Whatever you do, try not to get Dodo as it sucks big time. It may be cheap, but the speed is slower than streamyx, or rather around the same speed. :S

On side note, I just got an offer from Melbourne Uni for medicine.

Thanks guys.
I know, nearly fainted while looking at the fees...but oh well.
I got 97.5% average.

Off topic:Who besides me loves this christmas smilies?

This post has been edited by zltan: Dec 26 2007, 11:37 AM

VCE results were released last month and the universities are very busy.

What intake are you looking at, Semester 1 or semester 2?

I, along with my friends, applied for uni well before the release of our final results to avoid rushes like these. Melbourne Uni took 5 days (from the day of the release of my results, in december) to offer me a university place. However, I applied in May and they have already processed my other documentation.

But, since RMIT and Monash require paper applications, it might take longer for them to process. Also, bear in mind that the uni people just came back from their holidays. You should wait until the middle of January. If your offer doesn't come by then, you should panic and contact your agent.

No, they won't check your laptop. Just make sure you read what is allowed and not allowed(especially food)

Immigration people in Australia and Malaysia are VERY different. In Malaysia, I can't just walk through without even getting asked. In Australia, they are VERY STRICT, so beware.

They will do some urine test, relfex, eyesight, blood pressure...etc And YES, they will check 'there' too. Are you a guy or girl?

I'm doing medicine and the doctor said that they changed the policy and medical students do not need the blood test anymore.(since it will be done by your uni)
BTW, when you guys certify the documents(for under-18 students), do you need it to be in hand written in English saying 'I hereby certify that....."?

This post has been edited by zltan: Jan 14 2008, 05:26 PM

Thanks guys, I think I have all my stuff sorted out already.

Yup, I'm going to Trinity College, but it'll be the residential college. What are you going there for? Foundation Studies, Summer School, Residential?

Really, toothpaste is not expensive there, just bring one box and it should be sufficient. Try to buy whatever books you can here(if you have enough luggage space, since most of them are cheaper here)

Also, remember an adapter!

NZ accent is quite similar to aussie accent. But, don't worry, you'll understand them in about 1 or 2 weeks.

Australians are generally very efficient. If they want to get something done, they usually say in 5 working days.(and they mean it!) If something is not done by that time, send an e-mail to them.

Also bear in mind that Australia is not a spoon-feeding country. You must do your research(eg: finding out the prerequisite, entry scores, requirements to enter university). Their website is a good place to start.

So, to every new students going to Australia-try to get rid of the Malaysian mentality in doing things (last minute work, spoon-feeding). The lecturers are not going to care if you can cope or not. They will keep on going at a fast pace and if you don't bother to ask or do your research, you won't get good results.

Its AUD400 not RM400

You should get a fx350 too. I couldn't use 570 for one of my maths subjects in my foundation

Cos Melbourne is one of the better ones for almost all courses .... and easy to enter for Bachelor of Arts, Commerce and Science. Sometimes I do wish that they increase the entrance scores but I guess they prefer $$ more.

This post has been edited by zltan: Jan 27 2008, 03:33 PM

By any chance, are you a member of the tutor(utusan) forum and taking some fashion/arts course?

Whoopss...sorry. I was the guy doing foundation in Melbourne last year. Its good to bump into you again...lol.

No...go for Optus cos they've got good plans and nice animals

Its really really good....I'll guarantee that you'll enjoy your time in Aussie and in Trinity. Drama is like the BEST subject ever (after chemistry )

99 for chem FTW :D



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It seems a lot of people are flying off already...well good luck guys!

This post has been edited by zltan: Jan 28 2008, 07:03 PM

No...English is divided into 2-Lit and Drama where lit counts for 70% while drama is worth 30% of your final English mark.

EAP is a totally different subject whatsoever. EAP is more of the grammar, academic writing, speaking etc.

Both English and EAP are compulsory. You need to pass the EAP hurdle to enter Uni but EAP cannot be counted as one of your best 4 subjects. On the other hand, your English mark can be counted as best 4 and in certain courses(Engineering, Med, Dentistry...etc), must be included in your best 4 mark.

I'll give you the mark breakdown.

English
Term 1->2 literature essays about 400 words each based on 2 poems(1 from lectures and 1 from tutorials)-5%
Term 2->1 lit essay about 1500 words based on a novel or short story [20%] and drama monologue [10%]
Term 3->1 lit essay about 1500 words, comparing a novel and a short story [20%] and drama group project [10%]
Term 4->1 lit essay about 1500 words based on a play(eg:Shakespeare) [15%] and drama group performance [10%]

Total=90%+(10% participation)= 100%

EAP
Term 1->nothing
Term 2->Homework essay-400 words[5%] + Exam Essay-800words[25%]
Term 3->Homework essay-600 words[5%] + In-class exam essay-700 words[10%]
Term 4->Oral presentation, 10 mins[25%] + Exam Essay-700words[30%]

N.B: All EAP essays must be academic writing (references..etc...)

Total=100%

Hope this post clears your confusion! Hope you have a good time in Trinity(I sure did )

You can only type down the EAP homework stuff but all the other exam essays must be handwritten in the examination booklet.

The recommended length of 1500 words is usually too short for a good literature essay and most students will go up to 2500-3000. The length of the literature exam is usually 3 hours.

Trinity really helps you for uni even though the course may be quite intense and tough at times. It is after the all the best (and most expensive) foundation course in australia.... you don't want to pay 20k AUD for nothing, do you? Don't worry too much, I can guarantee that you'll be able to write that much by the time you reach term 4.

By the way, what are you planning to do in university and what subjects are you doing in trinity?

hmm...let me see.... I guess you will benefit from taking both Maths 1 and maths 2 if you like maths. That will make 3 electives but I will suggest that you throw in another elective such as economics. You could always drop one subject if you think you can't handle it, but I think you'd do quite well with accounting, maths 1, maths 2 and economics.

I was aiming for something along the health science stream so I took maths 1, maths 2, chem and physics. When I received my results, I realised that taking 4 electives really paid off since all 4 of them contributed to my best 4 score.

Academic writing is the way universities want their essays to be written. It is mainly researching, building up an argument and writing an essay. You will be expected to use proper English register, grammar..etc and NOT plagiarize. Once again, don't worry...as Trinity will teach you academic writing in EAP and HOI.

No... There are 2 semesters (about 4.5 months each semester) each year and 2 terms in each semester. Thus, it makes 4 semester. You can think of a term as mid-semester.

This post has been edited by zltan: Jan 28 2008, 10:26 PM