is it photocopy service is allowed in the library since the books are so expensive? and will we need to do a lot of printing job there? (like print out the assignment and project). Thus, u guys advice is we better buy a printer there or bring from here or pay for the printing service at UK? how much will usually a piece of paper cost? Thanks

ahhh... printing.

here's a tip on bringing ur own stuff to the UK. u must have a study visa of over a year to do this. pack all ur stuff (printer, ink, PC whatever) into one of fedex's package-box. ask someone to send it after u've settled down in the UK.

UK customs will hold ur package in gatwick. make sure to have ur contact number and email when u send the package. they will contact u in order to release ur package. they will say they're going to impose tax charges on the imported goods.

however, u tell them that u're a student, and just moved to this country, and those are ur personal stuff for studying. they will then send u a form which u'll need to fill. declare everything as personal/private USED stuff. then u'll need to go to ur university's help desk and request a letter proving that u've just registered to that university. send the completed form and the letter back to fedex in gatwick.

after a few hours of processing, the package will be in ur hands probably the next day.
inks are expensive. printers are fairly cheap. and there are virtually no immitatiions here. u buy everything original. what i did was i packed RM200 worth of inks (do check the expiry date!) when i sent my package here. they didnt even bothered to open/check the package, so all my ikan bilis and belacan was safe as well

hey, azarimy, ebuyer.com (the one located in sheffield) is having stock clearance sale because they are moving. Check it out. Their things should be darn cheap. Too bad I'm not there now 

if u're a student, u dont have to pay for council tax. u'll need to provide ur landlord with the details (proof of study bla bla bla), and they'll settle it for u. landlords sometimes prefer students coz it'll take a huge chunk of the total council tax, so it'll actually benefit them.

on accommodations, usually u have 1 year contract the first year u stay here. but do mention this to ur accommodations office. they can provide/change u into a spouse room, which is within ur contract. breaking off the 1 year contract, however, is a little harder. u need to check with the accom. office.

another thing:

in london virtually all rents are calculated by week, not monthly. there're 12 months a year, or 52 weeks a year. dont just convert a GBP100 per week into GBP400 a month. here's why:

400 a month = 4800 a year
100 per week = 5200 a year

i made this mistake when i first came here. i thought i misplaced some of my money. then my flatmate told me to recalculate this. easy money for the landlords!

Ic. So it's fine if I don't have a modem?

No p2p? Aiyoh...susah...

Here is a list of jobs for which it is relatively 'easy' to find a job (as in the companies do not have to write a detailed report to prove that they have not managed to find anyone else suitable within the EU for that job, etc etc). Not to say that you cannot find a job outside of those listed, but you will probably need to be specialized or are a very promising graduate/ worker for the company to pick you above anyone else in the EU who is competing for the same job.

http://www.skillclear.co.uk/skilllist.asp

Of course, you need to have an officially recognized/ accredited degree, etc etc.

Erm.. sorry i'm a bit blur regarding this. from the link u provide, it states engineer require 2 years working exp to get a work permit.

then, under  SEGS - Science and Engineering  Scheme, if graduate with second class honours (2.2) or higher can stay in UK for a year. So, if during that period i manage to work in the engineering related field till the given term is finished. This means i cannot either stay or apply for worK permit? due to i dont have enough working experience (just work till about a year only)  arang-arang 

Or as long as my employer agree to sponsor me, then i can still work in UK for the remaining time. But is this kind of work permit same as the work permit that u showed us?   (need two years working exp one).

Thanks in advance

Should i buy my labtop in Malaysia or buy it in Uk? as u know that after the incident of 11/8, i afraid labtop, psp all these stuff would be prohibited aboard into the plane..and is it cheaper and i will able to get a lastest labtop in Uk? by the way, how much XBOX360 sell in Uk? i am going to portsmouth, anyone there can give me some advice? thx a lot

Well, that's a valid dilemma. If following current scenario I will get it over there, coz I can't imagine checking in my laptop. Sure hancur berkecai when get there. Whatever extra expenses incurred when buying over there, should be worth it to cover the potential damage.
However, I got mine a month ago oredi, so now pening la

By the way, where is GEORGE?
Can I find it in Birmingham itself? Or it's only in London?40GBP is really cheap!!
Let me know where can I find this shop.
Is there a link of the shop?

Checked out the site, really great deals even for duvet and pillowcase sets.
But seems to not have outlets in Central London. I'll be staying around UCL area. The nearest is at Clapham Junction 7.6km away!!!
I noticed from your earlier profile you're from Baker Street, London, so where do you go for the nearest George store?