Anyone Else Starting the Japanese Studies Course in September 2011?

XD I don't look at this thread for a few days and BAM!!! lots of new posts :biggrin:

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I wanna start uni now :'(. Hehe, I've been practicing my Japanese ever since I heard I'd got a place :biggrin:

. atashi wa nihongo wo benkyou suru no ga omoshiroi da! nihongo ga jouzu ni naritai da!?Em...I think that is right XD.I need to practice more.

I can't wait to meet you all in September! I hope with all get along. To those with work still to finish then ganbatte ne! I wish you all luck :biggrin:

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield

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If I could give a piece of advice to anyone who's having trouble learning Hiragana, FIND A PROGRAM CALLED: "ReadWrite Hiragana". You can download it from a few "select" websites ;D

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Original post by avila

Hmm... this man speaks the truth.

http://sheffield.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/list_postings.pl?search_terms=flat&search_location=Sheffield&ubercat=1

Some nice ones listed there. Too early to look into now though. What's available now most likely won't be what's available in September. I wonder what a good date to start looking (seriously/with intent to respond to an ad) is. :s-smilie:

Start ringing up now (but do NOT put down a deposit just in case you switch uni's) and ask them if you can reserve a place, you'll probably have a better chance if you get a few people together to make the offer more attractive to the landlord.

Also, private renting will help you save the £6,000 - £9,000 you need for the third year for Japan.

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Be kinda cool to have a bunch of the Japanese studies students together. Plus, I like the idea of cheaper rent :biggrin:

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Original post by 07734

Be kinda cool to have a bunch of the Japanese studies students together. Plus, I like the idea of cheaper rent :biggrin:

Don't just ponder on it, do it :'D

So, how many rooms do we need xD

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avila

@_@

If we're seriously doing this, count me in.

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Susant

If there's any space, then I wouldn't mind a cheaper rent :wink:

Uni accomodation pretty much wipes out my loan.

If you've already applied for accomodation through the uni, are you obligated to take it or can you switch before a contract is signed?

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I really wish I could but I have to take my menagerie of pets with me so I'll be renting a one bedroom apartment most likely. -_-

Isn't it a bit risky renting a house in the first year when no-one knows 100% for sure whether they'll like the university/course etc.?

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Original post by RanmaSyaoran

Don't just ponder on it, do it :'D

So, how many rooms do we need xD

Yeah, count me in :biggrin:

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Original post by Susant

If there's any space, then I wouldn't mind a cheaper rent :wink:

Uni accomodation pretty much wipes out my loan.

If you've already applied for accomodation through the uni, are you obligated to take it or can you switch before a contract is signed?

You can change your mind until you sign the contract :P. Some people have this as their second choice after all XD.

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Avila, 07734, Susant & Guineprig:

Including myself we could no doubt contact a few landlords about reservations as there would be enough of us for a full house. We might even be able to get a discount! Obviously we'd make a decision after exam results, etc... But if we want to save money on bills, food, etc, for the trip to Japan renting a private house would be the best idea :biggrin:

It might be a good idea for us all to have a talk / introduction about each other so should we have a group talk on skype or msn?

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Original post by RanmaSyaoran

It might be a good idea for us all to have a talk / introduction about each other so should we have a group talk on skype or msn?

Okay, I'll send you my msn name in the private messages. I don't have facebook so I can't talk over that if any one suggests it.

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Original post by RanmaSyaoran

It might be a good idea for us all to have a talk / introduction about each other so should we have a group talk on skype or msn?

I really wanna but like I said I don't want to inflict everyone with my 2 dogs and 2 guinea pigs as it wouldn't be fair, plus it'd be harder for all of you to find a house. My parents can't look after them so I have no choice in the matter (unless I rehome them which is out of the question), so I'll do you all a favour and not push you on this. :tongue:

Would've been great though. :redface:

Don't leave me out at class! :tongue:

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Original post by GuineaPrig

Would've been great though. :redface:

Don't leave me out at class! :tongue:

Ah no problem :'D

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Original post by RanmaSyaoran

Ah no problem :'D

I'll come and visit the Japanese Studies group abode :tongue:

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avila

No Facebook here either. So antisocial. D:
I do have Skype, but I guess we'll settle for MSN now?
Been years since I last used it. My ID should be [pm'd to you since I realized sharing my E-Mail address with the entire Internet isn't really smart...]

Don't expect instant responses from me; I'm currently revising like a robot. :\

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Susant

I'll PM my MSN.

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Original post by GuineaPrig

Would've been great though. :redface:

Don't leave me out at class! :tongue:

Hey Guinea, I don't mind pets but make sure your dogs stay outta my room if you do come XD.

Also, we wouldn't leave you out! We need as many friends as possible if we're gonna survive the next four years.

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