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Travel › Re: Swedish Admissions And Student Visa by Arctic21: 1:39am On Sep 20, 2025

I wish to share my perspective, as someone who had successfully navigated admission processes and study permit in Sweden and other countries.
1. Sweden is a beautiful country country with high standards of living. It's is also a multicultural country. Alternative to Sweden is Finland. Almost similar cultures, but Finland is relatively more efficient.
2. Take time to go through all the information available at "Study in Sweden".
3. Your choice of program should demonstrate an academic progression, objectives, and future plan. You should be able to answer the question of "why".
4. Getting job in the first few months of arriving in Sweden may be challenging, and sometimes frustrating. It's important you plan that you may not get job during your first semester.
5. Start your admission application early and contact your universities for transcripts early. Additionally, contact people mentioned in your application for reference early.
6. If Sweden is your final destination, be prepared to adjust to constant changes in the immigration rules. Sweden is very strict about compliance. However, if Sweden is just a stepping stone, plan your exit early before the expiration of your visa. Always have options- plan A, B, D.....,and Z.
7. Finally, keep a diary of your plans, as your second mobile device.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by Arctic21: 1:57pm On Feb 14, 2023

Aboffine:
To God be the glory

PPR finally....Jesus did it, OMG wow

Application submitted : 13th December 2022
Biometric submitted: 16th December, 2022
Upfront medical passed: 4th January, 2023
PPR: 13th February, 2023

Study permit Application for Family of 3, myself and 2 kids. Hubby, grandmother, dad and siblings as home ties, Including landed properties and a thriving business

DIY application with lots of help from friends and Nairaland. I cant even lie, this platform is a blessing, I come here everyday to cool off my anxiety and get massive encouragement. I pray that everyone waiting will sooner than later have their PPR in Jesus name.

At the end of the day, your best bet is God.

Please, there was no PPR on my children's profile (I applied for study permit for them). Is there something wrong or this is how it goes? Am I to go ahead and submit their passports with mine irrespective?

Congratulations on your PPR. I guess you submitted 2 separate applications for your two kids under your own account. If yes, separate passport request letter should drop in each of the children applications. Though your application is treated as a joint or family application, each application must have its own passport request letter.

I hope this help.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by Arctic21: 12:28pm On Feb 12, 2023

michade:
How do I contact you?

kdb22.ca@gmail.com

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by Arctic21: 12:26pm On Feb 12, 2023

samefiok:
Jesus Christ,that sounds scary 😂, Know any schools for quick & easy admission?

First, it is doable, and it depends on which area of the criteria you find challenging. Second, it also depends on your field of study. Third, the other factor is if you're looking for funding or not. You may consider St. Mary University in Nova Scotia or Memorial University of Newfoundland in NL.

Conclusion, it is achievable.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by Arctic21: 3:24pm On Feb 11, 2023

samefiok:
Good day people, what're your honest opinion on university of Waterloo Msc programs,can one get in easily or they're quite picky

University of Waterloo is one of the top universities in Canada, arguably among the top 10. All top universities in Canada are very competitive, especially for graduate studies. What determine your chances are combination of the following:

1. Bachelor's grade, particularly your GPA for the last two years;
2. Research proposal- relevance to scholarship objectives/research projects of the institution
3. Availability of supervisor, if your Msc is thesis based;
4. Number of applicants for the academic year
5. Quality of your recommendation letters

These are by no means conclusive, but move you towards acceptance.

1. Ava

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by Arctic21: 4:10am On Feb 11, 2023

Cape Breton University is one of the Universities in a beautiful, but some town in Nova Scotia. The institution has its highest intake of students in 2022-2023 academic session, with Indians accounting for about 75-80% of the intakes. The facilities are have been overstretched and most of the classes are taken in theaters outside the school facilities. Accommodation is very expensive because of demand side is higher than supply. Job opportunities are rare to come by.

However you can consider St. Mary's University in Halifax. It is a working distance to Dalhousie University, one of the top universities in Canada.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by Arctic21: 3:57am On Feb 11, 2023

segzyndpep:
Good evening everyone, i need someone to help me with idea for writing a convincing SOP because of my complex situation. Below are few of my current situation.

1. Presently in uk ( how to proof home ties to Nigeria)

2. I have pof running in my personal (loan from a friend for 6months). Do i need to still explain the source?

3. Backup pounds from Hubby to show with POF(he is also in UK).

4. He has a registered company in Nigeria but he doesnt pay salary to himself during the company operation for 5years but he has online presence and several projects.

I will appreciate an advice on here and via DM.

Hi Nairaland family 👪. I'm new hew in terms of contributing, but old in followership. I've benefited immensely. That said. I'm willing to guide you in writing a structured and strong SOP. Some of the tips that will guide you include the following

1. Introduction/Background Personal Information
2. The admission details- e.g. institution, commencement/completion dates, location in Canada, tuition, DLI, student number etc
3. Reasons for Choosing the institution, program and Canada
4. Educational and Career Information
5. Career Objectives after completion of studies
6. Family 👪 details and information- parents, spouse, siblings, children etc
7. Travel History
Assets and Sources of Fund
8. Other information
9. Conclusion

Please note that this is note a brochure from IRCC or an approved guidelines, but I've used it for about 5 people successfully, without any rejection, including my humble self (twice)

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