My hubby only has an associate’s degree, so not good at all. It’s not even from the list of unis that immigration maintains. Oh well. It sucks. I understand how you are feeling. If I were you, I would choose to move somewhere else since the country is not welcoming at all. Our govt only tries to keep the elite people and is willing to forgo anyone slightly less than elite. So why should we be patrotic? I am only responsible for my parents’ well being, not the country’s. Country doesn’t give a shit, why should we?

Originally posted by littlestream:

really?  how so?  they didn't approve him with a  PR?  can you appeal?

 

edit : btw, i know of a friend's friend who tried 13 attempts and finally got his PR.  and he is ang moh leh.  so, you may wanna try again?  i don't know the criteria but you can talk to them personally.  i am sure there are common rules but also case by case exceptions?  good luck!

Wow this is sad to hear. Now I worry about the future when we finally decide to move back to Singapore. Argh! Damn Singapore! And it's even more sad to hear that they make it so hard even for people who have children! What a nasty country we're in! newdude: Maybe you should seek a lawyer's opinion?

Oops, sorry about mistaking you for a male.

To adapt in a country, we have to be open to other cultures and people. It will be tough in the initial period (it’s the same wherever you move to), but once you get the hang of things, it will be okay. You’ll definitely miss your family, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

I am also moving because of my OH. He will be accepted in Singapore (I think), but we are not about to try it yet.

Geez if you feel Gap is low end you must be very well to do. :p I do feel Old Navy is low end crap too though.

There are a lot of fake stuff that is portrayed as genuine here. I’m glad I can tell the difference.

It’s never easy with regards to immigration. I have looked at US and Australia and both are tough. It takes 6 months to a year for them to process applications.

How about Cali? Even though they have prop 8 now, I’m sure something will work out. At least the Americans are more open towards homosexuality. Or even Australia. At least they recognize same sex couples.

Singapore is…... Singapore. We can never change PAP and their rigid thinking. So better to move elsewhere?

Are those genuine? I have gone to stores where they claim it is but I compare it with my purchases in the US (I purchase a lot) and they are definitely fakes.

Originally posted by Arapahoe:

Alamak what size do ur needs?

Since there there are so many retail close shop there are plenty of Knit wear for less than a buck.

 

In Gap???

Hmm thats weird. Well if you need it, PM me!

Oops. I hope they didnt remove it _

Shoot. Should I wait too? LOL. There is a bunch of stuff I must have but I’m afraid they would be out of my size by the time the better sales come.

Try this link: http://gap.p.delivery.net/m/p/gap/pvw/npreviewe…

Here is a 30% discount code I got. Apparantly they do this often. This is the first time I’m receiving this because I just signed up recently. Shop away!

http://gap.p.delivery.net/m/p/gap/pvw/npreviewe…

Valid for in store use only.

Here is some info on driving in Australia for overseas drivers: http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/yourlicence/...

Regarding accomodation, you can consider sharing with other postgrad or professionals. You can check out the following for accomodation choices:
http://perth.gumtree.com.au/
http://www.realestate.com.au/

Also, I see some people posting here for house shares. Check it out: http://www.studyconnect.com/forums/forumdisplay…

Australia uses the same voltage. Just make sure to buy some international plugs. Here is what the Australian socket looks like: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_AC_power_….28Australian.2FNew_Zealand_.26_Chinese.2FArgentinian_2.2F3-pin.29

Regarding travelling, you should venture on your own since you have a car. Just get a good map and drive away!

Can’t answer the other questions, so I will leave that for someone else.

PM = private message

Go all the way to the top of the page and click on mailbox. You will see my private message to you.

My orientation is on the 11th. Maybe it’s different because of the school? I’m headed to Business School. What about you?

I’m thinking right after CNY. Wow I didn’t know about the 30kg load. I might try that out instead. Too many things to take there.

That’s great you’re headed there for postgrad too! Yeah at my age, I wouldn’t be too keen on hostel life either. Partying and drinking is just not my cup of tea anymore.

For air tickets, I have been checking out tickets on Qantas and cheapest I have found is $798. I looked at STA and it was $800+ the other day.

Dropping you a PM.

This is sad indeed. What a sick fucker.

Originally posted by parn:

I don't mind if it's Brad Pitt, but the rest should go buy themselves a mirror and rape their own third-world ugly reflections.

Ooookaaaaay! This is getting a little odd here.....

Originally posted by parn:

At least if you take the public transport like their MRT, people won't even bother to rape you with their minds.

ROFL! I think having people rape me in their minds is better than running the risk of being raped for sure.

Wow. So we have to get insurance for all our stuff then?

Wow do you live on the ground floor? I’m trying to look for apts on the 2nd floor and up so I don’t run the risk of having it broken into.

Yup UWA

Originally posted by gasband:

But Perth is damn boring...so got car during weekends can go for short road trips around PErth! hehe....

Hehe I should start a fund raiser for me. :p

Yup. UWA. I am thinking about insurance, petrol, road tax, etc. I’m not working so every few hundreds makes a difference. I estimated around $300 a month for all that. That is my main concern.

I probably won’t be going out at night anyway. I’m a homely person mostly. So is my OH.

Wow I would be very offended if I see the sign. And I will make sure I will look decent and not dress scantily.

Originally posted by gasband:

I guess Perth is pretty safe. Just stay away from streets that are not too well litted. Drunks are always a nuisance there and its a problem that will never go away in Australia haha. I am tempted to tell you that getting a car would pretty much makes more sense in OZ especially you can get some old ancient car that can still move for cheap. But I guess its sensible of you too to think of not asking your parents to pay for it. So you just gotta tread safely. Go and do the route a few times and you can find out which is the safest route home.

Perfect! Thank you for the advice. Haha it seems drinking is in the white people's culture. :p Well we'll get a car when things are a little more stable, hopefully within a month. Will try out the route a few times in the evenings to make sure too. :)

Originally posted by BrUtUs:

since tis is not ur 1st time overseas then u should know the do's n dun's ba... before u get there best is get connected wif who might b staying near u...

I know the dos and donts. I wanted to know about the situation at train stations in Perth so I can access better.

Nope not my first time in a western country. I’ve lived in the US and Canada for a while. I was young and more daring then. I’ve wandered around downtown drunk.

Now I’m older and kiasee, hence the many questions.

I’ll be doing postgrad there and it seems that most classes are in the evenings. I’m picking further up North because of family and my bf and me love the newer towns. We dont want to be too near to downtown too. Would love to buy a car but with job uncertainty, it may not be a wise choice right now. Might consider one after bf gets a job there.

I heard that classes are around 5 to 8pm. So I’m thinking I will be near Perth station at around 9pm? It’s near Northbridge so I’m a little worried. But I guess I need to go an experience it to be sure about the safety.