who's going america? i am doing my masters there next year...
current stil in america... returning end of the week
on the 19th got talk from macee on post grad studies... dont miss it
Study in America!, How?
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 Nov 12 2008, 08:57 AM
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Nov 15 2008, 08:39 AM
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If everything goes as planned, I should be heading to US next fall. Where are you doing your masters? and since you're in US have you heard of any states that waive out-of-state fees (I heard a state waive those fees if you work 20 hours on campus) my googling skills failed me here, I can't find any information about that.   [/quote] next fall? so long meh.. university of alaska, anchorage campus... only 1 msian student there... lol ermm... they used to, my cousin got her tuition waived and she was being paid to tutor.. but she got her scholarship before going for the course... and 1 requirement is to be part of the academic staff... i dont think they have that anymore unless u r doing very very well... u can't google because your tuition fee is not waived by the uni admin but by that of individual dept itself out of their own funds... QUOTE(P.I.M.P @ Nov 13 2008, 08:45 AM) Hi I'm Inti ADP alumni. ermm... tailors is very good too... are u doing OPT there?IMO, I think Inti have the most affiliation with U.S uni's. I didn't regret taking ADP in Inti. Right now I'm in U.S, graduating next month!!! I CAN"T WAIT TO GRADUATE!!! Done studying for now. For those interested to study in U.S, taking ADP will be your 1st step. Something to keep in mind is that the U.S system & U.K system is slightly different in terms of curriculum. But once you get used to the structure, you'll be fine. Oh I forgot to add, unless you have scholarship, be prepare to sell of a semi-detached house for your education here in U.S. All I can say is that it ain't cheap. But think of the exposure you get here, its nothing compare to the money you paid. Start saving money for those who intend to study in U.S. If you have scholarship, that'll ease your family's burden a lil' bit. |
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Nov 16 2008, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(P.I.M.P @ Nov 15 2008, 09:06 AM) No I'm not doing OPT. I got all the documents done, but not gonna do OPT. Gonna head back home why waste that opportunity?... i am doing my masters so i can do OPT... u get to do OPT and you dont want to... lol |
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Nov 16 2008, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(HanYH @ Nov 16 2008, 12:32 PM) USA's economy is dying now. I got my OPT but most probably will be headed home too. Most of my American friends have not even scored any offer as of today, so it will be even worse for the international students. This is sad because I really wanted to stay here and work for a couple years, but one gotta face the harsh reality. My summer internship company can't even give me a reply regarding full time position now... agree... huh? that means u got a position or not? which state are u inQUOTE(P.I.M.P @ Nov 16 2008, 12:37 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « So I am assuming you're one of those who are trying hard to get "into" America right? Don't get me wrong, I'm not stereotyping or labeling here. I guess everyone has their own hopes & dreams. What they wanna do & how they wanna do is up to individuals. I could do OPT if I wanted to. All the paperwork is lined up & I just need to submit it. But for me, some things in life is much more than OPT or working in U.S. Of course, I would like to stay in U.S & have a great life, but after some events I've been through, I realize U.S is not everything. Besides, I'm sure I will have chance to come back to U.S some time in future. i see i see... ok ler.. nvm.. cya back in msia ^^ |
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Nov 16 2008, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(HanYH @ Nov 16 2008, 02:50 PM) I'm in New York. I have my OPT, but I do not have an offer, so yeah, the harsh reality... NY  dont tell me u study business? that means u r done with studies... but no job offer? |
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Nov 17 2008, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(HanYH @ Nov 16 2008, 02:55 PM) No, not in business. Undergrad in hardcore engineering, but now finishing my final semester in Engineering Management. hardcore engineering? management? ... errr... so what degree u will get?Graduating in 4 weeks and yes, thanks for reminding (just kidding) that I still don't have an offer ermm.. why dont u fly to alaska... engineering seems to be doing fine here QUOTE(P.I.M.P @ Nov 16 2008, 03:22 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Oh yeah, I see you working in Alaska. Must be freezing your arse off huh. BTW, if you wanna make big money fast, try catching some Alaskan crabs. Hehe. If you watch Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel that it. Lucrative but VERY RISKY!!! Hehe. Would be heck of an experience. But don't tell your parent if you're going. Huhuhu. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Me too. No job offer. Gonna be jobless in few weeks time. here in alaska engineering seems to be doing well... the recession doesnt seem to affect much neway... back to studies.. i can only work in campus right, during studying sem.. but how about during summer? |
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Nov 19 2008, 02:41 AM
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QUOTE(spunkberry @ Nov 19 2008, 02:03 AM) oh I don't really care. marriage isn't even a consideration at this point. after college then I'll consider it. all my local friends got married or pregnant at an early age... lolfor those in engineering... why dont try applying for OPT in alaska... here engineering is blooming and the state is not really affected much by the financial crisis ermm... neway.. those who are returning if u wanna sell ur USD, pm me ^^ we come up with a win-win exchange after 40 hours+ flight i am at singapore now... can't wait to fo home ^^ |
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Nov 19 2008, 08:14 AM
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QUOTE(Panda12 @ Nov 19 2008, 04:14 AM) so you mean you're in the aeroplane now? or you'll be back 40 hours later? in singapore changi now... now it has been 50 hours i guess since i travel home... 5 more hours only reach klia.. zzzzz... no sleep at all QUOTE(P.I.M.P @ Nov 19 2008, 04:29 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Unless, got pregnant at early stage. Then no choice lo » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Engineering only? Finance? Accounting? You're back home. That's nice. When you returning back to AL? QUOTE(HanYH @ Nov 19 2008, 05:12 AM) How do we even look for engineering opportunities in Alaska? ermm.. fly there 1st then look around lor... basically a lot of big oil company operates hereQUOTE(spunkberry @ Nov 19 2008, 07:08 AM) it won't really be early. I'm gonna be done when I'm like 22 or 23. my mother got married around 25. And pfft, premarital sex is not really my thing at the moment. say only... can ur bf tahan? after 1st time then say... a little no harm.. then more and then more and then leak... and then baby... lol... happened to a lot of my local friends |
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Dec 1 2008, 01:49 PM
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back already... dont think any of my friends will be back so soon.. the earliest is.. ermm.. jan or feb
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Dec 3 2008, 08:38 PM
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i amn trying to make it for spring... if not then fall.. zzz
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Dec 4 2008, 12:55 AM
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yeaps.. shouldnt be a problem although u might lose out in sports and other non core subjects
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Dec 4 2008, 02:50 AM
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not 13?
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Jan 8 2009, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(elaineliew88 @ Jan 2 2009, 03:52 PM) may i know how much is the flight tickets fares right now to US from KL? going to the States end of this year...hopefully can book early and cheaper.thx for help which part of US? so far cheapest is united.. but 60 hours + 5 stops.. |
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Jan 23 2009, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(j3ff345 @ Jan 23 2009, 09:38 AM) hey sorry to interupt the thread. i got one other questions.. can i do foundations in ausstralia and get into a uni 1st, since its easier, then transfer my degree to a us uni? no, US unis hardly accept any other uni student except for exchange for 1 sem. u can do a evaluation fopr credit transfer but it wont be worth it, because US credits are actually worth less. it is better u do ADP here n transfer there to some uni there... after 3rd year then only transfer to a better uniand if i do my masters in us. would i be able to get a job there since got very little connection. it depends on u... u will be able to do 3 years OPT using ur f-1 student visa.. n after that get extra chance because of post grad quota for h-1b working visa |
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Jan 24 2009, 01:25 AM
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QUOTE(j3ff345 @ Jan 23 2009, 01:02 PM) yeh i thought of doing adp aswell, but i cant wait to leave msia d..another 3 years here?!?.. well, u can save a great deal of $$$, trust me... 2+2 is the besti mean its a great and awesome country, but jst doesnt suit me. thx for the advice. will consider it.. QUOTE(cherriedpie @ Jan 23 2009, 07:55 PM) is it difficult to apply as freshman to a good uni like Uni of Chicago,UCLA, Uni of Calfornia Berkeley? not exactly... u must know d best way... which i will explain belowQUOTE(spunkberry @ Jan 23 2009, 10:34 PM) University of California caters to Californians. Internationals have to be amazing to be accepted into them - and I mean, AMAZING. Perfect scores, grades, well-rounded in extracurricular activities blah blah. University of Chicago is easier than University of California. not exactly... i have been to berkeley, UCLA n stanford... if u enter their campus u will realise it is 40% international yellow skin students... no joke... but mostly these students are from US allied countries like japan, HK, taiwanthe best way to enter those elite unis in the west as in west coast is to enter community colleges 1st... then transfer credit in, that's the recommendation of most counsellors there... UCs accept top 87.5% of their high school grads... wherelse CSUs accept top 70%... so if u really wanna enter... i would say enter a not so established UC or a good CSU... then transfer credit during ur 3rd year top 87.5% of their percentile is not that hard.. whities.. if u score near straight As during SPM or pre-u ... then u should be able to cope ^^ |
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Jan 24 2009, 03:49 AM
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QUOTE(spunkberry @ Jan 24 2009, 02:45 AM) Yeah, but you can't apply directly in, and that's the whole point. You have to had attended some other school within california for the chance of you getting accepted to increase. You have completely missed the point. even their own students can't apply directly in.. usually they recommend going community colleges 1st.. that's why a lot of opt to go other private unis like USC... the top would already run to caltech, stanford... left back the errr.. not so good of the cream?maybe u r right... hmmm QUOTE(Tereno @ Jan 24 2009, 03:12 AM) I wish I knew this. Now it's too late for me. : ( Already in my last year in Canada. But it would've nice to graduate from a top school in the US and work there. canada is so much easier to apply working visa... would love to go there after my stint in uncle sam... |
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Jan 24 2009, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(Tereno @ Jan 24 2009, 06:26 AM) Working visa in Canada is indeed easier to apply but I prefer working in the US more than Canada after tasting both sides. In any case, I think if you are a grad from US, I think you can easily request to work her and eventually settle here if you'd like. cool, then if i fail getting a job in US i will head to canada! |
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QUOTE(j3ff345 @ Jan 24 2009, 11:15 AM) hey. so i;m doing IGCSE now, mocks just finish, can i use the forecast results to apply to ommunity college 1st? then only go proper college after that? or do u mean i need to do idp 1st, then get into community college then go into uni? i see, hmm.. u might have to do a evaluations on ur pre-u i think.. have to ask MACEE, or the uni 1st. usually i think they accept SAT only. even those doing ADP can't enter top schools, they do credit transfer.thx btw dude, for giving me so much info well the things i explained earlier only works for UCs n CSUs in cali, only cali has such a wide uni system that allows credit tranfers. so if u r interested to study in cali, which i would recommend then go ahead. not necessary u need to apply community colleges 1st, if u can enter directly then great, if not then that would be a good choice to enter their elite schools. try entering UC santa barbara/davis/irvine,san diego... then after 2 years u think u can cope, transfer to berkeley/UCLA... UC san fran is only for grad students doing medic.. no prob... since spunkberry is there, n i going back there soon. why not share info ^^ |
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Jan 24 2009, 04:44 PM) If you get a good result, you can apply for the SAT test before you take your actual spm exam. If you scored high, they will accept you to study in America. agree, but it still encrourage to do spm though.. QUOTE(cherriedpie @ Jan 24 2009, 05:21 PM) what? ._. slim chance? I'm doing my a levels now actually... define awesome...Do i have to be more than awesome to get accepted as a freshman into uni? okay this sucks. ;_; |
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pls dont post comments with no value, this is a post count thread and it will cause u a warn.
to get good infos on unis in A, check out petersons website. highly recommended. |
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