank and Bank Rakyat (or RHB?).
If your HSBC has some MEPS or similar thing, it can be used with a charge of RM1 per withdrawal made. Else you probably need to come to HSBC to get the MEPS system in your card. Withdrawal from ARM of its own bank does not charge so it's good to get the bank it has in the campus.

Maybank, and one other ATM (I can't remember is RHB or Rakyat Bank).
MEPS is like a network that allows card (if enabled for MEPS or similar network) that does not belong to the bank to be used with that bank ATM as long as the ATM has the MEPS network enabled (usually yes).
In short, if you have a HSBC card that has MEPS, you can use it on a Maybank ATM (with MEPS enabled). There will be RM1 service charge for each transaction/withdrawal if you use it that way.

Wiki page about MEPS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Ele..._Payment_System

got my unconditional offer letter yesterday, and applied for my student visa today! Yay! I hope the student visa comes on time

anyway I'll be going to Kajang tomorrow, can I visit the school? Is there anyone from the school staff who can "take me for a walk" in the uni? xD

trying to get a laptop, but don't know what to get. is a macbook appropriate for an engineering student? because in some uni their engineering software are windows only.

Wow! I just applied for my visa today xD. Still don't know what to do about my accommodation, on-campus didn't reply me, going to look at a room in TTS2 tomorrow (or the day after).
Yeah I know, haha, but I need to buy another copy of Windows 7 (don't know if "Indonesian technique" aka buy the pirated version is applicable in Malaysia xD), and Windows performance on Mac is not really great (I've tried), battery life decreased by a lot and the system goes on fire xD.