bullstriker: @all
First and foremost,I would like to commend oga Siga and co for the much attention given to Keyano palaver.I visited the embassy today,and answered the qustions of my life.
I was given a form to fill and state my reasons for coming.After some minutes,I was told to come inside.The coming"inside"turns out to be an interview.
She asked me about my high school,the gap in my education,and she said how would she know if I am a bonafide student.Then,she began to ask me questions in anatomy and physiology(I am going for nursing).like the functions of the heart,liver and ecosystem.As God may have it,I still retain the memories of those.after the series of questions,she said I will hear from them soon.
Nothing was talk about keyano and tuition payments.
This weekened is going to be a long one for me.
Note:I applied to Keyano College.I hv done my medical for over 6wks now,and was told to pay for tuition and board fees which the school decline to collect,as it is against their policy to do that before obtainig study permit.I went there to know their stand after I was caught between the two power houses(keyano and cdhc)

PlayPays:

First of all, thanks for sharing this.
Secondly, congratulations belive me you've made it!
You were in the right place at the right time.
Somethings were not clear to me; What degree in Nursing u going for?
And how did u handle the situation of keyano policy when embassy asked for tuition??

PlayPays:

First of all, thanks for sharing this.
Secondly, congratulations belive me you've made it!
You were in the right place at the right time.
Somethings were not clear to me; What degree in Nursing u going for?
And how did u handle the situation of keyano policy when embassy asked for tuition??

Shadams: #Canada PhD: my thoughts!

Meanwhile for many silent observers and fact seekers, this may be useful. I thought I could help some folks with info on how to get a supervisor for doctorate, based on my own experience, which, by the way, is not peculiar.

Let me start on the note that, like many of you, I am a Christian who believes in God's will. He actually inspired my every step, and you will need him all the way, till u get to Canada.

Having said that, I ought to let u know that PhDs in Canada are fully funded for the first four years, and it is usually between 4-6yrs. With this in mind, you could appreciate what lies ahead of you in terms of the need for persistence, tact and strategy.

Identify which Canadian schools u want. I would counsel you to look to areas that are not very populated. Those are the kinds of places where u get admission easily. Saskatoon (with two major public universities- UofRegina and UofSask) is an example. Focussing on top schools like McGill or Toronto is fine too if your results and other documents can withstand the competition. I applied to the Univ of Calgary but was not recommended for admission. I guess I could not convince them my UG and masters degree were directly relevant to the course I had applied for. Watch that too.

Then u would need to read the profile of your intended department, and do a mail to the graduate chair. This email is an enquiry: you want to describe your past and present research, having introduced yourself, then u go on to ask about the possibility of some faculty supervising you. This mail is an intro. It should sell your research brand, ask questions, and it should be short. Try to copy the graduate admin too, or some other person. U could, in addition, do a mail to a faculty whose research areas are similar to yours. One or all of them should reply.

Please have your documents intact, and keep an eye on deadlines. Most, if not all September (Fall) resumptions close around January 7-15 and they are the ones that assure on funding, usually about CAD17-20k. January resumptions might not be fund-guaranteed!

If you do your home work well, you may not even need an agent. I say this with utmost regard for the work of many honest agents out there. Just understand the psyche of our friends abroad and their insistence on merit and excellence.

Don't forget that different folks have diverse experiences, and many would advise from the prism of their own realities. All I have outlined, therefore, are not absolutes, but I believe u could find some of them useful.

I hope you do, (wo)man! All the best.

ceceline: Good day my great people, all d oga's @ d top I hail o

PLS @ BUMDISH I seriously need ur email address o, am coming to canny dis month on student visa wiv my 3 kids, so I will really need a lot of informations o, about their elementary school system, and day care system, and pls any one in the house wiv any info pls help ur sister o, one love.

PlayPays:

I will find you and shake you plus hug #nohomo. You conquered the stubborn cdch and the careless policy school. If person ride horse inside me he won't touch ground happy 4u man. Pray for a fellow a Keyano bro, still hoping for the very best!

Siga: .... lets wait for @Bullstriker to update us.... u may be surprised what happened...

i_am_saheed:

Tuition was not paid bro, but a draft was raised in my schools name which i didn't get to show cdhc... My trv even came before my uncle raised the draft.

ceceline: Good day my great people, all d oga's @ d top I hail o
PLS @ BUMDISH I seriously need ur email address o, am coming to canny dis month on student visa wiv my 3 kids, so I will really need a lot of informations o, about their elementary school system, and day care system, and pls any one in the house wiv any info pls help ur sister o, one love.

Siga: ...where u dey go

i_am_saheed:

Tuition was not paid bro, but a draft was raised in my schools name which i didn't get to show cdhc... My trv even came before my uncle raised the draft.

Siga: ....exactly wat I am tryin to point out Onye man....cos I already knew u guys didn't pay the tuition afterall....I gat my sources bro....lol

bullstriker: @all
First and foremost,I would like to commend oga Siga and co for the much attention given to Keyano palaver.I visited the embassy today,and answered the qustions of my life.
I was given a form to fill and state my reasons for coming.After some minutes,I was told to come inside.The coming"inside"turns out to be an interview.
She asked me about my high school,the gap in my education,and she said how would she know if I am a bonafide student.Then,she began to ask me questions in anatomy and physiology(I am going for nursing).like the functions of the heart,liver and ecosystem.As God may have it,I still retain the memories of those.after the series of questions,she said I will hear from them soon.
Nothing was talk about keyano and tuition payments.
This weekened is going to be a long one for me.
Note:I applied to Keyano College.I hv done my medical for over 6wks now,and was told to pay for tuition and board fees which the school decline to collect,as it is against their policy to do that before obtainig study permit.I went there to know their stand after I was caught between the two power houses(keyano and cdhc)

earthgreeners: @freshdude, please kindly contact me on earthgreeners@gmail.com

Siga: ....exactly wat I am tryin to point out Onye man....cos I already knew u guys didn't pay the tuition afterall....I gat my sources bro....lol

Onye oma:

Good to know...Keyano College won...congrats bro...

Nuendo: GOD BLESS NAIRALAND, GOD BLESS THIS THREAD!!!!!!

May we all be success stories in the end.......

Nuendo: GOD BLESS NAIRALAND, GOD BLESS THIS THREAD!!!!!!

May we all be success stories in the end.......

Karioska: @ Shadams this is a wonder write, will use it as a mantra for my search for PhD in canada. Please can u email me a copy of the letter to proffessors my email is karioska at yahoo.com. Thanks and appreciates.

dosunmu matilda: Good day all,I just got my Trv yesterday I just thank God cos it took less than a week for my visa to be ready after submitting my passport back,I am wondering how soon I can apply for my two kids to join me anyone with info pls,@ cecellen did you apply with ur kids or u did it seperately pls I would like to have ur email address.

dosunmu matilda: Good day all,I just got my Trv yesterday I just thank God cos it took less than a week for my visa to be ready after submitting my passport back,I am wondering how soon I can apply for my two kids to join me anyone with info pls,@ cecellen did you apply with ur kids or u did it seperately pls I would like to have ur email address.

Eumaca: Pls what program does someone with HND (upper credit ) need to do before going for his MSc in Canada? Is it possible to gain admission for masters with HND?

bullstriker: Tankss Oga Siga,@playpays,I am going for BSc in Nursing,the school refused to accept the tution fees and cdhc refused to bend their rules.Hence,the need for me to visit cdhc