Anyone heading to UQ?

[alvina87]

ic.. yea sounds bad, one of my friend in architecture in NUS say his eyes very pain after all the drawings.. and prospects aren't that good also, lke u must have the flair + the opportunity in the big architecture firms like DP or RSP.

btw, there is no optometry, radiology or vet sci in local uni?

 

[justinmicoud]

ic.. yea sounds bad, one of my friend in architecture in NUS say his eyes very pain after all the drawings.. and prospects aren't that good also, lke u must have the flair + the opportunity in the big architecture firms like DP or RSP.

btw, there is no optometry, radiology or vet sci in local uni?

Very sure local uni doesnt have vet science. In aussie uni, they have very good facilities for vet science. UQ has other campuses including Ipswich and Gatton. I've heard that Gatton campus is normally for Vet science students. They have so much more exposure to the animals here! Envy. I'm just not cut out for Vet science. Would really love to study it, however it is beyond my capabilities.

 

[lycans]

Very sure local uni doesnt have vet science. In aussie uni, they have very good facilities for vet science. UQ has other campuses including Ipswich and Gatton. I've heard that Gatton campus is normally for Vet science students. They have so much more exposure to the animals here! Envy. I'm just not cut out for Vet science. Would really love to study it, however it is beyond my capabilities.

local uni confirm chop guarantee no vet science, thats why i go overseas study becoz local uni dun have this course. some poly do offer vet tech though but its diff from vet science

yes Gatton..the place where no buildings is taller than 2 storeys, smells of cow manure, lots of big animals and located in the middle of nowhere...

 

[lycans]

ic.. yea sounds bad, one of my friend in architecture in NUS say his eyes very pain after all the drawings.. and prospects aren't that good also, lke u must have the flair + the opportunity in the big architecture firms like DP or RSP.

btw, there is no optometry, radiology or vet sci in local uni?

optometry poly got but i not sure about uni...radiology i think u need a medical degree first then specialize in radiology

 

[alvina87]

envy la.. i'm still considering.. meanwhile, i'm doing some part-time work to raise funds and gain some work experience.

So r school fees paid in yearly/semester/monthly/quarterly installments? Or what's the arrangement?

Also.. what's good to do in brisbane? apart from the gold coast? My family's going for holiday there next month.. so anyone got recommendations?

 

[lycans]

envy la.. i'm still considering.. meanwhile, i'm doing some part-time work to raise funds and gain some work experience.

So r school fees paid in yearly/semester/monthly/quarterly installments? Or what's the arrangement?

Also.. what's good to do in brisbane? apart from the gold coast? My family's going for holiday there next month.. so anyone got recommendations?

pay every semester...

nothing good to do in brisbane, its a quiet city, accomodation got alot of hotel....dun come here for holiday coz got nothing much for them to do...

 

[strawberryshortcake]

So r school fees paid in yearly/semester/monthly/quarterly installments? Or what's the arrangement?

by semester

Also.. what's good to do in brisbane? apart from the gold coast? My family's going for holiday there next month.. so anyone got recommendations?

brisbane nothing much

gold coast - surfers, harbourtown, robina, all the worlds, movieworld, dreamworld, etc (but over-rated - i feel)

 

[justinmicoud]

envy la.. i'm still considering.. meanwhile, i'm doing some part-time work to raise funds and gain some work experience.

So r school fees paid in yearly/semester/monthly/quarterly installments? Or what's the arrangement?

Also.. what's good to do in brisbane? apart from the gold coast? My family's going for holiday there next month.. so anyone got recommendations?

I've thought of working part time raising funds for my overseas studies. It didnt make sense for me in the end because:

1. The money saved during part time work is only that much. Unless you are working like 2k plus a month, there is not much you can save. Think of it that you save 1k a month, one year you save 12k. That is probably only enough for one year of expenditure w/o school fees.

2. Studying earlier = graduating earlier = "hopefully" find a much better paid job than working part-time.

3. I've heard from people who lost desire to study after spending a period of time working, don't wish to leave "comfort zone" and study again.

4. If you've just graduated, you'll probably remember bits and pieces of fundamental concepts. Even if you have no relevent knowledge of the degree, the time difference between your last education status is not too far off. You know how to manage school life, study stress, exam cramming,etc.

However, if you need time to know whether the course you'll be enrolling in is suitable for you, pls feel free to work in the relevent industry if possible and get to know what the workplace/scope of work is like. If it suits you, go for the degree.

 

[doinker07]

I've thought of working part time raising funds for my overseas studies. It didnt make sense for me in the end because:

1. The money saved during part time work is only that much. Unless you are working like 2k plus a month, there is not much you can save. Think of it that you save 1k a month, one year you save 12k. That is probably only enough for one year of expenditure w/o school fees.

2. Studying earlier = graduating earlier = "hopefully" find a much better paid job than working part-time.

3. I've heard from people who lost desire to study after spending a period of time working, don't wish to leave "comfort zone" and study again.

4. If you've just graduated, you'll probably remember bits and pieces of fundamental concepts. Even if you have no relevent knowledge of the degree, the time difference between your last education status is not too far off. You know how to manage school life, study stress, exam cramming,etc.

However, if you need time to know whether the course you'll be enrolling in is suitable for you, pls feel free to work in the relevent industry if possible and get to know what the workplace/scope of work is like. If it suits you, go for the degree.

no point working part time if it is gng to jeopardise your results. the risk of failing and re-taking the module just doesnt make any sense. if you cant afford, maybe you should work for 1-2years. get some working experiences and save up a bit 1st.

 

[alvina87]

Oh i see.. but i heard that many malaysians and taiwanese do some part-time work since the pay is quite respectable.. plus most biz related courses only attend school like 3-4 days a week..

Oh and about casino.. r there really peeps who gamble away their whole school fees/living expenses?

 

[lycans]

Oh i see.. but i heard that many malaysians and taiwanese do some part-time work since the pay is quite respectable.. plus most biz related courses only attend school like 3-4 days a week..

Oh and about casino.. r there really peeps who gamble away their whole school fees/living expenses?

i got a japanese fren also doing vet science but he also works like 3 times a week from 6-10pm...and he has school from 8-4pm...salute him, hardworking chap

yeah there are always this type of jokers who do silly things, i dun noe any personally but there are stories of singapore students who gamble their life savings away at the casino in australia.

on my part i have never visited casino nor do i intend to since i dun like gambling...prefer to stay @ home to **** dota...

 

[Joanne34]

hi, I am planning to further my study in UQ in this july, major in accounting and finance. But now I am having problems in looking for a suitable accomodation for 5 persons. Our budgets are around AUD140pw and hopefully look for off-campus accomodation which near to Uni (or rent a house). So, any recommendations and suggestion?Thx

 

[doinker07]

hi, I am planning to further my study in UQ in this july, major in accounting and finance. But now I am having problems in looking for a suitable accomodation for 5 persons. Our budgets are around AUD140pw and hopefully look for off-campus accomodation which near to Uni (or rent a house). So, any recommendations and suggestion?Thx

i suggest you split up the group of 5, rent a 2 and 3bedroom unit instead. many issues will arise when too many ppl stay under one roof. examples: internet usage, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and cleaning of the house.

with 140 per week you can easily find a place near uni. try to go for unit instead of house.

 

[justinmicoud]

i suggest you split up the group of 5, rent a 2 and 3bedroom unit instead. many issues will arise when too many ppl stay under one roof. examples: internet usage, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and cleaning of the house.

with 140 per week you can easily find a place near uni. try to go for unit instead of house.

Agree with what doinker07 says. He has been here, done that. Ha.

 

[Carbuncle]

Hi ppl,

I have been offered a place in UQ's Law school at the St Lucia campus...

Can someone advise me on accomodations? Are there places for rent near(ie within walking distance) the campus?

 

[doinker07]

Hi ppl,

I have been offered a place in UQ's Law school at the St Lucia campus...

Can someone advise me on accomodations? Are there places for rent near(ie within walking distance) the campus?

st lucia is the only suburb within walking distance. price range from $110-$180

you might wish to consider toowong, indooroopilly, taringa, milton, west end(take ferry).

 

[joanna.87]

hi, I am planning to further my study in UQ in this july, major in accounting and finance. But now I am having problems in looking for a suitable accomodation for 5 persons. Our budgets are around AUD140pw and hopefully look for off-campus accomodation which near to Uni (or rent a house). So, any recommendations and suggestion?Thx

heys try the real estate website given in UQ web, that day i saw one with 6bedrooms! =)

 

[xsashimix]

my fren's hsemate is goin back in early July, she is lookin for a hsemate
to take over the room. the place is fully furnished, quite nice and just
beside a shopping mall in indroophilly. another fren also has a room in
taringa goin back, might be lookin for ppl to take over, any1 interested pm me.

 

[afrodiziak]

Hey guys, just got my offer letter from UQ. Would be doing international hotel n tourism management at St. Lucia this july. Any recommendations for accommodation? What do you guys think of on-campus ones such as international house or cromwell? As for off-campus, anyone's got a spare room or would like to share a place?

Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[doinker07]

anyone knows where is a good place in brisbane to watch soccer beside casino... dun mind paying for a drink and have a sit. any suggestion?