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Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 6:51pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
salsera: @Donx I'm still in shopping mode but for starters I know there is a Careers in Africa Exhibition coming up in London by October. For the record, I have to ask is there a career fair website? if there is please kindly tell me. As far as I know info on career fairs pass by word of mouth mostly which means one needs to check with the career section in one's school and put one's ear on the ground. As we have discussed before, have a professional go through your CV, apply early and widely,prepare well, Go for interviews and get lucky. Internships don't matter that much, this place is not like Canada where you need the 'Canadian experience'. Besides why pursue internships when you can pursue relentlessly getting a job, both part time for now and then permanent employment for the later. Getting those are basically the same process and we are all going to neeed great grace with the current recession and UKBA rules to get something decent either way. I heard M&S is a great place to start for part time. God help us all |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by justwise(m): 8:02pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
Donxavier: Internship and voluntary job matters more than anything else in the UK, somebody with internship or voluntary experience stand a better chance than somebody without any of those. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 8:31pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
justwise: Really, Ok. Noted. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by kingspaco: 10:16pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
[quote author=Dark sea] Same here.[/quote Am already on ma way. To northunbria university in newcastle,via British airways.see u guys in UK |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by omopapa: 11:01pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
Lufthansa or KLM? someone shld pls help me with comparism considering cost of flyt, convinience, allowed kg passenger and other useful factors tanx |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Atlantis85(f): 11:36pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
chukyrooy: I am staying wih a friend who works in Slough. Im sure it wont be that hard to secure accomm once you're there. How bou staying at a bed n breakfast till you get accomm? |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Atlantis85(f): 11:43pm On Sep 13, 2012 |
Donxavier: Plus while you may not gain technical skills directly relevant to your course from volunteering, you most definitely will gain interpersonal, transferable skills which are as important in uk (or anywhwere apart from nig) as gaining technical experience. Volunteering, esp for community services and all that will show the employer you take initiative, arent really about just financial gratification, are willing to work with people and building team spirit, etc. Also, they are considerably easier to get than a full time job and may make it easy to get a leg in the uk labour market. All in all like justwise said, it is very important. Goodluck! |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by justwise(m): 12:46am On Sep 14, 2012 |
Atlantis85: Couldn't have said it better. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Jerry4utd: 8:14am On Sep 14, 2012 |
M.sc environmental management @ glamorgan.please I would like to what items I am to travel with,in terms of clothing,feeding,gadgets etc.what are the basic things I should be travelling with.thanks |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by johnwisdom10(m): 8:49am On Sep 14, 2012 |
i was told that i can register for N.I number before i leave naija to make it faster... |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by justwise(m): 9:06am On Sep 14, 2012 |
johnwisdom10: i was told that i can register for N.I number before i leave naija to make it faster... You can't, i hope people don't get deported from the airport, being desperate to start working could mean that the maintenance money you showed during visa application is not really yours. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by kingspaco: 9:23am On Sep 14, 2012 |
[quote author=kingspaco][/quote] just arrived newcastle dis morning.mehn it was fun.thanks to GOD for safe journey 1 Like |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by johnwisdom10(m): 10:06am On Sep 14, 2012 |
Am happy for u oooooo |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 11:21am On Sep 14, 2012 |
johnwisdom10: i was told that i can register for N.I number before i leave naija to make it faster... I don't understand this craze to get the N.I from Nigeria. N.I takes minimum 2 weeks to get. In the event you get a job before then, they will tax you using an emergency tax band. That's what I heard. Besides as Salsera said, before you are done with settling down,Orientation and Registration and then Job search the N.I should be out. So what's the rush. Besides to get the work isn't as easy as it sounds. if you are lucky, you may get it under a month.For most people it takes 2 or more months to get part time work that pay decent wages. Also,Don't work more than 20hours during classes or school times. it wont be healthy for your academics. During holidays, You can work as much as you like. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Dharkchild: 12:03pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
Donxavier: my school even recommends 12-14 hours per week even though UKBA gives 20hours for healthy academics. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 4:45pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
@Donx I actually meant the career fairs website, there's registration details. I'll send you mail soon , not at home @to the poster who asked about what to travel with Minimal clothes,you can take ur 'gadgets' and food(check the guidelines on food) avoid meat,dairy and fish Please be aware of kg limits of each airline. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 4:48pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
salsera: @Donx No wahala. waiting for the mail. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by ogheneyoma: 7:57pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
hey friends, i got into the UK today. i thank the Almighty Lord for journey mercies. Pls lets kip d flag of dis forum flying. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by AZeD1(m): 8:14pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
Donxavier:Dude i also had conversion fever when i first arrived but with time you get cured.. Its funny no one on this thread is coming to coventry... @Don whats the black population like in sheffield? |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by kunlewoye(m): 8:36pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
Crazy stuff here! I never even start schoolwork wey I no dey get time for anything again, not even food! (although junk can be picked up @ every turn, which quite explains why it's not easy to not be fat) .. It's a different way of life here mehn but the Uni has made provision for almost EVERYTHING (from arrangements for your social life to commuting about the place and what have you). Cool everyone's having fun. @Don, why you no do your shopping for where you dey go? Things are quite expensive in London if you don't know the places to go yet. Meanwhile, posts on here keep sprawling all over the place! |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by CharlesE1: 9:25pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
A-ZeD: Need to see black population? Visit Coventry Uni, their students have testified that Nigerians make up 90% of the students there. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by AZeD1(m): 9:28pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
Charles. E:I'm in coventry... |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by CharlesE1: 9:52pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
A-ZeD: Guess you can testify |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by AZeD1(m): 9:53pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
Charles. E:Yeah |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by shemy: 10:17pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
Can I bring my hand hairdryer and straigner along, trying to reduce unnecessary buying |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 10:56pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
[quote author=shemy]Can I bring my hand hairdryer and straigner along, trying to reduce unnecessary buying Yes you can. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Nobody: 11:18pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
@Salsera where is the mail now? |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by johnwisdom10(m): 11:36pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
hello Charles. E how is coventry.....i will be coming to coventry next year i need ur help now.... |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by CharlesE1: 11:41pm On Sep 14, 2012 |
johnwisdom10: hello Charles. E how is coventry.....i will be coming to coventry next year i need ur help now.... I no dey Coventry o. I just follow their stories online. Na Naija extension be that. I have a friend who is leaving for Coventry on the 19th anyway. |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by FutureDon(m): 7:52am On Sep 15, 2012 |
Thanks to God, I arrived the UK yesterday through Manchester airport, I was expecting to be 'scrutinized' according to what I've read on this forum. Interestingly, I was only asked for my course and university's name. I was not even asked to show my CAS Statement. It was a smooth ride from MAN to SHE, my School was there to pick myself and other international students with chartered taxis to my final destination. Mehnn, I almost froze yesterday oo, chaii. It was pretty cold, hoping to adapt to it soon. Dharkchild, please can I contact you concerning accommodation? Penfold, what's the latest bro? let's discuss accommodation, we might be lucky enough to get a shared flat since we attend the same School. To those waiting for their flights, I wish you a safe trip. 1 Like |
Re: Those Going To The Uk For Studies Sept.2012/2013 Session by Dharkchild: 9:14am On Sep 15, 2012 |
FutureDon: Thanks to God, I arrived the UK yesterday through Manchester airport, I was expecting to be 'scrutinized' according to what I've read on this forum. Interestingly, I was only asked for my course and university's name. I was not even asked to show my CAS Statement. Hope you have sorted out temporary accommodation till you get a permanent place? Pls send me a pm. |
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