Hi peeps, I got an offer from an oversea university and a local university (UM) at the same time. Both offered me my preferred course, Pharmacy.

However my concern arises when I got the offer from UM yesterday. I come from an average family, when I first got an offer from the oversea uni, my uncle offered me saying that he would sponsor my tuition fees partially on going abroad, to UK particularly. At the same time, my dad got a personal loan as well to cover the rest of the fee + living expenses. The hope of both my uncle and my dad is that I could explore more and gain more valuable experiences, and they felt that the money is worth it.

and Yesterday, I was very lucky and grateful for I get an offer from UM as well, for the same course. My mum persuaded me to opt for the local Uni instead of the oversea uni. Her reason behind was I need not to pay back the debt once I graduated, and that my parents do not have to pay the interest/debt monthly.

I am really in a deep dilemma.
Deep inside I really hope I could study abroad as I know there will be lots of challenges await me.
Im here basically to know your opinions if you were in my shoes.
I sincerely hope you would understand how I feel and please, no demotivating comments here.

Thank you very much for your kind opinion

Yup I understood that. I'll ask my dad and uncle clearly regarding this debt issue. However, thanks for the advices

This post has been edited by bellobanana95: Aug 13 2014, 11:32 PM

Yeap, that was also one of the reasons for wwhy I'd like to study abroad as I believe that this opportunity allows me to widen my view and to allow me to be more independent.

Thank you Chamelion for your view. I'll take them into account

thanks for the advice
erm, im a non-bumi who is lucky enough to get matriculation, i got 4 flat.

Heyy, you're taking MPharm as well?

is it possible for me to take 4 years of BPharm locally and then get into the 4th year of the MPharm programme oversea?
Just an idea..

Thank you so much for this info! Im seriously considering this option now

Actually I think only pharmacy from USM is recognized globally.
Can anyone clarify on this? Cause last time i heard that USM Pharmacy Graduate are accepted in Singapore, and its the only local U in Msia which offer Pharmacy programme that is accepted by Sg.

Ainafoon, then how would your cousin be working in Aus right now? Is she working in pharmacy sector there?



limeuu, then is UM's BPharm recognized globally?

Does that apply to postgraduate study as well?

cotton is taking up non-practising course i supposed.

so conclusion is that if i pick up BPharm from UM, there is no chance for me to further up my postgrad in the UK?
And today I just discussed with my family, my dad is okay with the fund stuff. The decision is now in my hands to choose which path. My plan was to study locally and then further up the postgrad in UK. But I do not wish to work in UK tho.

erm from what I understood is that I am able to further up my studies in the UK, with condition that Im not practising as a Pharmacist and that I cannot further in Clincial Pharmacy.

correct?

I want to expose myself to the other side of the world and I would like to accept all the challenges.
I knew all these challenges would put me in alot of worries but I believe that all these would give me a fruitful outcome in which I'll treasure throughout my whole life.

anyway, thanks alot! realllllyyy alot limeuu!

Thank you everyone and limeuu!! Am grateful for all your advices!
I decided to stay back for UM ady
Cheers!!