Hmmm, no even try Poland. Success rate is like 10%. They have issues with Nigerians and even ministry of education will tell you same when you go for documents certification.
Cnwag: To add to this check Poland as well to see if they have her course...some schools are still open till 15th august.
So i had my interview today... i left my lodge around 5:14am and i got to the embassy 5:44am, waited for oga Paulinus to come and he started arranging our documents around 7am, i was initially the 3rd person in the line... as baba call me, e say make i give am my appointment letter and international passport (i give am), e say drop your documents on this chair, naso i carry my file jacket drop for chair(oga Paulinus said what are you doing? Please go to the back of the line)meanwhile i been don dey on better cruise last night, na hangover they do me like that, my turn still reach again...
Ff to interview proper... NB: She only asked me three major questions I still can’t comprehend why She also helped me to pronounce my igbo name in a well articulated igbo accent (Hmmm... for my mind, could it be that she’s from my village?) na one fair young and pretty lady interviewed me tho...
VO: Why do you want to study msc financial economics? ME: I’m so passionate about economics and financial economics is so challenging to me, since I began to study economics i have realized that economics for me represents a powerful tools to better under the relationships between markets and to investigate the reason why some economies are thriving while some are in recession. I believe these topics are more relevant than ever given the economic trend in Nigeria triggered by the financial crisis. The program will equip me with the needed theoretical knowledge and practical skills to focus on my career goal.
VO: what do you know about Germany? ME: Germany is also known as the federal republic of Germany and its located in central-western Europe, with land area of 357,000sqm, population of approximately 82 million, surrounded by 9 countries namely france, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Luxemburg, Czech Republic,Denmark. Also has 16 states and Capital....Berlin is the the largest city and the capital of Germany. Germany is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world... Germany has the largest economy in Europe and the 4-5th largest in the world , the president is Frank Walter steinmeier who is also the head of state and the chancellor is Angela Merkel who is also the head of govt... told her about the legislatives and their political heads(bundesrat and bundestag)Daniel gunther and Wolfgang schauble, germany have 16 states and capital... I told her the colour of the flag, German major food(pork, potatoes),the reunification of Germany is 3rd October, 1990... *at a point she got tired of typing and she started listening to my stories
VO: what’s your plans after studies? ME: i wish to display the acquired knowledge in...
VO: in Germany? ME: germany ke? No ooo, in my community when I come back and help develop my country financially and economically. I wish to venture into financial consulting in the near future, providing professional economic advice for business and policy issues to law firms, corporate and accounting firms, regulators and govt bodies. VO: that would be the end of your interview ME: can i ask something ma? VO: okay go ahead... ME: my cousin booked for appointment date since second week of June and hasn’t gotten a date yet VO: pls just go , he’ll get a date soon
After everything i had to quickly call my lagos babe to come meet me at the lodge (legends in the house who ve been through this b4 will understand) at that point I needed to relieve some german waka stress ....
This is really an eye opener. Shows that behind every success story, there is a great effort. Who knows how many nights he has had to stay up to send 39 whooping applications?!!!!!
Pls how am confused yeh oo, I had 2.3 cgpa (third class) and I got admission for masters , abeg shld I choose category B masters or category A masters....
heybaby12: 28.06.2018 was a remarkable day for me, i was at the embassy before 5:20. Awesome God "oga pauli" was on leave. I was ushered into room two. Was interviewed by the tinted hair lady. There was no pressure . 6 weeks later almighty AM arrived.
What am I saying here. Never say never . Believe and you would conquer your dreams.
You can slate anyone but don't slate lmuhopeful. He had contributed immensely to the thread in the past and also na our presido for Munich. The work he is doing there is something you can't begin to imagine.
Bros, you have not been contributing naa. Only for you to come here and drop your channel to increase viewrship and get paid for it. Why naaa
Give us info here first so we know if its worth it going to your channel.
lmuhopeful: Hi guys. I did my MSc at LMU Munich and am also currently doing a PhD there. I've lived in Germany for about 4 years now. I decided to contribute to the whole discussion on studying and living abroad for Nigerians alongside other topics by opening a YouTube channel.
Currently I've uploaded 4 videos. 2 videos on why Germany is a good destination as well as how to apply to German universities and 2 other videos on different topics. I would appreciate if you guys checked out the channel, watched the videos and subscribed.
I'd appreciate it even more if you tell me the kind of content you would like to see as a Nigerian planning on moving to Germany. I'd be glad to make content that you all find useful. Thanks
I had an experience with a canadian and American organisation, they were impressed with my CV and practically pleading with me to come work with them n wanted a chat with me and when I told them I was in Nigeria, you need to see the regret mail they american sent, the canadian was a little humane advising I find my way to canada.
You are wrong about the penalty of overstay, it is not 100 reais, it's 800 reais before or less but now it has been changed to 10,000 reais that's almost a million naira.
It will be on your CPF number, and I know many Nigerians that is living with the 800 reais and they don't have any problem with it.
The only way to change your status is to give birth or married a Brazilian before your visa expires or you claim asylum. If you claim asylum they will give you one year stay, we call it protocol and if you give birth, both parent get 10 years residence permit or permanent residence which they call RNE and the baby will get a Brazilian Passport.
Thanks. Sorry to hear that the US did not work out. With Brazil, your previous child will be covered as well so Brazil is a good option at this stage.
Firstly i did not apply for a visa in Nigeria however, all Brazilian visa applications are standard with maybe minor changes. In general Brazilian visa requirements are similar to that of the US. For a more accurate list of documents, i will advise you to check the website of the Brazilian embassy in Lagos and Abuja. Please do not inform them that you intent to come and give birth here. Just come on tourism. For that you will most likely need the following:
1. A filled visa application form which should be available at the embassy’s website.
2. An invitation letter or a hotel booking. I went with the hotel booking option. You don’t need to pay the hotel until you arrive.
3. Your bank account statement
4. An e-booking. Please do not buy the ticket. Just a booking to give them an idea of the number of days you intend staying in Brazil.
That is all we needed but again it depends from country to country.
For the interview, just take along a list of places you want to visit and activities you would like to do.
Very important: Please apply for your visa early whiles your stomach is not showing. Brazilian visa is very relaxed unlike other countries. Your visa will be valid for one year starting from the day it was issued. Within this one year of validity, you can stay in Brazil for only 180 days at a time. 90 days and then 90 days extension. So you can have your visa way ahead and decide to travel anytime within the 1 year.
To your second question... I did not live in Florianópolis however here is a general rule of thumb: Brazil is a tourism country meaning it has high seasons where you have lots of tourists thus from November to March. In a city like Florianopolis you should expect to pay around 600- 1200 USD per month for a one bedroom apartment with AC for the 3 of you. The 600 USD are still very good apartments.
In other months not mentioned here that is the low season. In Florianópolis, you should expect to pay around half of the high season.
I hope i have answered your questions. Please feel free to ask more. Thanks
bukolaakin: My transcript was posted in part 5 of this thread, Feb 20th. However, i will copy and paste it here for those who haven't seen it before now.
Good afternoon house. Thanks to those that encouraged me, I had my interview on Monday. The V.O was a fair lady in the first box, she was quite antagonistic but I was able to remain coordinated. Transcript below:
V.O: Took my documents and visa fee V.O: Why are you going to Germany Me: To study V.O: Looking through my documents, you are married (with surprise) Me: Yes V.O: Do you have children Me: Yes V.O: How many? Me: Two V.O: Hmm!! You are leaving your husband and children to go to Germany Me: Yes, this is not the first time I have been away. I worked in one of the Eastern States for over nine months last year and I have a consent letter from my husband to travel. V.O: What do you do for a living? Me: I am Management Consultant V.O: Have you funded? Me: No, I will fund soon V.O: So what do you want me to do now (grumbling)? She brought out a paper for me to sign stating I will send my proof of funding later. Me: I didn't say anything. I signed and gave her a copy. V.O: Why is there no original admission letter in your documents Me: I only received the admission letter by email V.O: Why is the admission letter titled informal? Me: That was how the school sent it to me. V.O: What course are you going to study? Me: Development Economics V.O: Why this course? Me: My undergraduate degree was in Economics and I will like to gain an advanced knowledge of the subject to prepare me for my future goal of venturing into Economic Consulting. V.O: Why Germany? Me: Germany offers high quality education at zero tuition V.O: Why not US or UK? Me: Tuition fee is quite high in those countries and also, learning a second language in Germany will be an added advantage for me. V.O: What you know about Germany? Me: Told her what I know V.O: What do you intend to do when you return to Nigeria Me: Set up an Economic Consulting firm and also venture into politics sometime in the future. V.O: What was your undergraduate thesis topic? Me: The Efficiency of Government Expenditure on Education and Health in Nigeria. V.O: The interview is over. Me: Thank you.
@bolaakin, pls send me an email. ceysaga@gmail.com. I need some info for. You as per married scholars with kids. Abeg oo. Thanks.
Benifbond: God is able to do what no other can do,He control the affairs of men. I started my application as every other person, I was admitted last winter but was unable to pursue it because my sponsor asked me to wait a little while. After my second admission this summer, I booked for an interview . I'm sorry I didn't post my transcript ,u will understand why later on. My interview was scheduled on the 9th January, a few days to that I called my sponsor for my blocking only for him to tell me that he lost a huge amount of money,God so kind he didn't say I shouldn't go. I traveled to Lagos on the 06/01/2019. I got to the embassy around 6am. Unknowingly to me, I didn't duplicate the Block account opening confirmation which made Mr. Paulinus to send me back. After the duplication, I never knew that I ought to have duplicated my SOP, when Mr paulinus noticed I didn't Photocopy my SOP the man nearly send me packing, on reaching to the VO,she asked for the same thing. My interview was an informal conversation, It looked as if we knew each other before( na fun I swear). Na the VO later photocopy the SOP. On my way back, I slightly escape a fatal accident that took a man's life on the spot. About 4 weeks later, I got my AM requesting that I sent 1: Passport 2: 6 months travel insurance
After sending my passport on the 06/03/2019( I was scared bcs no evidence of funding) I got a mail from the embassy, asking me why did I choose 14/04/2019 as my travelling date knowing fully well that my semester starts on 01/04/2019. I quickly replied to them that it's an error, that I meant March not April. The next day I got a second mail from the embassy requesting for a valid 6 month Health Insurance starting from 14 March 2019. I subscribed that with Faith and I forwarded it via email on the 12 March 2019. That same night, I read a post here were a person that had similar case was later asked to present “Evidence of funding” that post alone nearly killed me. I lost hope. On 18/03/2019 I got a call from a courier service that they have my parcel. 19 /04/2019 I picked my parcel Lo and behold my Visum was approved.
This was approved without BA or SL
I strongly believe that with God all things are possible. He specializes in things that are impossible. I believe he will do the same to you. Amen. Thank God for my friends who never ceased sounding faith to me. Engr. Ifionu.. Engr.Sammy(senior mentor) Ebenezer Aji….. Okoro …. Dutchman… I can't remember una usernames oooo Thanks to all Nairalanders …. I really appreciate. Thanks
That's why I dey believe Engr Sammy. He always says there is God factor in everything and this is a proof. Whether an low CGPA or no funding , when Oluwa is invoved, he turns things around to your favour. He will do it for me like he did for you. German hussle na per head per head las las as oga Sammy always points out.
Says who? Have you forgotten there is a word called GRACE. Please don't relent, apply to several programs that catch your interest. Prepare a very good motivation letter to suit each individual program, it actually goes a long way to enhance your application. If you have some work experience, include them in your cv. And above all, pray for God's favor.
NB: Some schools have rolling admission ie they operate on a first come first serve basis. So roll your sleeves and get back on track. All the very best.
I just deh laugh as the arguments dey fly in and out for here since yesterday and today. E be like say our sisters no dey do the work well abi our brother don dey fall hand small, hahahahaha. Shhhh, close your ears, no be everything una suppose hear.
Fabcol, you suppose don win award for this our thread as the lovely peace maker. Honestly I must acknowledge your contributions in seeing to issues being handled with sanity of mind. I really learnt from you when we had some misunderstanding here. I like the level of maturity you displayed. But you still need to make it clear to peeps here that this place is not a healing, deliverance and miracle center from your response.
I believe we are all here to uplift one another, but efforts are required from both ends to achieve the desired goals. I also want to believe we are not here to show who knows it all or who is the final authority when it comes to matters being raised here. Honestly this German thing is not a one template for all and sundry. It's just as your grace reach and a great deal of God's favor.
People have gotten admissions with very "awful results" as we might call somehow call it third class here. some have even travelled to Germany without any block money or sponsorship letter...yes are you surprised.... you better don't be. that's the beauty of the application process. so it's not a one template for all. it's case by case basis. someone here narrated how he came with incomplete documents, infact he failed to photocopy most of his documents as was instructed, but lo and behold he got favor from the sight of the visa officer after some initial disapprovals, but with powerful kabashing to back it up... lol, you know what I mean.
Oga chriswazo, take am easy oooo, haha haha, make you soji small small abeg. We will definitely get our desired goals by the special grace of God.
No man has the compendium of knowledge in its entirety.
God will make it happen for us all.
Abeg make I pm you, we need to relate beyond this German thing.
Good day all. I opened this thread for us to share information on current info on Funaab 2018/2019 MSC program. Anyone with info as per when the forms will be out? Please share.
comtem2011: I remember one ebira lady in the delivery room that day, Oh my God, when she started speaking her dialet me wey dey feel my own pain self dey laff, as in na correct speaking in tongue she do that day. My husband dey close to d delivery room, so he was able to hear her scream. come see as she dey joke d woman.
Meanwhile, her husband dey outside dey chop, my husband asked why is he not close to the delivery room at least to pity his wife. His response was " no be to born pikin? wen she born dem go call me say she don born, abeg i wan sleep if I chop this food finish". My oga just dey look am.
what a funny day!!!!!
Ebira men are not good at taking care of Thier wives and children.
Travel / Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 7 by ceysaga: 10:25pm On Aug 03, 2019 
She also helped me to pronounce my igbo name in a well articulated igbo accent (Hmmm... for my mind, could it be that she’s from my village?) na one fair young and pretty lady interviewed me tho...