I haven't booked any accomodation yet. I plan to to book a temporary one for around one month and try to get a suitable one when I'm in Sheffield. How can I book one (GBP450) from M'sia? Do we need an accomodation (address) for visa application?

listen to me they're not hiring foreigners anymore. only europeans.

No, my friend is definitely not leading a non-student lifestyle. In fact, i believe that she is living like a normal student. The only reason that i can think of, why she can survive with 250 pounds a month is that, she doesn't eat out alot and she doesnt do much shopping compare to her other friends..

there is not really any supersaver stuffs in london.. there is no "tesco value" food in London Tescos. Tesco value food is the cheapest range of food available in Tesco stores.. Correct me if I am wrong, but so far as I have visited a few tesco stores there, i dont see any of "tesco value" food, in contrast to tesco stores that are located outside of london.. So there is no supersaver food that she can buy..

And she has a phone, she travels around during weekends, and all of her daily meals include meats i.e. chicken fish etc..

And to be honest, in my personal opinion, the main purpose of someone coming all the way from malaysia to uk is to study and not studying+shopping+having TOO MUCH fun. Well, of course u can shop around/travel around, get new experience in a foreign land and defintely have fun with your friends too, but i personally think that there has to be a limit to it... and it all depends on the individual definition of that "limit".

cheers!

p/s: all my figures/calculation excludes accommodation cost.

£250/month excluding rent/accom is plenty of money for a student.

hm..I think more and more people will opt for US instead of UK for their further education now, considering that RM:USD is quite low now. Not to mention that the pound is still at a crazy high price.

hey guys...i have some question regarding abt UK's broadband...what are the charges for internet and tel phone line per month..and i heard that i can get broadband w/o using telephone line...is that true???

Heard my friend, who studied at Sheffield 10 years plus ago, said that there were many 2nd-hand shops. Is there true? Can we find 2nd-hand computer casing in those shops? Can we find 2nd-hand LCD monitor in those shops?

I took a 17" via hand luggage before but had to unscrew the monitor stand so that it can fit. Its very troublesome but may well be worth the effort since LCD's are EXTREMELY expensive in the UK. As for casing, I buy and throw a cheap one everytime I go there. My next trip, I'm bringing mobo/hdd/gcard only... have to make space for more milo

Are any of you guys on mobile phone cashback deals ? I've had one with mobileshop.com and it was really difficult to claim. Wondering if e2save, dialaphone etc would be more realiable. Do share your experiences.

hi all,

i'm planning to further my study, i.e. master. so, is there such as part time study part time working in UK?

and you need to be following one of these:

    * a recognised full-time degree course;
    * a course run during the week that involves at least 15 hours of organised daytime study a week; or
    * a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school.

£1.74 on tesco direct. £1.90 in my local tesco shop. More expensive and different taste but if you're desperate you're desperate lah

Yes there is. But during term time your working hours is restricted to 20 hours per week as a person having a student visa in the UK. I think there's no restriction during vacation time but master is all year round right?

Where to buy blanket/pillow at Sheffield?

Where to buy cheap computer parts (e.g. casing+powersupply, mouse, etc) at Sheffield?

Thanks.

Ha Ha... no joke man... I felt really cold until shivering last night. Then, I put on 4 clothes, i.e. T-shirt, 2 sweater, and winter jacket, after that baru felt OK. I asked my housemate how to switch on the heater. But he said we're not allowed to switch on the heater except winter as he said this might make the electricity bill hikes. Oh my god when I heard about it as I was not sure if I could tahan until the next morning. I don't have 'thick blanket'. In M'sia, it's too hot. Here, it's too cold pula... alamak.

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Added on May 24, 2008, 11:51 pm
Yup... just reached here on 23 May 2008. Still 'ding-dong-ding-dong' now, not really settle down yet... sure will minum2 with you later... Thanks.

hm.... I'm already using my fan in my room now... haahaa... it feels hot already to me You will get use to the weather eventually.... get a good duvet. those 10.5+4.5 tog ones will be good so u can interchange through the 4 seasons....

heating fans are good.... But I think they are too noisy.... Electrical powered portable radiator type might be better... cost more of course, but give u nice quiet night

I'm afraid if I get a fan heater and use it, my housemate will not be happy. Argos or Tesco usually opens until what time? I live around Sheffield Hallam Univ, is Argos or Tesco far from my place? Still not familiar... This evening I tried to walk farther but gave up due to chilling wind...

Hey guys, just wanted to know, my birthday is october 6th, so I"ll be turning 18 only on this october. But some  Unis start their term before that and I heard I needed to do some guardianship letter or something...can anyone explain more? Thanks.

hello there! imperial college first year student here
what course are u applying to?
im pretty sure u wont need a guardian as i have pts friends who is still 17 when they came over, but u wont get to apply for double rooms for your accomodation, thats the only thing, and depending on ur hall, hall seniors will be asked to take extra care of u

is imperial ur fimed choice in ucas?
PM me if u need any help, exams is next week!!!11111111

2. by default no. you will need to get an employment under work permit or training scheme.

Thanks for all the replies. Just a few more questions

1. I'm planning to do the MEng sandwich course and use the earnings in that one year to finance my final year of study and i just want to know the feasability of it. How much to the students usually get paid when undergoing the industrial placement?

2.I'm gaining a direct second year entry to both leicester and sheffield. Are we allowed to switch between BEng and MEng or between MEng and MEng with industrial placement?

Thanks in advance.