http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/posts en-US 60 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by littlestream:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>oh izzit?&nbsp; is she coming back?&nbsp; i don't know any s'poreans downtown leh.&nbsp; but if u r in mississauga, i know many s'poreans n m'sians.&nbsp; they have weekly badminton and dancing sessions.&nbsp; u interested?</p> <p>har?&nbsp; coffee joint?&nbsp; 2nd cup ah?&nbsp; *kay poh kay poh*&nbsp; erm, pai seh, which intersection ah?&nbsp; *blushing*&nbsp; but anyways, i hardly go downtown leh.&nbsp; was there during that&nbsp;caribbean festival at queen's quay.&nbsp; turkish festival on dundas square.&nbsp; u went?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;Maybe for a visit in the future, but she is heading back to sg for good. Yeah, i've only met two singaporeans in toronto so far.. I've moved to toronto, no longer in mississauga. i'm part of the queen st west folks now !&nbsp;</p> <p>It's not a 2nd cup, she roast her beans on site. Pretty good i heard.. It's on Ossington and queen. Come visit me at my restaurant ! I'm now working at Gossip Restaurant @ the Canadian National&nbsp;Exhibition&nbsp;(CNE).&nbsp;</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:54:03 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8332381 ben1406 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by littlestream:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>yah yah....that name.&nbsp; oh, u r in the group too?&nbsp; si mi nick.&nbsp; i look for u.&nbsp; kekekeke~~~</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>benjamin fong</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:49:14 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327593:8332363 ben1406 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327593 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Gedanken:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Hey ecnerwal,</p> <p>My parents took care of my fees, but after the first semester I got a hang of how the place worked and took care of my other expenses.</p> <p>$68 grand for three years is more than enough if you get things sorted out right.&nbsp; A lot of students' first inclination is to stay near uni, but you could be wasting more money by taking that as an assumption.&nbsp; Going a bit further out may be cheaper (accomodations near campus arealmost certainly going to be costly because of demand), so do your sums and work out if staying near campus is in fact cheaper than staying further away and getting transport.&nbsp; Also, don't assume that everything you need will be on campus.</p> <p>Case in point: when I was doing my undergrad at Swinburne, I had to venture beyond Swinburne's library for research materials, going to Melbourne Uni, Monash and LaTrobe for journal articles.&nbsp; The closest of these was half an hour's drive away and if I'd had to get public transport I'd be too busy running about to get any actual work done.&nbsp; It didn't get any better when I went to Melbourne Uni to do my postgrad either.</p> <p>The bottom line is, do your homework and work out what's not only cheaper but what allows you to work more effectively.</p> <p>As for work, the letter of the law is that your student visa permits you to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week.&nbsp; Under normal circumstances that should allow you to just about cover accommodation, although you can work around that if you're enterprising.&nbsp; When I was doing my postgrad, I got offered a full-time job.&nbsp; I spoke to the boss and mentioned this visa issue, and we negotiated it so that I would work the full 40 hours a week, get paid for 20 of those hours but have my salary doubled for those 20 hours.&nbsp; As such, as a student I had a take-home of about A$33,000 a year for my last few years at uni.</p> <p>It's just as well you're training to be a lawyer - the student survival skills you need to develop to deal with your circumstances will surely sharpen you skills.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Well done. Clap clap clap.</p> <p>Guess this is, as what another thread said, what a village graduate will never experience... Lucky I managed to go for student's exchange to experience a small part of student life overseas. :(</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:30:48 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:325465:8332051 eagle http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/325465 <p>Hi <a href="http://sgforums.com/users/243098" rel= "nofollow">ecnerwal81</a>,</p> <p>I suggest that you do not restrict your academic route just to Oz.&nbsp; There are many other Universities in the world just as good and will provide an excellent education.&nbsp; Having studied in the UK for quite a while, I would suggest that you apply for the various scholarships that are opened to foreigners, that being the highly competitive Chevening Scholarship&nbsp;(<a href= "http://www.chevening.com/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.chevening.com/</a>) and the ORSAS <a href= "http://www.orsas.ac.uk/" rel= "nofollow">(http://www.orsas.ac.uk/</a>).&nbsp; These scholarships are bond free and would provide a substantial financial contribution to your studies.&nbsp; I was fortunate enough to be on the ORSAS scheme which worked out to S$150,000 for school fees and allowance over a period of 3 years.&nbsp; These scholarships are also well recognised in the UK and will almost guarantee a top job in an MNC in the UK.</p> <p>Hope this helps and wishing you the best of luck!!</p> <p>Danny from Bristol</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:53:33 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:325465:8332029 klokey http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/325465 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by adel84:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>i'll definitely heed your advice, littlestream. minus 40 is no joke! its a good thing then that the heating systems up there are great and everywhere indoors is more or less heated in winter. here, even in winter the air-conditioning is still on in the buses or at the malls, etc. i know a norwegian guy who says he feels more cold here than in his hometown because of this.</p> <p>i know its still a year to go before i graduate, but no harm researching now. i'm more or less set on toronto and ryerson, or an aiesec exchange but i shouldn't get OVERLY excited just yet. it's nice to know that there are fellow singaporeans up north! and i appreciate all the information you guys are giving me. brought me back down to earth to really think this through.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>vancouver has supposingly mild winter but when i was getting ready to move there from toronto, my torontonians friends told me "oh, you don't need your winter jackets."&nbsp; crap, the fall was so chilly cold because it was so wet and damp.&nbsp; i was like "who said i don't need my winter jacekts?"</p> <p>toronto is cold but at least it is dry.&nbsp;&nbsp;however, when the wind acts up?&nbsp; one really needs to bundle up!</p> <p>yup, no harm in advance planning.&nbsp; even that, sometimes plans change too but it is still better to be arm with a plan than no plans at all, right?&nbsp; one step at a time will lead the way, kiddo!&nbsp; all the best! :)</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:34:48 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327593:8331980 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327593 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by ben1406:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>yeow tong chia ? yeah he is teacher or some thing like that in uot. u on facebook ah streammie ?</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>yah yah....that name.&nbsp; oh, u r in the group too?&nbsp; si mi nick.&nbsp; i look for u.&nbsp; kekekeke~~~</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:25:11 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327593:8331977 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327593 <p>anyways, just to add, like i was telling jetta.&nbsp; here got many sg/my friends.&nbsp; mostly hee hee ha ha, jiak jiak one.&nbsp; those friendships with depth neh?&nbsp; for me, mostly with my childhood friends and they are mostly in sg.</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:23:57 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331976 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by jetta:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>I can relate. When Singaporeans get together, sooner or later the topic will veer towards Singapore and comparisons. It's funny though. When they speak to me, they speak normally. Soon as they turn to speak to my hubby, something happens to their tongues and this accent comes out from nowhere. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>hahahaha......funny lah u........lol&nbsp; but hor, i have this m'sian friend leh.&nbsp; her hubby also ang moh.&nbsp; then if we spiak our sg/my engrish, yi liak boh kui leh.&nbsp; and some more we speak so fast.&nbsp; kakakaka....</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:21:25 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331975 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Tammiemeow:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>All my S'porean frens become homesick,&nbsp;went back SG. Left only 1 whom&nbsp;I try to minimize contact (She loves to compare Oz to SG). Those close and reliable frens are non-S'poreans. Funny, though of different nationalities, I feel more attached to, and comfortable with these non-Singaporeans.&nbsp;Even got presents on Rahki Day (Indian&nbsp;Brother Day) from my 'brothers'. Hehe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Guess true friendship transcends nationalities... remember Jetta, u once asked me what I will miss about Melbourne most... I miss my friends there.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>I can relate. When Singaporeans get together, sooner or later the topic will veer towards Singapore and comparisons. It's funny though. When they speak to me, they speak normally. Soon as they turn to speak to my hubby, something happens to their tongues and this accent comes out from nowhere. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:26:58 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331873 jetta http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>The only Singaporeans I've encountered since coming to MN in '91 were those who were part of a larger group of students from the U of M that I bumped into at a restaurant <em>waaaay</em> out in the boonies some years back.</p> <p>I'm sure there are other Singaporeans/ex-Singaporeans living and working here in the&nbsp;Twin Cities, but I've yet to&nbsp;bump into any of them.</p> <p>I've encountered a number of Malaysians through the years, though, most recently last Saturday at&nbsp;our gun club. Our club was hosting an&nbsp;Open House event whereby non-members could visit and shoot a variety of firearms under supervision&nbsp;for free. I was helping out at the pistol range when a large group of Chinese approached and wanted to try out some guns. They were chattering amongst themselves in Cantonese, and revealed that they were Malaysians when I asked.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>While working at Sears, I was helping this Asian customer. Soon as she spoke I knew knew knew that she was either Singaporean or Malaysian. After getting to know her better, I asked that question of her and she revealed that she is Malaysian. Even after 2 decades of living in America, she has a strong accent. She ended up inviting me to her place for Christmas where I met ten or so of her Malaysian kakis. Good grief, the topic kept going back to how they dislike Malaysia, the bumis, why they gave up their passports, etc.</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:24:25 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331866 jetta http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <p>SG kinda of blend in and scattered&nbsp;until we open out mouth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;I suspect&nbsp;average about 50&nbsp;to&nbsp;100 SG studying, working, living in&nbsp;various cities in N.A. &nbsp;The popular cities such as NY, SFO, LA,&nbsp;&nbsp;will have more than&nbsp;400 to a thousand.&nbsp;Some of these folks spend 30 yrs or more in the states n they are retired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:26:32 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331793 Arapahoe http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <p>Okay, not taking sides here, but thread originated as a discussion about Grocery Prices in Melbourne, and has gone seriously off track.</p> <p>Let's try to stick to the subject of Grocery Prices in Melbourne, for the sake of readers who really are interested in&nbsp;Grocery Prices in Melbourne, and not&nbsp;iPod Prices in Australia, Singapore and The US.</p> <p>If we cannot discuss about Grocery Prices in Melbourne in a civilized manner, then this thread has passed its expiration date, and will be dealt with accordingly.</p> <p>So, let's get back to the business of discussing Grocery Prices in Melbourne. Can or not? I say <em>can!&nbsp; <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt= "icon_mrgreen.gif" /></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:49:24 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331597 Meia Gisborn http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by ben1406:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>the only singaporean i hang out with is my gf whom is heading back to sg soon. i have yet to head down to this coffee joint down my street, the owner is singaporean i heard.&nbsp;</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>oh izzit?&nbsp; is she coming back?&nbsp; i don't know any s'poreans downtown leh.&nbsp; but if u r in mississauga, i know many s'poreans n m'sians.&nbsp; they have weekly badminton and dancing sessions.&nbsp; u interested?</p> <p>har?&nbsp; coffee joint?&nbsp; 2nd cup ah?&nbsp; *kay poh kay poh*&nbsp; erm, pai seh, which intersection ah?&nbsp; *blushing*&nbsp; but anyways, i hardly go downtown leh.&nbsp; was there during that&nbsp;caribbean festival at queen's quay.&nbsp; turkish festival on dundas square.&nbsp; u went?</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:17:51 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331463 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <p>The only Singaporeans I've encountered since coming to MN in '91 were those who were part of a larger group of students from the U of M that I bumped into at a restaurant <em>waaaay</em> out in the boonies some years back.</p> <p>I'm sure there are other Singaporeans/ex-Singaporeans living and working here in the&nbsp;Twin Cities, but I've yet to&nbsp;bump into any of them.</p> <p>I've encountered a number of Malaysians through the years, though, most recently last Saturday at&nbsp;our gun club. Our club was hosting an&nbsp;Open House event whereby non-members could visit and shoot a variety of firearms under supervision&nbsp;for free. I was helping out at the pistol range when a large group of Chinese approached and wanted to try out some guns. They were chattering amongst themselves in Cantonese, and revealed that they were Malaysians when I asked.</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:07:20 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327906:8331414 Meia Gisborn http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327906 <p>Haiz, looks like I have to come out and help streamie.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The both of you continue your nonsense in Speakers Corner.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Give me some face, okay? <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:48:58 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331345 charlize http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There are only 2 possible outcome of this thread.</p> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt= "icon_lol.gif" /></p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:40:46 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331309 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>That's all?</p> <p>Please continue.</p> <p>I am sure you can come up with more.</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:39:23 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331303 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Fatum:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>oh, it doesn't hurt you at all ? .... I see you keep trying to come up with ineffectual retorts ...&nbsp;<img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>I noticed that you like to play the wounded party when words fail you ... but it's okie, I suppose what I've written about your attitude has struck home ... if it makes you think and reflect bit, then I guess I've done something right .... <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> <img src="/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt= "icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>Yes yes, you are so right. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:38:12 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331293 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by maurizio13:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> Please quote then.</p> <p>The only part where I attacked him was when he didn't specify his USD 199. It was a misunderstanding, I stopped attacking after realising it was a misunderstanding.</p> <p>He has continued on and on and on without any substance about me and my family, making gross conjectures.</p> <p>My guess is that he could be a student in Canada, not a matured person doing business like he said he is.</p> <p>Most immature students behave this way.</p> <p>Seriously, I enjoy seeing him post insults after insults, words doesn't affect me that much. It's entertaining to see how far off all his insults are.</p> <p>He can continue hurling insults instead of discussing what this thread was set out to discuss. I will entertain him, I have low opportunity cost.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>oh, it doesn't hurt you at all ? .... I see you keep trying to come up with ineffectual retorts ...&nbsp;<img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>I noticed that you like to play the wounded party when words fail you ... but it's okie, I suppose what I've written about your attitude has struck home ... if it makes you think and reflect bit, then I guess I've done something right .... <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:34:24 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331268 Fatum http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I thought he was on an ego trip, but once his mistress speaks, he shudders and hide.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Some egoistical man that be. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:31:40 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331255 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by littlestream:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>there is a difference between discussing and attacking.&nbsp; you can read back your own posts and see where you fit in!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>end of story!</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> Please quote then.</p> <p>The only part where I attacked him was when he didn't specify his USD 199. It was a misunderstanding, I stopped attacking after realising it was a misunderstanding.</p> <p>He has continued on and on and on without any substance about me and my family, making gross conjectures.</p> <p>My guess is that he could be a student in Canada, not a matured person doing business like he said he is.</p> <p>Most immature students behave this way.</p> <p>Seriously, I enjoy seeing him post insults after insults, words doesn't affect me that much. It's entertaining to see how far off all his insults are.</p> <p>He can continue hurling insults instead of discussing what this thread was set out to discuss. I will entertain him, I have low opportunity cost.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:26:36 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331233 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <p>there is a difference between discussing and attacking.&nbsp; you can read back your own posts and see where you fit in!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>end of story!</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:23:04 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331211 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>ok. understood.</p> <p>a man that needs to hide behind his woman when faced with challenges.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:12:06 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331136 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by charlize:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>The mistress of the house speaks!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Fear her or face her wrath. <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>kekekeke~~~~~ aiyah u...........*blushing*</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:09:01 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331116 littlestream http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by littlestream:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>this forum has been a very peaceful forum so please do not spoil it.&nbsp; you wanna state your point, fine...go ahead but please don't go to the extreme of being personal.</p> <p>talking or comparing wealth and background, academic or otherwise doesn't make one a better person.&nbsp; what you speak/write reflect on oneself.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>and oh, this is not speaker's corner hor!&nbsp; we are here to unwind.&nbsp; no need to get too intellectual!&nbsp; bye bye!</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> ermmmm.....</p> <p>i was here to discuss, but your underling made insults.</p> <p>is it my fault? <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> <p>this thread originated in Speakers'&nbsp; Corner.</p> <p>by the way, isn't this a discussion forum?</p> <p>but no discussion is allowed?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:08:58 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:2163:327829:8331115 maurizio13 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/2163/topics/327829