i am going to UNISA in adelaide to further study as well..as a pharmacist..

just want to ask..did any of u encounter any problem while applying for visa??..quite nervous..u know..immigration can b a nasty..

besides that, is a pharmacist easy to get a job there???..i mean i plan to get a PR there after graduation..but if it is hard to get a job there as a pharmacist..what is the point??.. ..

adelaide is a peaceful place?? so muz b fun to studi overthere,izit?? can sumbody tell me  which uni in adelaide u think is de best?n how is de cost to studi overthere..i m doin de research on tat...
n can sumbody tell me abt monash uni in aus oso?? i wan sum info on tat 2 ...
thx

Just a word of caution though since I'm Australian educated engineering student.

Don't take for granted that when the university tells you that it's a 4 years degree program means you can complete the degree in exactly 4 years like local universities do.

In general, a BEng paper in Australia has about 35 modules to complete.Each year you'll have like 2 semesters and a short one  at the end of the year.Taking 4 subjects per semester is a really crazy thing to do and I must warn you that most of the time you'll barely get through with passes or if you're lucky, probably score in one or two of the subjects.

Unlike in local colleges where I've seen students taking over 5-6 subjects in a single semester and still make it with most subjects getting As, do not compare this with Australian universities.I'm already 23 this year and while all my friends who entered local universities with the same engineering course that I took have graduated, I still have another year to go with my degree.

You may one to ask other Australian students in this forum about how they find about the number of years they took to complete their degrees.3 subjects itself is already taxing.Four subjects per semester is the maximum that you can take although the universities won't stop you from taking a much as you like since resitting means more money.

I have a Australian friend who is taking double majors in engineering and business administration is already 26 this year and he tells me that his course is taking so long to complete.

Just a word of caution though since I'm Australian educated engineering student.

Don't take for granted that when the university tells you that it's a 4 years degree program means you can complete the degree in exactly 4 years like local universities do.

In general, a BEng paper in Australia has about 35 modules to complete.Each year you'll have like 2 semesters and a short one  at the end of the year.Taking 4 subjects per semester is a really crazy thing to do and I must warn you that most of the time you'll barely get through with passes or if you're lucky, probably score in one or two of the subjects.

Unlike in local colleges where I've seen students taking over 5-6 subjects in a single semester and still make it with most subjects getting As, do not compare this with Australian universities.I'm already 23 this year and while all my friends who entered local universities with the same engineering course that I took have graduated, I still have another year to go with my degree.

You may one to ask other Australian students in this forum about how they find about the number of years they took to complete their degrees.3 subjects itself is already taxing.Four subjects per semester is the maximum that you can take although the universities won't stop you from taking a much as you like since resitting means more money.

I have a Australian friend who is taking double majors in engineering and business administration is already 26 this year and he tells me that his course is taking so long to complete.

erm i'm not quite sure if i get what u mean but a max of 4 subjects ? I'm going into 3rd year in UNSW .. i had like 7 subjects last sem .. no problems so far ? But i gotta agree .. stuff is hard ... dun think SPM 10A .. go there can get all HD .. i'm barely passing everything too ..

erm i'm not quite sure if i get what u mean but a max of 4 subjects ? I'm going into 3rd year in UNSW .. i had like 7 subjects last sem .. no problems so far ? But i gotta agree .. stuff is hard ... dun think SPM 10A .. go there can get all HD .. i'm barely passing everything too ..

7 subjects in one semester at UNSW?
OMG...that's like suicide man.But I think you're a very bright student to make it through.Passing all 7 subjects in one semester is already considered a feat itself.
Are you undertaking an engineering course?

1.) I don't think getting visa is that hard just that when you go for medical checkups that applies to the visa application, make sure to tell your doc to give you "healthy" status. Last time, my stupid doc put down a note "overweight" on the medical checkout slip and it causes my visa application delayed. So, do take note of that. Other than that, it should be fine. btw, which college are you studying/graduated from atm?

2.) Finding jobs in Australia isn't that hard because Australia need work force for professional field. I don't know much about pharmacist but all I know Australia has a lot of demand for engineering field work force. One good example, my class, guess how many people are doing for final years, a total of 20ish peeps compared to a large hall full of Commerce students. So, figure out. But anyway, shouldn't be a problem getting a job for as long as you have PR status in hand, makes things a lot easier. Oh btw, just incase if you didn't know, if you are getting PR, you need to sit for English test such as Cambridge ESOL so on as its a part of requirement for applying PR.

Wow, I have been worrying about this for weeks. However, I am underweight.
Is this a problem? Will this cause any difficulties when applying for visa?
What do you mean by "tell your doctor to give you healthy status"?

means ask him close 1 eye .. give duit kopi 10 bux .. ask him juz write 'SEMUA OK'

You are asking me to bribe?

I dont want to risk my scholarship.By the way, I heard that the doctors are pretty strict on medical check-up. Scarry.

You will have to have a medical check-up by one of the doctors in DIMIA's list. They are picked by the high comm. so it is not advisable to get away from things 'the Malaysian style'. Australia is a VERY strict country and you won't want to be in trouble. BTW, being underweight or overweight is not a serious problem! I'm 169cm, 16 years old and 47kg(underweight) and my visa was accepted.

i'm 17 years old,40kg ,150cm.
>.<
underweight
my agent is applyin the visa for me.

You are asking me to bribe?

I dont want to risk my scholarship.By the way, I heard that the doctors are pretty strict on medical check-up. Scarry.

I do not believe weight/height is a problem at all unless you have some medical condition which caused it.

Just asking,im currently study A-Levels.My course ending at June or July this year and im considering studying in Aus since it's cheaper than UK or US.Firstly,do the univercites in Aus accept A-Levels results?

I keep on hearing Adelaide is good for study.Is there any good engineering uni over there?Planning to take E&E or Civil engineering over there.