can agree on the PC thing, not sure why though. maybe we'll get new PCs. it would have been better if they did it during the break. the new ultrabooks are nice though!

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/abou...s/prdsemda.html

march 4th

other than monash hostels, you can opt for off campus accommodation to save more $$$. do a search at ibilik and i am sure you'll find some listings. I am staying at PJS11, rougly 10 minutes walk from Monash, and it is a lot cheaper, and cooking is def allowed,and we subscribe to Unifi too. so decent internet speed for everyone.

This post has been edited by azrash: Mar 16 2013, 08:02 PM

finding a suitable accommodation boils down to your budget and distance to uni. since the semester is ending, and a new semester is going to start in july, you might be lucky to get ones with better rates. if you have friends that are looking for a place too, renting the whole unit is cheaper than renting a room by room arrangement.

i suggest using sites like http://www.ibilik.my/ to check for available rooms or houses. just click the "Bandar Sunway" tag and put your preferences. call them quick and arrange for a meet where you can check the place out. if you are not familiar with the address, just look for them in Google Maps and check how far it is from Monash.

also, it is cheaper in the long run to rent a partially or not furnished room/house since the rough cost of buying these furnitures are not that expensive if you are not picky.

I am living in PJS11 and the house is partially furnished(living room area is furnished, rooms are empty), we managed to get a good rate for it.

PJS11/12 Terrace house. we got ourselves a good deal, managed to rent the whole house instead of having the owner subletting. 1.2k for 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms. per room is paying roughly 300(rent) + 40-60(all utilities, unifi) per month. rooms are empty, but they are not expensive to furnish. we don't have air conditioning too, hence the cheaper rent.

around the same taman, i'll say you can get around RM400-600 per room for air conditioned room. just hit ibilik, and search for specific taman that you have in mind, or just click bandar sunway on the left. if you have friends that are already in Monash, they might be able to hook you up with their friends that are moving out/graduating.

yeap, a lot more fun too!
haha, yeah, I think I have gotten used to the distance already. Lagoon View is already close enough, the next closest would be SMR, but the price is higher.

it's a trade off, nearer to monash/better facility = higher rent and vice versa.

where are you staying? how much is your rent? shuttle bus can be unreliable. I'd rather walk to monash straight away.

I am living in pjs 11/12, near indah court, indah villa. around 10 mins walking distance to monash. you can check at ibilik website too.

as for laptop or ipad, it depends on your workflow.

a heavy laptop would be a burden, esp if you walk to monash. the thin and light laptops are getting cheaper too, you can check for prices here https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656663 you can probably get laptop that are sub 1.5kg at around 2k.

i myself, am a more of paper and pen guy.

worth it or not? depends, where do you live? does it have wifi?

monash wifi is good enough for streaming even at peak hours.

so if your accommodation doesn't have wifi, and you might travel outside of uni a lot, then perhaps the broadband plan is necessary. Otherwise, save your money,

other places to consider, Indah Villa Condo, Indah Court, or housing area in front of indah court, PJS 11.

I am staying at a double storey house in PJS11. average market price here is around 400-600 for a room,

it really depends actually. mine is the landlord rented out the whole place in one go. so we have to find ourselves new housemates if some of us decided to leave.

Some houses rent out their extra room, some sublet the whole place but they will find the housemates by themselves. with my current arrangement, it is slightly cheaper, since we are managing the house by ourselves.

you might score a room via ibilik.com

if you want to, go there around daytime, and tell the guard that you want to activate your card for lunchbox. He'll give you a temporary pass. Head to the office on the left just before lunchbox and tell them that you want it activated so you can access lunchbox.

guys,

i have just posted how to activate your card, like two posts before.

It is a valid reason, and no charge. Just drop by at the SMR management office next time you visit lunchbox. Like I said, tell the guard you want to activate your card. Bring your Monash card to the office and activate it.

This post has been edited by azrash: Nov 9 2013, 12:26 PM

you can just call them and clarify. IELTS can be done at this one place near Taylors College SJ. i did mine there years ago.