Hello guys. It looks like I'll be joining UNMC in September. I have already been informed about my unconditional offer and had the registration dates emailed to me.

My main concern right now is accommodation. Since I'm a foreigner, I usually get along with other people from overseas easily. I would like to start it that way. Does anyone know where most foreigners especially Iranians, Europeans, etc stay at. Is it the on campus or off campus? Where abouts?

Thank you.

I'm Iranian/Turkish. Going to do foundation in business.
where are you from? Malaysian?

that's cool. good to know I won't be the only middle-eastern in foundation.

I think the best thing to do for accommodation for me is to get on-campus for a month, meet new people, and see how it goes. I wanted the housing option but I don't want to end up with people who might be annoying.

not yet. I'll probably do it by this upcoming week.
should probably hurry on that in case it gets filled up. lol

Yeah I want to have the single ensuite bathroom too.

By the way, it seems quite weird how long it's been they haven't replied to you. I assume you have emailed them about it?

PS: I just emailed it.

Haha I hope not..

well I'm good with that. I'm already in Malaysia and sent the visa app to them. (living in relatives house atm)
if you continue to have problems with not receiving a reply on your room and difficulties calling them, I could help since I'm already here if you want. lol


This post has been edited by arsenal717: Aug 14 2011, 06:23 AM

No problem.

Yeah I have. lol yeah it really is middle of nowhere. I like the campus. Very modern looking compared to the other universities in Malaysia. It has an okay library and good sporting facilities. There's this nice running track around this mini lake/park. You see it right when you enter the university gate before the buildings. I didn't have much time to check the canteen and other things.

hey guys. do you if the on campus single ensuite room has a shower? is there a fridge in the room too? xD
basically what does it have and doesn't?

^thank you guys for the help.

hey guys I just read the front page. thanks for being so helpful thus far.

I have couple questions.
I've never gotten mail by UNMC so far with all my offers being emailed to me. However I called UNMC last week to check the status of my application and they informed me I had an unconditional and I would get it by next week. Am I supposed to get this by MAIL or EMAIL?

Also same thing goes for the on campus accommodation. Will I get the offer by email or mail?

Secondly I'm curious to know if UNMC has a football team? or perhaps even intramural sports where you join teams and play for fun?

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Added on August 15, 2011, 6:47 pmOHH PS I almost forgot. How's the internet connection in the on campus rooms? I heard it blocks P2P which is a bummer. how many mbps for dl? cable or wifi?

Also any USB broadband internet you guys would recommend if the on campus internet is shite?

This post has been edited by arsenal717: Aug 15 2011, 06:47 PM

thanks entryman and SGSuser for info. wow the internet on campus is really piss poor...

one last question. do you guys use usb internet or know anyone who has used it?
which of them are well covered and efficient to use in semenyih.
maxis broadband? celcom broadband? or digi bb?

This post has been edited by arsenal717: Aug 15 2011, 07:44 PM

hehe. I live in Shah Alam currently with unifi 20mbps. I download many files (shows, music, etc) daily which I probably continue to do in uni and make the big downloads when I go back to parent's home

But yeah I'm aware of the common slow internet in Malaysia especially in Semenyih which is middle of no where.

thanks guys. I will do some research on Yes4g and others before getting it. Digi also has a sweet deal compared to others with a decent coverage area in Semenyih.

PS: I hope there are some social events that UNMC students have with drinks involved. (good stress reliever) I remember when I asked one of UNMC officers about social events and she said "we have bowling." loool

This post has been edited by arsenal717: Aug 15 2011, 08:13 PM

I'm Turkish. duty-free? not bad.


I had lower expectations. I sensed the attitude in UNMC was mostly goody two shoes.

Well I don't believe in religion. Consider myself Agnostic for now. But just because of this, it doesn't mean I'm not a responsible caring person who is civilized and aware of moral values.
My parents have given me the free pass to experiment and see if I want to be associated with religion.

This is how the new generation of people are turning up to be in middle east nowadays despite of the Islamic laws especially with the likes of Iranians, Turkish, Lebanese, etc. Not everyone but majority of this young generation I'd say.

Are you Muslim or what?

This post has been edited by arsenal717: Aug 15 2011, 09:29 PM

Oh cool.

To be honest, I have had many non-muslim friends in Malaysia. Because of this, there have been times where I have had pork like in Korean bbq restaurants and such but it didn't bother me much because pork is forbidden to be eaten by Muslims because it is unclean but that was a true fact actually BUT from many centuries ago. In today's world however with the right technology and techniques to keep the meat clean, the pork is fine to be consumed by anyone.

But when I'm with Muslim friends or with my family, I try to respect their religion by refraining to eat or talk about pork.

no, who's that? lol

I'm mix btw. I would tell you who I am exactly but I rather not disclose everything about myself online

haha cool.

foundation in business. you?

i just read the on-campus rules and regulations. LOL @ the no girls being allowed on guys floor (vice versa) rule and will be punished if caught

also no smoking/drinking allowed in your own room? (good thing im not a smoker)

im just curious, how strict are they on these rules? what if they find a girl in a guys room who are smoking? what's the punishment?

alot of games especially EPL and CL games are late at night.
is SA 24/7 or what?

would be great if i could catch those late games. addicted to football.

thank you. best news i've heard for now. need to watch my football

i have everything ready for UNMC except I'm bit worried about the on-campus accommodation because I kinda applied late for it and now I'm worried I won't get the single ensuite room. privacy is important to me