Singapore Kopitiam

Nah, I'm Malaysian and I just graduated from Singapore Poly

Oh! So that means you don't have to go to NS. Cool.
Are you confident that your GPA will meet the criteria?

Yeap, in fact one of my friend who has a lower GPA than mine got an unconditional offer from UCL for Chem Eng. That's why I'm starting to regret for not apply Chem Eng at UCL.

Ahhhh. So you would rather study Chemical Engineering?

Hi, I've some queries which i've asked british council about, but they are taking some time

Background: i'm a singaporean likely studying medicine in london! and hopes to settle in UK.

1. After i graduate from the MBBS course, can i stay on in UK, practise as a doctor, and become a permanent resident there, or will i be required to leave UK(like Australia is doing)?

2. Are the policies poised to be international student friendly, in terms of job prospects, accommodation, healthcare (in view of the political scene there)?

3. As a Permanent Resident, in what areas of living (housing/children's education/healthcare/subsidies/busaries) will I be disadvantaged, as compared to a UK citizen?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

After graduation, you should be guaranteed a job for 1-2 years. After which, it will depend on the hospital and your job performance etc. Unlikely that you'll be allowed to stay though. They give priority to locals and to EU nationals.

Why would you want to become a resident of the UK? What about your family in Singapore? 'This is homeeee trulyyyy, where I know I must beeeee...'

I'm going to study in London this fall! (QMUL)

Gonna eat all the local food I can now

hi guys.

few questions:

1.) how long does it take to set up a bank account in september?

2.) Related to q1: how much cash should i bring over? I've already changed £1,100 when it was 1=2, should i change more?

3.) I'm taking SQ322 to LHR on 10/9/11. ANYONE ELSE??!?!?

You have booked air tickets already?? Whoa! I will be taking SQ too, but I can't be sure of the dates yet.

As for the money, just bring whatever you think you will need for food and shopping I guess? I am uncomfortable with carrying too much cash with me so I'll be wiring the money over once I have the bank set up.

Looking at what Narev said, looks like cash has got to be brought over, if bank accounts take long to set up. ( i dont trust these ang mohs to work efficiently )

anyway u can book a flexi ticket with SIA. Theres no charge for itinery changes for SQ i think. I'm flying 1 way btw, my friend told me fares are alot cheaper bought in UK (e.g. S$1,600 SIN-LHR 2 ways if u buy Emirates in SG, £550 if u buy in UK ) and you'd know your schedule better once you're in UK. so u dun have to anyhow stab at your return date.

That's cool! I was debating between one way or round trip, my parents seems to think that round trips are more value for money. But it's true that air tickets are much cheaper if you fly out from UK Looks like I'll be purchasing a one way trip then!

My brother is already in the uk so I will transfer money from him if need be. Carrying so much money is bad news for me because I am the most careless person EVER. >__>

Where will you be studying?

ah...lucky you. someone in the UK.

I'll be studying medicine in Leeds. So i'll have to take a coach up.

How about you?

isaac! you're confirmed?

I'm likely studying medicine in london too!

did you have to sit for those xtra english tests? -.- i got asked to in my conditional from kings zzz

anyway, have u completed your CRB? i find the process rather confusing, and have a few questions.

1. do we fill up section D? as though the booklet said its compulsory to fill up the yellow boxes, an attached document sent from my uni said "please leave section D blank"

2. is the enhanced disclosure = CNCC? do you get reimbursed for this? (cos they said they reimburse UK students)

3. when are you applying for ur student visa? whats the process like? any tips?

4. for section b, they ask you for your current address, then 35b asks you to fill in your UK postcode. what did you do then?

5. do you send your original documents over by post 0.0?