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Short Courses (3 months) ?

Reflexer — Wed, 18 May 2016 01:03:09 +0800

Hey, I'm looking for a short course (about 3 months or lesser) in KL ?

I just finished foundations and I'm waiting for the next intake for degree which is on September in mechanical engineering.

So at the mean time I thought I should learn something instead of having my brain to rot.

Working isn't an option for me. Don't ask why. Looooong story.

I've tried searching on google and I've only found a website that gave me online courses. I'd very much prefer to attend the lesson myself.

I'm interested in looking at finance, engineering, IT courses if any of these is available.

Thank you.

Mechanical Engineering Courses in Malaysia

Reflexer — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:20:29 +0800

Hey guys !

*Skip to 3rd paragraph for the main point of this post.

I'm about to end my Foundations in Science soon (in about a week), and I've been really interested in pursuing mechatronics (mainly because I'm a fan of physics). However after much research done - and reading from people who had done their degree in mechatronics - they faced difficulties when looking for a job. This is because mechatronics involve both mechanical, and electrical & electronics engineering so these employers were more inclined to believe that they have no complete module of either.

As I read on, I came to find that most of the mechatronic modules were mainly mechanical and a little mix of electrical and software engineering. These mechatronic graduates hardly get mechatronic jobs. Instead they'd usually get hired as a mechanical engineer. However only a small sum of them were hired while the rest have difficulties finding a stable job.

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So I decided to pursue mechanical degree and I've done some research on it. However, I came across various choices (unlike mechatronics which only has a few). I'd just like some opinion on some colleges with mechanical engineering degrees and if they're good. I know it will have to be based on the modules too (and most of them are really cool so I don't know).

For instance, I noticed that Taylor's mechanical engineering course has a subject called Business Skills for Engineers. While in Monash they have Advanced Chemistry. While in KDU, their degree is only 3 years (I don't know why), and INTI's has some pretty interesting subjects too. Also one question: Do MPU subjects vary ?

If possible I'd like to know the community in the institution too (It's a hear-say thing but SEGI and UCSI doesn't have good environment). Clarifications please ?

Oh I'd also like to know which one's more bang for my buck (times are tough).

I know that there are loads of posts out there like these but they're often posted years ago. Just thought I'd want the latest updates on it Do post links of similar discussions in case I've missed out on any of them !

*I apologize if the questions are rather irrelevant.

Thank you !

EDIT: Oh and also, I've heard about my sister's friend studying engineering in Germany for free ? Anyone know about that ?

Maxis to Maxis per text message rates

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Maxis to Maxis per text message rates

Reflexer — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:18:56 +0800

Hey all, I need some help. I've been using Maxis prepaid with free basic data for over a year now.

It's a new number 011

I'm texting someone with a number 012 (postpaid but idk what package)

I'm being charged 28 sens per text.

Why is it so expensive ?

What can I do with a BSc in Engineering Physics?

Reflexer — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:47:20 +0800

Hey all I just finished my SPM last year and I'm currently planning to take A-levels in Science.

If you don't want to know my story and answer my question immediately :

Is there any institute in Malaysia that offers BaSc in Engineering Physics in Malaysia ?

Despite wanting to take A-levels, I do have doubts about what degree I'm about to take. I managed to find an old post here regarding someone who asked if BaSc in Physics is useless and most of them suggested that person to take Engineering instead.

My story pretty much sums up in that post (I like Physics but BaSc in Physics will most likely give me two options, lecturer or teacher (because Malaysia boleh)). Upon researching I came across BaSc in Engineering Physics. Apparently its field description pretty much jibes with my interest.

As far as I know, if I take Foundations in Sci in College A, I will have to take my degrees in University A right ? The only problem I'm facing right now is that I'm not sure if I want to take any of the degrees offered in University A, so I rather take A-levels instead so that I can do my degrees in other universities.

Provided that I'm interested in the Physics field, is there any other degrees any of you would recommend instead ?

*I was originally interested in Nuclear Physics but Malaysia no nuclear plant (Malaysia boleh)

I'm sorry if this question has been asked more than a million times. I would appreciate your responses

Thank you, in advanced.