1. u only need to declare cash. bank drafts, travelers cheques etc should be ok.

did u guys bring along the printer? i got 30kg for SQ..and now after packing all the stuffs...it is almost 24kgs...
now still wondering bring the printer there or not .....coz it is weight up to 4 or 5 kgs....

any idea?

P/s: sorry if this is out of topic..is there any laser printer come with weight 2 or 3kgs?

thanks

Hi guys, I'm going to UK in this sept, further my master degree 1 year in Sheffield university. I had climb this thread for almost 1 week, day and night..yet haven't finished it!! damn lot man!

However, i had few questions here.  
1. it is better to bring along bank draft there or just T/T there?as i read from the previous, it quite hard to apply if i din have any bank draft in hand? and if i bring along bank draft around gbp20k, i need to declare it to the UK immigration before i fly?i m taking SQ anyway.

2. I'm not planning to take university accommodation as i found out that the accommodation out there is a lot cheaper compare to uni one. BTW, what is the different between Studio and one bed room apartment there? is it what they said,if studio there must be single occupant? one room apartment can be more,like couple? coz the price is different for both even thought same unit same facilities and everything is the same. If i turn up with a private sector accommodation, i need to register with the student union? is it advisable to take private accommodation ?

3. I'm going with my gf, and planning to get a room outside, as we can save a lot and can cook somemore to squeeze up the living expenses as the uni accommodation for studio didn't allow 2 person. so, any recommendation for us? monthly budget not exceed 500per month, i guess my campus is located somewhere at S3,so, if i could taking up an one room apartment with fully furnished somewhere there would be fantastic. no need to walk so far. coz i'm taking MSc ENG control system and she is taking management international business.

4. Regarding the internet broadband, since watching tv have to be licensed, then what about internet tv online streaming?like some of the software like pplive? we need to register with the authorities?

thanks for reply and information!! very sorry if i repeated the question had been ask by others..coz i hardly to read all ..  
advice and opinion is badly needed..thanks very much

Further questions...

1. what do u guys doing during weekend?working?is there anyone of u doing the kind of business like online business?selling at ebay? 

2. Is there the racist serious over Sheffield ? do any of u guys encounter with the fight between Asian and white? how about the security over there? high crime rate?

3. The adapter of the electricity isit the same as in malaysia? or i need to purchase a so called international adapter for my all kind of plugs?like laptop..ipods and so on?

Thank for info as well as reply...the answers badly needed...  

I am leaving to London, Hendon on Sept to further my degree program at Middlesex University, anyone lived around that area?

Few questions,

1. Where can I head over to if I fall sick unfortunately?

2. Do I need a bank account in order to obtain a National Insurance Number?

3. What is the phone number of NI center so I could make an appointment with them.

4. What kind of public transport I could take from Hendon to the NI center?

Thank you for replying.

This is kinda a weird question. Normally in student dorm what size bed they provide, single or super single? I'd say single but they have some huge kids there too (country with the biggest obese population and all that), so I have to be sure.

Bringing my bed sheets from here.

Concerning mobile phone packages, what would be considered a good deal? Lets say a 20 to 25 pounds per month package, what standard phone is bundled in, with how many free minutes, and how much free texts, ect.

Thanks in advance sempais

something i would like to ask that in uk
for student rent house.. was it limited to 1 person 1 room?
or like malaysia..
2 person or 3 person per room also can?

Another question. Can an undergraduate/postgraduate student have a credit transfer to any UK universities from any local universities (private or gov) for 2nd or 3rd year?

I have another question that you guys have not answered yet, refer to post 2095. =D. Awaiting for the answer badly.

Thank you youngkies.

But I thought I need a NIN before I can seek for a job, so how can I provide prove of employment before getting that?

anyone going to queen belfast ireland. i'm going to there this september...
and what i need to ready?
this is the first time i go out malaysia..
and which brand of notebook service center available in belfast?

This is kinda a weird question. Normally in student dorm what size bed they provide, single or super single? I'd say single but they have some huge kids there too (country with the biggest obese population and all that), so I have to be sure.

Bringing my bed sheets from here.

what does a super single bed look like?

in the UK, u have single, double/queen and king size beds, same in malaysia.

Concerning mobile phone packages, what would be considered a good deal? Lets say a 20 to 25 pounds per month package, what standard phone is bundled in, with how many free minutes, and how much free texts, ect.

Thanks in advance sempais

something i would like to ask that in uk
for student rent house.. was it limited to 1 person 1 room?
or like malaysia..
2 person or 3 person per room also can?

Now I'm opting for private accommodations and not uni accommodation. 96 per week is much too steep for me, so actively looking for someplace to stay on private property. Any tips? I'm browsing through gumtree now and sent emails to around 5 people. Need place to stay in Cheltenham. Now price range between 65 to 80 pounds per week.

Should I arrange for a short-term accommodation then look for a new one or should I just arrange for the whole year one-shot?

Syedd,

may i know what master degree are you pursuing in Sheffield ? ..  Are you referring to MEng ? ...

Are you taking Segi course which allow you to go to Sheffield? ..

no other cheaper options from uni accommodation?

private accommodation can be quite troublesome to newcomer. some landlord/lady/agency is really dodgy, promise everything when viewing but never delivered.

a more viable seeking method is via agency. but of course you have to be in here before you can ask them to look for you.