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A Lot Of Money For The UniBridge and GenNext
A Lot Of Money For The UniBridge and GenNext
A Lot Of Money For The UniBridge and GenNext
Written by Rejected Hopeful Thursday, 03 December 2009 09:32
But when I went to the UniBridge open day, I was told that I have to pay $500 per module if I got accepted into the program. They told me that the money is for registration and administrative costs. But a normal GenNext applicants only have to pay $240 (Yellow IC) for four years!
And if I do get accepted, I have to take four modules (of which three of them are compulsory). The compulsory modules are "Introduction to University Studies", "Developing the Skills of Academic Literacy" and "Developing the Skills of Academic Numeracy & IT" are these modules really worth $500?
Imagine one person has to pay $2000. If there were 80 people who passed the interview and were chosen for the program, where does all the money go? What's more, they said the money doesn't include for library usage and other facilities! $2000 is a lot of money for applying to a program that is going to be held for less than five months. You could pay car insurance, electric and water bills with that amount. I do have the funds but then again the world is still recovering from the latest economic crash.
At this point, my family needs the money more than I. Even if I did get accepted for the program, I may have to reject the offer due to the costly expenses. I would appreciate if the higher ups to look on this matter and possibly reduce the amount of money appropriate for the modules.
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written by .... , December 03, 2009
EDucation is getting expensive and nothing comes free. For better future for yourself, don't be afraid to invest some for your education.
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written by iseeyourpoint , December 03, 2009
Well its your decision really. Some might think its an investment for future since you might get a better paying job for having a qualification and people would study really hard since they are paying for it, like other graduate around the world. Yes, it is rather expensive especially in this current economy. Again it is your decision if you think that course will be beneficial to you why not invest for your future or other alternative retake your A-level study harder since you know how expensive education is.
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written by Lifegoeson , December 03, 2009
You wont be in this situation if you have studied during your A-Levels. Sucks to be you.
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written by rugged , December 03, 2009
dude.. you`re in brunei.. what economic crash? our country is mostly or partially protected by the recent economic meltdown.. think of the other people that isnt a holder of yellow i.c.. if you really have the fund and you want to study, just pay it..
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written by Mr. Y , December 04, 2009
Yea i know the amount is too expensive, but you shouldn't ask where does the money you are goin to pay will be use then... For sure it is not to anyone pocket.
Since you are A'level graduate, I believe you know you that, to do something require money to cover the cost. Even to teach students also require a big fund. There must be a reasonable reason why all candidates who apply the course need to pay for the course like to pay lecturer, or to install new board, room, even to pay electricity, water use by you guys
Actually you should appreciate what UBD is trying to establish next year - a UNIBRDIGE. Do you think UBD should stop offering any new courses just with reason, no government scholarship will be available?. You have to see the future UBd want to show here. Bruneian shouldnt depend on government only to pay everything.
Do you know that you have to pay a very high amount just to study in University except in Brunei. you have to be thankful with the Kerajaan Kebawah Duli where here like if you are taking a Degree course you only have to pay like $3k per year--- 9 times cheaper than outside Brunei!!!
So as a student, you should consider an alternative way to generate income so that you will have no financial problem...
Yea I know, you ll say, you are too young to work or you are going to say doing part time job will disturb your study.
To tell the truth there are a lot of Ubdians out there who are working so that they are not family dependent this even include students who are government sponsored and I don't see a problem with their study. As long as you foolow a right path, you will never lost.
You have to know that, if you are kinda good in finding job, you can get paid about $400 -$600 per month just by doing part time job like tuition classes. With that money you can use to pay for your tuition fee..
If you really want to make a difference to your self, think out of box. Don't let the financial problem to stop you or to blame others.
last but not least, good luck with your study =)
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Since you are A'level graduate, I believe you know you that, to do something require money to cover the cost. Even to teach students also require a big fund. There must be a reasonable reason why all candidates who apply the course need to pay for the course like to pay lecturer, or to install new board, room, even to pay electricity, water use by you guys
Actually you should appreciate what UBD is trying to establish next year - a UNIBRDIGE. Do you think UBD should stop offering any new courses just with reason, no government scholarship will be available?. You have to see the future UBd want to show here. Bruneian shouldnt depend on government only to pay everything.
Do you know that you have to pay a very high amount just to study in University except in Brunei. you have to be thankful with the Kerajaan Kebawah Duli where here like if you are taking a Degree course you only have to pay like $3k per year--- 9 times cheaper than outside Brunei!!!
So as a student, you should consider an alternative way to generate income so that you will have no financial problem...
Yea I know, you ll say, you are too young to work or you are going to say doing part time job will disturb your study.
To tell the truth there are a lot of Ubdians out there who are working so that they are not family dependent this even include students who are government sponsored and I don't see a problem with their study. As long as you foolow a right path, you will never lost.
You have to know that, if you are kinda good in finding job, you can get paid about $400 -$600 per month just by doing part time job like tuition classes. With that money you can use to pay for your tuition fee..
If you really want to make a difference to your self, think out of box. Don't let the financial problem to stop you or to blame others.
last but not least, good luck with your study =)
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written by maisara , December 04, 2009
Bruneians are lucky for not paying any money for books since primary school. In other countries they have to pay up u know. The higher they go, the more expensive they have to pay. So it wasn't a surprise for me that the unibridge cost a lot. But if you compare this to the other country.. its actually cheaper.
so really, you should be THANKFULL and feel LUCKY that ubd is openning other path for you so that one day u'll get ur degree (years ago there is no such thing!!)
you need to suffer a bit lo, get a job
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so really, you should be THANKFULL and feel LUCKY that ubd is openning other path for you so that one day u'll get ur degree (years ago there is no such thing!!)
you need to suffer a bit lo, get a job
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written by JoJo , December 04, 2009
I actually agreed with what Mr. Y has said...
I don't come from a rich/ wealthy family. Everything I am doing, I have to put my family ahead. I didn't ask to go study abroad coz those money can go to my sisters' school fees.
During my study in UBD, I started working as tuiton teacher and earned about $700-800 per month. Imagine I have to go to uni in am, tuition at evening, once I finished for the day, I had to coach my sisters in studying. I only have so little time in sleeping. I am not talking about jus 1 day. I cut down in sleeping coz I need to do my assignments, do more revision every night. Basically, I had no life.
BUT, all this is worth it
.. I now got a good job with good pay. What I would like to say is, never use any reason as an excuse. Anything is possible if you really want to.
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I don't come from a rich/ wealthy family. Everything I am doing, I have to put my family ahead. I didn't ask to go study abroad coz those money can go to my sisters' school fees.
During my study in UBD, I started working as tuiton teacher and earned about $700-800 per month. Imagine I have to go to uni in am, tuition at evening, once I finished for the day, I had to coach my sisters in studying. I only have so little time in sleeping. I am not talking about jus 1 day. I cut down in sleeping coz I need to do my assignments, do more revision every night. Basically, I had no life.
BUT, all this is worth it
.. I now got a good job with good pay. What I would like to say is, never use any reason as an excuse. Anything is possible if you really want to. report abuse
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written by Ibelieveininvestment , December 05, 2009
Think of it as an investment to your future kid...I say kid cuz you are probably more than 10 years younger than me ( I am 30)...I myself invested in my postgraduate qualification , spent nearly $7000 on the course and exams. . But now...I got promoted and I got back all the $7000 investment in only a few months due to an increase in salary.
$2000 is not a big sum of money, a family of four can go to singapore for a family holiday and spend that in A WEEKEND!!
So that money, if invested in your future now..by doing the UniBridge program( since your A level are not great to start with, dats the reason why you can't get into UBD degree programme in the first place)..you will work hard in your studies, get a scholarship to do a four year UBD degree ( this achievement in itself will pay off the $2000 you would have spent for the UniBridge programme)..then get the job out of it . The job will prob pay you at least $2k a month...So the return on investment on the $2000 you spent during the first five months is huge and profitable.
A colleague once told me; Money invested in education is money well spent...Think about it, and good luck in your future.
If you don't spend the $2000 now on building your future...where would you end up in 10 years time? Unless you come from some rich families and can take over FAMA business, the answer is probably nowhere...
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$2000 is not a big sum of money, a family of four can go to singapore for a family holiday and spend that in A WEEKEND!!
So that money, if invested in your future now..by doing the UniBridge program( since your A level are not great to start with, dats the reason why you can't get into UBD degree programme in the first place)..you will work hard in your studies, get a scholarship to do a four year UBD degree ( this achievement in itself will pay off the $2000 you would have spent for the UniBridge programme)..then get the job out of it . The job will prob pay you at least $2k a month...So the return on investment on the $2000 you spent during the first five months is huge and profitable.
A colleague once told me; Money invested in education is money well spent...Think about it, and good luck in your future.
If you don't spend the $2000 now on building your future...where would you end up in 10 years time? Unless you come from some rich families and can take over FAMA business, the answer is probably nowhere...
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written by Rejected Hopeful , December 05, 2009
Well, sorry that I may sound bitter because I am! And yes, sucks to be me. I've been living in Singapore these recent years cause my sister was undergoing her cancer treatment for three years. We don't have any family to return to because my parents are the only child! As for my grandparents? They all dead! I just want to know, where does all the money go? Don't we at least deserved that? And what's more, according to the article in Brunei Times, "When asked how many times a student is allowed to apply, Shamsiah replied that it was early in the stage to tell." Why would I want to pay a program that is not yet completed and not sure of?
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written by susah , December 06, 2009
It seems like Bruneians do not know the meaning of susah.
Many people are dead poor in Indonesia. They know that in order to get out of that situation, education is the key.
But it is quite impossible to work part time and study at the same time as the money cannot cover the education fees.
So a few Indons came up with an idea. They all agreed that all except one will work full time jobs to support the university fees of the one who is not working.
And in turns, all went to university and got their degrees.
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Many people are dead poor in Indonesia. They know that in order to get out of that situation, education is the key.
But it is quite impossible to work part time and study at the same time as the money cannot cover the education fees.
So a few Indons came up with an idea. They all agreed that all except one will work full time jobs to support the university fees of the one who is not working.
And in turns, all went to university and got their degrees.
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written by Steven , December 06, 2009
Jojo, Congratulation. Its was good of you to share some of your experience. Best of all, you were pro-active instead of re-active. These days, we dont get much of your kind around.
To get some part time job while studying brings me lots of memories.
Honestly, I can't believe that we are actually discussing the price of education. Make me feels sad.
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To get some part time job while studying brings me lots of memories.
Honestly, I can't believe that we are actually discussing the price of education. Make me feels sad.
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written by rjvcm , December 07, 2009
I don understand why is the fact that Yellow Ic can have free education and even allowance in university?
Some red Ic are also born In brunei. They make no difference as the yellow ic ppl. But they have to pay so much. why?
Arent we all the same? being born and raise up in Brunei.
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Some red Ic are also born In brunei. They make no difference as the yellow ic ppl. But they have to pay so much. why?
Arent we all the same? being born and raise up in Brunei.
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written by XoneX , December 07, 2009
Wow!!! thats expensive and after all its government funded university. Whats make them so expensive? Is it the very quality instructor or the facilities. It seems that the UniBridge is only for the rich people. Too bad.... 
The price is ridiculously high.
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The price is ridiculously high.
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written by Edie , December 09, 2009
I don't understand the higher education structure here but i think those are called tuition fees. Compulsory modules are inevitable in some places. There is no way out of it. I went through the same ordeal and do I think those modules hold some significance or have any relation to my studies? No. Just suck it up and do it however it is a matter of choice. If you feel it is irrelevant and having a hard time there are other institutions that you can look into. I have many friends who work full-time and go for part-time studies. Or you can maybe look into student loan program.
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written by Edie , December 09, 2009
It is called tuition fees. Compulsory modules are inevitable in some places. There is no way out of it. I went through the same ordeal and do I think those modules hold some significance or have any relation to my studies? No. Just suck it up and do it however it is matter of choice. If you feel this is not what you wanted there are other institutions that you can look into. I have many friends who work full-time and go for part-time studies. Or you can maybe look into education loan.
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After doing some math i believe what you are going to pay for is much more expensive than i paid. I think during the registration you have to pay for a deposit fees. Well the deposit you can get back after you finish studying provided that you still have the receipt and you have to write a letter to the finance department to claim the deposit.(which i did)
If you are comparing the cost of studying in UBD with other university, it is already consider cheap. just hope that your parents had save up money for your education. Or an alternative you could go for the citizenship exam 1st.