Kobicove:
I did not do any program abroad but I know several people who regret going abroad to do Masters but still did not get the type of jobs they were hoping for inspite of all the money they spent.

There are a few however that vote very good jobs but some of them are still repaying student loans they took

Kobicove:
I did not do any program abroad but I know several people who regret going abroad to do Masters but still did not get the type of jobs they were hoping for inspite of all the money they spent.

There are a few however that vote very good jobs but some of them are still repaying student loans they took

LegendHer0:
You are never going to regret going to USA for your masters under any circumstances.

I can see you’re going for mechanical engineering masters which qualifies you as a STEM student.

The partial funding you had is still good and I’m quite sure you can take up a teaching assistantship job over there to balance the rest of the fees. So no cause for alarm on how to complete your studies financially.

If you graduate with a STEM degree, you will apply for OPT and I’m pretty sure some companies e.g. like Cummins accept Mech Eng. international student on F-I OPT. These companies will then sponsor your H1B visa which will guarantee you more way here.

I’m pretty sure your starting Salary with an engineering masters will be more than you would ever get in Nigeria. I might be wrong tho!

Mailthaddeus:
Are u going abroad for more study because u wanna have an edge in job search, or u are going because u want to gain more relevant knowledge that will make u a better engineer?

Ur mindset needs to be changed here. Continuesly develop urself with quality learning and the sky will be ur limit. Jobs and opportunities naturally come to a prepared mind.

Philipmems:
One of the greatest decision I made in my life was to further my education outside the shores of my fatherland. Having a reputable school in the US included in your resume will give you an edge anywhere in the world. Attending a University here in the US, you will be exposed to the latest technologies in your career/field of study. Also, the education system here from the beginning to the end is amazing.
I was ones sceptic once upon a time, I took a leap of fate and voila here I am today living my best life.
Be Fearless

Powersurge:



Calm down before you attack people. I worked at a travelling agency in Lagos last two years. I saw at least two persons with a UK degree. One of them was a lady. She came back here to marry a non graduate ( I saw her husband's credentials). And the hubby is not financially sound as well. There are about two others like that. This lady in question did not have any job.

Mailthaddeus:
Are u going abroad for more study because u wanna have an edge in job search, or u are going because u want to gain more relevant knowledge that will make u a better engineer?

Ur mindset needs to be changed here. Continuesly develop urself with quality learning and the sky will be ur limit. Jobs and opportunities naturally come to a prepared mind.

Coldie:

Wow... Na so Nigeria bad reach, even with the abroad credentials no jobs.l

I know a girl who studied in the UK, both bsc and MSC and is in Nigeria, no work.

Since she got the accent she now acts as a TOEFL private tutor.

U can't imagine the kind of business that heavy millions could have yielded if she invested it in Nigeria

Powersurge:



Calm down before you attack people. I worked at a travelling agency in Lagos last two years. I saw at least two persons with a UK degree. One of them was a lady. She came back here to marry a non graduate ( I saw her husband's credentials). And the hubby is not financially sound as well. There are about two others like that. This lady in question did not have any job.

Dottore:
Honestly I havnt heard or seen anyone who did Masters abroad and came back to Nigeria with better opportunities than the Masters Holders from Nigerian Universities.

The truth is that Nigeria first degree is not valuable abroad so doing only masters abroad is more or less a rip off and waste of time.

The only thing I know about them is AUDIO BENEFITS.

Their parents and sponsors are waiting for the benefits the way Nigeria is waiting for 24/7 electricity power supply.

If you really want to enjoy the benefits of studying abroad you better start with first degree before masters. You can enjoy the benefit both home and abroad.

NwanyiOkpa:
Good morning,

I hope you are doing great. I intend going abroad for my masters, come this august 2020. I have secured admissions in the USA for MSc. Mechanical Engineering. i have partial funding already and i will be paying for the rest.

To better make my decision, did you have any regrets with studying abroad? did it give you an edge during your job search?

Thanks.

GogobiriLalas:
It depends on your field of study; if you're going into any of the STEM fields then you MAY have an edge in the jobs market; for any other course, the advantage is mostly psychological; I have 3 masters degrees already from 3 of the world's top universities and I can tell you authoritatively that it hasn't done anything to boost my job's prospect.

If you're not going for STEM my advise is that you should spend your money setting up a business for yourself in Nigeria.

Agboriotejoye:

Bros either your village people are following you bumper to bumper or you're just lying which one?

Powersurge:



Calm down before you attack people. I worked at a travelling agency in Lagos last two years. I saw at least two persons with a UK degree. One of them was a lady. She came back here to marry a non graduate ( I saw her husband's credentials). And the hubby is not financially sound as well. There are about two others like that. This lady in question did not have any job.

AkeNathan:


How about going to the US for a Msc in Pharmaceutical Science major.

I am winding up my Degree in Pharmacy here in Nigeria.

LegendHer0:
You are never going to regret going to USA for your masters under any circumstances.

I can see you’re going for mechanical engineering masters which qualifies you as a STEM student.

The partial funding you had is still good and I’m quite sure you can take up a teaching assistantship job over there to balance the rest of the fees. So no cause for alarm on how to complete your studies financially.

If you graduate with a STEM degree, you will apply for OPT and I’m pretty sure some companies e.g. like Cummins accept Mech Eng. international student on F-I OPT. These companies will then sponsor your H1B visa which will guarantee you more way here.

I’m pretty sure your starting Salary with an engineering masters will be more than you would ever get in Nigeria. I might be wrong tho!

Powersurge:


I will never make that mistake in my life. Education is NOT a function of wealth ooo. If I have money to finance myself in school in place like UK, I will do anything but using it to school there. EXCEPT I am VERY sure of not coming back here.

You mean I will go and spend about 10m-15m to acquire degree and be carrying CV on Nigeria streets? I must be daft then.

NwanyiOkpa:


Write GRE, write TOEFL, Apply!

BabbanBura:



False, pls do not mislead people with your perception.
Yes our first degree learnings are below adequate but sufficient enough for that level.
The postgraduate degrees in those advanced nations help bridge the inadequacies of our first degree and also add the learnings of the second degree, so any beneficiary is better off.
The problem with some of us with first degrees from Nigerian universities is that, we dont want to buckle up and work extra hard on the inadequacies of the first degrees and therefore only managing to finish the postgraduate with a pass and therefore not quite useful.
Foreign education will definitely give one an edge over what we have in Nigeria. However, one important thing is the fact that a hustling spirit, determined mindset, is more important, most times, than even the foreign university. If u want, go to any length to acquire education, being docile, laid back and not a fighter to make things happen, u will live and die a mediocre with little or no success to show for all the education.

Mailthaddeus:
Are u going abroad for more study because u wanna have an edge in job search, or u are going because u want to gain more relevant knowledge that will make u a better engineer?

Ur mindset needs to be changed here. Continuesly develop urself with quality learning and the sky will be ur limit. Jobs and opportunities naturally come to a prepared mind.

ritze:


Those guys that did aren't daft. They took a risk and didn't work for them. This in the abroad is funny. As a matter of fact you can get a job and still not be happy cos adjusting to the life here no be joke.

You can put that 15m in business and still fail. Does that make you daft? Life on its own is a risk. Just be legit

Spanishmilf:
You work in a travel agency yet you don't really follow update on countries, From next year all international graduates could qualify for a two-year period to work in the UK.

zigzagluv:
you help people secure visa?

Ijebulogic:
Please which schools did Aliko Dangote, Elumelu and Chagoury do their masters before they made it in Nigeria? Bottom line ...have a Vision and build a plan around your vision...if your plan includes a master's ...so be it! Also remember that university is NOT university o! Harvard is not Minnesota Tech. If you must go abroad, try and attend the top 30 unis in the US at least .