Studying at Bandar Sunway

HI peeps, I’ve done my A levels at Sunway College PJ, since I’m waiting for university intake, I guess I should be giving tips/sharing my experience to my fellow soon-to-be juniors.( or anyone who wishes to study at sunway) 

First thing first,

WHY SUNWAY
Reason 1: I signed up the a level programme ( pre u ) which sunway is quite famous in
Reason 2: I like the town-university feeling
Reason 3: Security is quite ok compared to other colleges in KL
Reason 4: Mr. Jeffrey is giving A LOT OF SCHOLARSHIPSS
Reason 5: Convenient

HOSTEL
There are a lot of options within walking distant if you are a sunway college student.
(managed by university)

Opt 1: Sun u apartment
            located just behind the sunway college (considered on campus)
pros: cheap, nearest to campus, convenient
cons: looks old, shared rooms only(twin or four sharing) , without air conditioner

 sun u apartment building

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Opt 2: Sun u Residence

            around 5 min walk to campus
pros: quite new, well managed, affordable rental fee ( ard RM700 per pax for twin sharing),        facilities, security, Sun Gym
cons: only twin sharing room

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Opt 3: Sunway Monash Residence

            located behind Monash University, 10min walk to campus
pros: excellent facilities, refurbished in 2017, single room, cooking allowed, air conditioned       room, facilities, security
cons: expensive ( ard RM1.3k for single room), quite far ( actually it is intended for Monash students )

Single room

New Twin Sharing room

Toilet 

Pool and Tower A

Visit http://residence.sunway.edu.my/ for more info

(managed by landlord)

Opt 1: Nadayu28 Residence
            around 3 min walk to campus
pros: new building, near to campus, eateries (mamak,café…)located at the ground floor,             convenient, facilities, affordable rental fee ( ard RM700 per pax for en suite twin sharing)
cons: only shared room

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Opt 2: Lagoon View Resort Condominium
           around 3 min walk to campus
pros: near to campus, facilities, single room available, affordable rental fee
cons: old building, weak management

Other options(provided if you have transport)
La Costa condominium(Sunway South Quay), housing area in SS15

TRANSPORTATION
Sunway is quite convenient in a way as it has one of the largest mall in Malaysia ( Sunway pyramid) where you can get everything from fashion brands to restaurants.

Opt 1: Walk
Sunway city is connected with canopy walk which linked Monash university to Sunway University to Sunway lagoon as well as Sunway pyramid. Theres also another canopy walk that links Sunway Medical Centre to Taylors Lakeside University

Canopy walk with shelter and motivational quotes halfway

Opt 2: Sunway Free Shuttle Bus
Students may enjoy free shuttle bus provided by Sunway to get to certain places, including hostel and Sunway Pyramid. It is advisable for students to take a ride after groceries shopping. The only backside about the service is that students might need to wait for the bus to come in.

*TIPS: students may download an app named Sunway shuttle bus (available on both Android or Apple) to track the bus location

BRT map

BRT price

Opt 3: Grab car/Uber/Taxi
 I guess it’s a norm that everyone with data are using the apps for a car.
*TIPS: get the promo code and save. Avoid peak hours which may double up the fare.

Going Out of Sunway City

Opt 1: BRT-Sunway Line
The first every electical bus in Malaysia. It connects sunway to Setia Jaya station ( KTM ) or to USJ 7 ( LRT )

*TIPS: Get a Touch n go card

*TIPS: Download a railway map on mobile to estimate the arrival ( it might vary to the actual time )

EATERIES
There are alot of options for students to hang out. Price range within affordable to expensive.

Opt 1: College/University cafeteria

For students who are too lazy to walk under scorching sun

Opt 2: Rock Cafe

Lots of choices, price is affordable for students

Opt 3: Cafe opposite to University

Eg. The famous garlic chicken rice, Garage 51, The Fish Bowl, Mixed rice, Burger Lab,.........you named it

Opt 4: Sunway Pyramid

Just a 5 min walk to Pyramid and you will find your Texas Chicken waiting at the end of canopy(if you know what I mean)

Opt 5: self catering

You may always buy ingredients from Aeon or Cold Storage in Pyramid and you shall be your own chef. My favourite is Steamed Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce ( easy to make and nice )
*TIPS: ensure your hostel allows cooking
*TIPS: rice cooker and induction cooker is a must 

disclaimer : All pictures are taken online, if any copyright issues, please email me directly. Thank you.