UTAR Orientation 4th day

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Today event/ activity is BRIEFING ON PTPTN LOAN
This session will introduce us to loans offered by PTPTN & their application process.

Venue: DK1,2,3,4 at Setapak Campus

UTAR Orientation 3rd day

Venue: DK 1, 2, 3, 4 at Setapak Campus

9:00am - 10:00am, WELCOME AND MASS CALL
This session includes the President welcome address and meeting up with Senior University Officials. All student got to wear UTAR white colour T-shirt.

The UTAR president is Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ng Lay Swee, which is my father lecturer wife.
She is the main reason why I joined UTAR instead of MMU.
My father believe that she can provide more quality education among private university,since her husband was working as a lecturer in University of Malaya before.

10:00am - 11:00am, SOFT SKILL TALK

UTAR Orientation 2nd day - skipped

According to the information in the Orientation Booklet issued to me upon registration, today activity is ICE BREAKING AND TELE-MATCH! It is unlike anything you have experienced! It is entertaining, it is fun, and it is the perfect way to make new friend. Please wear sport attire and bring along an extra T-shirt.

The location is at the Car Park at Setapak Campus.

Time is starting in between 8:00 am - 12:30 noon.

However, my friend and I are making decision that we are not attending today, since today activity is mainly playing together. And we also don't want to dirty our clothes.

UTAR Orientation 1st day

7:30am, My friend and I took Metro public bus from Jalan Genting Klang (beside KFC) to UTAR Setapak Campus. The bus fare is RM 0.90.

The Orientation programme is designed to assist new students to make a smooth transition to University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). It involves a variety of activities and presentations to introduce us to the faculty, staff and facilities, to familiar our-self with UTAR policies and expectations, to meet new and senior students, to finalise enrolment, to ask questions and to have fun! Remember, success in our studies at UTAR depends on how well we adjust!

8:00am, Registration of New Students at SE Block:
Line up at the 1st floor of SE Block, when our turn, we are required to produce the original receipt of fees payment to the Officer-in-charge and they will chop "REDEEMED" on it. Then, collect UTAR white T-shirt, folder and Goodies:

Then, we were instructed to go to DK 2B building for
- Video Presentation
- Get To Know: UTAR Library, Information & Communication Technology Centre and Department of Student Affairs (DSA)
- Briefing by Dean & Heads of Departments

Then, went to SA building 1st floor to have photo taken for making Student Identity Card (ID).

After that, we all go out from university campus to in-front of TAR college, for taking Metro public bus back to our apartment. The bus fare still same, RM 0.90.

Information:

UTAR Setapak Campus address:
Faculty of Engineering & Science (FES)
UTAR Complex,
Jalan Genting Kelang,
53300 Setapak,
Kuala Lumpur

大学时期的住家

今早，我和中六同学陈霖德一起搬去吉隆坡准备适应当地生活。
我们都是刚被文良港拉曼大学录取的工程系学生。

Setapak Low Cost Flats

我们在吉隆坡的住家是在 SETAPAK LOW COST FLATS。
住家地址是 No: 2-2-14, Jalan Prima Setapak 7, Off Jalan Genting Klang, 53300 Kuala Lumpur。
我们住在14号单位，电梯的三楼。
我们住的单位里有两间房间，一间厕所，一个很长的客厅，还有小厨房。

大学时期住家单位

月租是一个月 RM 450，水电费是自己用多少给多少。
水费去电梯二楼的廉价组屋管理处的办公室还。（水费是以 RM 0.80 / Units 计算）
电费去邮政局或银行还。（电费是以国能TNB的方法计算）

这个住家是我的吉隆坡舅舅帮我找的。

在搬进来前，我妈已经给了屋主：

• 一个月的押金 RM 450 +
• 头期一个月 RM 450 +
• 水电费押金 RM 200 =
• 一共是 RM 1,100。

选择住这里的原因有：

• 附近靠近巴刹，可以买菜回家煮饭
• 靠近巴士站，可以坐公共巴士去上大学
• 楼下有洗衣店，可以拿衣服下去洗 （洗衣服一公斤 RM 2）
• 附近有多家美食中心，不怕饿死
• 靠近文具店，五金店，杂货店，7-11，银行，诊所

巴刹

巴士站

洁新洗衣中心 Kedai Dobi JS

 

 
美食中心

友缘文具贸易公司

五金店

PUBLIC BANK 大众银行

KLINIK MEDIVIRON

第三次考 MUET 的 Speaking （口试）

这次陪我一起考口试的三个考生都是马来女生，一看就知道她们都是国小老师。

有了口试两次经验，再加上那三个考生没有什么准备来应考，结果我应该是我们四个人当中分数最高的考生。

IELTS

On 3 Feb 2007, I went to IDP Education Pty Ltd (Johor Branches), No. 1D, 1st Floor, Jalan Maju, Taman Maju Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (opposite to McDonald of Plaza Pelangi) to register for IELTS.

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to access the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

It covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.

• Listening - Time: approximately 30 minutes - Candidates listen to a number of recorded texts, which increase in difficulty as the test progresses. These include a mixture of monologues and conversations and feature a variety of English accents and dialects. The recording is heard only once, but candidates are given time to read the questions and write down their answers.

• Reading - Time: 60 minutes - There are three reading passages with tasks. Texts are taken from books, magazines, journal and newspapers, all written for a non-specialist audience. At least one of the texts contains a detailed argument.

• Writing - Time: 60 minutes - Candidates are asked to write a description of at least 150 words. This is based on material found in a chart, table, graph or diagram and should demonstrate their ability to present information and to summarize the main features of the input. For the second task, candidates write a short essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or question. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present a position, construct an argument and discuss abstract issues. 

The first three modules - Listening, Reading and Writing - must be completed in one day. No break is given between the three modules. The first three sub-tests (Listening/Reading/Writing) takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. During test application, the Testing Officer would have arranged a time for my individual Speaking sub-test on the same day or on a different day. This may take place after the Writing sub-test, and takes about 11-14 minutes.

• Speaking - Time: 11 - 14 minutes - The test takes the form of a face to face interview. Candidates are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions, to speak at length on a familiar topic, and also to interact with the examiner.

Test centres in JB Branches are conducting a testing session twice a month.

IELTS Testing Fee: RM 510.00 to IDP Education.

A Complete Test Application requires the following:
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- a photocopy of the IC
- the test fee

After submit my completed application form and test fees. The staff pass me a receipt & "IELTS TESTING SERVICES CONFIRMATION LETTER (JOHOR BAHRU)" Stated that a place has been reserved for me in the test to be held on 12 May 2007, 8:30am at IDP Testing Center in Johor Bahru.

It is not necessary to attend a preparation course but it is, of course, a good idea to prepare thoroughly for the test. Official preparation materials called Specimen Materials are available from test centres. This includes a full practice test with an answer key, a CD of the listening test and three sample speaking tests so that candidates can get some idea of their level and familiarise themselves with the format of the test. IELTS Specimen Kit only cost me RM 100.00 and believed me, it is very useful before enter into the exam.

During Listening/Reading/Writing exams, I need to bring

1. Original Identity card
2. Pencils, ruler, eraser and a sharpener (Pencil cases and mechanical pencils are not allowed)
3. Receipt for the test fee and Confirmation Letter.

Remark: The testing room is air-conditioned, don't forget to bring a jacket or a sweater.

Results will be produced 13 days after the test, which is on 25 May 2007.