http://new.egg.com/visitor/0,,3_78868--View_1636,00.html

Look under Egg Money for the 1% cashback. The card also doubles as a MasterCard and a Debit Card at the same time.

http://new.egg.com/visitor/0,,3_57308--View_1073,00.html

Yeap. I believe all banks regulated under FSA would have FSCS. It's written in this page as well.

About ISA, as a student you don't need to pay any tax so you get gross interest rate instead of nett. So unless if the ISA offers a better rate, then you can stick to Savings Account.

I think at the very least you need a National Insurance number.

That means you only get an additional 0.75% of interest for the first twelve months. After that, you'll revert to the typical rate.

This strategy is mainly used to attract new customers.

Why do you want to rely on tips? If you attend your lectures and study well enough, you usually get pretty good grades. We complain about the complacency and all the bad things about education system in Malaysia, so now it's a time to not bring that with you.

Also, I would be happier to take exams in the UK because you are graded with what you say, not what the lecturer says. As I have mentioned again, you are free to present your points and you are graded by understanding, not by you being able to perfectly duplicate something. Obviously the universal rule of 1 + 1 = 2 still applies, i.e. something only has one answer.

You have these sort of people all around the world, just pick your group mates wisely. Taking things in a relaxing way doesn't necessary means they don't produce any good results though.

This post has been edited by Geminist: Sep 13 2008, 10:29 PM

I'm sure it will be an interesting experience. Don't worry too much about catching up etc because you'll end up creating a lot of unnecessary worries. If you have any problems, you are free to discuss them with your lecturer or ask any questions, they don't shun questions but instead, they welcome it.

If you're coming around this month, don't worry about winter clothing, just have a few jumper with you. Buy your winter clothing here as they are much much more cheaper.

I got a very good one from River Island a few years back and I'm still using it. It cost me about £60.

I did that four years back so I can't quite remember now. However, my recollection is you will need a letter from the university to prove that you are a student there, a valid address (post code) and also your passport.

It took about two weeks for me to get my account sorted.

This post has been edited by Geminist: Sep 14 2008, 04:22 AM

Yes there is. However, you can just put your money in an online saver account which usually only provides online withdrawal facilities, no cards etc.

I would usually just wear a jacket + scarf even in winter. I don't like wearing too many things because they are bulky and annoying once you get indoor. So far it worked for me. In the event you need one, you can get them very cheaply here.

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