1. Necessary items before studying in Malaysia
1, certificate category
To study in Malaysia, you must not bring less documents. If you lack any documents, you can't even enter or leave the country, let alone attend a school in Malaysia. You don't need to bring the original ID card, but you must bring your passport. The admission notice issued by the school is very important for you to apply for admission, and the photo of the certificate will be used when handling the student ID card. There are some documents that other schools need you to prepare. You must bring them all. It will be troublesome to put it in your carry-on bag and trunk.
2. expenses
Studying in Malaysia requires English. All students who need to learn English should receive English training. If they study in China for three months, the cost is about 5,000 yuan, and the cost of learning English in Malaysia is about 8,000 yuan. The course study depends on the school you choose. The tuition fee for undergraduate studies in public schools is between 8,000 yuan-12,000 yuan, for master studies between12,000 yuan-15,000 yuan, and for non-public schools in Malaysia between 30,000 yuan and 40,000 yuan. Generally, the tuition fee for a master's degree is 70 thousand. In addition, the living expenses are 3,500-5,000 yuan a month and about 42,000-60,000 yuan a year.
3. Life category
1) Clothes: There is no winter in Malaysia, so you don't need to bring thick clothes such as down jackets. Bring more T-shirts, which are the clothes you usually wear in summer in China, and so are your shoes. Better clothes and shoes in Malaysia are more expensive than those in China, so it is better to bring them from China.
2) Stationery: Notebooks that need to take notes in class include highlighters, pencils, erasers and refills. If you use a pen, bring a bottle of ink, a small stapler and so on. You can put all these things in your stationery bag so that they won't come apart.
3) toiletries: Although supermarkets in Malaysia sell toiletries and they are cheap, you may not have time to buy them in a short time. You can bring a small amount from home, and then go to the supermarket to buy it after using it. There are also some skin care products that are cheaper than those in China, so you don't have to bring a lot from home.
4) Drugs: Take some commonly used drugs, such as colds, allergies, itching relief and heatstroke. In this way, minor illnesses that can be cured by drugs do not need to go to the clinic.
5) Sun protection products: The weather in Malaysia is sunny, and sun protection is the most important thing, as well as sunglasses, sun hats and umbrellas, which can be taken together.
6) Electrical appliances: mobile phones, computers (if available), chargers, batteries, patch panels and adapters (this is actually available in Malaysia, so it is better to bring it).
2. Why did you choose Malaysia to study?
1, environmental advantages
In nature, it belongs to a tropical island, providing a hot and humid environment for everyone. Although it may not be suitable at first, it is quite comfortable after getting used to it, and the vegetation and rainforest resources here are rich, providing a fresh environment.
Our daily life is in an open and inclusive environment. There are a large number of immigrants here, strong cultural integration and no slight social discrimination. And English is the main communication language, so we can communicate directly.
2. Teaching advantages
Malaysia is also a member of the Commonwealth. The education here will pay more attention to students' all-round development and quality education with reference to the British model. The obvious advantage is that students have higher autonomy, which is also a test.
Domestic students may not adapt when they arrive, but as long as they can keep up with the teaching mode and have a clear plan for their future, they can make good use of time and resources and improve their professional skills.
3. Cost advantage
With the advantages of Southeast Asian countries, the cost of studying abroad is not high, and the combined tuition and living expenses will generally not exceed 65,438+10,000 yuan a year, so that everyone's choice of studying abroad will be easier to decide and will not bring great economic pressure to their families.
Moreover, the price here is basically the same as that in China, and the overlap of goods is also very high. What you want is easy to buy. The penetration rate of mobile payment such as maintenance and Alipay is also very high, and everyone's consumption and payment are also very convenient.
4. Life advantages
And living here, there will be no deep cultural barriers. On the one hand, the distance between here and China is not far, and we have similar cultural backgrounds. Everyone will not feel uncomfortable in life customs and can get along well with local people.
Immigrants are also very popular in the local area, mostly Chinese and domestic immigrants. They can communicate directly in Chinese, so that everyone can use it more quickly and effectively in daily life when studying abroad.
3. Matters needing attention in studying in Malaysia
1. expenses for studying and working in Malaysia
Studying and working in Malaysia involves a lot. Malaysia allows students to work part-time, but no more than 20 hours a week. They can only work in four local hotels, gas stations, restaurants and shopping malls, and earn about 15 Malaysian ringgit per hour, which is about RMB 23 yuan.
2. Suitable working hours during studying abroad.
Due to the tight schedule of schools and undergraduate courses, it will be difficult for students to have extra time to work; If you work, it may affect the quality of studying abroad. Therefore, China students can consider starting work after their sophomore year; On the one hand, the English level is guaranteed and it is easy to find a job; On the other hand, it is easier to find a part-time job related to the major because of a certain understanding of professional courses. Students are advised to study first, and then go out to exercise themselves when they are familiar with the surrounding environment.
3. Malaysia's study abroad and work policy
The Malaysian government allows international students to work, but there are also many restrictions on students studying and working in Malaysia. Students are only allowed to work part-time in local hotels, gas stations, restaurants and shopping malls, and the total number of part-time jobs per week cannot exceed 20 hours. Among them, the restrictions in the field of work include that international students who work part-time in the above four fields can only work as waiters, salespeople or kitchens. In addition, during the semester or public holidays, international students are also required not to exceed 7 days.
4. Precautions for working while studying abroad
Malaysian students must work moderately. Many foreign universities have relative tuition fee remission, living allowance and scholarship systems for international students. Studying in Malaysia is mainly academic, and a moderate part-time job is the right choice for international students. We should not blindly pay attention to the income of part-time jobs, but ignore the main purpose of studying abroad.
Besides, we should control our working hours as much as possible. It takes at least three to six months to adapt to the surrounding life and environment when you first arrive in Malaysia, so you should try to avoid work during this time.