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Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Artorius(m): 5:30pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
Develpeast: Hi, I think this is rather subjective. For comparison, Lithuanian minimum wage is 380 Euros / month which when you do the math, is barely enough. So, I don't know how to answer this question, it can go both ways. Do you think you can? |
Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Artorius(m): 6:51pm On Sep 07, 2017 |
Isapro1: I do think the admission process in Lithuania isn't very complicated or at least not as complicated as it looks Are you getting started with any university? Share any question you have, but I do think that when you get started it's fairly straight forward. I got admitted without TOEFL or IELTS and so have many others. As a rule, if your language of instruction in your country is in English, then you get exempted from that requirement. You are required to take an English test when you arrive, but TOEFL, IELTS or any other certification is by no means a concrete requirement for admission. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Artorius(m): 6:43pm On Sep 07, 2017 |
hilzdking: Hi, the cost study depends on the university, your field of study and your study cycle Generally, A private university would cost more than a public one, a graduate program more than an undergraduate's and the Science or Engineering fields more than the arts, and of course, the Medical fields are outstanding. I am more familiar with the public universities and there the undergraduate programs cost about 2000 Euros on Average while the graduate programs cost 2800 euros on average. There are a few scholarships and very hotly contested for, so it makes sense to have a plan for tuition payment. The cost of living depends on the city (Mostly Kaunas or Vilnius) and your living style. Here are my monthly estimates from living in Kaunas: Accommodation: Flat 130 - 200 Euros (could get a bit more expensive in the winter due to heating); University dormitory - 80 - 120 Euros Feeding: 50 - 100 Euros (again it depends on your style, eating out would cost more, etc.) Public Transportation: 7 Euros/month; taxis aren't very expensive either As for work and study, it's a bit tricky. The immigration laws are now relaxed so it's legally easier for students to find work if they have a residence permit - which you can after one year Regardless, Lithuania has a big unemployment problem and many young people would go out to find work in other countries. But, there is a huge need for specialists such as IT professionals, sounds good if you are one Secondly, I have heard of part-time work for students in factories and such. I don't have any direct experience with those. Also, students go to find work in other Schengen countries during the summer and winter breaks but you will need to be very proactive and 'aggressive' in your search I would add, but it usually works out. Overall, studying in Lithuania is a pleasant experience, I love it . Except for the cold 6 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Traveling In The Schengen Area? Always Have Your Passport!-a Personal Experience by Artorius(m): 6:27pm On Sep 07, 2017 |
A bombing in the Middle East, a landslide in Myanmar or a forest fire in Latin America are some of those events which one reads about in the news but never imagine will directly concern them. In like manner, I have heard of experiences of foreigners in the Schengen zone who have been randomly stopped by the police to determine their immigration status but for some reason, I never thought that such will happen to me. I am a student in Lithuania and last month I travelled to Hungary where I spent 5 days in Budapest and 3 days in Nyíregyháza – a small city, North-West of Hungary. Except for some gypsies and a few tanned Europeans, I was the only coloured person there and that naturally attracted a side glance or two. Nevertheless, I was surprised when at 10.20pm on my way to the McDonald’s, a police car pulled up beside me. I have seen several stories of police brutality especially against coloured people on Facebook, so I was naturally alarmed and my mind ran through a dozen scenarios of what could possibly happen. Three cops came out of the car and one of them said to me ‘passport please’. Well, I was on a casual trip to the McDonald’s at night and did not think to have my passport with me, as a matter of fact, I almost never do, except I need it for a specific reason, a passport is too valuable an item to carry around. I was slightly annoyed that I was halted just for my passport and I told them that it was in my hotel which was just around the corner. The cop talks over the walkie-talkie briefly and asks me to get into the car so that we can go to the hotel and get my passport. They could not speak fluent English but the instruction was clear: ‘Passport’, ‘car’, ‘hotel’. Never in my life have I been in a police car so my reluctance and extreme distaste can be imagined and perhaps tolerated, I calmly told them that I had no interest in getting into the car, but at night, with the language barrier, 3 white cops and one black boy, I reconsidered my position and got in. We drove to the hotel where I got my passport from my luggage and handed it over to the cops. They wrote down my full name and ran my data through some sort of hand held device and after 10 agonizing minutes in which I am inwardly furious, my passport is returned to me and the lead cop with some gestures imply that I should always have my passport while in Hungary. The ordeal was over at about 10.45pm and I had to forget about the burger because I wouldn’t make it to the McDonald’s on time and I was too pissed to think of asking the police to give me a ride Herein is the question. As a resident of a Schengen state, should I always have my passport when walking on the streets of Schengen member states and is it legal for the police to randomly ask to see my passport? Is it right for the police to ask about the immigration status of an immigrant? I have made some research, discussed with some colleagues and the specialists at my university and arrived at the following conclusions: 1.One should always have an identity document for security reasons – in this case, the passport. I had my Lithuanian student card but it was insufficient as an ID because I was in Hungary. 2.The laws vary across Schengen member states but apparently, police checks do happen thus the need for one especially a third world national to always have their passport or resident card. In practice, it is not necessary to always have your passport if you are in big cities because there is A TON of foreigners for example in Budapest, and it is impractical for the police to try to find illegal residents in this way I guess. So it might be just fine to leave the passport at your hotel. But for small cities such as Nyíregyháza where there are few foreigners and coloured people are a rarity, it is helpful to have your passport on your person at all times if you don’t want to miss that burger. It would be great to have more experienced travellers share their insight 74 Likes 3 Shares |
Travel / Re: Help!! Travel To Estonia Or Lithuania For Masters. by Artorius(m): 1:39pm On Sep 07, 2017 |
I don't know much about Estonia, but if you have any specific questions about Lithuania, I will be happy to share my experience |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 7 Great Jobs You Can Easily Do From Home And Get Paid by Artorius(m): 12:33pm On Sep 07, 2017 |
gentlechyke: I used gotranscript.com a while ago, you may find it helpful. They always need transcribers, not a very easy job though https://gotranscript.com/transcription-jobs Good luck |
Politics / Re: Biafra Has Not Been Defeated – Wole Soyinka by Artorius(m): 7:35pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
It's time to have an intelligent, enlightened idea of Biafra and its consequences. It's a shame that many of the comments here do not understand a single thing prof. Soyinka says SMH 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Biafra Has Not Been Defeated – Wole Soyinka by Artorius(m): 7:32pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
wawappl: "...Should Biafra stay in, or opt out of Nigeria? That is the latent question. Even after years of turbulent co-tenancy, it seems unreal to conceive of a Nigeria without Biafra. My preference for “in” goes beyond objective assessment of economic, cultural and social advantages for Biafra and the rest of us...." What are you talking about? 2 Likes |
Education / Re: We Don't Need More Lawyers/Banking, Finance Graduates In Nigeria: Nimi Princewil by Artorius(m): 11:16am On May 31, 2017 |
Brilliant writing |
Family / Re: Can Someone Who Decides To Live A Single And Childless Life Be Happy? by Artorius(m): 1:53pm On May 16, 2017 |
UncutSk:on top this recession? 1 Like |
Family / Re: Can Someone Who Decides To Live A Single And Childless Life Be Happy? by Artorius(m): 1:33pm On May 16, 2017 |
Every one must define for themselves what the meaning of happiness is. Happiness is fulfillment, the one cannot be obtained without the other. If a person according to the dictates of their heart decides that childlessness or perpetual singleness is the way to go, who are we to judge? If being married with children is a necessity for life happiness, what can we say about widow/ers, or people who are biologically incapable of reproduction, are they then doomed to forever be unhappy? Certainly not! Jesus, Paul, Oprah Winfrey, Isaac Newton, are examples of people who lived what we may consider to be happy and fulfilling lives, but were never married, on the other hand Maria Curie, J. F. Kennedy, Prophet Muhammad, etc. did, and they left their legacies. Happiness is personal, even more so it is internal. Please do not let anyone or society impose their definition of happiness upon you . Should you seek happiness by following public opinion, therein will you find your deepest unhappiness and waste your years in regret. Above all, know thyself 30 Likes 1 Share |
Career / Re: . by Artorius(m): 6:22pm On May 10, 2017 |
I love the idea of you spending time to reflect instead of partying hard like others will. One piece of advice. Keep a journal for the rest of your life, it will serve you well. Welcome to the club |
Literature / Re: National Dead Writers' Week - Society Of Young Nigerian Writers by Artorius(m): 7:44am On May 08, 2017 |
Christopher Okigbo 1932 - 1967; Author and Poet I am suspicious of the place of Odumegwu Ojukwu, Usman Dan Fodio, Aminu Kano, Tafewa Balewa and others of their ilk. Their legacies as statesmen is not in question, but as writers? There seem to a huge question mark here Besides, how can I become a member of the SYNW? 1 Like |
Travel / Re: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Obudu by Artorius(m): 8:26pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
goldedprince:Do you know what this sounds like? |
Romance / Re: "Cossy Go Fear" - Photos Of Endowed Sisters Go Viral As Nigerians React by Artorius(m): 2:38pm On Apr 12, 2017 |
mhisbliss:Fine girl 1 Like |
Travel / Re: 20 Facts About Anambra Airport City Project by Artorius(m): 9:45pm On Apr 11, 2017 |
investnow2013:First bold is fact. Second bold is speculation. You said 20 facts. We need to work on our journalism |
Celebrities / Re: "I Have Never Wanted To Be Married" - Funmi Iyanda Says. Nigerians React by Artorius(m): 6:51pm On Jan 18, 2017 |
Ask4Info:Wow. I've observed stuff like this in the EU. You've given a very plausible hypothesis. Nice! 1 Like 1 Share |
Politics / Re: These Pics Of El-rufai & Dalung With El-Zakzaky Shows Never Trust Politicians by Artorius(m): 7:44pm On Dec 23, 2016 |
Kathmandu:Hello, I am thinking of purchasing thos book. Try to be objective as possible Do you think it is an informative / educative read? |
Travel / Re: Has Anybody Gotten A Lithuania Study Visa Recently? by Artorius(m): 3:58pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
KingyKing:Hello there Very late response, but Deji says you should try South Africa. Seems like the best bet these days. Turkey might also be a good option. Egypt perhaps? Let me know how it goes! |
Career / Re: What Are The Career Opportunities For English Graduates? by Artorius(m): 11:01am On Oct 14, 2016 |
From my experience in the diaspora' there's considerable demand for English graduates to teach ESL in east Asian countries, etc. It will require a bit of work to get such an opportunity though. Please don't ask me as I don't know how to. It's just a thought |
Business / Re: Dangote: I Need 38 Visas To Move Around Africa Despite My Influence by Artorius(m): 8:53am On Sep 19, 2016 |
lilprinze:Brother. I know you read it, but did you understand? :/ |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Writing Hobbies In CV by Artorius(m): 7:19am On Sep 18, 2016 |
I'm all for keeping CVs concise and to the point. Should a CV appear to be lengthy, hobbies may be considered redundant. If you have something compelling to share you may include it. I however have a hunch that Recruiters like resumés shorter If it's not necessary, exclude. 1 Like |
Religion / Re: Did Moses See God Or Was Timothy Wrong About No One Being Able To see God? by Artorius(m): 1:40pm On Aug 15, 2016 |
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Religion / Re: Did Moses See God Or Was Timothy Wrong About No One Being Able To see God? by Artorius(m): 12:59pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
kobosmalls:Concerning the meme, Jesus' experience was a spiritual one. It wasn't an actual physical mountain, just as it wasn't the actual pinnacle of the temple |
Education / The Most On Demand Vocational Training Courses In Nigeria by Artorius(m): 9:53am On Aug 02, 2016 |
It's common knowledge that in the University admission system, courses such as Engineering, Medicine, etc are well sought after. What about the vocational trades? Such as automotive, plumbing, electrical installations, etc. Is there any interest in these fields? And which of them attract the most interests? |
Business / Re: Entrepreneurship In Nigeria Is A Scam And A Multiplier Of Poverty by Artorius(m): 5:26pm On Jul 05, 2016 |
ITSaWRAPPP:Hello, how good are your suits? I guess they are awesome Will you be willing to make an international delivery? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Vacancy For Transformer Repair Technician by Artorius(m): 2:20am On Jun 30, 2016 |
raph101:That's why only people who meet the requirements should apply, or don't you think so? |
Phones / Re: Facebook Free Basics In Nigeria Launched In Partnership With Airtel by Artorius(m): 3:56pm On Jun 19, 2016 |
naijatechworld:It went pretty good. I hadn't the time to publish my write-up, I guess I could do that in the future. For my thesis Why? 1 Like |
Business / Re: Overcoming The Nigerian Factor In Your Business by Artorius(m): 8:33pm On Jun 06, 2016 |
Timely and helpful article, thank you! 1 Like |
Business / Re: Businesses That Can thrive In Nigeria Despite The Bad Economy by Artorius(m): 8:10am On May 31, 2016 |
SageTravels:I'm curious about the travel agency business in Nigeria. Are you talking about international travel alone, or intranational travel also |
Phones / Re: Facebook Free Basics In Nigeria Launched In Partnership With Airtel by Artorius(m): 11:44am On May 13, 2016 |
ikbnice:Fair enough response I'm right in the process of considering the long term prospects, whether this will this help us, or exploit us in the long run. Anyway, thank you for answering 1 Like |
Phones / Re: Facebook Free Basics In Nigeria Launched In Partnership With Airtel by Artorius(m): 11:18am On May 13, 2016 |
ikbnice:What is your opinion sir? Do you think it's a good enough solution - out of other possibilities - to the low internet penetration rate in Nigeria? Sorry, I'm making research |
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