S3 Asia MBA - Anyone Game?

[prags_k]

hey,

i got a mail frm NUS sayin I have been shortlisted for interview for the s3 asia mba... any pointers on wht the interview could be like ???

[sungodsg]

Anyone has decided and already confirmed their accomodations in Shanghai? Any suggestions? There are mainly two choices, I think: the on-campus, Fudan Foreign Students Dormitory (On-campus) and the Tonghe International Student Center(Off-campus). The price range for both types are pretty similiar. The location for the Tonghe International Student Centre is not stated on the S3 MBA website but it looks like it is a lot bigger and it has to be shared between 2-3 people. Anyone has more information to share??

[ashwincu]

"howcouldI"(Govind) and i have confirmed our acco options - at FSO. On-campus acco normally has more advantages, esp when it comes to networking between students.

- Ashwin

[sungodsg]

Okie. I understand. Thats really true. I just confirmed my accomodations at Fudan on-campus. I opted for a single room.

Does every room come with internet as well? It does say that they have "wide band"..i should assume that it refers to broad band internet??

[ashwincu]

yep - wide-band is normally associated with broad band.....but have they mentioned wireless anywhere?

meanwhile - I have created a group for S3 MBA folks (admitted) in the NUS MBA network...so those of you who have accepted admission and received details about joining the social network, could also become part of the group.

It just seemed that the network was full of the standard NUS MBA guys, and we S3 folks needed a forum for ourselves.

- Ashwin

[gsk]

Hey ppl..

I have got an admit for S3 Asia MBA. willing to join you guys in your discussions on this program..

[nk0tb]

Hi All
I have got an admit to S3 MBA. Have 5 years IT experience. Hoping to meet to other NUS and S3 people!

Does anyone know how to book accomodations in Fudan University?

Regards
Pradeep

[prags_k]

hey!!! .. I have also got an admit for the S3 Asia program. I am pretty inclined to take it up ...had a few questions regarding it

1. What about the medium of instruction ? I am assuming it is english , but some people told me to ascertain that before I accepted the offer. Are we SURE that there will be no communication gaps while studying in China and Korea??

2. What about cost of laptop etc? Is that included in the estimated expenses they have given ? Atleast I did not see it in the FAQ's. Also, is there any specific configuration ? And are there tie ups between the university and the laptop manufacturers so that students get better deals ? or does it make sense to buy one frm India itself ?

3. I tried to click on the link for online payment, but it opened up my application homepage in which the status still says interview and I did not find any link to pay . Have any of u paid online ??? Making a draft and all is a BIG overhead

4. The admit e-mail from April Ngern says that the tentative date of orientation is 28th july and that the program commences on august 29th . I am a little confused regarding this.if orientation is on 28th july , does that mean tat i have to be in Shanghai by then ? And if so, what will we do for one complete month !!! - this has kinda psyched me out since I have not even resigned yet !

5. Are there any gals who have accepted this till now? or am i gonna be d first one ??? ( this ones not gonna change my decision , just asking for information )

Please Help !!! And pray tat online payment thing works.. i gotta accept and send all the stuff by 26th june !!! No TIME

[mealiennothuman]

Originally Posted by prags_k

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3. I tried to click on the link for online payment, but it opened up my application homepage in which the status still says interview and I did not find any link to pay . Have any of u paid online ??? Making a draft and all is a BIG overhead
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Please Help !!! And pray tat online payment thing works.. i gotta accept and send all the stuff by 26th june !!! No TIME

Hi prags_k,

I am an admit from the NUS MBA. Atleast for the NUS MBA the mode of payment was only through a draft or wire transfer. No online payment option via credit card (atleast thats what I think you mean by online payment). As long as you get the draft prepared by 26th and send them the details of the draft (draft number / amount / date) and tell them you have dispatched it, you should be fine. Alternately you can mail them and ask for an extension of a week for preparing the draft.

Rest of your queries, mail them and get it clarified. All the best to you and see you in Singapore.

[prags_k]

Thanks Abhishek.. but my admit e-mail clearly says that there is an option for online payment . But i dont find anything there... .. I have sent them an e-mail regarding this and am waiting for a response... lets see .. i guess ill try to get the draft done neways .. seems like a safer approach