I dunno about her scores. When I asked her she just said SAT. Homeschool test scores can't be very consistent right? Then again, it was AUT, a more 'inferior' institution. Where did your friend go?

About the inconsistency, I'd have thought the unis are better than other institutions though, since they do see lots of internationals. But it looks like they're still confused.

I went through hell trying to get the schools to understand what SPM was so they could place me in Year 13 (equivalent to Aus Year 12 and SAM). Had to do a lot of quick talking. Ended up with them testing my knowledge of physics, chemistry and maths right there in the office - who the heck remembers that sort of stuff in January after SPM anyway?

Fortunately they're getting better now more and more Malaysians are coming in.

This post has been edited by wornbook: Jun 28 2007, 08:35 AM

Guys, please help me out here?

I'm trying to get a ticket to Wellington, NZ (return). So far, I tried STA and Sunway Travels:

STA - To Auckland and back (within a year). My bro have to find a domestic flight to Wellington himself.

RM3580.00 [ticket] + RM610.00 [tax] = RM4190.00


Sunway Travel - To Christchurch and then a domestic flight to Wellington.

RM3937.00 [ticket to Christchurch] + RM802.00 [tax] = RM4739.00
RM586.00 [ticket to Wellington] + RM70.00 [tax] = RM656.00*

GRAND TOTAL (Sunway Travel) = RM5359.00

*NOT two way. Just one way to Wellington, that's all.

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Anyone else going or know some better options to do it? Please advice.

ticketworld.com.my from reliance, I thought their fares are reasonable

Do they have any branches to visit or numbers to call (within Malaysia)? Or is it an online service?

Trying it now, but latest booking have to be 3 days from current date. My bro needs to fly on 30th... Very very rushing, sigh.

no idea, but u can always try reliance malaysia from google to look for their contacts

I think at this late and last minute stage, this are the prices that you will have to pay. If you can make it to Singapore, Qantas (via Sydney or Melbroune) is quite reasonable. Unfortunately, AirNZ has stopped flying to Singapore, so if you want to catch a AirNZ flight to Wellington, it has to be via either Sydney, Melborune or even Brisbane.

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Added on July 5, 2007, 10:46 amhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10449607

Did anyone get blown away?

This post has been edited by haya: Jul 5 2007, 10:46 AM

well, I've been wondering, what happened to this thread....where're all the new zealand students?

I'd like to ask the same question. You guys should be on holiday break. Where is everyone?

i'm not there yet, but it feels nice to talk with people who are there, will be heading there during feb next year. So far yet so close...

Awwwww. Doing what?

Anyway, welcome to New Zealand!

lol, heading to VUW for Commerce and Administration, by the way, what are the requirements for a PRship in NZ?

woo hows the engineering course in NZ? does it has good reputation? ...

im drinking beer while studying kamastura
hi, im in 1st yr engineering.

Er mind to elaborate hows the engineering esspecially (E&E) in NZ ? How much does it costs ? When is the next intake? Does the syllabus prepare you for your future? Compare with australia uni, which 1 is better in your opinion after studying in NZ?

This post has been edited by jasperng: Jul 12 2007, 09:34 PM

sorry la.. i just enter 1 semester.
but as far as i know next yr intake is on end feb or early march.
for engineering (4yrs) 1st yr in general (all take the same)
then u branch out starting ur 2nd yr.

compare with aus uni, i also wont know , coz i nv study in aus.
what preU are u taking now?

I just graduated from diploma in e&e..do they accept diploma? @@

ya , diploma should can.
http://www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/...oucantgetin.cfm

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Added on July 12, 2007, 10:07 pmhttp://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/welcomes/internationalstudents/international.cfm
another helpful site.
u may also seek help from a nz universities agent. (SELSET)
its located at SS15, opposite taylors college subang jaya main gate

This post has been edited by EmperorMeng: Jul 12 2007, 10:07 PM

Haya,
It's still Auckland Uni's winter break now, the other unis started semester 2 on Monday. Unfortunately, no break for me. Been caught up with my research.

PR? The easiest way is to get a job after graduation. Once that's done, fill in an 'expression of interest' form and if you meet the points requirement (which you should if you have a job related to your degree), the govt will invite you to apply for PR. I haven't heard of anyone turned down yet. Govt's been slowly tightening the immigration policy so things might change in the future. Especially with the elections coming up... if there's a change of govt you can bet there'll be a policy change.

Alternatively, find a million NZ dollars from somewhere and apply under the 'Investment' category.

But seriously, the fastest and easiest way now would be to learn hairdressing, beekeeping, bricklaying or some other trade. NZ's desperately short of skilled tradesmen/women. Those are trades on the critical shortage list. No need to worry about studying hard for a degree.

This post has been edited by wornbook: Jul 14 2007, 09:52 AM

plenty of ways i see, so I assume that you're already a PR there?

Yes.

So you're doing commerce. What are you majoring in?