HudsonBanks:

Oh okay make sense, hope say na two bedroom studio you get cos if I come I need to lounge . I dey Carshalton, I dey even plan go one friend event for central London today today so, somewhere around Farringdon station. Which side you dey we fit block oo

Errrrm..me no too sabi road ooo...d only busy place around me I know na CANADA WATERS..from there na I dey take underground train to Victoria coach station..I no wan loss..spikec Oya navigate me drom canda waters to Hudson side

Please is it worth paying $150 to $220 for excess luggage.....or do I just drop the foodstuff and get them over there with that money.
Please I need a reply ASAP

daintydee: Please is it worth paying $150 to $220 for excess luggage.....or do I just drop the foodstuff and get them over there with that money.
Please I need a reply ASAP

Wch airline are you flying? How many/much luggage is allowed pls. just asking tho.

www.tfl.gov.uk find your way around london

daintydee: Please is it worth paying $150 to $220 for excess luggage.....or do I just drop the foodstuff and get them over there with that money.
Please I need a reply ASAP

not a big fan of carrying so much foodstuff around most especially if you're going to London or another major city in the UK

you will get everything you want in London... drop the extra foodstuff and enjoy your journey, dragging heavy luggage after intercontinental flights is not it, also think about those coming to pick you up

medman007:

Wch airline are you flying? How many/much luggage is allowed pls. just asking tho.

Lufthansa
Baggage allowance 2*23kg

I'm crying oo. I can't continue with this ridiculous exchange rate by gtb Mastercard. Exchange rate officially is 269 but gtb charged me 274 today.

Please someone help me before they run me down!

SpikesC please where can I change all my maintenance fee before I leave?

kingsilly:

Errrrm..me no too sabi road ooo...d only busy place around me I know na CANADA WATERS..from there na I dey take underground train to Victoria coach station..I no wan loss..spikec Oya navigate me drom canda waters to Hudson side

DisGuy: www.tfl.gov.uk find your way around london

Or you can use google search

GeneralShepherd: I'm crying oo. I can't continue with this ridiculous exchange rate by gtb Mastercard. Exchange rate officially is 269 but gtb charged me 274 today.

Please someone help me before they run me down!

SpikesC please where can I change all my maintenance fee before I leave?

Before you leave? I thought you're already in the UK

spikesC:

Before you leave? I thought you're already in the UK

Nooo Na Friday,I had to work this month bro.

Moved in

So I arrived Heathrow 1:45pm. Didnt get my luggage examined which got me regretting nt parking my palmoil. Any ways flew Emirates and it ws rilly smooth. The service ws 9ce. My flight had a one way stop at Dubai. Dubai intl airport is like d finest I ave ever seen. I ws rilly mesmerised. After 1hr transit time we took off for heathrow. Bt wht pissed me off ws dt it ws Emirates we were connected 2 for dubai 2 London bt one other dt I cant rilly rem. Having received Emirates service on d trip to dubai, I fell in love wit dem already and sure am a loyal customer of deirs already. And even wit 30kg luggage allowance I ws still allowed my 33kg.
chillaxing 2day at east london wit my cos, preparing 2 head 2 Leicester 2moro which by bus is said 2 be 2hrs 30mins, which got me wandering when I will stop travelling? Can I just get to Leicester already..oops...it's like it's taking 4eva 2 get 2 dmu.
Well am glad d weather in London ds 9t is 9ce. It's nt cold atall, which means I can gracoously stretch myself and ave a sound sleep ave been denied on those flights.
ps: someone ere shd pls wake me up b4 7am o, cos my coach is 4 8am, and I have a class 4 10am...

My people, I just arrived University of Southampton yesterday night. Tried to find my way around, met some of my fellow Nigerians forming britico nonsense for me, abegi, I just freed them.

Thank God I have you guys here to show me the way. Now let me list my issues below:

1) Does missing the first lectures of some courses seriously affect your understanding of the course (I'm MSc). Because I'm scheduled for international check-in tomorrow and I have about 2 lectures clashing with that.

2) One of my optional modules for the 1st semester is clashing with my core module and I don't have another module I'll like to change to, because the last optional module (was asked to choose 2 out of 3) no dey palatable for me at all. Can I still carry on and alternate my attendance without getting into trouble.

3) What is the best network for cheap international calls and data plan because I am using android phone.

4) Please has anyone here used first bank prepaid card to pay for anything online? Is there a cap on payments or the card isn't just accepted for online payments. I tried paying on ikea website and no way.

5) What is the best bank for international students and why? I would like an account with high transaction and transfer limit.

I thank you all in advance for answers to these questions. I'll also appreciate any suggestions or info that will be helpful towards facilitating safe and fruitful stay throughout my study.

silouette: My people, I just arrived University of Southampton yesterday night. Tried to find my way around, met some of my fellow Nigerians forming britico nonsense for me, abegi, I just freed them.

Thank God I have you guys here to show me the way. Now let me list my issues below:

1) Does missing the first lectures of some courses seriously affect your understanding of the course (I'm MSc). Because I'm scheduled for international check-in tomorrow and I have about 2 lectures clashing with that.

2) One of my optional modules for the 1st semester is clashing with my core module and I don't have another module I'll like to change to, because the last optional module (was asked to choose 2 out of 3) no dey palatable for me at all. Can I still carry on and alternate my attendance without getting into trouble.

3) What is the best network for cheap international calls and data plan because I am using android phone.

4) Please has anyone here used first bank prepaid card to pay for anything online? Is there a cap on payments or the card isn't just accepted for online payments. I tried paying on ikea website and no way.

5) What is the best bank for international students and why? I would like an account with high transaction and transfer limit.

I thank you all in advance for answers to these questions. I'll also appreciate any suggestions or info that will be helpful towards facilitating safe and fruitful stay throughout my study.

(1) Missing any lectures or seminars is often frowned upon, as it might affect learning processes.
Your reasons are justifiable, speak to student services, so alternative lecture days might be offered or they point you in the right direction (question 1&2)

(3) Lebara, Lyca, vectone or giffgaff

(4) Most UK online portals would not accept foreign registered cards for online transactions, but would accept payments if used in physical stores

(5) Banks would normally come and pitch their tents with students, and would tell you what they can offer. Speak to fellow students, read bank leaflets, online research and walk into banks and speak to their banking services.

There's Telbo too for cheap International calls
$0.03/min

You should try it out

daintydee:

Lufthansa
Baggage allowance 2*23kg

I used Lufthansa and carried 2 bags .23kg each , and one piece of hand luggage and a school bag. U would used trolley at the airport to carry your boxes. if its essential foodstuffs ,carry. just ensure that the boxes do not exceed 23kg

silouette: My people, I just arrived University of Southampton yesterday night. Tried to find my way around, met some of my fellow Nigerians forming britico nonsense for me, abegi, I just freed them.
Thank God I have you guys here to show me the way. Now let me list my issues below:
1) Does missing the first lectures of some courses seriously affect your understanding of the course (I'm MSc). Because I'm scheduled for international check-in tomorrow and I have about 2 lectures clashing with that.
2) One of my optional modules for the 1st semester is clashing with my core module and I don't have another module I'll like to change to, because the last optional module (was asked to choose 2 out of 3) no dey palatable for me at all. Can I still carry on and alternate my attendance without getting into trouble.
3) What is the best network for cheap international calls and data plan because I am using android phone.
4) Please has anyone here used first bank prepaid card to pay for anything online? Is there a cap on payments or the card isn't just accepted for online payments. I tried paying on ikea website and no way.
5) What is the best bank for international students and why? I would like an account with high transaction and transfer limit.
I thank you all in advance for answers to these questions. I'll also appreciate any suggestions or info that will be helpful towards facilitating safe and fruitful stay throughout my study.

1. Speak to student services
3. You can get Three UK unlimited data, 3000 mins and 3000 texts for £15 a month. Get Lebara for international calls.
4/5. Get yourself a UK bank account. HSBC, Barclays, Natwest are good. Compare their offers for international students. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/current-accounts/student-bank-accounts/

Anyone here in Leeds?

abeg, which card is cheaper paying with online. Gtb mastercard or accessbank visa card pls

spikeC if u like no answer ur padi . lolz

HudsonBanks:

Now wey you mention am e dey pain me say I no carry cos them no search me at all

@ HudsonBanks hmm i can see that you have started living the life in london, anyways life is good pls enjoy ohhhhhhh. sorted out my enrollment and accommodation last week and got my my student ID card too so i have started shopping and getting student discounts oh but lecture start tomorrow, the only thing am happy about is that all my lectures start from 2pm and its only on tuesday,Wednesday and thursday

paradisewoods: abeg, which card is cheaper paying with online. Gtb mastercard or accessbank visa card pls

spikeC if u like no answer ur padi . lolz

Paying online in Nigeria or abroad?

If you are using you Nigerian bank card to pay for goods online abroad then you have to take into consideration bank charges for conversion to local rate.

paradisewoods: abeg, which card is cheaper paying with online. Gtb mastercard or accessbank visa card pls

spikeC if u like no answer ur padi . lolz

How are you settling in Sunderland? Got accommodation yet? I'm not sure about the difference between GTB and Access cards so hopefully SpikesC might be ale to help with that. Just thought to check you're quite settled.

BossLadyCEO: So I arrived Heathrow 1:45pm. Didnt get my luggage examined which got me regretting nt parking my palmoil. Any ways flew Emirates and it ws rilly smooth. The service ws 9ce. My flight had a one way stop at Dubai. Dubai intl airport is like d finest I ave ever seen. I ws rilly mesmerised. After 1hr transit time we took off for heathrow. Bt wht pissed me off ws dt it ws Emirates we were connected 2 for dubai 2 London bt one other dt I cant rilly rem. Having received Emirates service on d trip to dubai, I fell in love wit dem already and sure am a loyal customer of deirs already. And even wit 30kg luggage allowance I ws still allowed my 33kg.
chillaxing 2day at east london wit my cos, preparing 2 head 2 Leicester 2moro which by bus is said 2 be 2hrs 30mins, which got me wandering when I will stop travelling? Can I just get to Leicester already..oops...it's like it's taking 4eva 2 get 2 dmu.
Well am glad d weather in London ds 9t is 9ce. It's nt cold atall, which means I can gracoously stretch myself and ave a sound sleep ave been denied on those flights.
ps: someone ere shd pls wake me up b4 7am o, cos my coach is 4 8am, and I have a class 4 10am...

Welcome welcome welcome

paradisewoods: abeg, which card is cheaper paying with online. Gtb mastercard or accessbank visa card pls

spikeC if u like no answer ur padi . lolz

I have never used Accessbank but right now, GTB is really on the high side.
Although, i think it might not make much difference as it seems it should be a comparison between mastercard and visa card.

DonOms:

How are you settling in Sunderland? Got accommodation yet? I'm not sure about the difference between GTB and Access cards so hopefully SpikesC might be ale to help with that. Just thought to check you're quite settled.

Thanks so much DonOms I am really grateful. Yeah have settled down at Sunderland got an accommodation for 250 pounds per months bills inclusive. Thanks so much boss.

spikesC:

I have never used Accessbank but right now, GTB is really on the high side.
Although, i think it might not make much difference as it seems it should be a comparison between mastercard and visa card.

Thanks boss.

paradisewoods:


Thanks so much DonOms I am really grateful. Yeah have settled down at Sunderland got an accommodation for 250 pounds per months bills inclusive. Thanks so much boss.

Nice

Please house, which is better, I am yet to pay up the balance of 2,125pounds to my school, should I pay up here before travelling or wait and pay when I arrive my school on Monday......the way I keep reading about bank charges and all, I hope paying in my school wont make me pay more that I would have paid if I had done it here.

queen47: Please house, which is better, I am yet to pay up the balance of 2,125pounds to my school, should I pay up here before travelling or wait and pay when I arrive my school on Monday......the way I keep reading about bank charges and all, I hope paying in my school wont make me pay more that I would have paid if I had done it here.

It all depends on the payment method.
Paying with your card directly would always be cheaper, so if your school has that facility, then i would advise you pay when you get there

spikesC:

It all depends on the payment method.
Paying with your card directly would always be cheaper, so if your school has that facility, then i would advise you pay when you get there

Alright, thanks. My Nigerian Master card can do that right? First Bank to be precise.

paradisewoods:


Thanks so much DonOms I am really grateful. Yeah have settled down at Sunderland got an accommodation for 250 pounds per months bills inclusive. Thanks so much boss.

Okay. That's good to hear. I hope you will enjoy the relatively quiet city of Sunderland. Have a great time studying.

BossLadyCEO: So I arrived Heathrow 1:45pm. Didnt get my luggage examined which got me regretting nt parking my palmoil. Any ways flew Emirates and it ws rilly smooth. The service ws 9ce. My flight had a one way stop at Dubai. Dubai intl airport is like d finest I ave ever seen. I ws rilly mesmerised. After 1hr transit time we took off for heathrow. Bt wht pissed me off ws dt it ws Emirates we were connected 2 for dubai 2 London bt one other dt I cant rilly rem. Having received Emirates service on d trip to dubai, I fell in love wit dem already and sure am a loyal customer of deirs already. And even wit 30kg luggage allowance I ws still allowed my 33kg.
chillaxing 2day at east london wit my cos, preparing 2 head 2 Leicester 2moro which by bus is said 2 be 2hrs 30mins, which got me wandering when I will stop travelling? Can I just get to Leicester already..oops...it's like it's taking 4eva 2 get 2 dmu.
Well am glad d weather in London ds 9t is 9ce. It's nt cold atall, which means I can gracoously stretch myself and ave a sound sleep ave been denied on those flights.
ps: someone ere shd pls wake me up b4 7am o, cos my coach is 4 8am, and I have a class 4 10am...

I arrived london on that same flight,the airline we connected with wad Qantas airline,an Australian airline,there service was also superb,its just d cultural difference they didn't put into consideration,like food and stuff,i enjoyed emirates meals especially the 2bottles of white wine i drank,i couldn't relate well with the meal offered on Qantas,above all,i felt a guilt that i needed to pay extra to both airlines for their superb services.