I.Truly.Pity.Those.Studying.In.University.Tasmania

Sorry, just can't help the fact mate. I was there for a business trip, and Tasmania is really isolated and i feel, deserted at moments. You are almost virtually paralyzed without a car. Probably because i was travelling around Richmond and Hobart, and not parts of Launceston or Burnie, but the places i was looking, was truly "boring" per se.

I did enjoyed myself, with the relaxation ambience and comfort of the people surrounding you, but as students, i find that insufficient.

Coincidently, i abruptly updated my blog with the cottage that i stayed in. Honestly speaking, one of the best accomodation i've stayed in for a long long time and the rate was "OK".

guys...going to UniSA next month for my international student exchange program...
how im going to do my visa..
help me please.....
just go to the australian embassy near the idp then apply eh?
any charged? how much...?
my duration is 6 month.
really need help here.

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm This site is like a puzzle, make me read all those contents.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/student-insi...isa-options.htm, if u click the "start your application online" will lead u to the apply student online visa, just remember u got your CoE code.
Yes got charged, as i recall RM400.00 damage.

I'm going to there to study... Taking architecture, might be a good place to study..  I heard of the condition over there as well.. 

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm This site is like a puzzle, make me read all those contents.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/student-insi...isa-options.htm, if u click the "start your application online" will lead u to the apply student online visa, just remember u got your CoE code.
Yes got charged, as i recall RM400.00 damage.

RM400.00?
damn...my lil sis taking her medic course in India for 5 years are more chipper if i not mistaken.
thanks Plant for the info...
tq so much! 

Its AUD400 not RM400 

It's AUD430 to be exact. Just reapplied due to some error by Monash, thankfully I've managed to get them to reimburse all costs incurred while applying for the visa again.

AUD 430?? All this while I thought visa application is free. *sigh* Nothing is free in this world.

tourist visa is free........everything else, there is a fee..........wait till you apply for pr......fee's a few k's........

which one is true..? RM400    @ AUSD400 ??? 

All fees and charges are listed in Australian dollars (AUD). If you are lodging outside Australia, payment must be in the currency accepted by the Australian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, where the application is being lodged.

Dunno why so many people can't find the information they want while I can.

Well, it's because you're haya. 

Anyway, I agree with you about Malaysian government websites (or even commercial ones for that matter). They are still stuck in the early days of everything-Flash. The colors don't match, the links may be broken, a mix of Java applets and Flash menus (wth), slow servers, overloaded pages, no integration (asp, jsp, php, and everything else), insecure, etc. Just plain ugly and unprofessional. Please hire proper programmers who don't just cut and paste whatever they can find on the web or pay someone who's more capable. After all, aren't there tons of "local web development firms".

Well, it's because you're haya. 

Anyway, I agree with you about Malaysian government websites (or even commercial ones for that matter). They are still stuck in the early days of everything-Flash. The colors don't match, the links may be broken, a mix of Java applets and Flash menus (wth), slow servers, overloaded pages, no integration (asp, jsp, php, and everything else), insecure, etc. Just plain ugly and unprofessional. Please hire proper programmers who don't just cut and paste whatever they can find on the web or pay someone who's more capable. After all, aren't there tons of "local web development firms".