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 May 13 2009, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(silencio87 @ May 13 2009, 04:35 PM) Hey KV!!!:) haha, ook, shall ask my mate later this week if i see her n him..If im headed to UniMelb this July,i'll be doin Master of Architecture.  Do you have some inside info for me regarding the course...share wif me la hehehehe  Thanks   btw, u dont get any other offer from other unis? |
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May 13 2009, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(silencio87 @ May 13 2009, 05:08 PM) Thanks a lot KV tats good. didnt apply rmit?I got another offer from Deakin  You know anybody from Deakin pursuing architecture?...let me know also lar ,hehehe So what are you doin now, KV? final year already?? deakin> i rmbr here..katunX.. me...mushroomieee |
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May 13 2009, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(tsm @ May 13 2009, 05:54 PM) Deakin, Geelong. Nice place to stay. You can go to surfing and also go to Deakin winery have wine tasting^^ basically alrdy decide earlier before.KvRenimen still thinking urban planning or architecture? Or already made your decision? |
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May 14 2009, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(Saigo @ May 14 2009, 03:18 PM) Hey guys, staying alone or share? I'm coming over to RMIT Melbourne this coming July. I'm a bit lost with the accommodation aspect - how do you guys normally go about looking for an accommodation? The ones listed at realestate.com.au and domain.com.au is a little too high for me - I'm targeting for a place with rental $150-180/week at most, preferably somewhere at Carlton or somewhere near there as it'd be nearer to my business building at Bourke St. Is it possible to book for an accommodation while I'm still in Msia?  |
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May 18 2009, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(yusszzxx @ May 18 2009, 12:32 AM) Hi all,,,.. i am going to melbourne univ this coming july for master in gis... looking for cheap accom.. budget around 150/w, prefer a studio apt or sharing (in 2 bed house/apt)... let me know.. Geo. Information System? |
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May 23 2009, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(yusszzxx @ May 18 2009, 03:15 PM) wink?.. are you on the same course?... got something to share about the course? nope wah,.. accom at melbourne so expensive.. wonder if i can get 130/wk on a 2 bed shared apt... anyone here still looking for accom at melbourne?.. just going thru.  Added on May 23, 2009, 1:06 pm QUOTE(alwayshappy @ May 18 2009, 06:04 PM) It's very difficult to get studio apartment or 2-bedroom apartment/ person for $150pw. It's very unlikely. If you are willing to share with more ppl, that will be good. possible but limited. QUOTE(yusszzxx @ May 18 2009, 06:37 PM) 150/pw per person.. so 300/pw for 2.. .. possible? try finding area such as brunswick, ascot vale carlton. there is possibility you can find one. 150 does not include bills.This post has been edited by KVReninem: May 23 2009, 01:06 PM |
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May 30 2009, 08:31 PM
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those in melb, coming to Melb
hav a look at this site http://www.rooms.net.au/ it is trustable, n i been the building before. |
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May 31 2009, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(Saigo @ May 31 2009, 03:47 PM) Nearly all of the areas listed have no vacancies left. :/ well, its either you apply now or get freezed outside.QUOTE(Saigo @ May 31 2009, 05:52 PM) Yep if everything goes well, I'll be studying at RMIT Bourke St. this coming July. Uni housing is too expensive for me so that's a no go I'm afraid. My budget's only about $150-180 at most per week. dont assume like msian, that someone will take care of your accomodation. Rental in city is not cheap. |
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May 31 2009, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(Saigo @ May 31 2009, 07:23 PM) You're under the mistaken assumption that I've not done my research and that I "assume like msian" - I know that renting in the city's not cheap, which is why I'm looking at surrounding suburbs like Carlton. I was told by a friend who stays there that $150-180/pw is possible. yes you do your homework but you still expect it like msian. This is not the first time I'm looking, I was just stating that the website that was linked by KVReninem didn't have any vacancies left. Ahh I thought you were talking about housing provided by universities, which are generally much more expensive, partly because they have mandatory meal plans. I don't think my uni has such a thing though. And yeah, the screenshot does clarify what you were telling me about.  lets me just give you a piece of mind, renting is not easy to find especially with the current situation in melb city, where availability/affordable for a person is getting harder & rent is going up due to FFHOG as to offset the downward trend of property. anyone can tell you how much rent you can get in area like carlton, brunswick etc..but you really need to get to the matter itself to deal it. the site i gave you is to assist you, nothing more. More over, vacancies are usually low unless something happen to the uni sux n ppl are leaving it. to find nice bargain, you got to be quick as you are not alone in this matter. and, all you need is to apply. from there then you can proceed. dont expect to see high vacancies in Melb city especially any building near unimelb & rmit. |
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Jun 1 2009, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(Saigo @ May 31 2009, 11:11 PM) Thanks for the links! (and yeah I'm a 'him' unlike many users on this site who may pretend to be otherwise.) I checked the .pdf that my uni has and apart from its own housing database which I'm unable to access at the moment as I'm not there yet, I've also already looked at other sites like realestate, domain, and share-accom before. dude, maybe you can try to call up intl student & ask for a temporary pw/user id to find renting plc., just a suggestion.I most probably will be sharing with another Malaysian dude too who'd be studying in the same uni. Might either rent a room together or look for shared housing - but can't say much since I'm not there yet. |
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Jun 1 2009, 04:53 PM
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QUOTE(tsm @ Jun 1 2009, 05:36 PM) Are you future Deakin student??? she`s deakin student. Not all rooms at the website are good. Besides, some of the prices list at there different when you go for inspection. Finding a room really depend your luck. If really want to go for cheap then try to ask china student. Anyway, I not really like that type of house. Maybe I'm a bit fussy. For me the most important is clean. Then the internet quota. Then the room cannot be too small. So, it was really take sometimes for me to find a room which I like. Good luck. |
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Jun 2 2009, 12:45 PM
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QUOTE(wKkaY @ Jun 2 2009, 06:13 AM) wkkay, one of the site which is free but you have to see either it is legitimate.  |
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Jun 3 2009, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(Amoureuse @ Jun 2 2009, 02:42 PM) Lol, I'm assuming that you didn't see my earlier posts. I am currently a Deakin student, and yeah I was just trying to illustrate a point to Saigo, to show him what I was talking about. I live with my family yea..its funny..i was like, craps..man Thanks for the tips though, they won't help me but they'll certainly help other future students. LOLASDFS.. GUMTREE, that could work but WOW have you guys seen some of the personal ads on there? ROFL, hilarious:)  QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 2 2009, 07:11 PM) Hiya!!! if you want 120, u got to go far.area like carnegie chadstone is possible to find. go east side of melb/holmesglen, frankston/caulfield/malvern east or north/richmond/kew/hawthorn/prahran/sandringham/south yarra/north melbI wanna ask those studying in Melbourne. Regarding the accommodation, roomsnet is kinda full...=( I browse thru Gumtree website and seems like mostly the rent cost $150 and above. I wanna know how much does the cheapest rent anyone cud possible get living/studying in Melbourne?? Around $120 ,is it possible?? Thanks... QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 2 2009, 08:04 PM) Waaaaaaaaaa.....dang!!! last heard, CBD abt 400 pw. not going down yet.I guess i'll have to search a place somewhere afar from CBD then =( BTW,is the tram ride free or have to pay? QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 3 2009, 02:40 PM) Yea..Obviously nothing is free in this world. for more info about transportation in melb- http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ I googled abit on the city circle tram...hmm...i thought it would pass near UniMelb,apparently,its way out of the course dang!!Hmm...not good...almost everywhere near UniMelb,the accommodation is full.  Now,i have to look somewhere far.... BTW,where are you guys staying over there??? Friends? Family? Rented single room? Studio Apartment? thanks! QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Jun 3 2009, 02:58 PM) got this e-mail from monash this morning. maybe useful for prospective monash international students. marketing gimmick Special $100 Offer by Custom House for Monash International Students » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « , more will come in 2010 to 2012 period.  This post has been edited by KVReninem: Jun 3 2009, 08:16 PM |
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Jun 4 2009, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(Saigo @ Jun 3 2009, 09:50 PM) I need to ask you guys for an opinion - would you guys pay $185/week for a student hostel in the CBD which includes gas/electric/water bills which is a stone's throw away from your uni, or would you opt for cheaper alternatives at the surrounding suburbs (Carlton, Fitzroy, etc) by sharing a flat/house with other people (whether it includes bills or not, I'm not too sure)? stay in student hostel awhile then move out later, staying with others is fun but if u find the wrong one. u got screwed A friend of mine who has studied in Melbourne in the past told me this, and I quote, "Staying with others in an apartment is an experience in itself and it's fun, where else a student hostel has a different feel." Do you guys reckon the same thing too? This is what's stopping me from booking that place right away 'cause I'm inclined to agree what my friend had said, but I thought I'd ask for a second opinion here. QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 3 2009, 11:31 PM) Hey KV! north melb, brunswick, ascot valeThanks for the info Im gonna look somewhere near north melb BTW...how come i never hear anyone ride bicycle to their Unis?? Mostly walking and taking public transportation ..Also,is CBD safe after late nite ? Since im an architecture student,there're possibilities i'll be heading out of school late nite,maybe 3 or 4am. @hihihi you've got a good point about staying further away from the U,since its the same price with the CBD rent per week.Also thanks for the info bout college square.Really appreciate it overall in melb crime is increasing especially assult on indian student, n china is worried too if you are archi student, u might want to stay nearby sooner. cycling, if u know the route is ok and safety. On the road, u r dealing with trams, car,bike, vans etc..n even big van. do u want to risk your life? QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 4 2009, 12:59 AM) hurm...i was thinking for long period since i will be there for 2 years.Riding bicycle like Japanese students But by the time im there,its already winter =( wrong timing pulak dang! BTW,how cold is the winter in Melbourne? Is it something like in UK/US? Ive been to UK/US,its winter season wasn that bad. QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 4 2009, 01:28 AM) Aaaa...i heard from a friend of mine who went to Aussie sometime ago.She did say something about the wind.Even she dislike Aussie's wind it is winter, u been to UK/US..it aint tat cold. just like autumn weather. I guess i best get myself prepared then for the winter the only annoying is wind.thats wat make the place cold. |
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Jun 4 2009, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 4 2009, 04:25 PM) What indian case??? yes most are taken, quickly. n such will trouble if it drag on to orientation week. Care to tell me more in detail?Sigh~ ive checked everywhere near UniMelb.Most single room are taken,left only studio apartment + fracking expensive QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 4 2009, 06:53 PM) OMG...that just happened.  And there's sure a lot of overseas student studying in Melbourne huh.Where're the locals??? Tell me,if you guys walk on the street,you guys see a lot of Chinese/Indian people on the street (tho they can be from India or China/Korea), Dont you feel like you're in Malaysia?? the difference is probably the weather and the language spoken there hurm...i wonder,if i go to Aussie like few few weeks before orientation day and without securing myself any accommodation yet,is that like taking a risk? I was thinking about inspecting the apartments first and if im satisfied,i'd straight away move in.Or should i reserved a place while in still in Malaysia?(to be on the safe side)What did you guys do when you guys had to look for accommodation back then?? thanks it is no2. KL. just the more organised one.if you come earlier, ur have higher chances of getting plcs n settle down. which agent n apartment you had look thru? usually, settling in cost will accelerate n do come in with some start up cash. btw, hw come i hardly see you in msn anymore? QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jun 4 2009, 07:05 PM) i already expected b4 i reach melbourne here..here is like 2nd malaysia..diff is here the ppl more friendly compare to malaysia(my opinion) yes, competition is tough i would say u better go for temporary acc and look for acc at here..u can inspect yet u can process ur application immediately..or if u got any friends then u can stay thr for few days..n i dun think they will let u reserve place if find through agency..they mostly wan ppl inspect 1st then only can go for application..as short,no inspect=no application i know wat ur feeling right now as i also asked many ques b4 i came here too..i found many places but yet need to go for inspection only can apply..sot some places no need to inspection but need deposit money 1st which i scared scam..in the end i m lucky tht i got fren can let me stay for 1 week n lucky too can found a place near my uni within the week..inspection when new semester coming is damn pack...thr will b around 20-30ppl for inspection n with low vacancies. |
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Jun 5 2009, 09:21 PM
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Guys, in perth pls respond to this.
has anyone of you staying in this place before or current? Perth Student Accomodation i need a feedback. This post has been edited by KVReninem: Jun 5 2009, 09:22 PM |
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Jun 8 2009, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(adrianteo @ Jun 8 2009, 12:05 AM) I saw in the local papers today, Melbourne has the highest rate of swine flu victims. @@......that doesnt sound good for students like me who are going to melbourne in 3 weeks time..... its media propaganda of just want to scare people. The seasonal flu is in, due to wet weather and most people cant adapt quick enough.if you had swine flu, u dont survive long enough to feel the slow death. its more of the changes in weather. QUOTE(Lemonfish @ Jun 8 2009, 12:19 AM) HSBC....But I don't recommend you use HSBC. They have very limited ATM around Adelaide. The best thing for you to do is to open a HSBC account and then transfer it to either BankSA or Commonwealth Bank. BankSA have the most number of ATM in South Australia. Commonwealth Bank have the most ATM in the whole Australia. HSBC has teamed up with Westpac(St.George) n BankSA. pls refer here in giving their customer free ATM unlimited transaction.http://www.hsbc.com.au/1/2/info-atmreform QUOTE(silencio87 @ Jun 8 2009, 10:10 AM) Owh..you guys are having exams now??? silencio, this should be address straight to the faculty department on how they do their stuffs cos diff. uni diff way. I wonder how's the exam like at UniMelb? Is it something like in Malaysia.Is the marking really strict? I heard,you guys have lots of assignment but lil exam,is it true??Hows the assignment+ presentation like? BTW,can anyone explain to me how does the grading work? They dont use cgpa but more to percentage.(UniMelb use percentage rite? or maybe not?? ) thanks QUOTE(kurtkantoi @ Jun 8 2009, 10:49 AM) Any banks in Australia can clear any local bank draft instantly? since I want to deposit that bank draft when opening new account at Australia. Any limitation and how much local bank charge? On typical basis, Bank draft may take up to 3 day or a week to clear up. Regarding about local bank charge, it varies from bank to bank. I`m sure every bank in Msia has its own schedule of Bank cheque(bankdraft) price facilitated by BNM. QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jun 8 2009, 11:28 AM) thr is no bank tht can clear instantly with bank draft... It depends on where the money is TT from. preferable like HSBC, it has branch in Msia. Thus the TT cost can be minimise.it will need at least 2-3 working days to clear n i dun think bank will charge u for bank draft..if got also few $$ like $2-5 but if TT then they will charge both sides..mine always get charged $17 per transaction if CIMB> CBA..it takes many hand to deal it rather one straight forward and cost saving transaction. This post has been edited by KVReninem: Jun 8 2009, 02:55 PM |
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Jun 8 2009, 08:13 PM
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QUOTE(haya @ Jun 8 2009, 07:13 PM) Do note however, these international banks like HSBC and Citibank, need about A$2500-A$3000 as a opening deposit. nope, HSBC- A2000 for initial deposit.Believe me, if you carry that much in cash into Australia immigration is going be take a interest in you. At the end of the day you still need to have a bank draft to bring money into Australia, so why not just open a normal Australian bank account? Immi will not take interest in you as student. They will take interest with person who has connection of funds and money laundering like our typical msian Ministers. QUOTE(RBR @ Jun 8 2009, 07:21 PM) You only have to declare amounts above $10,000. Even then, it won't be beyond a few questions if they see a student visa and a newcomer. yea, dont even need big 4, Btw, there is Bank of China too if you do business. Otherwise, there is no way they'll know how much cash you are carrying into the country. And truth be told, $3,000 is a small amount Added on June 8, 2009, 6:23 pm HSBC has an ATM access deal with Westpac so that is not a problem. Otherwise, the occasions that you have to visit a branch is extremely limited. In my 6 1/2 years I can count with 1 hand the number of times I had to visit a bank. Almost everything can be done online or via the telephone. A major advantage with not using the Big 4 banks is fees and customer service. HSBC does not have fees for savings accounts plus have excellent customer service.  QUOTE(limeuu @ Jun 8 2009, 07:28 PM) i believe all the big 4 have fees free student accounts........ but you have to update your status.QUOTE(Tony C @ Jun 8 2009, 09:06 PM) A very naive statement, but mathematically correct. oh serious? |
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Jun 8 2009, 08:32 PM
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QUOTE(mrRighthand @ Jun 8 2009, 09:17 PM) you must also consider that unimelb practice scaling in grading their students. to protect their status as best uni I wouldnt comment on how scaling is practiced. I assume that you know. |
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Jun 9 2009, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(tape23 @ Jun 9 2009, 03:53 PM) heard the swine flu case in victoria is in ultimate high? media propaganda is just too much. Its cold now, and common flu arise if you dont take care yourself. |
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