What to write? I would say I wouldn't be here if not for the staff of JMECC, 3 keywords to describe JMECC service - "speedy, effective & trouble-free"

I would be glad to help those newbies or so-called junior if needed. Domo arigato gozaimasu

Why International Study? Because studying internationally would give me more independence away from home and there is a lot more exposure studying in a good university overseas. The facilities are a lot better, the lecturers are more professional and there's a lot more independent study and students have a choice to do a lot more things.

The people at JMECC have been really accommodating in helping me to look for a university, recommending different choices of university. Additionally, the people here are also really helpful and patient in explaining about the visa et cetera items you need to get prepared before studying overseas.

I am currently in my first year, taking one paper each semester. I have checked it. At first, I was worried about this because many others are taking more papers. In the end, I found out that my programme has only one paper each semester in the first year. I have also updated my nDeva contact details.

About JMECC, the staff are friendly & caring. The overall service is satisfactory.I am staying with Isaac, my uncle. Everything is quite good, just that I haven’t found a job. We are signing up for a coffee making and bar course that will start next two weeks. It really excites me and I am looking forward to more interesting and challenging events. Cheers. Stay in touch!

I don't regret going overseas to further my study. It really helps us to be a more unique individual. We also can learn more kinds of culture from different places and meeting other interesting people. Although going for international study is more expensive than staying in our country, we can learn many things. So it is really worth the value and investment. I recommend people to study overseas because I think international study really is better in many aspects especially the exposure, different teaching groups and environment. It is really so much different as music in my life.

Thanks for your email. I am still waiting for my qualifying result which I expect will enable me to be licensed for a PhD candidacy :-)

I don't have much to say about studying here for the undergrad but my experience is more useful for postgrad students.

Being in Gold Coast is nice as the weather is not very much different from Malaysia. Not only the weather, but the flora and fauna are somewhat similar -- making you feel a bit like being home. I like this campus as it is not that busy and crowded -- so, it's not a hectic place to be. Sometimes it really reminds me of UUM.

For a Moslem, halal meat supply is easy to get. There are two nearby halal butchers provided that you choose to live in Southport, Labrador or other surrounding areas. The Gold Coast Mosque is also quite close to the uni (about 5 minutes by bus) and my place (about 10 - 15 minutes drive). There are very few Malaysians here though. So, going to the mosque comforts us to be able to meet other Moslems -- local and international. You won't miss your Friday prayer and Tarawih prayer during the Ramadhan. Starting from this school term, I am sending my kids to the mosque for an evening madrasah class (equivalent to kelas fardhu ain) after school. The kids love it as they will get sweets and a glass of juice at the end of a two-hour session.

Where we live (Southport) is the heart of Gold Coast -- close to the hospital and almost everything. Get an old car and you can enjoy your life here. I haven't gone to any of the tourist spots yet but these places are close to our place.

Now that I own an old car, to save my budget, I make it compulsory to buying things from weekly garage sales and monthly car boot sales. It's ever cheaper than buying from charity shops.

I don't want to comment on my study because different people have different experience especially in terms of supervisory relationship. I am lucky to have good supervisors. In terms of facilities, everything is fine. Here in the Accounting department, you are treated as part of the staff. You can replenish your stationery from the department.

That's it. It's good to be here. Don't let yourself be carried away with unnecessary things and you 'll be fine.

P/s I want to thank you again for your support even after I have already been here months. Especially with the visa application for my children.