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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 12:21am On Oct 03, 2014
GeneralShepherd: So my.flight is by 6.50am in the morning and I'm awake by 12 am.

It's been an opportunity I looked forward to but at this time I just feel like not going. My girlfriend, my parents and my sister will be seeing me off tomorrow to the airport.

I will miss Nigeria,my job, my one true love,my friends.


Hope i don't get home sick. Anyway a man has to do what a man has to do

The Royal Air Maroc guy. I was awake the whole night till my flight left by 6:50am too. Had to sleep it off on the 2 flights

Safe flight man cool
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 12:25am On Oct 03, 2014
peteafrik88:
I am in University of Portsmouth and really want to come to a London based Russel group Uni for Postgrad. Please, I need some advice.. .

Well, it's easy. Get your first class, and apply to the top schools.
They might also give you a big scholarship wink

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 1:40pm On Oct 03, 2014
silouette post=/post/26816693:
Na your type full road now :p Nothing wrong in being helpful to people trying to find their feet in a new place, I'm sure you were a newbie once too. Anyway, I've gotten myself quite settled in and know my way around town. So thanks to those that offered needed info.


you for write newbie for head na tongue
not being able to help doesnt mean they are forming britico..fresher jam newbie=confusion
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Frangbon: 7:27pm On Oct 03, 2014
No fighting guys
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by 735i(m): 1:57am On Oct 04, 2014
GeneralShepherd: So my.flight is by 6.50am in the morning and I'm awake by 12 am.

It's been an opportunity I looked forward to but at this time I just feel like not going. My girlfriend, my parents and my sister will be seeing me off tomorrow to the airport.

I will miss Nigeria,my job, my one true love,my friends.


Hope i don't get home sick. Anyway a man has to do what a man has to do

True that…
Start making preparations for her to come visit you from the day you touch down in the UK…
Even if you communicate via phone… be sure to maintain written communication (via mail) at least once a week… In the future… you will need it if she intends to come visiting….

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 12:30pm On Oct 04, 2014
Hi @ all
For those of us who are already being bombarded from all angles with lectures and all and need to unwind....or you just wanna feel a taste of home, this may be it:

Join us on Saturday 11th October, 12-6pm at Trafalgar Square for FREE African live music & dancing, food, fashion, face painting, market & more. See you there!

Got this from my phone company now()
And will go sha
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by emteecve(m): 8:55pm On Oct 04, 2014
[quote author=milychocs post=26856573]Hi @ all
For those of us who are already being bombarded from all angles with lectures and all and need to unwind....or you just wanna feel a taste of home, this may be it:

Join us on Saturday 11th October, 12-6pm at Trafalgar Square for FREE African live music & dancing, food, fashion, face painting, market & more. See you there!

Got this from my phone company now()
And will go sha




Got d same text too.
are u in London?
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 10:05pm On Oct 04, 2014
[quote author=emteecve post=26867032][/quote]



Yeah, I am
You?
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by emteecve(m): 10:15pm On Oct 04, 2014
milychocs:




Yeah, I am
You?



in London too. where u studying
i am at Imperial college.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 10:22pm On Oct 04, 2014
emteecve:




in London too. where u studying
i am at Imperial college.


If I say it, my siblings may catch me here, they must not know my username, lol
I will look for a way to let you know

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by emteecve(m): 10:33pm On Oct 04, 2014
milychocs:



If I say it, my siblings may catch me here, they must not know my username, lol
I will look for a way to let you know
Aiit. Enjoy
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by gbemmiey: 8:16am On Oct 05, 2014
So I finally got a house I like! Got lectures only on Wednesdays for now (9 to 5pm). Getting used to the weather. Miss sallah in lag cry, no ram to feed, temperature keeps dropping and I appreciate the sun a lot now.

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by peteafrik88(m): 8:49am On Oct 05, 2014
gbemmiey:
So I finally got a house I like! Got lectures only on Wednesdays for now (9 to 5pm). Getting used to the weather. Miss sallah in lag cry, no ram to feed, temperature keeps dropping and I appreciate the sun a lot now.

The appreciation of the sunlight is the best part of it. Same happened to me when I landed and kept praying for little sunlight everytime; could even stand for 4 hrs outside just for that warmth...

But this year cold os not that much yet, more yet yo come..
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by peteafrik88(m): 8:49am On Oct 05, 2014
gbemmiey:
So I finally got a house I like! Got lectures only on Wednesdays for now (9 to 5pm). Getting used to the weather. Miss sallah in lag cry, no ram to feed, temperature keeps dropping and I appreciate the sun a lot now.

The appreciation of the sunlight is the best part of it. Same happened to me when I landed and kept praying for little sunlight everytime; could even stand for 4 hrs outside just for that warmth...

But this year cold is not that much yet, more yet yo come..
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 9:37am On Oct 05, 2014
gbemmiey:
So I finally got a house I like! Got lectures only on Wednesdays for now (9 to 5pm). Getting used to the weather. Miss sallah in lag cry, no ram to feed, temperature keeps dropping and I appreciate the sun a lot now.

Lets enjoy it while it lasts cool
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 9:38am On Oct 05, 2014
peteafrik88:


The appreciation of the sunlight is the best part of it. Same happened to me when I landed and kept praying for little sunlight everytime; could even stand for 4 hrs outside just for that warmth...

But this year cold os not that much yet, more yet yo come..

Is this supposed to be uplifting sad

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Emmagency(m): 1:26pm On Oct 05, 2014
Hello people... Happy Sunday..! Quick question, I finally got an account with Lloyds and want to transfer funds from my first bank account (which isn't Internet-banking enabled but has a Mastercard linked to it). The lady at Lloyds claim I'll have to withdraw and then deposit. Thought I heard about a POS transfer method on here sometime back..
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by kingsilly(m): 4:41pm On Oct 05, 2014
spikesC:


Is this supposed to be uplifting sad
grin grin
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by bebe2(f): 5:23pm On Oct 05, 2014
Hello pple, long time.

this thread has really grown.

how did u guys pay ur school fees this year?

or if u havent, i have some pounds in exchange for naira.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by GeneralShepherd(m): 6:41pm On Oct 05, 2014
Let me summarize my Cranfield experience so far,

Before I came to Cranfield ,I made inquiries about the school from friends and complete strangers. During my investigation,I discovered that Cranfield has a free Airport meeting service for students from outside the EU. I took advantage of that,I was picked up with a Mercedes Benz and was taken to my room in the school accommodation. Infact I met one Nigerian through linkedin because I wanted to get as much information as possible from the guy about Cranfield. I wasn't surprised by any realities I found on ground,its in a remote rural area

So first I got Lebara and did the 1000 minutes per month plan to Nigeria,I felt alot better when I talked to my fiance ,and my family.Next I went to the Cranfield Student association building and read every single word on every notice board there. I also got the University map,bus route booklet,and a free recipe book.


My sister is a British citizen by birth so she advised me against using shops in the university,so I went to Milton Keynes today to buy the things I didn't bring from Nigeria.A Nigerian friend took me to a farmer's market where I bought tomatoes for 1 pounds(1kg),curry,pepper,palm oil,groundnut oil for under 12 pounds. I forgot to mention that I came to the UK with garri 10 painters,bread fruit(20 cups),dry fish(2kg),Cray fish worth 5000 Naira, 5 packs of indomie hungry man size(I ate three packs for sustenance till I went to market today).

I am also going to apply for my National insurance number tomorrow (you it need to work),I want to get a cleaning job in the school for 7.50 and hour ,2hrs daily ,five days a week.When I go shopping I check for savings as little as .20 pounds( save that five times and you have a pound),every penny counts unless you are on scholarship.

I am about drawing up a comprehensive timetable as this is the most important aspect of your sojourn in the UK. Without a proper plan your academics will surfer.

It is not an easy road but I believe it will end well. The stress will come,loneliness will come but its just a sacrifice I have to make for one year with hopes of a brighter future.

I am going to leave UK next september with an Msc in Offshore and Ocean Technology with Subsea Engineering(and with above 85 percent score). You know why I am so sure? I am Nigerian, we are naturally rugged. Gold is made pure only when it goes through fire!! adversity makes us stronger.

I managed to make 67, feel bad but I.gave it my best shot

Keep the faith brothers and sisters. Keep calm,and be Nigerian.

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 7:43pm On Oct 05, 2014
That's the Spririt General!

proper planning = success

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 10:59pm On Oct 05, 2014
GeneralShepherd:
...

My sister is a British citizen by birth so she advised me against using shops in the university,so I went to Milton Keynes today to buy the things I didn't bring from Nigeria.A Nigerian friend took me to a farmer's market where I bought tomatoes for 1 pounds(1kg),curry,pepper,palm oil,groundnut oil for under 12 pounds. I forgot to mention that I came to the UK with garri 10 painters,bread fruit(20 cups),dry fish(2kg),Cray fish worth 5000 Naira, 5 packs of indomie hungry man size(I ate three packs for sustenance till I went to market today).

I am also going to apply for my National insurance number tomorrow (you it need to work),I want to get a cleaning job in the school for 7.50 and hour ,2hrs daily ,five days a week.When I got shopping I check for savings as little as .20 pounds( save that five times and you have a pound),every penny counts unless you are on scholarship.

I am about drawing up a comprehensive timetable as this is the most important aspect of your sojourn in the UK. Without a proper plan your academics will surfer.

It is not an easy road but I believe it will end well. The stress will come,loneliness will come but its just a sacrifice I have to make for one year with hopes of a brighter future.

I am going to leave UK next september with an Msc in Offshore and Ocean Technology with Subsea Engineering(and with above 85 percent score). You know why I am so sure? I am Nigerian, we are naturally rugged. Gold is made pure only when it goes through fire!! adversity makes us stronger.

Keep the faith brothers and sisters. Keep calm,and be Nigerian.

You can actually call them for the national insurance, they'll ask for your details on the phone and send you a form via mail to fill.
After filling it, you post it back. Within 2 weeks, you'll get the NI via post.

Remember to also register with a GP.

Also, don't restrict your job search to petty jobs. That is mostly what you'll be getting for now, but you can still find very good jobs in your area of study/profession.

Get very close to your lecturers and program leaders.
If you make a high distinction, they can help you get a scholarship for your PhD, if you're interested.

Goodluck to you hustle bro cool

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by peteafrik88(m): 11:24pm On Oct 05, 2014
spikesC:


Is this supposed to be uplifting sad

Well, thats the true fact...
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by GeneralShepherd(m): 12:08am On Oct 06, 2014
spikesC:


You can actually call them for the national insurance, they'll ask for your details on the phone and send you a form via mail to fill.
After filling it, you post it back. Within 2 weeks, you'll get the NI via post.

Remember to also register with a GP.

Also, don't restrict your job search to petty jobs. That is mostly what you'll be getting for now, but you can still find very good jobs in your area of study/profession.

Get very close to your lecturers and program leaders.
If you make a high distinction, they can help you get a scholarship for your PhD, if you're interested.

Goodluck to you hustle bro cool
Nwa 042 dalu
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Dfavouredone: 9:23am On Oct 06, 2014
GeneralShepherd:
Let me summarize my Cranfield experience so far,

Before I came to Cranfield ,I made inquiries about the school from friends and complete strangers. During my investigation,I discovered that Cranfield has a free Airport meeting service for students from outside the EU. I took advantage of that,I was picked up with a Mercedes Benz and was taken to my room in the school accommodation. Infact I met one Nigerian through linkedin because I wanted to get as much information as possible from the guy about Cranfield. I wasn't surprised by any realities I found on ground,its in a remote rural area

So first I got Lebara and did the 1000 minutes per month plan to Nigeria,I felt alot better when I talked to my fiance ,and my family.Next I went to the Cranfield Student association building and read every single word on every notice board there. I also got the University map,bus route booklet,and a free recipe book.


My sister is a British citizen by birth so she advised me against using shops in the university,so I went to Milton Keynes today to buy the things I didn't bring from Nigeria.A Nigerian friend took me to a farmer's market where I bought tomatoes for 1 pounds(1kg),curry,pepper,palm oil,groundnut oil for under 12 pounds. I forgot to mention that I came to the UK with garri 10 painters,bread fruit(20 cups),dry fish(2kg),Cray fish worth 5000 Naira, 5 packs of indomie hungry man size(I ate three packs for sustenance till I went to market today).

I am also going to apply for my National insurance number tomorrow (you it need to work),I want to get a cleaning job in the school for 7.50 and hour ,2hrs daily ,five days a week.When I got shopping I check for savings as little as .20 pounds( save that five times and you have a pound),every penny counts unless you are on scholarship.

I am about drawing up a comprehensive timetable as this is the most important aspect of your sojourn in the UK. Without a proper plan your academics will surfer.

It is not an easy road but I believe it will end well. The stress will come,loneliness will come but its just a sacrifice I have to make for one year with hopes of a brighter future.

I am going to leave UK next september with an Msc in Offshore and Ocean Technology with Subsea Engineering(and with above 85 percent score). You know why I am so sure? I am Nigerian, we are naturally rugged. Gold is made pure only when it goes through fire!! adversity makes us stronger.

Keep the faith brothers and sisters. Keep calm,and be Nigerian.


Big congrats to you bro.

But then that make us three - myself and alienbonr.

I will be doing same course - MSc Offshore and Ocean technology With Subsea Engineering at cranfield on scholarship and Alienbonr is coming for Thermal Power - all under the Energy Department.

Heard also that cranfield is quite an isolated place - good for studies but bad for social and night life.

It is visa that is delaying me now - still waiting for approval and collection.

It will be so nice to have a NL broda on same course in a foreign land - that will help eliminate some of the boredom to some extent grin; though not as your fiance will do.

Right now, i will seriously need some of your assistance knowing that you have passed the way i intend to pass in a few days time.

The assistance is in the following areas
1. How did u package so much foodstuff to travel as i will also like to take some foodstuff too.

2. I was not able to get accommodation in the school hostels as i was told it was filled up. I intend to rent from private landlords. Can u help me if u get any wind of vacant accommodation around and where i could stay or rent an hostel for 2-3 days before i firm up a contract with a private landlords.

3. Can u give a little specific details as regards what is happening in our course since resumption on the 3rd.

4. I would like to call you one on one to keep in touch. If you dont mind can you give me you labara number. DELETED


Just to say:
- I love the goal you have set for yourself academically.
- How do u intend to handle nlng invite when they call?


Thanks bro.

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 9:50am On Oct 06, 2014
Dfavouredone:



Big congrats to you bro.

But then that make us three - myself and alienbonr.

I will be doing same course - MSc Offshore and Ocean technology With Subsea Engineering at cranfield on scholarship and Alienbonr is coming for Thermal Power - all under the Energy Department.

Heard also that cranfield is quite an isolated place - good for studies but bad for social and night life.

It is visa that is delaying me now - still waiting for approval and collection.

It will be so nice to have a NL broda on same course in a foreign land - that will help eliminate some of the boredom to some extent grin; though not as your fiance will do.

Right now, i will seriously need some of your assistance knowing that you have passed the way i intend to pass in a few days time.

The assistance is in the following areas
1. How did u package so much foodstuff to travel as i will also like to take some foodstuff too.

2. I was not able to get accommodation in the school hostels as i was told it was filled up. I intend to rent from private landlords. Can u help me if u get any wind of vacant accommodation around and where i could stay or rent an hostel for 2-3 days before i firm up a contract with a private landlords.

3. Can u give a little specific details as regards what is happening in our course since resumption on the 3rd.

4. I would like to call you one on one to keep in touch. If you dont mind can you give me you labara number. DELETED


Just to say:
- I love the goal you have set for yourself academically.
- How do u intend to handle nlng invite when they call?


Thanks bro.

You were able to read his post because he shared it openly here with everybody and also to help others, if we all take our chat private this place will look like a ghost town.

You can keep in touch with anybody you want without dropping your contact details here

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 9:53am On Oct 06, 2014
spikesC:


You can actually call them for the national insurance, they'll ask for your details on the phone and send you a form via mail to fill.
After filling it, you post it back. Within 2 weeks, you'll get the NI via post.

Remember to also register with a GP.

Also, don't restrict your job search to petty jobs. That is mostly what you'll be getting for now, but you can still find very good jobs in your area of study/profession.

Get very close to your lecturers and program leaders.
If you make a high distinction, they can help you get a scholarship for your PhD, if you're interested.

Goodluck to you hustle bro cool
Definitely not on part time basis.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 11:07am On Oct 06, 2014
justwise:

Definitely not on part time basis.

Yes, even on part time basis. It doesn't have to be a fortune 500 company or a senior position.
Just something very relevant to his career path
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 11:07am On Oct 06, 2014
GeneralShepherd:

Nwa 042 dalu

Udo diri gi cool
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 11:17am On Oct 06, 2014
spikesC:


Yes, even on part time basis. It doesn't have to be a fortune 500 company or a senior position.
Just something very relevant to his career path


That will be a miracle..... only if his uni allows work placement/internship as part of Msc program then he will look for such company.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Dfavouredone: 11:36am On Oct 06, 2014
justwise:


You were able to read his post because he shared it openly here with everybody and also to help others, if we all take our chat private this place will look like a ghost town.

You can keep in touch with anybody you want without dropping your contact details here

My boss, i do not mean to privatized the chat; was just finding quick and timely response because of my current last minute situation.

I claim no right or justification here sir, cos large chuck of info i have now is largely base on the thread and her sister thread - tier 4 uk visa thread - via u and other versatile contributors.


Once again, my apology house.

My personal contact with generalshepherd will not stop me from posting, i only seek fast response right now like a fone conversation because of time constraint and i thought he might be somehow busy settling down to continually come here to response.

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 11:39am On Oct 06, 2014
Dfavouredone:


My boss, i do not mean to privatized the chat; was just finding quick and timely response because of my current last minute situation.

I claim no right or justification here sir, cos large chuck of info i have now is largely base on the thread and her sister thread - tier 4 uk visa thread - via u and other versatile contributors.


Once again, my apology house.

My personal contact with generalshepherd will stop me from posting, i only seek fast response right now like a fone conversation because of time constraint and i thought he might be somehow busy settling down to continually come here to response.

NB: Thanks for deleting my contact info before quoting me.


You can contact him using nairaland email system.

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