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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by gcey2k(m): 11:23am On Mar 10, 2015
dolapobello1:


Not a bad idea though. Will look for ways to make that happen. Some Government officials will actually be hosting Nigerian students in the Nigerian high Commission in london on 24/03. You can attend that of chanced, I guess.

Boss... give more details of the bolded if you have pls...
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by scoobs: 1:47pm On Mar 11, 2015
Even with the cancellation of the PSW,US and Canadian schools should always be top priority for Nigerian graduates but sadly most fall in the 2.2 category which is mostly accepted in the UK.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by paradisewoods: 2:13pm On Mar 15, 2015
Whats happening the pounds rate has decreased but GTB still charged me N333 per pounds yesterday on my card.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by paradisewoods: 11:15am On Mar 17, 2015
Chai, nobody send me for here o.
paradisewoods:
Whats happening the pounds rate has decreased but GTB still charged me N333 per pounds yesterday on my card.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 10:14pm On Mar 17, 2015
scoobs:
Even with the cancellation of the PSW,US and Canadian schools should always be top priority for Nigerian graduates but sadly most fall in the 2.2 category which is mostly accepted in the UK.

plus the 1year course duration
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 10:14pm On Mar 17, 2015
paradisewoods:
Chai, nobody send me for here o.

pele naija banks dey red eyez-always!!

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Mekurexx: 8:09pm On Mar 20, 2015
So what do u advice me now. I got admission to Niagara college for PGD (Environmental Assessment) & also masters to Uni of Sunderland (Environmental Health & safty). i finished with a 2:2, which is more feasible.? and btw, the masters course comes with 2 months internship in the UK which is rare (and can lead to a permanent job). which will you pick if your in my shoes? I am currently accessing my options. Thanks
gcey2k:


Boss... give more details of the bolded if you have pls...
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Mekurexx: 8:13pm On Mar 20, 2015
I got an admission offer to Uni of Sunderland for Msc to start September. How is the school like? I also got from Uni of Chester. Which is better in terms of education & environment? thanks
kingspaco:



Sunderland university is 7500gbp . Cos of a discount of 1500 Gbp for international students.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Mekurexx: 8:17pm On Mar 20, 2015
I saw your posts about schooling in UK. its a very long time. I got admission to Uni of Sunderland for MSc Environmental Health & safety & also Uni of Chester (Global health). which do you feel I should pick if you were to advice me? thanks
cipslim:


Leeds University is a good school and the city is a nice place and you will be fine. I don't think it will be difficult for you to get a job from your experience in Telecomms...Honestly i have never work in a Telecomms company... even though i have a masters in telecomms engineering.. I have work with more banks and other industries mainly in ICT Department, It might be due to my lack of work experiences in the field.

The only difficult part is you getting the necessary papers to work or getting a job with a company that would sponsor your work visa. You will probably get a nice pay if you have a working visa after your Msc, doing a Contract job... Contract Jobs for Telecomms Engineer pays between £250 - £400 a day... (you can check on jobserve)... i got all my jobs through jobserve.com... I apply for jobs on the site and the agency call me to arrange for interview...

For now i would say you should worry more on getting here, ready for your course and the most important thing is adjusting to the system here
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by paradisewoods: 1:40pm On Mar 23, 2015
Justwise pls i need a mail or number to contact you with pls. I sent you a mail but no response. Its urgent pls. thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by worry359(m): 1:46pm On Mar 23, 2015
paradisewoods:
Justwise pls i need a mail or number to contact you with pls. I sent you a mail but no response. Its urgent pls. thanks
People on here favour open questions posted for all to gain information.
People like justwise would be replying to hundreds a week all asking the same questions, so they do not answer.

Post your question here to get an answer.

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 4:29pm On Mar 23, 2015
paradisewoods:
Justwise pls i need a mail or number to contact you with pls. I sent you a mail but no response. Its urgent pls. thanks

Sorry been busy today...will reply you before the end of the day.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by cipslim(m): 3:05pm On Mar 24, 2015
Mekurexx:
I saw your posts about schooling in UK. its a very long time. I got admission to Uni of Sunderland for MSc Environmental Health & safety & also Uni of Chester (Global health). which do you feel I should pick if you were to advice me? thanks

Hi there,

Congrats on your admission, Honestly I can't just tell you to pick Sunderland or Chester. There are a few factors you need to look into.
If I were you I would look into the following factors like

1. Both Courses (Global health or Environmental Health & safety) -- I don't know much about either courses. I assume you know alot more than i do in both field. Which one do you prefer more ? What are the Job prospects in the field ?

2. Tuition fee -- which school is less expensive, Honestly when I did my MSc, I picked Sunderland because it was a bit cheaper back then.

3. Grants --- Pardon me, If you are rich, but I got a £1750 or £1550 grant from Sunderland Uni, I needed the Grants at that time, Check both schools and see if they give grants

4. Community -- I have been to both Sunderland and Chester, both are good places, Sunderland can be a bit colder in Winter, not good for me cause I still hate the cold after all these years, but if you like football remember Sunderland is in the premiership and Newcastle is less than 20 mins away, Newcastle is amazing, The Geordies (people from Newcastle and surrounding areas) are very nice and accomodating with good night life.

5. Friends and Family -- Do you have friends and families in UK, are they closer to Sunderland or Chester ? Never underestimate friends and families in a foreign country, They can help you settle in faster.

6. Cost of Living -- Both places are cheap but DYOR (Do your own Research) one might definitely be cheaper than the other.

7. Pray to God -- Pray about both Schools, You need to be where you would be favored.

8. Pack your Stuffs and get yourself to England in one piece... lol Sky is your limit and Its also a fair play here.
Feel free to ask any question.

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Akinife(m): 12:27am On Mar 28, 2015
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 2:24am On Mar 28, 2015
Akinife:
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!

You are a graduate, surely you can fill out an application form by yourself!!!

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by worry359(m): 6:53am On Mar 28, 2015
Akinife:
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!
You can do everything yourself, just be honest and tell the truth and it's simple (if you have genuine funds avaliable.)
Why give anything to THIEF agent?
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by frostmate: 11:25am On Mar 28, 2015
Akinife:
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!

Why would you be considering agent option. Is it for filling out application form which is self explanatory. Are you going to be getting special privileges with an agent

Agent will bleed you dry and possibly not get it done for you at the end of the day. Besides there is more fun and satisfaction in DOING IT YOURSELF.

You can do everything yourself mate. It's how most people do it I think

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by pato231(m): 11:33am On Mar 28, 2015
Akinife:
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!
Tell me the agent that has half the experience you will gather from here,this thread gives you all the information needed to make a successful visa application,just ask questions if you encounter difficulty or need clarification.RUN from agents,they are agents of doom and 10 years ban.cheers
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ochukoccna: 10:22am On Mar 29, 2015
Abegi, can I get a heads up on sending some stuff back to Naija from this place?
If I decide to pay for excess baggage allowance, I'll (my bank account) end up in the red for the next 3 years grin grin
Thanks for your all replies cool

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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ochukoccna: 10:36am On Mar 29, 2015
Akinife:
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!


You can do it ALL ON YOUR OWN
The information contained in this thread https://www.nairaland.com/826936/uk-student-visa-tier-4 is fantastic
And if you decide to use an agent, use reputable ones
Personally, I was offered assistance regarding my then Tier 4 visa application FOR FREE and I took it
Although I had gotten my CAS prior to their offer
Thus you can deduce, the schools give the agents some remuneration
Wish you the best
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 2:24pm On Mar 29, 2015
ochukoccna:
Abegi, can I get a heads up on sending some stuff back to Naija from this place?
If I decide to pay for excess baggage allowance, I'll (my bank account) end up in the red for the next 3 years grin grin
Thanks for your all replies cool

Have you tried the freight/courier agents?

you might want to ask member R231 for a quote, ask for nairaland discount grin
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by r231(m): 3:38pm On Mar 29, 2015
DisGuy:


Have you tried the freight/courier agents?

you might want to ask member R231 for a quote, ask for nairaland discount grin


Thanks grin
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by thababe: 9:35pm On Mar 29, 2015
Hello all! Hope I can get advise on what school to pick. It's between Birmingham and Exeter. Have admissions to both for an MPA this September... Im a mum so will go with two young children ( incase that makes a difference in choice of city/ school).

Regards
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Anyi3(m): 12:14am On Mar 30, 2015
thababe:
Hello all! Hope I can get advise on what school to pick. It's between Birmingham and Exeter. Have admissions to both for an MPA this September... Im a mum so will go with two young children ( incase that makes a difference in choice of city/ school).

Regards

I don't know where those places are. For the sake of your kids, all I can say is avoid the North. The cold I met this January in Glasgow was not beans. Take the "southernest" of the two grin
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by worry359(m): 5:51am On Mar 30, 2015
thababe:
Hello all! Hope I can get advise on what school to pick. It's between Birmingham and Exeter. Have admissions to both for an MPA this September... Im a mum so will go with two young children ( incase that makes a difference in choice of city/ school).
Regards

In British towns especially large ones like Birmingham there are now many universities. Not all are the same quality or reputation.

For advice please quote the FULL name of the school.

Exeter is a small city in Devon, a quiet county.
Birmingham is a large, well established multy racial city. With huge connections to industry and jobs.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by thababe: 10:59am On Mar 30, 2015
@worry 359 ok thanks ..it's University of Birmingham and University of Exeter. I want to come home immediately after school.
@Anyi3 lol@ the cold.. na God go help person.Exeter is southwest I believe.. Birmingham should be the midlands.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by worry359(m): 11:33am On Mar 30, 2015
thababe:
@worry 359 ok thanks ..it's University of Birmingham and University of Exeter. I want to come home immediately after school.
@Anyi3 lol@ the cold.. na God go help person.Exeter is southwest I believe.. Birmingham should be the midlands.
Birmingham is in the midlands yes. Train, bus and rail connections to the whole country.
Exeter is a city but very much smaller and in the south west.
If it is the University of Birmingham then this is the oldest and most well known university in Birmingham.
There is a vibrant student community living around the school. The town centre is about ten min by bus (not like Nigeria, but clean well run buses.)
Many, many Nigerian, African and Asian shops for food much of it fresh.
Any kind of church or mosque you can think of.

I feel that you would be much better there than stuck out in Exeter where there will be much less multi cultural society.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Mekurexx: 10:54am On Apr 01, 2015
Thanks Boss for the candid advice and detailed reply. I really appreciate smiley smiley
cipslim:


Hi there,

Congrats on your admission, Honestly I can't just tell you to pick Sunderland or Chester. There are a few factors you need to look into.
If I were you I would look into the following factors like

1. Both Courses (Global health or Environmental Health & safety) -- I don't know much about either courses. I assume you know alot more than i do in both field. Which one do you prefer more ? What are the Job prospects in the field ?

2. Tuition fee -- which school is less expensive, Honestly when I did my MSc, I picked Sunderland because it was a bit cheaper back then.

3. Grants --- Pardon me, If you are rich, but I got a £1750 or £1550 grant from Sunderland Uni, I needed the Grants at that time, Check both schools and see if they give grants

4. Community -- I have been to both Sunderland and Chester, both are good places, Sunderland can be a bit colder in Winter, not good for me cause I still hate the cold after all these years, but if you like football remember Sunderland is in the premiership and Newcastle is less than 20 mins away, Newcastle is amazing, The Geordies (people from Newcastle and surrounding areas) are very nice and accomodating with good night life.

5. Friends and Family -- Do you have friends and families in UK, are they closer to Sunderland or Chester ? Never underestimate friends and families in a foreign country, They can help you settle in faster.

6. Cost of Living -- Both places are cheap but DYOR (Do your own Research) one might definitely be cheaper than the other.

7. Pray to God -- Pray about both Schools, You need to be where you would be favored.

8. Pack your Stuffs and get yourself to England in one piece... lol Sky is your limit and Its also a fair play here.
Feel free to ask any question.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Mekurexx: 10:58am On Apr 01, 2015
Amazing job you guys are doing here!. For me personally I think the only backdrop about UK is the exchange rate. Education is top-notch and I guess its about utilizing opportunities. Thanks guys for detailed information and advice
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by guiddoti: 12:50am On Apr 07, 2015
goldendraco:
Hi all, anybody here studying in university of strathclyde or in Glasgow, arrived here yesterday and got to say, it's cold and wet more than how I thought it would be. And I have not seen plenty black people and it's making me feel lonely.
You finally made it. I have been out of nl for sometime now. come henry dyer building and see nigerians lol.
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ttmacoy: 7:54am On Apr 09, 2015
Please don't be fooled by the internship. It will most likely be unpaid or low pay with employers who are unable to sponsor you for work permit at the end of the day.

If the internship is just for experience fine, if for you to work in the UK after your courses thumb twice.

I studied in the UK and work here and will tell you things are really different and difficult now for international students due to the anti immigration laws and sentiments. Too many Europeans from both rich and poor countries available so no incentive to sponsor a Nigerian.

US and Canada makes more sense now.

Mekurexx:
So what do u advice me now. I got admission to Niagara college for PGD (Environmental Assessment) & also masters to Uni of Sunderland (Environmental Health & safty). i finished with a 2:2, which is more feasible.? and btw, the masters course comes with 2 months internship in the UK which is rare (and can lead to a permanent job). which will you pick if your in my shoes? I am currently accessing my options. Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 8:06am On Apr 09, 2015
ttmacoy:
Please don't be fooled by the internship. It will most likely be unpaid or low pay with employers who are unable to sponsor you for work permit at the end of the day.

If the internship is just for experience fine, if for you to work in the UK after your courses thumb twice.

I studied in the UK and work here and will tell you things are really different and difficult now for international students due to the anti immigration laws and sentiments. Too many Europeans from both rich and poor countries available so no incentive to sponsor a Nigerian.

US and Canada makes more sense now.


Internships are always for work experiences, as a foreign student you don't expect to be sponsored for visa through internship or get paid anything meaningful or anything at all.

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