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Stephanie22:
Good morning, thanks to everyone for the job well done in this thread. I want to go for a masters degree program in Ireland.
I am a social science student. I want the house to advise me on :
1. A school i would apply for that covers medical insurances in Ireland.
2. The course in social sciences i would go for and easily get a job after studies so i can get my permanent residency.
Would be awaiting your reply house. thank you all.

Medical insurance is covered by organizations. Its not too expensive, at most 150 euros, tho it's a requirement to apply for visa.

Social science courses aren't that lucrative and may not guarantee you a job. I studied Economics, due to my background in Econometrics and analysis, I went for Data Analytics. You need to add an IT course to your CV to be guaranteed a job, if you don't like the country, you can apply to the US, UK and live n work there. Canada won't work cos they value only their certificate.

Wazony:
Please guys I need your suggestions here,DBS and CIT offered me admission.Want to know the best among the two schools in terms of Job opportunities after graduating and less schooling stress.DBS offered Data Analytics while CIT offered me Data Science and Analytics.

Well Data Analytics alone is very lucrative, you can pick either the. But one of the gist I hear about DBS is that they understand the fact that student need experience outside the classroom. I know that cos I'm resuming by jan. For CIT, a little more research will help, the focus isn't about what school you attend but what skill and course you studied.
Those with ideas about CIT should speak about the stressful conditions

Cheers

Mayfav:
Thank you very much
Yes it was very fast....

Time to start booking accomodation

Emmanuel360:
I'll like to know....does it cost to appeal a visa decision

I don't think it cost anything, it's when you want to apply again that you'll pay the application fee

Mayfav:
Visa Issued!
Applied at VFS global Lagos on November 5th
Got to Abuja November 6th
Was called by UPS to receive my parcel on December 6th but I was out of Lagos.
So I just received my parcel today.
Business analytics
Dublin business school
Thank you God.
Thanks to everyone for their contributions,this forum helped me alot.

Wow, this is good oooo, less than five weeks oooo, God is great oooo. Congrats

ICaSNg:
There's no easy way around this unfortunately, Accommodation in Dublin is expensive.

Unless you have a very reliable friend currently in Dublin who can view properties on your behalf and make recommendations, I'll suggest you book a temporary hostel for a week and then start the process on arrival.

https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/Dublin

or use booking.com (You pay on arrival)

Finally plan that the minimum rent for a single room in Dublin will be at 450 euros a month . If you want a bit of class, then 550 euros per month and finally for premium en-suite private single rooms in university hostels ( you only share communal areas e.g sitting room and kitchen) then this costs 850 euros per month to 1000 euros per month.

You're the best!

I have booked a hostel at Booking.com. I went for Ashfield, I booked a night, so if it's great, then I can continue to pay otherwise I'll japka. Thanks for the super advise.
But that university premium whatever is too expensive and I'll still be sharing kitchen o.

Hi folks. I got admission at DBS and Visa has been approved, I've considered my options about accomodation.
For hotels, too expensive.
For hostels, very affordable but the issue is moving my load up and down. And living with other people isn't very safe and comfortable, before someone lose valuables. I'm a very light sleeper, NYSC camping that was three weeks wasn't easy.
I was thinking of flat share, lemme know I'm moving straight to the place. If you have anyone looking for roomies, pls don't fail to reach out, I need it ASAP. I'll save a whole lot if I can get an opportunity like this. Or if there's a website you used, such info will be invaluable, I've applied to several online like roomgo,....don't know if they trust person way never land yet.
Thanks in advance.






Cc
Icasng, olajimii, abuhusna and other folks I forgot....

ANEGBE84:
PLS house how possible can one recover a refusal letter that is missing from the embassy, in other to used it for another application for another embassy. PLS really need great assistance. I have done police report and court affidavit I don't know if that will work, is UK embassy.

I personally don't have any idea, there's a UK visa thread where I can guarantee you a sure answer.
Cheers bro.

Chimookigwe:
When Patience Jonathan said Ojukwu's manhood lives on, I guess this is what she meant.

Guy, you killed it mean, You just immortalized mummy peace and made her a figure to be quoted.

Sulidishes:
hello hello hello, my uncles and aunties ….. have being following this Ireland thread silently. Abeg who is going to Dublin business school in Ireland this January?

We plenty sha

Opinionated:
Doing something for the first time can make you very nervous and anxious. It is even worse if you are boarding a plane. Although the experience may be pleasant, the unpalatable things you have heard about flying may scare you. Beyond this, there are other important things that can disrupt your flight which are probably unaware of because you are flying for the first time. in line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 9 things first-time flyers must know to enjoy their flight.

Arrive at the airport super early

Whether you are travelling within or outside Nigeria, you should arrive at the airport super early. This will help calm your nerves. But if you are first time flyer and you arrive late, you would be disorganised and uncoordinated. Consequently, you may miss your flight. Alternatively, you can arrive a day earlier and lodge in one of those Lagos airport hotels.

Keep your carry-on bag small and light

You should carry a portable bag where you can keep your valuables like passports and other important travel documents. It is easier to reach, anytime you need them.

Get in your seat and power down

You do not need to show everyone on the plane that you are a first-time flyer. It will simply reveal your stupidity. When you get on board, choose your seatmate carefully, sit and switch off your phone or place it on aeroplane mode.

Do not tip indiscriminately

There is nothing wrong with tipping. You can if you want to. However, don’t just tip everyone that demand money from you. You may end up tipping them with all your pocket money.

Avoid junk food

Eat proper food, not junk. You do not want to throw up at the airport or on the plane. It is highly possible that you may throw up because you are overwhelmed or anxious.

Don’t carry cash

It is not advisable to carry cash when you are flying let alone for the first time. You may lose your money. Before you travel, contact your bank to know how you can get an ATM card that you can use anywhere in the world. Besides, if you want to carry cash, do not carry too much cash.

Do not patronise touts to exchange money

There are all sorts characters at the airport. So, be careful who you deal with. Never patronise touts especially when it has to do with currency exchange. They may change the money at a higher rate or give you fake currencies. There are bureau de Change wherever you are travelling to.

Bring your headset

Your headset will keep you company when you are bored or anxious. You can listen to your favourite music. This will distract you from your worries about flying for the first time.

Don’t be fearful

Do not think about all the stories you have heard about flying. You should believe that nothing will happen. If you dwell on it for too long, you may end up not travelling. It is not easy but you have to ditch your fear or paranoia.


source: http://www.opinions.ng/9-must-know-tips-help-fly-like-pro-first-time/

cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44

Boss I go like ask o, what's your take on Ghana must go bag GMG for international flight? As person need to pack like crazy.

candyluv15:
Hello everyone. I got a call from the embassy that my document is ready and I paid DHL on Monday to pick it up for me since they are the one that send it to Ireland embassy .since Monday now I am yet to receive my document. I call DHL this morning to know what is going on and I was told embassy said there is no document for me and when I called the embassy ,they said DHL should come that it would be given to them but I called DHL now ,they said embassy did not respond. please what can I do

I stay in lagos, don't know the courier for where you stay, UPS did mine for me, I'm not sure i saw DHL at VHS, the courier is supposed to call or they've not yet received your document, double check to ensure the phone number you submitted is accurate and that there's no discrepancy, really sorry for the delay. My own courier called me and I wasn't around to pick, he left o. When I came and I used truecaller, and I saw its UPS, na so I call am to report at my house with immediate effect, that I'll pay his tfare. Best o luck.

unicorn79:
Dublin. This kind mad wind inside cold weather.

How una dey handle am o, I hear say umbrella no gbadu am.

Chikaokafor1:
The vfs tracking na scam.... My visa is already out and when I try to track, it says my passport is still @ d irish Embassy

That's what it showed me that faithful evening I checked, the next morning, Courier called.

ICaSNg:
Absolutely correct and right on point. Visa or master-card can be used to make payment in over 100 countries and you are also permitted to have in your possession $10,000 or its equivalent in Euros when travelling , but make sure you declare the total amount you have on you.

Cheers

Thanks ma'am

Chikaokafor1:
Black market na..... Dey sell @ the exact exchange rate, but bank will add their own profit

I no get experience with malam, computer village has taught me better, its better you go with an experienced guy than go there alone and pay heavily to get the experience. E better make I go bank than lose ALL. Besides if you know of established bodies that do will do me well than banks, I'd appreciate.

phychem:
3k EUR cash is enough for security reasons. Keep the rest in your naija account and you can make use of your card here.

Thanks bro, but the thing is that Where can I buy the Euros? Bank?

abuhusna1:
Na who u tell u carry cash go know but within one week u can get your account sorted. Though me no carry pass 3k and it was all with me till my account got opened u can do so too and leave the rest in your account but ensure u inform your bank that u wanna be able to spend it abroad

Very helpful, thanks boss

abuhusna1:
Carry cash and declare all at immigration entrance in Ireland without making any false declaration you will be fine. When u get here then do your registration open bank and deposit the cash thr ut don't carry anything above 10k dollars like 9k euros

Thank you sir, I read lots of your comments, and they really informed us, you no dey active like before, I forgot to copy you.

But the cash go dey with person for long before him open account. Security na another matter.

unicorn79:
Clown

No push me, I no well o. Lol.

olajimii:
You can carry as much as equivalent of 10k dollars cash. You can then open a bank account here once you're done settling down. To open a bank account you need a residential address and a letter of introduction from your school. In most cases you would not get the letter of introduction until you can prove you have a permanent home address. You can't just walk into most banks to open an account (Them no even plenty), especially in Dublin, you need to book an appointment and it takes at least a week after your appointment to get your account opened. The good news though,
In my case, my gt bank master card still works on pos systems here. I use it to pay bills and get charged at standard Nigeria rate.

Thanks Olajimii, I'm really happy you gave a great alternative which is the Masters card. If ATM come swallow card lo. Is there a way for us to move the GT cash to an Irish bank. Imagine having all that cash on you for more than a week without the swiftness to dump it in the bank. At least for Canada thread, their own too dey cute. ONCE I LANDED, I WENT TO THE MALL THE NEXT DAY TO GET A SIM AND TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT.

For those of us that's going this January, how do you intend to go, personally, I'm thinking of qatar airline, on the 7th Jan, love their fare and rating.

And how do we take cash there? The Gt Dom account is funny, it can't be operated outside naira, they said I have to withdraw dollars over the counter. Though I have a mastercard. I feel there must be a cheaper way, in my experiences with Canada thread, those guys carry almost their entire fund by cash then they open their account.

I've read this thread from the beginning and this issue wasn't clear.
Pls I need your input for those with experiences

Icasng, olajimi, and rest of you guys that conquered this feat.

Chikaokafor1:
Bros, u think UK visa won't start been hard once the June 2021 is approaching. It was easy B4 Cuz they know u are moving out as soon as ur done with studies. Besides, with the brexit coming, Ireland will benefit immensely from it Cuz most companies will come down to Ireland thereby creating more job opportunities.

You garrit

waynee2baba:
Y'all start getting ready for UK now and forget this Ireland and Canada thing.

If you enroll for January 2020 start and your course is for 16-months, you'd get it cuz UK post-work will take effect in June 2021.

* 2 years post-study work visa

* More student job opportunities compared to Ireland

* No IETLS needed

* 15 working days standard visa, 5-8 days priority, 24-48hrs super priority compared to Ireland's 2 months and Canada's "6 months" plus refusal

* UK study visa is straightforward. You don't have to write SOP, LOE and submit proof of 500 documents and home ties BS. Visa interview for standard is easy too, you basically know the questions they would ask. They don't even care about your previous visa refusals provided that you haven't been fraudulent or committed attrocities.

* You dont need to spend 800 euros on accommodation and also share your room, haba! 300 quid/month will get you a decent single room outside London.

* Admission is faster compared to Ireland and Canada

* MSc application is free in most UK Unis! No application fee at all! Coupled with generous disocunts too.
You can apply to 50 Unis in the UK and make your choice compared to Canada.

* Cheaper Universities compared to Ireland that are more recognised

* UK is generally more diverse compared to Ireland.

* Regardless, UK employers are willing to sponsor your Tier 2 visa compared to Ireland

* Some UK Unis like Birmingham city university and Uni of Bedfordshire have February start.

All you have stated is true, when people start to rush them, they'll close the border again. Ireland don try at least, where UK dey since, stabbing is why I'm scared of UK, firing squad is why in scared of US, the kind of gun they carry about, I don't use them in video games cos game go dey too easy.

Christeety:
Visa Issued. Glory be to God

Submitted Sept
Received 28th of Nov

Thank you all for your help. God bless you

I however have an issue. I was given 1month visa. From January to February. I heard it's usually 3months.

Pls what can I do?. Thanks

Congrats

ExpressBooking:
Ours is 17 weeks now and still counting. We applied July 24th

As you said, some complications issues, I really feel ya pain, my own never reach 7weeks my heart just dey beat one kind, I'm watching this thread closely, I hope to read ya testimony.

Chikaokafor1:
Visa issued!!!!!
Submitted 14th October

Congrats, den release am in batches sha

I forgot to add, my fees was remaining 1500 euros, I paid 11k

Jola17:
Thanks, congrats too

I feel it's enough, more than 3M all together as POF.

Ireland is really great, some people that got their visa here have been Denied by US, canny, Australia. I applied with a virgin passport I got this January and they gave me. I got admission at Regina university, Canada, I jakpa when my guys own took more than 4months and they were still denied visa with all the cash they showed. It's not worth it with the comparatively small exchange value and the freezing cold that will refrigerate your flesh for your loved ones to come n take.
Just 6 weeks and my heart was beating one kind, talk of more than 4months.

The edubond, is it the one of 7000 euros?

Jola17:
Thank GOD...Visa Issued. Applied on the 7th of October and got my documents delivered today.

Congrats,

Chikaokafor1:
Congrats.... Which documents did you submit

STUDENTs DOCUMENT
Visa application summary(Visa application form)
2 PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH
SIGNED QUESTIONEER

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (up to 6 months validity)

A SIGNED LETTER OF APPLICATION


EVIDENCE ACCOUNTING FOR GAP IN EDUCATION HISTORY (Nysc/Employment Record)

EVIDENCE FEE HAVE BEEN PAID (Invoice/Tuition receipt/Bank Transfer Reciept /visa support letter)

EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE ACADEMIC ABILITY TO FOLLOW YOUR CHOOSEN COURSE (ACADEMIC RESULTS)

EVIDENCE OF YOUR LEVEL OF ENGLISH (Ielts /Toefl/PTE)

APPLICANTS BIRTH CERTIFICATE (from National Population Commission)

PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE

APPLICANT BANK STATEMENT

CV

SCHOOL DOCUMENT


ADMISSION LETTER

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (VISA SUPPORT LETTER)


SPONSOR DOCUMENT (if employed)

SIGNED SPONSORSHIP/CONSENT LETTER

PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT or BUSINESS (EMPLOYMENT LETTER/ CAC/ TAX CLERANCE)
Pension Card and proof of payment. My dad is a staff

PAY SLIP (the latest 3 pay slips if employed), this too, UK doesn't require it tho.


BANK STATEMENT (6 MONTH showing nothing less than 7000 euros if full tuition has been paid)
I showed 4.2M, it's important you use the account you get monthly payment, buzz me if you wanna know how we explained the funds and dropped it.

Thanks to God, 6 weeks and I'm lucky,

I submitted October 10,
VISA ISSUED