Discussion: Studying in uk for year 2012

[Nicholasng925]

Originally Posted by dantyh

Hahaha! Quite sure you will definitely need more than just a sweater over there, especially in winter *shiver*

And then there'll be the other day to day things you don't think about at home, like paying bills and hopelessly google-mapping to look for places and learning to take public transport...

Yeap! Complicated stuffs. Haha oh well I will need to start preparing for all these in these coming 3 months then!

[jyn0130]

I have heard that the mobile phone sim card in uk is different from what we have in msia. is that true? can the uk sim card fit into my iphone which i bought in msia?

[frostbyte13]

Originally Posted by bush

For you and those who are grounded because of the lack of funds. Do consider Europe for 2013 admission. Take one year to learn the local language, whichever is spoken in the locality of that university. Some don't even require the language, program's run in English. Don't just settle for the UK or nowhere if you can't afford the fees. There's a way out.

Despite the tanking Eurozone economy, Nothern Europe still has employment opportunities and coming out with a local degree and functional knowledge of the local language plus our unique background, far more easier to stay in Europe than in the UK post-graduation.

Yeah thanks for the advice and I did have seniors recommend me programs in other Euro countries. Point is still the finances ; cost of living is way more expensive there. Not something my parents are willing to consider ; they quiver when I told them I had intended to go to Nottingham Malaysia for a 30k per year course, so what more will the thought of Euro do to them. Either way, settling for what you have and sucking up to reality is a life-lesson. Sorry for digressing with this seemingly awkward plight of sympathy. Do carry on and congratulations all you UK hopefuls.

[quest_5692]

Originally Posted by frostbyte13

Yeah thanks for the advice and I did have seniors recommend me programs in other Euro countries. Point is still the finances ; cost of living is way more expensive there. Not something my parents are willing to consider ; they quiver when I told them I had intended to go to Nottingham Malaysia for a 30k per year course, so what more will the thought of Euro do to them. Either way, settling for what you have and sucking up to reality is a life-lesson. Sorry for digressing with this seemingly awkward plight of sympathy. Do carry on and congratulations all you UK hopefuls.

i have friends who asked for an air ticket from their parents only. upon arriving USA, he worked part time + get tuition fee waiver, people used 3 years, he used 4 years. he could have just comfortably settled down in local u but some people are really willing to fight against their destiny. also, this is more doable in europe as the part time wage there is much much higher and education fee is close to zero. in aussie, my friend right now is earning 30 aussie per hour she could pay off all her living cost in melb (also her younger brother's living cost) in swiss, standard wage rate was around 25 francs when i was there.

[dantyh]

Originally Posted by jyn0130

I have heard that the mobile phone sim card in uk is different from what we have in msia. is that true? can the uk sim card fit into my iphone which i bought in msia?

That sounds odd, I'm quite sure simcards are universal, but I could be wrong...

[frostbyte13]

Originally Posted by quest_5692

i have friends who asked for an air ticket from their parents only. upon arriving USA, he worked part time + get tuition fee waiver, people used 3 years, he used 4 years. he could have just comfortably settled down in local u but some people are really willing to fight against their destiny. also, this is more doable in europe as the part time wage there is much much higher and education fee is close to zero. in aussie, my friend right now is earning 30 aussie per hour she could pay off all her living cost in melb (also her younger brother's living cost) in swiss, standard wage rate was around 25 francs when i was there.

Impressive people, but I'm not one of them. Oh well.

[robinson]

hi!

I got a question about applying for UK university. Is it a MUST we have to apply UCAS? Or we can apply directly through the university website?

thank you in advance.

[frostbyte13]

Originally Posted by robinson

hi!

I got a question about applying for UK university. Is it a MUST we have to apply UCAS? Or we can apply directly through the university website?

thank you in advance.

According to some simple Google search results, you'd probably have a better time just applying through UCAS. For one thing, most universities now have linked their undergraduate programs to application via UCAS only ; that applies to non-EU and EU students as well. Why should 1 person be an exception? Unless you were to say, take an external degree in Malaysia and credit transfer or do your twinning in UK.. It saves time and gets less messy. Moreover, it prevents people from abusing the opportunity to apply outside of UCAS and exceeding the 5 university quota. Even if you tried to ask, they will most likely ask you to apply via UCAS. However, I think it's a different case for postgraduate (if I'm not mistaken, I saw you taking interest in postgraduate scholarships here)

[caffe_latte]

I write articles for ReMag (hello!), but I don't come here often. Heading to the UK in September to complete my transfer programme in law, hopefully at Cardiff University if everything works out alright

Anyone started stocking up on stuff for the UK already? I have no idea what the weather there's like. Should we get long johns here or over there? I have a British friend who rofl-ed when I told him about my mum trying to force me to buy long johns on the spot, saying that they're only for grannies; but he's been a Brit all his life and this scrawny Chinese girl doesn't value his opinion I went to a talk where they asked us to bring only minimal winter-wear, so I'm not sure if long johns are necessary. Also - what is the weather there like? Should I even bother packing the dresses and skirts I already have? Should I try to get more long-sleeved blouses? Are the material for clothes sold in Malaysia even practical for the weather there at all?

Also: any comedy/theatre geeks out there? I really ought to start looking at schedules of theatrical performances now, so I can decide when I want to head down to London for these. Train tickets are cheaper when booked in advanced.

[Sillyboy]

Originally Posted by caffe_latte

I write articles for ReMag (hello!), but I don't come here often. Heading to the UK in September to complete my transfer programme in law, hopefully at Cardiff University if everything works out alright

Anyone started stocking up on stuff for the UK already? I have no idea what the weather there's like. Should we get long johns here or over there? I have a British friend who rofl-ed when I told him about my mum trying to force me to buy long johns on the spot, saying that they're only for grannies; but he's been a Brit all his life and this scrawny Chinese girl doesn't value his opinion I went to a talk where they asked us to bring only minimal winter-wear, so I'm not sure if long johns are necessary. Also - what is the weather there like? Should I even bother packing the dresses and skirts I already have? Should I try to get more long-sleeved blouses? Are the material for clothes sold in Malaysia even practical for the weather there at all?

Also: any comedy/theatre geeks out there? I really ought to start looking at schedules of theatrical performances now, so I can decide when I want to head down to London for these. Train tickets are cheaper when booked in advanced.

Listen to our Brit friend! Long johns is definitely not necessary and yes, you need only bring with you minimal winter clothing. Get some sweaters from UniQlo and you should be sorted. If in doubt, get one of the winter jackets from UniQlo though I strongly recommend you buying them here because of the wider range available!

Weather in the UK is crazy! It may be summer now but it is constantly raining in the south east! Very unpredictable. Dresses and skirts are probably wearable during the summer but certainly during the other seasons. Yes, do get a few long-sleeved blouse and I take it you need them for presentations and stuff no? To be honest short-sleeved ones are fine too since there is always heating in doors. Clothes sold in Malaysia can be worn here in the UK because you will eventually wear extra layers of clothing come autumn or winter.

If you planning to travel frequently during your stay in the UK then get the young persons railcard. The card allows you to have a third of your train fares and like you said, train tickets are cheaper if you book in advance so that is like increasing the amount you save on the fares.

Also, since you heading to Cardiff, you must head to Cardiff Bay! The Welsh people are generally quite friendly as well so you will have a fantastic time there. All the best!