For me, I use Ms.Excel spreadsheet to keep track on all my daily expenses and sum it up at the end of every month. This might not be the best way to do so depending on the individual, so figure out a method which you think is the most appropriate and suitable for your situation.

This post has been edited by jae: Jan 10 2008, 07:17 PM

Lol we would be on the same flight back to Sydney if you are taking MAS.

@Jonathan
Couldn't agree more than that, I can't help but dividing almost everything by 3 after I came back, heck i am finding myself spending more than i ever had before I went over

Haha cool. But it is kinda surprising to see a first year student going there so late though, usually they prefer to go earlier to settle down first before commencing their semester.
What would you be taking for your undergrad?

You can always go around and get familiar with the suburbs, bus routes etc. It helps a lot later unless you are already familiar with Sydney.
Nevertheless, it is good to know that you already have your accommodation settled, I will still have to look for mine after i arrive, hopefully it won't take too long. Btw, just wondering where would you be staying?

This post has been edited by jae: Jan 12 2008, 07:06 PM

Is your monthly allowance inclusive of your rental? If yes then that amount is alright, otherwise no offence but I really can't think of any reason why one would need so much a month unless you are really loaded.

And no, I don't use blue for brown trips nor do i use concessions although I did thought about that before, but figured that it's not worth taking the risk after listening to some stories about it.

I submitted my applications directly to the uni representatives during my college's placement day using my spm slip with other relevant documents and none of my applications were rejected nor did they requested particularly for the spm cert, so i reckon it shouldn't be any problem with using your slip instead of your cert.