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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 10:48am On Nov 22, 2013 |
fckyourman: well you don't see briton killing people because they are another race....those that attack people are always arrested and prosecuted promtply! proper understanding of issues is needed not just a quick conclusion |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 10:55am On Nov 22, 2013 |
Dis Guy: He 4got Ghana-must-go too quickly? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 11:42am On Nov 22, 2013 |
justwise: exactly and even recently many states deporting CITIZENS of nigeria to north,south east, west etc...thats nigerians deporting nigerians!!! |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by FutureDon(m): 11:50am On Nov 22, 2013 |
I've been here for more than 1 year, I can't remember any instance of racial attack (either mild or brutal). I think it depends on one's perception. For instance, if you have a strong perception that Brits are racists, you would tend to refrain from cordially associating with them. Many times, I tend to ''forget the colour'' of my skin cos I mostly find myself in white/brits dominated locations. So far, so good, the reception has been awesome. I've observed that some naija folks aint ready to mingle, na so so colony dem dey form, it is logical to assume that a brit (for example) might perceive such as racism? [s]Although some of their girls can be so booooring[/s]. Shout out to all Naija girls I know say some crack-heads go still dey sha, so I aint saying racism doesn't exist here. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by worry359(m): 11:55am On Nov 22, 2013 |
Dis Guy: exactly and even recently many states deporting CITIZENS of nigeria to north,south east, west etc...thats nigerians deporting nigerians!!!That is because Nigeria is not a country. It is still fighting tribal and village wars from before the white man civilized the country. The only thing Nigerians have taken is the white mans God! But not the love and peace. They only know corruption and violence. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 11:59am On Nov 22, 2013 |
Racism exist everywhere; my problem is the hype behind it. It is the hype that even makes it worse than what it could have been. People give racism as excuse for their failures/downfalls. Our main adversaries in foreign lands are even our own brothers. We hate ourselves more than a white man can ever hate us. Where WE actually believe in "No brother in Jungle" Plssssssss, lets talk more about negative tribalism than wat a dumb white man thinks about your country |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ochukoccna: 3:03pm On Nov 22, 2013 |
Wow, so much fire been spat out at the Brits for been racist Though Brits are ultra reserved compared to Nigerians and Americans who are naturally vibrant, on this I believe we all agree My original intention of the post was just to point out that life is not so rosy for would be immigrants ,that living here without having reasonable money in your pocket when you arrive is almost suicidal That been said most people who come in as immigrants/would be immigrants ARE NOT foreign criminals and scroungers as Justwise infers but lack relevant skill sets and entrepreneurial abilities Many are just looking for a better life in a country [UK] which unfortunately has fallen on hard economic times yet still has to take in EEC/EU citizens without rigorous scrutiny which has stirred up resentment with many British people Non the less, its really crazy that I'll be shunted out of the UK after spending between 5-7 mill minimum on an MSc program when with that around that same amount, I'll LEGALLY become a citizen [in 3 years], pay LESS TAX and get better opportunities if I'm in a country as Canada. My apologies if I did not expatiate my initial post well enough |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 3:35am On Nov 23, 2013 |
^^^^^^^You are very right bro! I didn't want to comment earlier until you posted this. People make the mistake of having wrong perceptions about seeking "greener pastures" and eventually live unworthy lives. The design is for man to live in harmony with self and the environment. Suffice to say, if a foreign land is not giving you the happiness you deserve, then going back home is the best option-except of course there's war/unrest at home. My point is, I think it is worthy to live in a face-me-face-you house/hut in a village in Nigeria than sleep on the streets of London. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by justwise(m): 10:00am On Nov 23, 2013 |
ochukoccna: Wow, so much fire been spat out at the Brits for been racist Its always good to learn from experience, the UK never promised you employment after graduation, you paid for education and that is what you are getting. I'm sure you did your research before coming to the UK so you don't have much to complain about. Yes many Eastern EU members flooding into the UK are foreign criminals and scroungers who only come in to rip-off the benefit system and never bothered to work even as they have right to work without restriction. Planting devices in cash machines to steal people's bank details then clear the account, human-trafficking young girls for prostitution and sham marriages the list go on and go. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ochukoccna: 10:57am On Nov 23, 2013 |
Don Oms: ^^^^^^^You are very right bro! I didn't want to comment earlier until you posted this. People make the mistake of having wrong perceptions about seeking "greener pastures" and eventually live unworthy lives. The design is for man to live in harmony with self and the environment.You are right about the wrong perceptions esp held by many Nigerians back home Wonder why many in this age and time with 24 Internet still believe gold is waiting to be picked off the streets of Western nations And because of Naija's love for swag , you see many who rush to post pictures and stories of this and that further reinforcing that myth Nigerians are queer though; public office means 'god' has favoured your hustle to become rich using public funds While travelling abroad means 'god' has invited you to come to 'heaven' Or don't you see how many do thanks giving in church [don't know of mosques] when visas drop @ Justwise, that's why many in Europe detest them esp the Roma community Now I understand better I know there were no promises for the UK only that they've set their entry bar for legal immigration so high [cancelling Tier 4 and so many helpful routes] and yet they say we are in the Commonwealth Which yeye commonwealth? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by mayo47(m): 1:53pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
spikes C: You no longer went to Essex? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 8:05pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
mayo47: Essex didn't accept me I missed September just because of them |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 2:34pm On Nov 25, 2013 |
I know there were no promises for the UK only that they've set their entry bar for legal immigration so high [cancelling Tier 4 and so many helpful routes] and yet they say we are in the Commonwealththere use to be a time when their immigration/path to citizenship were very favourable but like most countries they have to deal with realities on ground, they had the 2 years post study work visa and several others, but as the EU is expanding and everyone moving westward within the EU they had to adjust, coupled with many many people abusing the system The country is also not as huge as USA/Canada/australia that can take in immigrants on a large scale for a long period of time commonwealth? India dey there na 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 2:37pm On Nov 25, 2013 |
FutureDon: I've been here for more than 1 year, I can't remember any instance of racial attack (either mild or brutal). I think it depends on one's perception. For instance, if you have a strong perception that Brits are racists, you would tend to refrain from cordially associating with them. +100 |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by momojomo(m): 9:43pm On Nov 25, 2013 |
bumma |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by abbakacici: 2:04am On Nov 27, 2013 |
fckyourman: Honestly boredom and loneliness can make person go mad, this country damn boring they don't know how to have fun.same here during the weekends if am unlucky i don't meet any of flatmate in the kitchen can spend like 36 hours without talking to any one and the annoying thing is that i have class only on mon and wed and the funny is that among the things i do for funny is meeting my course mate in the library on tue, thurday and friday for reading and group discussion, they have club in the uni but like almost 80% of the song is British rock music, and to matter worst i don't drink and the only thing i observed is most British both black and white the best they drink they can do for you is to invited for drinks |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by abbakacici: 2:30am On Nov 27, 2013 |
worry 359:even if you get a job within one month wages is like 6.50 to 7 per hours thus like 120 pounds that like 480 pounds a month (most student don't work up to 20 hours most because they couldn't find the jobs while some it effect their study ) a cheap accommodation in london will set you back like 400 pounds remember you need bus pass train pass ( when i want to london bus day pass cost like 8-10 sorry i can't remember) let assumed you manage to your place of work or your house is just walking distance to your school so he spend like only 50 pounds on bus pass, average bill that is gas, water, electricity will cost you like 30-50 pounds, food you cost you like 100 pounds a month that is 25 pounds per week that almost 600 pounds per months that assuming you don't drink, clubbing, you will being going for sightseeing in london, you will not go for any funny activity that is you eat, sleep, read, going to class, and go to work and you 100% cook |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by fckyourman: 2:31am On Nov 27, 2013 |
abbakacici: same here during the weekends if am unlucky i don't meet any of flatmate in the kitchen can spend like 36 hours without talking to any one and the annoying thing is that i have class only on mon and wed and the funny is that among the things i do for funny is meeting my course mate in the library on tue, thurday and friday for reading and group discussion, they have club in the uni but like almost 80% of the song is British rock music, and to matter worst i don't drink and the only thing i observed is most British both black and white the best they drink they can do for you is to invited for drinks Bros, 36hours i hail you oh, Lol i agree with invite you for drinks. Looks for clubs that play afro,rap music there must be there. Btw where are you staying in ? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ochukoccna: 12:13am On Nov 28, 2013 |
Dis Guy:Dis Guy, if na joke, stop Na your last warning be that Seriously,Indians sef dey run from their come here Na me go come go there? Heaven forbid abomination Canada, Australia, New Zealand dey commonwealth too na Na India wey human being dey do keke Napep you remember for me? Watch out,I go revenge 1 Like
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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 2:19am On Nov 28, 2013 |
abbakacici: same here during the weekends if am unlucky i don't meet any of flatmate in the kitchen can spend like 36 hours without talking to any one and the annoying thing is that i have class only on mon and wed and the funny is that among the things i do for funny is meeting my course mate in the library on tue, thurday and friday for reading and group discussion, they have club in the uni but like almost 80% of the song is British rock music, and to matter worst i don't drink and the only thing i observed is most British both black and white the best they drink they can do for you is to invited for drinks...And here I am thinking I am not-so-lucky that I may not see any of my 6 flatmates in one day. If I see a particular one today, the next time might be in 4 days but I will surely see another one the next day. I really don't understand why it is like that though. Imagine Nigeria where your neighbour will actually come and knock your gate if they don't see you in 2 days..lol. I bet you can still find some interesting ways to get involved especially by joining societies, doing some sport at the sport centre and relating with like-minded coursemates. I agree with the drink thing and that's the reason I avoid going out with the locals I have as friends - they drink beer and alcohol like it's the oxygen they breathe in. God help us all in this land. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by abbakacici: 9:43pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
fckyourman:hatfield, like once a while a an afrcian musician perform at the university club (forum) like on monday a guy called snekbe he was ok and even my first week here sean paul came, but look at what happening for next one month Gnarwolves live (rock ) on 28th and 29th artful dodger (country) 4th december Friction, Rockwell, SpectraSoul (uk country ) and list continua but was told there is one afrcian club near the asda shop am planing on checking it out if i could find some one to go with, because am almost 2 month here but i know less the 30 people by name with almost 20 being my course mate and any time i called one of them or they called they only talk about some course work or project, while my flat mate non is a nigerian (british guy , indian guy, pakisatin guy , chances guy , german lady British black lady and senegal lady so asking them to go to nigerian club is going to be hard, so the only funny thing we do as flate mate is like twice a month we contributed money and cook some thing together or order for take away or go out to eat in a local restaurant but the senegalist lady love nigerian music but the two times to went to the uni club and have to leave alone because she told me he is bored and looking for a boy friend because i standing beside her is going to reduce her chances of finding one |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by spikesC(m): 9:50pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
abbakacici: ...but the senegalist lady love nigerian music but the two times to went to the uni club and have to leave alone because she told me he is bored and looking for a boy friend because i standing beside her is going to reduce her chances of finding one |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by momojomo(m): 10:40pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
abbakacici: but the senegalist lady love nigerian music but the two times to went to the uni club and have to leave alone because she told me he is bored and looking for a boy friend because i standing beside her is going to reduce her chances of finding one |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 12:16am On Nov 29, 2013 |
abbakacici: hatfield, like once a while a an afrcian musician perform at the university club (forum) like on monday a guy called snekbe he was ok and even my first week here sean paul came, but look at what happening for next one month Gnarwolves live (rock ) on 28th and 29th artful dodger (country) 4th december Friction, Rockwell, SpectraSoul (uk country ) and list continua but was told there is one afrcian club near the asda shop am planing on checking it out if i could find some one to go with, because am almost 2 month here but i know less the 30 people by name with almost 20 being my course mate and any time i called one of them or they called they only talk about some course work or project, while my flat mate non is a nigerian (british guy , indian guy, pakisatin guy , chances guy , german lady British black lady and senegal lady so asking them to go to nigerian club is going to be hard, so the only funny thing we do as flate mate is like twice a month we contributed money and cook some thing together or order for take away or go out to eat in a local restaurant but the senegalist lady love nigerian music but the two times to went to the uni club and have to leave alone because she told me he is bored and looking for a boy friend because i standing beside her is going to reduce her chances of finding one Abba, you dey spoil the girl parole...eyah lol Artful Dodger turned country? recession bad o check again, he's good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXhp10X09XA |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 4:57am On Nov 29, 2013 |
Abeg can I marry a uk citizen within 6months and claim citizenship within few years?? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 8:15am On Nov 29, 2013 |
Kayusfity: Abeg can I marry a uk citizen within 6months and claim citizenship within few years?? And what ? Divorce her a day later ? 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 1:28pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
adaobi123: divorce is not an option. Pls shed more light on benefits of real marriages to uk citizens. Thanks |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 2:24pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
Kayusfity: LOVE? same benefit to a nigerian citizen! |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 3:17pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
Dis Guy: Didn't get you |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 3:24pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
Kayusfity: Why a uk citizen ? Why not marry a nigerian-based girl ? Its clear you want a british passport. Stop beating around the bush. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 3:54pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
adaobi123: Sweerie its not what u think. I just need clarifications b4 i decide who i hook up with in london |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by mizGene(f): 5:32pm On Nov 29, 2013 |
Kayusfity: Oh really? Then it's definitely what we think. 1 Like |
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