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Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 8:22pm On Oct 08, 2015 |
Degovmob: Try to apply before you start bros o....in Germany phd students start their research from day 1 unlike their american counter parts who spend the first yr doing coursework. And the processing time for scholarship is long....talk to your supervisor abt this issue also visit daad.de ..I remember dropping some websites last time we talked abt this..any luck from that angle? 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:38pm On Oct 08, 2015 |
Degovmob: Thats good bro....what abt the big one....Funding aka Owo..you need to consider this too.. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 9:21am On Oct 08, 2015 |
Degovmob: Always a pleasure to help. Then we take out night life....abt Dresden..I heard its a beautiful city ...North/ East of Germany re nt that friendly to foreigners and also I ve read reports abt scarcity of Jobs around there too ( what I ve heard no first hand experience ...I really dont believe most things on the Internet and hear say...I think someone resides in Dresden on this board). You need information abt the research group in particular BTW do you ve the offers from both uni alreadY? 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 8:29am On Oct 08, 2015 |
Degovmob: Oga you re going for Phd.... Everyone here will tell you to come to Germany because they re Germany inclined.It will be difficult to get an unbiased answer here to be honest. What I will advise you to do is Rank your choice in terms of 1. Reputation of research institute 2. Reputation of DoktorVater (supervisor) 3.Available funding 4.Cost of living in each city. 5. Life after Phd ( residency, Job opportunities etc) 6.Night life .. if U re into it Since you re going for a research base course I trust you can make your own research abt the above points. Do not make your decision base on mere say....also explore the option of communicating with phd candidate workin in both groups and get first hand information about things. Dont make a decision base on "Austrians re loud, or d residents of a city re abnormal or uncivilised " (like everything I read on the internet these days I doubt this).make your own research and follow your heart. All the best. 6 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 2:53pm On Oct 06, 2015 |
sonyville: Oga try dis...you can scan, save as pdf then convert to word...I hope it works... Or simple just type the abstract ...your thesis shld ve an abstract...type it and send as pdf..u can do that in less than an hr. Just saw u asked what the abstract shld contain... Abstract. First paragraph Motivation: what was the motivation of the work..what scientific question did you plan to answer.(aim) Second block: summary of experimental method: how did you try to answer the aim. Third block: Summary of result: Key result what was your findings...did you achieve your aim?...outlook: outlook of work. .future recommendation. In all half a page to a page....you can add references if need be as footnote... Abdtract can be in block so need for the paragraph or check to see the they need. Bros write that thing well ...dem need am. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 2:52pm On Oct 06, 2015 |
kilo4sure: Did you just asked that question....oga u shld ve all ur papers close to you.... |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 10:29am On Oct 05, 2015 |
@Hampy, Bros to be honest I would ve loved to ignore you but like the sayin goes,,na person friend dey tell am say e mouth dey smell... Baba you ve nt handle this situation well....I tell you something, Sometimes we re faced with tough situations as young pple...our approach to things at that moment becomes the deciding factor. I really dont know if things have changed but during my time you have to get to the embassy early..even if your interview is scheduled for 8am because you ve to been cleared and your documents checked..so you have to be there by7am or so, some persons get there by 5am man so you ve no case, by 7:45 you were late already so dont even go there claiming any right. This thread has recorded abt 90% success rate ..Germany student visa is as easy as a,b,c ..get admitted, fund accoun,t go for interview, swallow some chill pills (waiting period) and boom visa ..If truely you wrote a letter to the UNHRC immediately after your interview that again is a no brainer bro..is this crack gettin to me or I find your story funny ..Like srxly you wrote a letter to the UNHCR,the Nigerian National assembly to complain poor treatment in a consulate for lateness abi dem nor gv u chair to sitdown..I guess your interviewer was nt sitting down too if you had to stand to do your interview...why nt politely ask for a seat there and then like pls can I get a sit or something...I m nt comfortable pls I need to sit my ass down ..you didnt..you went home to write a letter to UNHCR ..so when next you decide to write a letter complain abt hw our education sector is in rot hence the need for the exodus. You see Eke07..that guy there advising you, I ve great respect for him you know why? is the way he keep his cool,IF i remember correctly last yr something went wrong with his sponsorship letter at the 11th hr..he didnt budge..he kept his cool and was encourgaing others..this year he has done his interview for over 2 mths and even when he had issues with his blocked account he kept his cool and till date he is still encouraging others ...thats the spirit of a successor..you dont achieve great things by playin the victims card..NEVER! I hope your visa is granted in due time my broda but do us all some good by leaving some of these ***** at M.M intl airport in lagos.. all the best Man 7 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:28am On Oct 05, 2015 |
Obiwannn: TodaY is Monday....I hope he has eaten enough "liver" over the weekend to muster the courage to make those points without equivocation and ambiguity. Sometimes we re faced with tough situations as young pple...our approach to things at that moment becomes the deciding factor. I wish him all the best today. Goodluck bro |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 11:50am On Oct 04, 2015 |
Hampy: Listen?? Bros relax and take some chill pill..its barely 24 hrs away from Monday then you can go to the German Consulate and explain all these to them...also do not forget to go with your consitution statin your rights as Germans love to see proof . In ur first post you stated that you contacted them telling them you enrollment has passed without attachin proof of enrollment extension.I suppose you know what that means..also tuition is free here, if for some reason best known to you, you decide to part with 9000 quids for any course in Germany ...thats your decision and yOu wont be treated prefentially. Do not use the word "us" pls..if u feel treated less there is nothin anyone can do abt it my broda..durin my interview I was offered a seat...well that was 2014.. Also remember to tell them how you respect them and how you feel treated less..if possible put it in writting.also inform them about how your 9000 euros tuition fee and 8000 blocked account will contribute to their ecomony too. The processing time for student visa is 6-8weeks depending on individual case ..maybe you skipped that part.wheb next you decide to apply for a visa read the processin time..some embassy (UK consulate here) stipulates that you apply 2mths to 3mths before travel date to allow for processing even if most times the processing time is less. My advise to applicants still stand.. if its within this period(max. 8weeks)..do not disturb the embassy with mail or calls.. allow them do their job and do not come across as a desperate chap. Peace pple Goodluck with your explanation tomorrow...I'd advise you put all those points in writing and submit to them.if you dont care abt it...dont appeal....simples |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:41pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Hampy: Hmmmm another reason for people to relax...somethings just take time....the auslanderbehorde re nt that big and and they normally ve alot of applicants this period. Advise to other applicants....be calm... |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 9:53pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
CassieV: I used Mostly because there maybe some exceptions... I think you ve to search daad.de/en and also check schs webpage or google search didatktic mathematik I m moved my your rare love for teachin..in this age for someone to voluntary agree to teach maths at high sch in Nigeria...for that alone you need all the support. Check these sites https://www.google.de/url?q=http://www.uni-regensburg.de/mathematik/didaktik-mathematik/&sa=U&ved=0CBwQFjAAahUKEwjV_ObnkqLIAhVIbRQKHT8jBhc&sig2=yhm1URjk_mhiezfCE0ETtA&usg=AFQjCNF3ypBUfW_m_fsDRhMakssfMxovTA https://www.google.de/url?q=https://www.uni-due.de/didmath/&sa=U&ved=0CDkQFjAHahUKEwiApKLzkqLIAhVLXRQKHakaDhk&sig2=IIrUQtCY8RJMUV22k4yLTg&usg=AFQjCNHvkkouG_MH57q4fJZ7MlA_U59v-g https://www.google.de/url? q=http://www.mathedidaktik.uni-koeln.de/10013.html%3F%26L%3D1&sa=U&ved=0CD0QFjAIahUKEwiApKLzkqLIAhVLXRQKHakaDhk&sig2=T6wzkUnWLXaoflHgA7WU5g&usg=AFQjCNE2FW9NkNwrYapiTXpvX6Lt0VbFWg https://www.google.de/url?q=http://www.mathedidaktik.uni-koeln.de/10013.html%3F%26L%3D1&sa=U&ved=0CD0QFjAIahUKEwiApKLzkqLIAhVLXRQKHakaDhk&sig2=T6wzkUnWLXaoflHgA7WU5g&usg=AFQjCNE2FW9NkNwrYapiTXpvX6Lt0VbFWg Or follow the last link...like I said most re in German...I hope you find something. All the best bro 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:42pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
CassieV: Education courses ( didaktik or MAGISTERIUM) is mostly offered in German, because graduates normally teach at secondary or primary sch in German..Their modules re different from normal courses (talkin from experience chemistry and chemistry education in my faculty)... If you intend to lecture in a uni,havin a degree in education is nt important...you re more of a researcher than a lecturer (reverse is the case in Nigeria). If you re keen on gettin a degree in education ...check the U.K , Canada etc All the best |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:33pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
space1: Serve the motherland...its ur service to her for the subsidized bachelors she offered (thats if you attended govt uni). Also leaving the shores u never can tell when you will return....AFAIK..there re some jobs that need that discharge cert. All the best 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:30pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
Eke40seven: By teachin I suppose u mean secondary sch and primary....uni nope..u dont need a background in Education....phd..post doc or habilitation then gbam Jun.Prof |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:55am On Oct 01, 2015 |
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Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:29am On Oct 01, 2015 |
AZUH: E go shock u...... The first question on your visa interview day is why re u going for this program?closely followed by ve u applied for any visa to any E.U country? Why were u rejected? By the time u answer those 3 questions....U self judge urself...ur desperation will be in full glare. My advise learn to do things the right way....Somethings just take time... Warren Buffet must ve had you in mind when he said" you can not ve a baby in a mth time by making 9 women pregnant" All the best man. 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:22am On Sep 30, 2015 |
acedboss: If u transfer to similar course ...after admission u can request for recognition of some of ur credit points. Transferin to similar course is what they refer to Higher semester I think...then u can move some of ur credit points ...I ve a course mate who transfered up to 30 credit points...he transfered from chemistry to chemistry tho' but he still has to write all compulsory courses here (3 courses) and his transferred C.P were counted as electives.He transferred because he wanted to study in English havin done his bachelors in German ..to ve upper hand in Job mkt. But again if you re in Nigeria why nt apply directly to the sch instead of comin to Germany..spend a semester and then transfer to a new course..you will spend money...and if u transfer u ve to apply for a new resident permit...if the rules re followed u ve to provide another 8k euros. All the best Man. |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:41pm On Sep 29, 2015 |
kbibro: Yea ....its normally advertised as a job (part time)... I think what you need to do is search for research groups in ur field in Germany. Check if there is open positions and apply.. if no open position you can contact the head of the research group and make enquires or better still send unsolicited application. Most times they require one pdf file containing ur cv, certs, transcripts,motivation letter, list of publication if any, recommendation letter,...I will post the format later All the best. Feel free to ask any question...Takeastep na Oga for this phd matter 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Anyone Here Living In Zurich, Switzerland? by Cindino20(m): 6:17pm On Sep 29, 2015 |
Betti001: Yea...it does...try Tandem programs too... All the best. |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 8:20pm On Sep 27, 2015 |
Degovmob: Because in my 18mths here in Germany I ve nt seen a self funded phd candidate...Its either you re on scholarship or a university employee..Truth be told graduate sch is no beans and your research will ve an impact on society so its fair for phd students to get stipends or part time contract (Research or teachin assistants). Also the cost of living for a phd students is nt same as a masters student..you will get the semester ticket to move around after paying your semester contribution but I doubt if you will qualify for subsidized accommodation by the studentenwerk ( varies from sch to sch). Your insurance premium will also be different cos Aok will nt accept you as a student .and your health insurance will nt be 81 euros...Unless you opt for private which I strongly advise against.so you see the cost per yr will be above 8K euros multiply by 3.5yrs thats abt 28k euros...If most europeans re to pay this money they wont go near the university...they cant afford it simple as abc...you need to see the shock in my classmate face when I told him I had to deposit 8k euros in a blocked account before comin to germany..his response ur parents must be very rich ( fear nor go even let me tell am say na me fund myself). AFAIK as a phd candidate you re required to attend at least one conference per yr ..and also make presentations and publish papers( Journal fees re on the increase )...in ur case as self funded student who will incure this cost? Also the idea of you workin and doing a phd will nt fly....Phd thesis is an original research and requires devotion ...People who re funded and devote all their time finish their phd in 3 yrs, some more and take abt 6mths to write the thesis before the disputation...in total we lookin at 4yrs. Excuse my rants....in Summary... I understand your zeal to come over to Germany for a doctorate degree..but please do not allow anyone to take advantage of you...In a country where masters students writing thesis are been paid I see no reason why you shld start a phd self funded.my advise is this. Search for more supervisors in your field and send unsolicited applications .......there is alot of money flying around in sciences..and you will get a position ..I m sure of that because you C.V must be good for your current supervisor to even consider you. Search for new graduate schs and research insitutes and check open positions. Check research insistutes like Max planck Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Hitec Visit the daad webpage there re loads of scholarhip offers there...your supervisor can apply for some for you. I will check some for you and post them here. I hope this helps. All the best Man P.S at this stage (after your masters) you deserve to be paid to read any material or do any research 10 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 2:03pm On Sep 27, 2015 |
Degovmob: Interesting....if I may ask what field.....also check this webpage for positions myscience.de Indeed.de Explore ur options..doing a phd with self fundin is not ideal in Germany. All the best man 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 1:23pm On Sep 27, 2015 |
Kelvinpam: The amount has nt been increased...the increment is Bafog payments nt blocked account payments..although bafog payments re normally used to calculate the amount needed for blocked account..it has nt been done this year https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/bewerbung/de/9199-visum-beantragen/ The amount is still abt 8090 or so.... 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 1:14pm On Sep 27, 2015 |
Degovmob: Well most pple on this board re mssters student hence phd discussion is almost non existent ...search for takeastep..he is doing his doctorate (probezeit) in Hamburg I think Phd is viewed as a job in Germany..and phd candidates re employed by the uni or research institutes ( 50% or 75% TV-L 13)...some re awarded scholarships by Graduate schs( new sys) or bodies such as DFG, Marie Curie etc..I doubt if any sch will allow you to start a phd with private funding...cos it takes abt 3-4-yrs. In some schs it is stated that private fundin is not allowed this is done to prevent students from droppin out due to financial constrains. If you re awarded scholarship you may nt be allowed to work ( clause of scholarship so you can concentrate on your studies) ..if as a research assistant in the uni you wont ve the time to work ( I doubt if its allowed) cos you will spend some time workin in the unu and the rest o n your thesis So my advise is this, discuss the issue of fundin with your prospective supervisor Also check out some scholarships using this webpage. http://www.mystipendium.de/ All the best. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 12:56pm On Sep 27, 2015 |
crowns2: Gettin an accommodation in Bremen seems to be tough....since u will be enrolled at Unibremen..I strongly advise you to contact the studentenwerk.... http://www.uni-bremen.de/en/international/your-stay-in-bremen/housing.html All other hostels around...Galileo, Okumnische seems full booked with the exception of Fizz ( but its expensive 480 quids for a basic apartment). Also try wg-gesucht.de They dont reply mails...itd better u call them...I also think it will be easier when u get to bremen cos most times they want u to come view the apartment immediately or next day. For a place to spend first few nights...use this link. http://bremen.jugendherberge.de/en/Portrait You can also contact Nigerian students in Bremen...they ve a closed facebook page tho..ask Nellyb to link u up. All the best. NB: I ve been searchin for an apartment in bremen for abt 6weeks now and no positive result. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Anyone Here Living In Zurich, Switzerland? by Cindino20(m): 9:30pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Betti001: 2 bedroom flat ...lols rent re lil bit high in zurich..u prolly gonna need a flat share or something like that... 2bedroom will cost abt 1600CHF...most students reside in WGs(shared flat) AFAIK..you can get by speakin english in zurich but if possible learn German. I hope this help. All the best. |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 2:39pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
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Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 2:37pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
ogagaejay: U dey answer am...e wan use 1960 tactics for 2015 ..Bros e go shock am ...the guy even go dey appeal..appeal wefin say dem nor let am transit .....na wa... |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 2:34pm On Sep 24, 2015 |
sorom4: Nothin I nor go see here....baba Germany say dem nor want make u follow their country go Jamaica u dey appeal...appeal wefin... ...Bros look for a direct flight to Jamaica and save urself the stress..ur story nor fly at all...how u guys thinj u will "raise ur hand" and get assylum beats me when u ve submitted docs at embassy and ur finger prints collected. Same goes for that story teller Azuh... |
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Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:37am On Sep 24, 2015 |
Anvicola: What you need to work on is the ease at which you throw in the towel...Life is tough u ve to be tough to survive..To me you have no problem the only challenge u have is the 8k euros simple... there is nothin to imagine there, I wrote the test too in 2014, same with the guy who did his interview with me ...the outcome of the test is for the embassy in naija, if it is successful you documents will be forwarded to the auslanderbehorde in germany if not, they ask you to come get ur stuff ..if thats the case you can always appeal on grounds that you were not prepared for the test and all that, my friend did that and will be graduating soon. I know its hard for you now..but my advise is look for the 8k and worryless abt the test or the interview and also try to grow some skin baba life is tough coming to Germany wont make it any easier.. all the best Man 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:18am On Sep 24, 2015 |
AZUH: 5k euro in naija 3k euro in Germany...u forgot shippin and clearing...abi d bus teleport come naija...Oga if u cant convince us here u cant convince any V.O... Honestly your desperation is sickening.....when I saw by all means ..I had to look thru my window if euro bills has started dropping from the sky. I will advise you to keep ur application fee and use to buy enough data...to me your aim is not clear....from biz now conference..and if quizzed u will break...I can tell that from a 1000miles.... Grow ur biz and try later. Thanks 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 6:00pm On Sep 23, 2015 |
Eke04seven..if ur frnd has paid the 15 euros all u need to do is chill ..and if by friday u dont get it tell your frnd to visit that same branch again. Transferrin exact amount for blocked account can be tricky..sometime these banks ve their own exchange rate and u can fall short....durin my time I transferred 100box extra and the balance was there unblocked. For the guy waiting for new confirmation letter .....I dont think u will get any...try to contact the embassy and ask if that 8400 was nt a typographical error...u can collect ur 360(unblocked) when u get to germany... All the best fellas. |
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