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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Dreiwizzy: 8:28am On Nov 11, 2019
Igbouwanile:

Student visa, goto CIC website and check documents checklist for it, but decide if u wanna go to a college or university first, good luck
Thanks a lot. I prefer college. My family budget is about #6m, how far can it go in getting things done?

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Samuels90: 8:29am On Nov 11, 2019
TheGreatIYANU:


Well you'd be surprised. I studied in the UK and I quite regret it. When my mates where crossing to Canada for PG, I took the UK route... turned out to be one of the worst decisions I ever took because when I finished my program, I received an email expressly instructing me to return to my country sad

My classmates in the West by the second year of their stay had already been absolved into different organizations. I'm talking about 2012.

Today, all of them are Canadian citizens. The UK just recently upturned that ridiculous policy and now give extra 2 years visa after you finish your program to encourage more foreign students to come there as they where loosing their prospects to Canada.

Yeah.. So true, the UK is a no no... Even if it gives 5 years after the program, North Amr/ Australia far better!

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by amazinghomez09: 8:29am On Nov 11, 2019
I did my masters at university of Sunderland (UK) I started the project management programme in 2012 and finished 2013.I came back immediately after my course work due to the visa policy in the Uk then. Then to your question it wasn't funny the first two years of my return to Nigeria,my family didnt want me to come bacj and aomw friends too .On return I thought I was going to get a good job eith the obodo oyibo certificate but the jobs weren't forth coming so I had to start practicing on my own cos my area is civil engineering ..sometimes there is this feeling of "guy why did you return sef lolz".But I have been working hard doing my building construction work waiting for that breakthrough but so far so good we keep on working hard.
In summary my studies there reshaped my person again I have come to understand that success is not a matter of location when God remembers some 1 everything changes ...peace .

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by liricaliblunt(f): 8:29am On Nov 11, 2019
I had to come back to Nigeria because of Buhari/Emefiele's policy with WU/Moneygram.

I wanted to stay put there or migrate to Canada.

Where exactly, if you don't mind sharing?
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Dreiwizzy: 8:29am On Nov 11, 2019
adewumiopeyemi:
Firstly you need to do ieltls English course
Here in Nigeria? How do I go about it
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by toprealman: 8:30am On Nov 11, 2019
midnighter:


Studying a course that is not useful to them or attending a quack school
In addition to your points...... being unemployed after a long time back in Nigeria, working in an unrelated industry or getting paid "peanut".
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Focusmind: 8:30am On Nov 11, 2019
People are asking why would anyone regret studying abroad? My people, if after studying abroad and you couldn't get any decent job afterwards, you would be full of regrets.

Some of my colleague in 2009 came to UK on self- sponsorship, paid millions and at the end of their programs, the Conservative government of David Cameroon told them to go back to their respective countries. Companies were told to first consider UK/ EU. Citizens before any international applicant.

It was a hopeless situation for many Nigerian students. Some came back to Nigeria to pick up call centre jobs with MTN and others while some struggled with entry level positions.

I thanked God that I came to UK under scholarship and there was no regret. Luckily, I got something on my return back to Nigeria.

If you want to study and sponsor your self, please head to Canada, New zealand or Australia. Avoid UK or EU countries. If you study in UK or any EU countries, you will be considered last in employment after the citizens of 28 member EU must have been considered.

Don't get me wrong, People still get jobs after studying in UK but it is very tough now. Most Nigerians go abroad to study with purpose of securing decent job and settling there. Most are not interested in coming back. If this is your intention, avoid EU countries.

It has caused a lot of depression to many people after studying abroad, paid the huge millions and come back to Nigeria to hustle for jobs with local graduates.

Some abroad graduates even hides to avoid people asking them questions after coming back to Nigeria. They see themselves as failure if they have nothing to show after returning back to Nigeria.

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by dave07(m): 8:30am On Nov 11, 2019
Did an M.Sc in the UK and it was the best decision, I ever made. Had a complete re-orientation about what Education is all about. Regrets? Never!

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by adewumiopeyemi(m): 8:31am On Nov 11, 2019
Dreiwizzy:
Here in Nigeria? How do I go about it
registere for ieltls lecture and exam
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by PoliteActivist: 8:31am On Nov 11, 2019
ABOKI9ja:
alright. Your name says it all

Your name sort of says something too

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Dreiwizzy: 8:34am On Nov 11, 2019
adewumiopeyemi:
registere for ieltls lecture and exam
Thanks a lot bro.
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by SenecaTheYonger: 8:35am On Nov 11, 2019
Coming back to Nigeria, my only regret.
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Faculty14(m): 8:35am On Nov 11, 2019
emmasege:
This is why I advise any Nigerian never to consider UK for study except his papa don reserve a space for him for NNPC, FIRS or CBN.
Even after the policy has been reversed, you still don't advice Nigerians to go there, can you give reasons why
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by SenecaTheYonger: 8:37am On Nov 11, 2019
rtdCivilservant:

I used to think so but later realised that the world is wicked and not fair.

You're not a first class from Harvard.

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Estellie: 8:43am On Nov 11, 2019
segun18:
I arrived in UK September 2005 for a Masters Program.( then you didn't have to pay School fees) until arrival.I remembered when I got my Admission at Standfordshire University just like yesterday.

One of my Friends badmouthed my Admission behind my back that My Admission letter was a 419 document.

I Remembered when I use to work in a PiZZA Shop Weeks after Arrival.

Now I am a British Citizen .Lord I am Grateful.


I dont Regret having a Master's Abroad.If you have the Opportunity Pls Grab it both hands.
Please can you explain how you got your citizenship?
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by PoliteActivist: 8:43am On Nov 11, 2019
partnerbizn5:


you play too much.
Some may not get this us a joke.

It probably is not a joke at all. U don't know the details of his story

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by jaybee3(m): 8:43am On Nov 11, 2019
segun18:
I arrived in UK September 2005 for a Masters Program.( then you didn't have to pay School fees) until arrival.I remembered when I got my Admission at Standfordshire University just like yesterday.

One of my Friends badmouthed my Admission behind my back that My Admission letter was a 419 document.

I Remembered when I use to work in a PiZZA Shop Weeks after Arrival.

Now I am a British Citizen .Lord I am Grateful.


I dont Regret having a Master's Abroad.If you have the Opportunity Pls Grab it both hands.
Standfordshire University?

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Designer123: 8:44am On Nov 11, 2019
TheGreatIYANU:


Well you'd be surprised. I studied in the UK and I quite regret it. When my mates where crossing to Canada for PG, I took the UK route... turned out to be one of the worst decisions I ever took because when I finished my program, I received an email expressly instructing me to return to my country sad

My classmates in the West by the second year of their stay had already been absolved into different organizations. I'm talking about 2012.

Today, all of them are Canadian citizens. The UK just recently upturned that ridiculous policy and now give extra 2 years visa after you finish your program to encourage more foreign students to come there as they where loosing their prospects to Canada.

What about Germany sir?
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Designer123: 8:44am On Nov 11, 2019
emmasege:
This is why I advise any Nigerian never to consider UK for study except his papa don reserve a space for him for NNPC, FIRS or CBN.
What about Germany
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Nobody: 8:47am On Nov 11, 2019
I studied at Anna university, India. The only thing I enjoyed most were the indian girls cheesy cheesy cheesy
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by BlueAir: 8:48am On Nov 11, 2019
No regrets.even tho I dont use the certificate. It still tells me I didnt school in Nigeria
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by kolaaderin: 8:50am On Nov 11, 2019
rtdCivilservant:
I attended Manchester primary school in uk, attended boys high school Houston in united states and graduated from Harvard in United states with a first class in Engineering, but with all these I am a teacher in God's saviour secondary school in Oshodi. So in all what is my gain? This world is wicked.
you cant have first class in engineering from harvard and be a teacher in a local school, that is not going to happen in a thousand years to come, the village people will not let you attend that school if that is what they have in plan for you. the moment you have admission letter from that school you are way above the league of any teaching here in Nigeria.

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by midnighter(f): 8:51am On Nov 11, 2019
toprealman:
In addition to your points...... being unemployed after a long time back in Nigeria, working in an unrelated industry or getting paid "peanut".

Yeah. Or being maltreated/excluded from the job in the host country
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by midnighter(f): 8:51am On Nov 11, 2019

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by segun18(m): 8:52am On Nov 11, 2019
jaybee3:

Standfordshire University?


It up North..Stoke On Trent.
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Nobleking2000(m): 8:55am On Nov 11, 2019
WowSweetGuy:
NO. I studied in china and now work with chinese here in nigeria.


Please sir what type of job? is it as a translator
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Kevsmart88(m): 8:58am On Nov 11, 2019
I doubt there's an iota of truth in what u jus scribbled,but if there is, then it's obvious you ain't telling us all....
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by PoliteActivist: 8:59am On Nov 11, 2019
youmour:
I regret coming back to Nigeria

But u can still leave na?..
Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by Kevsmart88(m): 8:59am On Nov 11, 2019
rtdCivilservant:
I attended Manchester primary school in uk, attended boys high school Houston in united states and graduated from Harvard in United states with a first class in Engineering, but with all these I am a teacher in God's saviour secondary school in Oshodi. So in all what is my gain? This world is wicked.
I doubt there's an iota of truth in what u jus scribbled, but if there is, then it's obvious you ain't telling us all...

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by LaIabobo: 9:04am On Nov 11, 2019
segun18:


It up North..Stoke On Trent.

You probably mean Staffordshire University??

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by ednut1(m): 9:05am On Nov 11, 2019
Faculty14:

Even after the policy has been reversed, you still don't advice Nigerians to go there, can you give reasons why
the so called 2 years will be used to drive taxi and menial jobs. Beware

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Re: Nigerians Who Studied Abroad, Do You Have Any Regrets? by jaybee3(m): 9:06am On Nov 11, 2019
segun18:


It up North..Stoke On Trent.

It's Staffordshire not Standfordshire

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