Assalammualaikum
Hello people!
Instead of writing on faculty/subjects, I guess its better for me to write on the basics first. Furthermore, I don't want to pressure you guys with intense information. Anyway, thanks for reading and I hope it helps!
DRESSING TIPS
You guys must be anxious thinking about what to wear during class and for everyday garments. Fret not! In UMT, we do have a dress code but fortunately, the dressing rule is not strictly practised by the students. First of all, let me start with the dressing guideline during MJM.
On the first day during registration, you will be given UMT t-shirt, corporate shirt and backpack. Basically, you are required to dress formally during this orientation. No jeans, no slippers, no sandals, no fancy things. UMT shirt+black pants+covered shoes for GENTLEMEN. UMT shirt+black pants/skirt+black scarf+covered shoes for LADIES. You are not compulsory to wear formal leather/PVC shoes. Sneaker/loafers/flats can be worn but make sure it is not so eye-catching. On the last night of MJM, you will have some kind of celebration. Bring yourself a traditional clothing for this night.
group photoshoot during MJM
sources: www.facebook.com/sarjanamudapengurusanpelancongan
Now let us move on to dressing tips for class. On the first month of being university students, most of my friends dress formally to class. But then we gradually changed our fashion and seek for the comforter option. The thing that I want to highlight here is COMFORT! Bear in mind guys, you have to walk for approximately 4 kilometres every day from college-faculty and faculty-college. The length of Jalan Biawak itself is 1.5 kilometres although it is seen as a short-cut. However, you can bring a bicycle and park 'em at bicycle shelter at each block.
Talking about comfort, you need to have a pair of good shoes since you'll be on your feet like forever. Make sure the soles of your shoes are thick enough to absorb the pressure and prevent foot pain. For girls, the best option is to wear sandals or loafer. You may wear a flat shoe, but I think its too thin and easily torn off. While for guys, you can opt for sneakers or sandals. Some guys wear slippers to class but I'm afraid you might feel discomfort because of the thin sole. For your bag, I suggest you to use backpack instead of sling/hand bag especially when you have heavier loads. This is to prevent too much pressure being put against one side of your shoulder. The only downside is that your back might be sweatier, but its a lot better than having severe muscle aches.
Most students wear jeans to class be it guys or girls. And for your top, you may wear t-shirt, OL shirt, or blouse. Basically we wear casually for class. But on special days where there are presentation, we put more effort in dressing and wear more appropriately.
boys' dressup
sources: www.facebook.com/sarjanamudapengurusanpelancongan
When I was in the first semester, every student in Semester 1 is compulsory to join a club. The club I mention here is different from the ENACTUS, KOSISWA, KAI, TOURMAC, HISAAC, etc. You will be given a list of clubs that you can join in and its on first come first serve basis. Most of them are sports club. During these clubs activities, you will be wearing UMT shirt, sport pants and sport shoes.
SAVING TIPS
When I was a junior, I spent a lot on unnecessary things and found myself broke in the first few weeks. It took me sometimes later to realize that I can actually cut my cost and save more. For juniors especially cheapskates out there, let's join ForUMT Facebook Group where there are more than 10k members in it. Many updates on student activities, announcement, things for sale are posted here. You can find the best bargain for used goods offered by the seniors. On every semester beginning, there will be many posts on used books for sale where some of them are sold at half price! Why spend more when you can pay less?
sources : https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForUMT/forsaleposts/
Join the group by clicking on the link below:
Moreover, you can also go to class by using public transport aka 'van kuning'. The reason why I prefer to use public transport is because it is time, energy and money saving. Why money saving? Because if you walk to class, you'll stop by and wander around in the Kompleks Siswa for awhile to cool down and end up buying things. However, when you ride 'van kuning', the pokcik will drive you straight to your faculty and there will be less temptation to spend money. A van can transport up to 18 passengers for only 40$ per ride to faculty. And instead of having to walk to class 15minutes earlier, you only need 5-10 minutes earlier to wait for the van. The 'bus stop' is located at the college back gate.
Now, let's go to the basic human need which is FOOD. In university, students allocated most of their expenses on food. And me myself, back then when I stayed in college I spent roughly RM300 on food monthly. Sometimes I took a meal daily and the other time I took twice. As I mentioned before, you can save up by taking budget meal. Many students especially boys resort to Nasi Budget and Nasi Bujang to cut off the cost of meals. I guess you all know what Nasi Bujang is. Plain rice+plain soup+sambal+telur dadar for only RM2.50. It can be ordered from every food corner or 'kedai masakan panas' especially for dinner. Instead of having Nasi Goreng Pattaya (RM5-5.50) / other goreng2 meal, you can cut your food expense into half! During day, many cafes in Limbong and Sam serve buffet style local dishes (curry, soup, masak kicap, masak lemak, sayur sayur). I usually spent RM3-4 for a meal w/o beverage. For students who have afternoon classes and only have an hour gap, you can have your lunch at your faculty cafe, Kompleks Kuliah Cafe, DD Cafe (library's ground floor) or Teratai Cafe (back door of Kompleks Siswa). There's also Nasi Budget served by Siswa Cafe here for only RM3.
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source: www.facebook.com/pages/Kosiswa-UMT
Here I incorporate a rough budgeting for monthly expenses:
PTPTN : RM2,000/4 months
RM500/month
Expenses:
Food RM300
Public transport RM16
Reload RM40
Printing RM5
Toiletries RM10
Others RM50
Total expenses RM421
Saving RM79
to be continued....
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ReplyDeleteis it okay to wear baju kurung / jubah everyday?
ReplyDeleteya sure! if you ride van kuning to class, you can wear anything you like. but if you walk to class, comfort is the priority :)
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