derbylicious:
Hey people!!!!!!

It's bleeping cold in Colchester....equate it to horrid harmattan!!!! My jackets feel like bikini to it...today is Thursday market hope to get a coat,infact I'd ask for one that'd make it seem like I'm in hell ... I'm allergic to cold but I'm here for a purpose so I have to be focused.

Thanks to justwise et al,you guys deserve French kisses!!!
Take care *shivers*








French kisses

try aboniki then

gentlestrides:
Goodday All... The house seems very dry these days, it looks like all September students have all left.
Well, let me encourage someone here today and at the same time share my Testimony.
I applied for a Tier 4 in August and was refused, after getting all 40points for PBS. The ECO refused my entry clearance based on his own judgements that:
1. I didn't know my travel cost from Nigeria to UK
2. I didn't explain my academic gap after leaving school for sometime
3. I had no living arrangements
4. I didn't show my personal financial status(I am a sponsored student ooooo). All these reasons were given even after stating all of these during the credibility interview and even some questions I wasn't asked, I was been given denial reasons for not been a genuine student.

Well, my school refused to issue me another CAS, so I had to go for an administrative review, which I did-with the wisdom of God enabling to counter their reasons and giving a good "representation" according to them.

23 days after, I got an email that my Administrative review decision had been overturned and was successful that I should send my passport to the VAC where I applied for onward submission to Sheffield before my last Enrolment date which is 12th. However, my school had moved last Enrolment date to 19th.

My people, God is real oooo... Throughout this period, I have prayed and trusted God like never before.

I submitted my passport on the 2nd but am yet to get any update or email for collection. I sent an email to the Sheffield office this morning, no response.

Bros @justwise @scoobs...Please any idea on how I should go about the collection or when am likely to get it so I can carry my bags and go... Lol

Contact the embassy to remind them of your resubmission date and I also keep emailing Sheffield

Hello Everyone!

I have been a silent follower of the thread...I read all parts and even the sister thread on survival in the UK before my application, and I can't thank you all enough for the great wealth of information you have all shared.

I applied on the 14th of September, made sure I called my bank(Skye) before paying for it visa fees to avoid any hiccups, and it went smoothly on the first attempt. I booked for interview on the 16th at Abuja VAC. when I got there a lot of guys haggling at the entrance telling me my passport was the wrong one...instinctively I ignored. To large extent the interview went smoothly, only struggled because I mentioned I might transport myself to school using a bicycle and I was asked how much the bike will cost...I didn't know. I also struggled to answer the timeline between my school application and response.

I got my decision mail on the 28th(6 working days if u remove the public holidays).

When booking for flights please go direct to the airline's website. I got an Air France return ticket from PHC for (204,338) $1021...from Lagos its $939. I traveled on the 4th of October(night flight) and arrived Cranfield on the 5th.

The schedule here in Cranfield has been crazy... 9-5pm daily...the cold on Thursday was something else and we're not in winter yet.

I had some free time yesterday and so I went down to the post office at Milton Keynes to pickup my BRP...I was told it was not there and they gave me a form to contact UKVI...anyone here had a similar thing? I'll like to know how it was resolved.

Oh yeah thanks to this online community I was able to contact someone here who accommodated me in his room for 3 days for free until I got my own accommodation yesterday... I would have lost some good cash paying for a hotel so thank you all.

I've got lyca and lebara...I need advice on which one to actually use and how to activate the plan.

Once again thank you all so very much.

.

Get an EE sim (10GBP plan)and a Tesco International call card. Even better when you download their app on the phone.
I think the only reason why most people use Lyca and Lebara is because they want to make international calls.


Anyways, best of luck mate.

00francis:
Hello Everyone!

I have been a silent follower of the thread...I read all parts and even the sister thread on survival in the UK before my application, and I can't thank you all enough for the great wealth of information you have all shared.

I applied on the 14th of September, made sure I called my bank(Skye) before paying for it visa fees to avoid any hiccups, and it went smoothly on the first attempt. I booked for interview on the 16th at Abuja VAC. when I got there a lot of guys haggling at the entrance telling me my passport was the wrong one...instinctively I ignored. To large extent the interview went smoothly, only struggled because I mentioned I might transport myself to school using a bicycle and I was asked how much the bike will cost...I didn't know. I also struggled to answer the timeline between my school application and response.

I got my decision mail on the 28th(6 working days if u remove the public holidays).

When booking for flights please go direct to the airline's website. I got an Air France return ticket from PHC for (204,338) $1021...from Lagos its $939. I traveled on the 4th of October(night flight) and arrived Cranfield on the 5th.

The schedule here in Cranfield has been crazy... 9-5pm daily...the cold on Thursday was something else and we're not in winter yet.

I had some free time yesterday and so I went down to the post office at Milton Keynes to pickup my BRP...I was told it was not there and they gave me a form to contact UKVI...anyone here had a similar thing? I'll like to know how it was resolved.

Oh yeah thanks to this online community I was able to contact someone here who accommodated me in his room for 3 days for free until I got my own accommodation yesterday... I would have lost some good cash paying for a hotel so thank you all.

I've got lyca and lebara...I need advice on which one to actually use and how to activate the plan.

Once again thank you all so very much.

Me nkor, French Kiss?
Find deals online for Trench Coats and basically thick clothings.

Cheers

derbylicious:
Hey people!!!!!!

It's bleeping cold in Colchester....equate it to horrid harmattan!!!! My jackets feel like bikini to it...today is Thursday market hope to get a coat,infact I'd ask for one that'd make it seem like I'm in hell... I'm allergic to cold but I'm here for a purpose so I have to be focused.

Thanks to justwise et al,you guys deserve French kisses!!!
Take care *shivers*







French kisses

As always, you have spoken well Sire. @Justwise
People will be doing 'overKaKu'.

justwise:


Portable heater will skyrocket your electric bill and your landlord or Flatmates will not find that funny.

Most of the things you listed there are cheap in the UK if you know where to shop

GTB won't process 950GBP.
Use a FirstBank card or process a Form A.

drunkenmaster:
Hi house, in a present predicament. I need to pay the fees for my student visa and it will cost 950 pounds. Which bank card can I use? Anyone here used GTB?

muteEcho:
Get an EE sim (10GBP plan)and a Tesco International call card. Even better when you download their app on the phone.
I think the only reason why most people use Lyca and Lebara is because they want to make international calls.


Anyways, best of luck mate.

Thanks you.

muteEcho:
As always, you have spoken well Sire. @Justwise
People will be doing 'overKaKu'.

What does that mean? Never seen that combination before

justwise:


What does that mean? Never seen that combination before

Hi

00francis:
Hello Everyone!

I have been a silent follower of the thread...I read all parts and even the sister thread on survival in the UK before my application, and I can't thank you all enough for the great wealth of information you have all shared.

I applied on the 14th of September, made sure I called my bank(Skye) before paying for it visa fees to avoid any hiccups, and it went smoothly on the first attempt. I booked for interview on the 16th at Abuja VAC. when I got there a lot of guys haggling at the entrance telling me my passport was the wrong one...instinctively I ignored. To large extent the interview went smoothly, only struggled because I mentioned I might transport myself to school using a bicycle and I was asked how much the bike will cost...I didn't know. I also struggled to answer the timeline between my school application and response.

I got my decision mail on the 28th(6 working days if u remove the public holidays).

When booking for flights please go direct to the airline's website. I got an Air France return ticket from PHC for (204,338) $1021...from Lagos its $939. I traveled on the 4th of October(night flight) and arrived Cranfield on the 5th.

The schedule here in Cranfield has been crazy... 9-5pm daily...the cold on Thursday was something else and we're not in winter yet.

I had some free time yesterday and so I went down to the post office at Milton Keynes to pickup my BRP...I was told it was not there and they gave me a form to contact UKVI...anyone here had a similar thing? I'll like to know how it was resolved.

Oh yeah thanks to this online community I was able to contact someone here who accommodated me in his room for 3 days for free until I got my own accommodation yesterday... I would have lost some good cash paying for a hotel so thank you all.

I've got lyca and lebara...I need advice on which one to actually use and how to activate the plan.

Once again thank you all so very much.

The boss has spoken...!

Hello house, I got my student visa yesterday to study at Coventry University. It's quite late now and school accommodation has been filled up. Is there anyone here currently studying at Coventry who can advise on where to get accommodation and where to stay during my first few days of arrival? Urgent help is highly appreciated.

justwise:


What does that mean? Never seen that combination before

Over calculation. (Stingy) .

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Over calculation. (Stingy) .

Oh! thanks

Ishilove:

Hi

Hi

@ justwise. Please I need your help. I'm not suppose to post this on this forum but I noticed this is d last post u view so u can get to see my message asap. I need you to leave me your email address or yahoo IM I need you to help me with some letters please thanks

greeners222:
@ justwise. Please I need your help. I'm not suppose to post this on this forum but I noticed this is d last post u view so u can get to see my message asap. I need you to leave me your email address or yahoo IM _ I need you to help me with some letters please thanks

Not a good idea.

Let me know the sort of letter you are referring to if i can't help others will.

Thanks for the quick response. Errmmmm you know the UK letter goes for example
The Consular
12, Walter Carrington
Victoria Island
Bla bla bla
So I've got a cousin who wanted to address to France embassy in Lagos but we don't know where to address that to. We don't know if we should just put the new address in Lekki. My cousin wanted to apply a France tourist visa. Is not the letter I want you to help with but where to address it to. Thanks

greeners222:
Thanks for the quick response. Errmmmm you know the UK letter goes for example
The Consular
12, Walter Carrington
Victoria Island
Bla bla bla
So I've got a cousin who wanted to address to France embassy in Lagos but we don't know where to address that to. We don't know if we should just put the new address in Lekki. My cousin wanted to apply a France tourist visa. Is not the letter I want you to help with but where to address it to. Thanks

If the application will be made in Lekki then address it to Lekki or Abuja if the application will be made there.

Right, thanks

greeners222:
Right, thanks

Good luck!

Please one more thing. Who do I address th letter to
French high commission or do I start by French Consulate?

greeners222:
Please one more thing. Who do I address th letter to
French high commission or do I start by French Consulate?

It does not matter any of those will do

Hi all, it has been quite a while. It has been a busy and cold time for me, I am still trying to adjust. I see so many people have been successful in their visa application. Congratulations... And to those waiting or planning to apply, I wish you all the best.

I don't know if I am overstepping my boundaries here but I wrote an article for my school's blog and I wanted to share. It contains tips on how to get a scholarship. @justwise if i am out of line, please let me know....

Happy reading and please comment on the blog and share with others...
[url]Https://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudentlife/2015/10/08/a-scholarship-winner-shares-her-tips-for-making-a-successful-application/[/url]

Happy Sunday...

Good morning all
Please I want to ask 2 questions.. Thanks a lot

1. How much will it cost me to write IELTS/TOEFL in Lagos and where will I go to?
2. How much does it cost to acquire international passport, what is the validity and what is the procedure?

Thanks again

KingJB:
Good morning all
Please I want to ask 2 questions.. Thanks a lot

1. How much will it cost me to write IELTS/TOEFL in Lagos and where will I go to?
2. How much does it cost to acquire international passport, what is the validity and what is the procedure?

Thanks again

Use google.it will give you the website which has all the info

crazydove:


Use google.it will give you the website which has all the info

OK thanks.

just to be sure, what's the charge of using master card for purchases here(POS)? is it uniform or each bank has its own charge?

precisely zenith bank

I applied for a visiting visa and did my biometric 2nd of sept and was told it will take 15working days,now am worried because haven't get a reply from them because i paid for text and no reply in my email as well on when am to come for the collection...
Pls i need answers if is too late or not to get reply from them....@justwise

Lexyp:
I applied for a visiting visa and did my biometric 2nd of sept and was told it will take 15working days,now am worried because haven't get a reply from them because i paid for text and no reply in my email as well on when am to come for the collection...
Pls i need answers if is too late or not to get reply from them....@justwise

Go and check your passport

@spikec,my passport is still with them no reply yet my passport was submitted with my document.