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Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by ifex370(m): 6:13am On Jul 12, 2021 |
Ayomide002: I see. But I haven't heard of anyone that got in through that process. Last year's set is yet to leave for Russia. |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 4:47pm On Jul 12, 2021 |
Good evening everyone. I am planning to apply for a postgraduate program in Russia, and there are a few grey areas that I will please need clarifications on. First, the schools are insisting I upload my transcripts on my personal page, and from my experience with transcripts, it is sent directly to the school not individuals Is there a way around this ? Second, they are also insisting I "legalise" and notarize my certificate and transcripts, translated to russian Please For those who have passed through this phase, how do I go about it? Must I go to Abuja for this ? Or can someone do it in my behalf Thank you |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by YungLasaint(m): 1:04am On Jul 13, 2021 |
ifex370: Which school be that? |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by ifex370(m): 9:28pm On Jul 13, 2021 |
YungLasaint: In.nopolis university |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by ifex370(m): 10:08pm On Jul 13, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu: Please go ahead. You don't need to send your transcripts to Russia. The legalisation and notorization is the most vital part before leaving for Russia. It's done in abuja. It's a 3 step process, and I would advice you go yourself. Although someone can do it for you if you swear an affidavit for authorization but that's a long story. 1 Like |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 11:31pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
ifex370:Thanks for the info. However I just got a mail hours ago that my application was REJECTED I have taken it in good faith and moved on |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by YungLasaint(m): 4:31pm On Jul 18, 2021 |
ifex370: You passed their test? I couldn't break through the computer science test ��� |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by Gmajor(m): 5:08pm On Jul 18, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu: Go to your school, there is a way that you can get your transcript on code |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 10:40pm On Jul 18, 2021 |
Gmajor:Doesn't happen with my school However someone advised I use the student copy. That is what he used And it worked for em Thanks |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by brainiac228(m): 12:53am On Jul 21, 2021 |
Ayomide002: I wrote the online test last week. How is the stress level like? As you talk stress I don dey fear. I guess this will be your 2nd year |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by brainiac228(m): 12:57am On Jul 21, 2021 |
Ayomide002:I'm waiting for the test result which should be out 23rd of this month. I pray I scale through. Yiu go give me tips for the online interview. Nigerians choke for there? Hope say the school make sense? Which course u dey do? |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by Ayomide002: 1:08am On Jul 21, 2021 |
brainiac228:currently 6 Nigerians, 4 Nigerians just graduated this month. Studying energy systems. The school makes sense, but the course work chokes. 1 Like |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by Ayomide002: 1:09am On Jul 21, 2021 |
brainiac228:I'm on internship. Second year starts sept 1st 1 Like |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by brainiac228(m): 1:12am On Jul 21, 2021 |
trigger11:What's up? You took the test? |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by brainiac228(m): 1:13am On Jul 21, 2021 |
Ayomide002:Wow Nice! |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by brainiac228(m): 1:14am On Jul 21, 2021 |
Ayomide002:Great! Once I qualify for the online interview you go give me tips. |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by brainiac228(m): 1:15am On Jul 21, 2021 |
Ayomide002:I applied IOT |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 10:28am On Jul 21, 2021 |
If I may ask why would any Nigerian travel to Russia to school or live? You need to answer those questions properly before embarking on that journey. If the main reason is to school, work and make money then it’s not worth the investment in the long run. I speak from experience cos I schooled briefly in Russia for one year and had to return back to Nigeria. The racial, cultural, language etc pale into insignificance if you can’t make money. For the average Nigerian it’s all about the money potential at the end of the day that matters. |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 10:31am On Jul 21, 2021 |
AutoYankee:It depends |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 10:49am On Jul 21, 2021 |
AutoYankee:Btw if I may ask, why did you quit your program ? And was it an undergraduate program? (I'm betting it is) I feel that at the end of the day, it's all boils down to what people want Some schools in the russian federation will give you quality education that can kick start your career in a decent manner in many parts of the world... So for one seeking a bargain for quality education, I think n russia is a good fit However, I know Nigerians very well... Just like you said For a good number of Nigerians, it is all about where can I go to pack money. They dont even care about the education or even what they are learning, or the cultural and international experience while studying.... Its all about where can I go and pack money and build village house or drive expensive car when I get back to naija In the first place many of our people are even using the study route as a decoy to jaapa and hustle, then abandoning the program (its happening in some of these European countries already) So for people like that it's in their best interest to steer clear from Russia. That's just my opinion anyways |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 11:13am On Jul 21, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu: If I may ask have you been to Russia before? I studied the Russian language for one year in oreperation for my PHD. I speak the language fluently. I have no issues with the country and the challenges that prospective students or immigrants face. If you have a good sponsor paying your fees or you have money saved up to study then you are good. But if your intention is to use schooling as a spring board for a better life in Russia, na men it’s not worth it in the long run. A lot of Africans from Zambia, Angola even some from Nigeria etc school in Russia on scholarship. Schooling in Russia without good financial backup from home or your personal savings is a no no. |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 11:23am On Jul 21, 2021 |
AutoYankee:We are saying the same thing brother I'm currently working on getting post graduate admissions in one of the best schools in the country I'm a language enthusiast who already speak three international languages I want to use one stone to kill many birds at once Learn the language, gain good experience, good education, all that And the best thing is that I do not have people looking up to me to send money and all that (a situation many Nigerian young men face, and put then under undue pressure) So it's a good fit for me But its not for everyone sha If your circumstance is such that you are from a disadvantaged home, you managed to dig your way out and many others are looking up to you It's understandable that this journey is not for such person That's just our point bros |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 2:25pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu: . |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 2:26pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu:. |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 2:44pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
AutoYankee:Okay.... |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 3:45pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
My dear brother, it seems from your previous post you are just making attempts at posgraduate admission in a Russian school, i wish you well. But i think it would have been better to ask for guidiance from someone that is schooling or has schooled previously in Russia. This is a public forum and thousands of people gain valuable information for direction as to how to proceed in any endevour be it schooling in a foriegn contry, Busness, Politics etc, so its emperative to share useful information. I like to address a few lines in your previous posts ........... ( I want to use one stone to kill many birds at once Learn the language, gain good experience, good education, all that Learn RUSKI? ( the language), Gain good experience? Good education? i like to ask at what cost? I presume your program will be taught in Russian language? meaning in the first year you would be learning the language. in the second year to the third year you would commence the post graduate program, ( masters 2 yrs) ( PHD 3 to 4 yrs) so plus minus your total cost for a masters program plus language for 3 yrs will eclipse $20,000 ( tution, boarding.books, living expenses, Flight etc) thats almost N10,000,000 Ten Million Naira, could be a little less could be a little more. am not bordering to calculate for PHD. Gain good experience, of course travlling bestows various experiences, but the final analysis will determine if your experience gained will categorise as a good experience in Russia. Good Education? that is relative, has it ever occured to you that despite the abysmal educational standard in Nigeria, Nigerians will travel abroad and be tops in their various schools/classes globally, why is that so? could it be the worst educational standard in Nigeria might be better than we actually give it credit for? Nigerians are solid in undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs in the whole of Europe and the Americas. we top the class! Caviet- Their is nothing wrong in schooling in Russia if you have the funds, or you have good sponsors cos you cant raise money by doing odd jobs, its just a waste of time. Most Nigerians travel to school and look for other oppurtunities to better themselves and their immidiate family, if you were to school in latvia, Estonia. Lituania, Finland etc, at least they are in the Euro Zone, when you are off from school you would do a part time job to pay for your living expenses, and still help back home. Bros that Money you want to waste in Russia chanel it to admission pursuant in any of the eastern europen contries in EU. will be better for you. And the best thing is that I do not have people looking up to me to send money and all that (a situation many Nigerian young men face, and put then under undue pressure) So it's a good fit for me But its not for everyone sha If your circumstance is such that you are from a disadvantaged home, you managed to dig your way out and many others are looking up to you It's understandable that this journey is not for such person You DONT have people looking up to you? - are you from Nigeria? If your circumstance is such that you are from a disadvantaged home, you managed to dig your way out and many others are looking up to you And how can you even make a statement like the above? Honestly i didnt want to reply again self, when i read your post a second time i got upset. Russia is ok for study if you can afford it, good sponsor, scholarship, but you might get frustrated if you think you can work to support yourself, pay bills and help back home. In Europe and America students work part time to support themselves through school. But Russia get as e be. He that has ears let him hear. Lastly bros if you need help with admision in Russian schools i can connect you with the President of Nigerian students in Russia, thats the best way to get admitted, they simply call up the school speak with them in Russian language and help you secure your admission, its faster and more succesful that way, they cut off a lot of protocol. Another example, if a friend mine needs admission in the school i attended in Russia, i cut off the burocracy and call up the the DECAN ( Dean of interntional student) they were our teachers they will say email me the result, thats it. thats the fastest way to go, they operate easily if u speak the language and was once a student. I hope people can learn a lesson from my post, notice i didnt talk about racism,cold etc those are non issues. i Just forcused on what most Nigerians care about which is OPPURTUNITY! SHALLOM |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 4:23pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
AutoYankee:I'll take my time to read through and respond thanks for your response And yes, I'm from nigeria The realities for the majority is not the reality for myself cos our experiences are different I was fortunate to have parents who put things in place for my younger ones and themselves So I dont have to scratch my head taking care of them So you see, I have some elbow room for an experiment like this Modified The money I want to "waste" in Russia Really ? Like you are being serious right now That's your own bias sha You are entitled to it Modified further If your circumstance is such that you are from a disadvantaged home, you managed to dig your way out and many others are looking up to you Just so you know The statement above was made in a general sense, not making specific reference to you The reason why I made this statement is because I have seen men from such unfortunate background YOLO their life savings and family money to Dubai And the pressure began to mount It's not a good place to be psychologically Trust me Further modifications Most Nigerians travel to school and look for other oppurtunities to better themselves and their immidiate family, if you were to school in latvia, Estonia. Lituania, Finland etc, at least they are in the Euro Zone, when you are off from school you would do a part time job to pay for your living expenses, and still help back home. You see That's still the thing I'm not under pressure in this regards Many Nigerians are But fortunately for myself I am not I sympathise with those who are in such situations Last modification Russia is ok for study if you can afford it, good sponsor, scholarship, but you might get frustrated if you think you can work to support yourself, pay bills and help back home Another reference to helping folks you left behind Reading through the post has given me the angle and perspective you are coming from And you are right........ from that perspective However, I disagree with your notion that investment in russian education is a waste, especially if you are going to a top tier school there But like I said People in Nigeria largely use study routes as a decoy to jaapa, and go hustle out there to send money back A perspective you have validated from your posts One who is in such situation may not get the best deal in russia Thanks once more I appreciate |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by Jorussia(m): 5:32pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu:The issue of having limited opportunities in Russia is true to some extent. However, sponsoring yourself through school in any part of the developed world is a very difficult task.As a student,how person wan take pay £15k for UK with 20hrs work per week?If u don't have enough home support choose Moscow you will definitely survive here.Ofcourse,even in Moscow you may not be able to carry the financial burden of everybody in your family as a student,its not ur fault because a student in the 'almighty' USA and Canada can not carry the financial burden of his/her family. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 5:40pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
Jorussia:Thank you very much for your comment Moscow is where I chose Hopefully the application checks out and I move to the next base That said What you just wrote about britain and the likes is precisely what I was thinking when I chose russia. A critical assessment of my situation showed that i can see my program through without having to do much work in moscow Compared to Britain £15k pounds will see my program In moscow fringe beginning to end Though I dont have it, was just making mention of your example. In life One has to be practical And thank God once again That I dont have to carry burden It's just me However I'll like to ask a quick question I'm assuming that $3600 can take me for a year in living expenses in Moscow (this is independent of school fees anyways) If you dont think so How much will one rather estimate |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 9:32pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
RodgersAkpafu: Go for it and may God enable you, but it will be instructive to other would be students if you can share your school fees, boarding and other associated expenses for the duration of your intended program. ( convert it to naira also if u dont mind) And also do you intend returning home to Nigeria after your sturdies? because their are no much prospect in Russia after that. In my opinion future prospect matters when you intend spending 8 to 15 million naira in pusuit of a foreing degree, the visa expires when your program comes to an end, overstaying visa is a no no, could lead to fines, arrest and deportation. relocating to other EU countries from Russia is very difficult almost impossible. So if its just to sturdy in Russia, pay your fees and every other associated expenses, graduate and return to Nigeria then you are good to go. |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by RodgersAkpafu: 9:41pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
AutoYankee: I intend sharing my experience as time goes on Right now I am still hoping to get the admission The school will get back to me next week or the week after on their decision Hopefully I gain the admission I'll definitely share my experience Thanks once more |
Re: Why Aren't Nigerians Interested In Russia? by AutoYankee: 10:07pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
Jorussia: Oga whats the future prospect of spending 8 t0 15 million naira sturding in Russia? schooling abroad is not all about helping people back home, but whats the plan after school? do most intend to returning back to Nigeria? If he intends coming back home then thats okay, because their are not much prospect as such remaining in Moscva after school. I speak plainly so every one intreasted in the subject matter can comprehend and make informed decision. In my previous posts i spoke about education in Latvia, Estonia. Lituania, Finland and around EU contries in eastern Europe, the energy, time and money spent running around Russian schools could be spent in countries with better future prospects, to me na common sense. I live currently in the states, students over here can school, work and do other things, its all about a better prospect for the Future. |
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