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PoliticsRe: Gunmen Attack Prince Tonye Princewill's Home In Port Harcourt by BelSprit: 3:56pm On Apr 15, 2022
Officialgarri:
PDP is playing all their cards. Either you bow or death. Such an evil party
APC and PDP are both guilty of this vile act
PoliticsRe: Reasons Tinubu Will Floor Osinbajo At APC Presidential Primary by BelSprit: 3:54pm On Apr 15, 2022
There should be even many more reasons why Goliath vs David was a mismatch but we all know what happened.
PoliticsRe: Osinbajo’s Presidential Declaration Video Sets New Nigerian Internet Records by BelSprit: 8:30pm On Apr 11, 2022
ifex370:
If he had resigned earlier. This gimmick would have been more believable.

But they're all the same.
Someone dropped that lame line and you fell for it.
Foreign AffairsRe: Ukraine: Ihor Kotvitskyi's Wife Caught Fleeing With $28m, €1.3m In Briefcases by BelSprit: 3:23pm On Mar 22, 2022
And they are saying they don't have enough weapon to fight......where the weapon wan come from?
PoliticsRe: Court Sacks 20 Cross River Lawmakers For Defecting To APC by BelSprit: 12:08am On Mar 22, 2022
Why was that Ayade guy left?
FamilyRe: His Wife Doesn't Appreciate House-keeping Allowance Of N50,000. by BelSprit: 11:56pm On Mar 21, 2022
Cardealer2021:
The truth is that with Nigeria current economy 50k(less than a $100) can't sustain a family of four, make the husband reason am
*She will buy food stuff
*Transport
*Snacks for the kids and miscellaneous on her own side.
Let the man make it like 70k at least.

Even me single guy with no responsibility spend more than that a week sometimes not to talk of family of 4

Modified:
Sorry I didn't read the post well I thought the 50k was for food stuff and her up keep

Abeg forgive me I didn't even read the part that the lady also has salary I thought she was a full house wife
Did you read the part that said she works as well but the guy gives her 1k for transport daily!
RomanceRe: What An Elderly Man Told Me About Marriage by BelSprit: 5:59pm On Jan 29, 2022
socialmediaman:
You are responsible for achieving one of many possible destinies on your path (based on your choices, decisions, other factors), however, the woman you marry and live with has everything to do with what choices and decisions you make in life. I'll give you a simple example

You have a very big presentation tomorrow, and you need to stay awake tonight to study and make final prep. You're about to go and study, but there's an argument between you and your wife. After the argument is resolved, there is sex to wrap things up, and you're exhausted... till tomorrow morning. You didn't prepare, and your presentation is a flop!

You can call the woman evil all you want, but it was your choice to avoid the argument and sex, knowing you have a presentation the next day. It's on You, however, if your wife had cared about your presentation, she could as well have been supportive and given you a break. That's why they say a woman can make or break you. It's not because she has power over you, it's because she has a reset key you may need frequently
Oga don't blame your partner for poor planning. You have a big presentation and you left it till the eve of your big day presentation.
Google time management, your partner is innocent of this particular accusation.
PoliticsRe: Who's The Best Governor Of Abia From 1999 Till Date? by BelSprit: 5:54pm On Jan 29, 2022
The three failed woefully. You don't ask carryover students who had the highest score. That is lunacy at it's best or madness undergoing industrial training.
Each course has a credit unit and grades have values.
F grade is associated with zero everywhere and that is what these guys scored.....
OUK= F
TA= F
Okezie= F
CrimeRe: Hausa Language Saved ThisDay Staff From Gunmen Attack by BelSprit: 5:48pm On Jan 29, 2022
Does it mean Thisday could not afford to install CCTV and that they don't have an emergency buzz to any relevant authority....in 2022 huh
Foreign AffairsRe: US Navy's Newest Stealth Fighter Crashes Into The Sea by BelSprit: 5:38pm On Jan 29, 2022
Osiris12:
100 million gone like that?

Serious money dey this world o.
In fact I’m not dying until I make a billion dollars
Add the currency before Mummy GO calls you out!
PoliticsRe: Tayo Folorunsho Bags 'hero Of Nigerian Youths Right' Award, Appointed Education by BelSprit: 5:32pm On Jan 29, 2022
gambia:
What about Alex?
dailybuzzng
TravelRe: Tallest Skyscraper In Brooklyn Reaches Peak With 93-Storeys, Opens In 2022(Pics) by BelSprit: 3:42pm On Jan 26, 2022
paulemmy19:
No be me go climb ooooo
Baba lift dey ooo, no fear
RomanceRe: What Killed Your Feelings For Someone You Were Madly In Love With? by BelSprit: 9:33am On Jan 26, 2022
SmartPolician:
It happened during my NYSC days many years ago. I met a girl in our place of primary assignment and told my friend (who later became my corper roomie) about it. Surprisingly, he started threatening me, saying he saw her first.

I told him that I couldn't fight over a girl and asked him to have her to himself. After series of attempts, the babe showed no interest in dating him because he's not her kind of guy.

When she asked me why I stopped getting close to her, I told her it was personal. Ever since, I cannot explain how I don't even feel anything for her and she is still single.
You be make sense guy. Not the type that will marry their friend's ex-wife!!!
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 12:33am On Jun 15, 2021
chess07:
Hi Guy
Got reply from Abu Dhabi (Estonian embassy) today that appointment is booked already to August ending.
I was advised to contact other Estonia embassy for my D-visa application.
It is well oh. Getting admission is step 1 , Getting visa step above. God will surely make a way.
It is very very well ooo
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 1:30pm On Jun 06, 2021
NDNO:
Please I have a question, are there schools still open for masters programs in Estonia for Urban design, urban planning, interior design, or any related course, plus is it mandatory to have ielts to study in Estonia...thanks.
You are better off checking dreamapply.
For the IELTS, you can contact the school of your choice and argue your case.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 2:40pm On Jun 05, 2021
So after a positive feedback from ERIC/NARIC, the admission letter was sent this week.
Should be getting the visa letter from the school before mid week God willing.
India is ruled out obviously.
Egypt, Dubai and Turkey....
My people what's the next step, what have you guys been up to?
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit:
KingBillionaire:
Update!!!
I successfully made payment for 1st semester tuition using Form A.

It took a while but I would totally recommend it.
Someone wanted to help make the payment from overseas but he wanted me to pay in his naira account using black market rate 587/Euro which I declined as I would end up paying almost 1.1Mill.

I got 505/Euro at the bank though.


FORM A REQUIREMENT AND PROCESS:
- International Passport
- Payment Invoice from the University (printed copy)
- Conditional Admission offer (printed copy)
- Cash equivalent in Account
- FORM A Transactions are not free tongue: Add an extra 25-30k to the money to cover for bank charges for FX Transaction.
- on the field tagged purpose of payment: Please write "1st semester tuition fee payment for "name" "surname" and "invoice number"

WORTHY MENTIONS
- Delivery will take 48-72hrs (Eco Bank)
- After 48-72hrs, go to your bank and ask for a "Swift Telex Receipt", once they've given you this, make a copy and email to admission office.
- Admission office Will acknbowledge and ask account department to confirm payment.
- Confirmation by University accounts department will take another 48-72hrs
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BANKS AND THEIR TIMEFRAME:
- Eco Bank: 48-72hours
- GT Bank: 7-14days
- Sterling Bank: 7-10days

OFFICIAL FX RATE AS AT THE TIME OF THIS POST:
- Euro: 505Nairs to 1€
Dollars: 412Naira to 1$

Cheers!
Went to the bank to confirm some stuff. Looks like making part payment will make sense. Not a requirement for me tho, they only said deadline for 1st year payment is 19 Oct and 1st March.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 1:55pm On May 24, 2021
KingBillionaire:
Congratulations man! You're doing great!
Na God do pass.....thanks brah!
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 11:48am On May 24, 2021
Conditionally accepted pending positive evaluation from ENIC/NARIC.....email dropped this morning.
God is faithful.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 8:17am On May 24, 2021
Whales001:
I have no idea if a WhatsApp group was created in respect to everyone contribution here because I personally don't have such group and will advice we keep the communication on going here, it's transparent here, honest people to give you honest advice and first hand information. So please , it's all our responsibility to keep the tread alive for present and future communication. Good evening to you all
Two WhatsApp groups have been created bro....check from pages 375
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 7:26pm On May 23, 2021
adejoro1988:
This thread is getting more boring, Nigerian in Estonia what's up? @
Whales001,
KingBillionaire,
please let keep this thread active for we the prospective students can get more information.
They have moved it to What'sApp.....
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 10:09pm On May 18, 2021
KingBillionaire:
Did you care to find out or ask why?
I'm sure if all things fall into place, they will advise accordingly.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 9:32pm On May 17, 2021
Whales001:
Am not too sure , but should you have a reasonable amount in your account to present as self sponsor I think you should be fine because they know PhD students enjoys monthly stipen from the govt.
What's the definition of a reasonable amount?
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 5:39pm On May 17, 2021
Teaser4:
red sea.
Lol.
During my interview, was asked if I knew where to get an Estonian visa. Mentioned India, Egypt, Belgium and Turkey.
The lady suggested Dubai but that it will be discussed further.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 3:57pm On May 17, 2021
What's the difference between the Egypt route and Dubai?
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 10:47pm On May 15, 2021
kakakii:
Let me drop my contribution here from Estonia. . .

I will skip the school process and go on with the Visa Application...

i will say this, as a Nigerian your best bet is UAE in this period, but if you have other means such as India, turkey or Israel please try it.

Document Submitted for Visa Application

Estonia checklist

International Passport
Passport Photograph
Admission letter
Flight Reservation
Hostel Reservation ( paid for )
Personal Bank Statement ( 4m )
Bank reference Letter ( with stamp very important )
Sponsor letter ( notarized )
Sponsor bank statement ( 5m naira )
Sponsor reference letter ( with stamp, very important )
Application fee receipt
Travel Insurance ( swisscare dut com )
O'level result
School Fees Receipt
Visa Application Form


QUESTIONS ASKED DURING INTERVIEW

1. which school did you get admitted to?

2. why did you choose estonia and why this particular course

3. why didn't you use school hostel ? ( i told her i don't like it )

4. what is your plan after your studies ?

5. how many countries have you been to?

6. have you been rejected schenghen visa before ( i said yes portugal )

7. when was that ? ( i told her i don't remember the year )

8. my relationship with my sponsor

9. she asked how will i be able to support myself if my sponsor refuse ( i told her i will take part job )

apart from the 2nd question which i gave a very long answer, the rest just one word answer


i did my finger print and stayed in Hotel in Abu dhabi for 4 days , then i receive mail that my visa was granted

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FAQ

1. i am doing BSC ( the interview process and funds needed are mostly the same )

2. Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania don't care about your age if you are going for BSC ( i am age 29 - 31 ) . one my coursemate is a 40 year old man


JOB
there is no job in Estonia except you are very good in I.T, companies would sponsor you to school if you are very good in I.T

apart from I.T the only job available are delivery, uber and plate washing in restaurant ... you earn an average of 30-40 euro per day


if you have the money you can buy your own Uber car and be driving, it's much more better and you can make around 1500 euro monthly. just come with your Nigeria drivers license then you convert .. there is no job in Estonia but nothing is impossible

RENT

if you want to stay in hostel you will be paying around 200 euro monthly with utilities .. it's not bad at all

if you are looking to live outside the hostel please be ready to be frustrated, once you call landlord and they see you are a student, they stop picking your call, some will not pick your call again once they see you are black..

be ready to pay like 3 months rent upfront, you might be lucky, nothing is impossible

FOOD

food here is dirt cheap except you are looking for African food which is very very expensive ...


OVERVIEW ...

apart from the housing experience, there is nothing negative to say about Estonian, most are very nice ( but blunt ), job is not readily available but a lot of I.T opportunities, you also have access to other EU countries. it is very cold here, you only see sun 3 months out of 12 months. it's going to be hard at first believe me, weather can be depressing but you will get use to it as times goes on. also be ready for a lot of assignment, no matter the school you are going in Estonia, they gives assignment for fund and assume you know most things.

there are 3 major language in Estonia... English, Russian and Estonia language .. young adults speak English and Russia while the old speaks Estonian language , it can be frustrating because Russian speakers plenty pass English speakers ... Transportation is free in Tallinn via city bus


you can work 24/7 with your TRP in Estonia as long as you don't score below 51% in school, if you score below 51% you will be deported ( long story but the short version is you will be deported ). you can't bring your family if you are on BSC but you can bring your family after a year if you are on masters , you can bring your family immediately if you are on Phd.


you can't bring beef, milk or any dairy product into Estonia ( they seized my ponmon and beef at the immigration grin )

of course all i typed is based on my experience and others around me here, please don't take it as rule ...


DATE 15/05/2021 2:36
Nice one bro.
With 4M, was the sponsor account still necessary?
Read in some pages that some applied with far less than that and they got their visa too.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit: 2:55am On May 15, 2021
academySteps:
Bros 750k in total journey to estonia abi just from nigeria or dubai...be careful with all these agents o
lol
The 750K I heard will take you to Estonia from Naija via Dubai. Not confirmed though.
TravelRe: Lets Talk About Estonia by BelSprit:
For all those self serving peeps running to WhatsApp and Telegram and creating groups....I have a few words for you guys.
Someone created this platform and since then many have benefited from the great tips shared here.
I came across this thread by chance and was like.....how come it took this long.
What's the crime in sharing tips on how you did your application, got your admission, got your visa to Estonia..... the challenges etc
In here, the words you type stay almost forever. Kids today will grow and at some point come here to read same stuff shared here. Such info will assist them in making some key decisions. Theses kids might be your children, grand kids...etc
For the sake of posterity, this platform should not be abandoned.
Uzhi, etc all did a good job....almost 5years ago, we can still learn from his experience.
Just so you know, after you get to Estonia you will need more info on how to do the next thing.
Most info will be picked online
You want to relocate to Germany,, Canada or Aussie.....you will fall back to nairaland.
Rather than kill this group, let's keep it going.

Had my interview yesterday, hopefully the admission will pull through....fingers crossed.

I learnt a couple of things from the application process but will share the full story much later.

For those already deep into it, how is the visa parole going?

One major question, what's the proof of fund requirement for Estonia visa?

Heard the trip via Dubai will cost almost 750K....how true is this?

Is India route still an option with the COVID-19 pandemic almost grounding that country?

What type of health insurance is needed? Learnt that swisscare is no longer accepted.

The more you share, the more you get....

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