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Olutola88:
lmao! No be like dat o! I'm not doing this for avarice. I'm just trying to train myself. If I can't complete small tasks like a small research like this, how then will I be able to deliver when I get a good job or when I eventually own a big business. It's all a learning process. Thanks for your contributions so far

I know you would have been creating a comprehensive list of all the authentic figures for each company.


Pls do well to publish the list of all the collaborated figures for each firm after your research for all to see at glance.


Thanks for the great initiative.

AdanneNwachukw:
I also wanna say that when applying for a student visa, if you have genuine documents and have fulfilled their financial requirements you do not have to be afraid. My degree certificate from university contained a short form of my names, for instance, Ada Nuella Nwachukwu while my passport ofcourse contained my full names "Adanne Emmanuella Nwachukwu", so well naturally I heard a lot of comments such as my visa application would be rejected blah blah blah. The thing is the Entry Clearance Officers aren't machines, they are reasonable human beings and if you prove the two names refer to the same exact person then you are good to go.

I explained my situation in the additional information section and then submitted two affidavits (they cost next to nothing); an affidavit sworn before the court and one sworn before a Notary Public. The decision of my visa approval came in four working days. So yeah, just wanted to point that out for future applicants cos it gave me a few sleepless nights before I applied.

Best wishes to everyone. May God use us to move Nigeria forward. Amen.

So thoughtful of you to have share this.

Though i dont have such challenge but i think it will sure help many other applicants yet to come.


God be praise.

spikesC:
You have, basically, two types of bags you can travel with. The checking bag and the hand luggage

The checking bag is the one the airline officials will normally scan and load in a separate compartment where you would not have access to it till you get to your final destination. It is usually the big boxes with most of your things carefully packed in it.
On the other hand, the hand luggage is the small bag, like your school or laptop bag, where you have a few items that you might need in the plane or waiting area. It would basically contain cash, laptop, phones, toothbrush and paste etc.

Thanks man. Really clear now.

God bless.

spikesC:
I don see mosquito for here ooo, but the thing no get blood inside. The guy go don dey starve since before i put him out of his misery



Just put it in your checking bag

I have been seeing this word "checking bag".

Pls what is the meaning, and how does it differ from other bags that one will be travelling with?

cc150615:
Hmmm I like ur tot o,received by faith.. Anyway I'm still in the talent pool, enjoying the swim

Ok, all the best bro.

cc150615:
That's some ray of hope guess they're finally compiling the list, abeg make dem let me do my own interview before dem compile finish o

Tot u re in halliburton already?

karmaleon:
Pls help me tell him! The amount sounds incredible. No oil worker in MNC will ever show you his pay slip. His cumulative earnings per annum is I have stated earlier. I didn't even go as far as giving you gist of other benefits.

From your contribution so far you surely has a vast knowledge of the oil and gas industry.

Pls are are prospects for someone going to do an MSc in Subsea engineering.

What counsel do you have for such person as regards employment opportunity.

GeneralShepherd:
Nooooo Na make I clear my system, cos if you sick here go hospital and Na malaria, you go enter quarantine.


Having said that, We are doing some tutorials on assignment writing. Again I will put you guys through when you get here,if you wish.

Thanks guy for the offer, who wouldnt wish for such assistance.

Visa granted, waiting collection and flight booking.

Landing next week by God's Grace.

All the Glory to God for the good thing he has done.

Finally got approval mail yesterday 8/10/2014. It reads in part, "Your application has been approved and the visa has been issued. We aim to return passport to ....."

Submitted my application on the 30/09/2014 at TP Abuja.

Waiting for collection ASAP.

Thank to everyone for the togetherness.

MallamYahaya:
The questions I was asked:

1. What is your name?

2. What is your year of birth?

3. Which school are you going to study in the UK?

4. Why did you choose the UK?

5. How are you going to benefit from your studies?

6. Are you sure you understood all the questions asked today?


Does this help?

Exact questions i was asked at TP Abuja, although i was also asked in addition to those one above:

7. Why did you choose the school you are going to?

8. Why did you choose the course you choose?

9. What is your nationality?

I dnt think they change questions, a friend was asked the same questions during his own interview.

So pjonesm, no need for alarm. All the best.

On a second thought, why didnt you submit at TP Abuja. Guys have affirm that its faster; well you've already made ur choice and cant change it after submission online.

GeneralShepherd:
Everything with the school and almost everything in the UK requires you give them notice before you come over,so call Cranfield university asked to speak with Rebecca Smyth. she will address all queries or direct you to the person that can answer you querries correctly.

You need to log on to eve and you will see airport meeting service. Once you book your flight fill in the appropriate information.

About the Nigerians most are on scholarship like you and the few I met had this air of being the brilliant guys #lol#. Maybe I'm hating,but the message is remember say na only you waka come in the end.

Thumbs up bro for ur timely response.

I will contact them as soon as i book my flight.

GeneralShepherd:
1.I just threw my stuff in a box and made sure it was under 23kg according to air maroc limits ,but please don't bring dairy products,meat or honey. You may not be searched but please be mindful that it is illegal (avoid anything illegal even if it is downloading torrents)

2. Yes you can stay in Mitchell till you sort yourself out,but my brother since you are on scholarship it is imperative you find accommodation on campus. Cranfield is in the middle of nowhere( Milton Keynes is at least 30 minutes by Bus),. From what I learnt about the school things are going to get pretty rigorous soon. From Now to Feb ,there will be marathon lectures with a week in between modules and exams will be in Nov and then December. Just try and stay on campus.

3. Today we basically had inductions ,about career services,IT,fire,etc and most importantly on plagiarism. I will be more than willing to help you when you come on campus with any questions you may have or any difficulties you may face.

4. The class is 80% Nigerian, almost made me regret coming. But I will not falter nor be faint hearted ,though I have this fear on return on investment as I am self-sponsored. Please when you come here remembered , you are here to work hard.

5. I am drawing up my timetable and a quality management system to track my progress in this masters.

Thanks man.

80% of Nigerians in one class, i dont think that will be fun at all.

Good to know i can stay at Mitchell hostel still sort out my accommodation issue. But then do i need to inform the school of my plan to stay in the hostel for some days still i sort out my accommodation or just show up?

Again concerning the cranfield car pick up for international student, how much time notice do i need to give them before my arrival?

Thank for the offer to assist me on arrival, i gladly accept.

I know u re quite busy settling down and finding your bearing; but when u re less busy kindly respond the queries above.

justwise:
You were able to read his post because he shared it openly here with everybody and also to help others, if we all take our chat private this place will look like a ghost town.

You can keep in touch with anybody you want without dropping your contact details here

My boss, i do not mean to privatized the chat; was just finding quick and timely response because of my current last minute situation.

I claim no right or justification here sir, cos large chuck of info i have now is largely base on the thread and her sister thread - tier 4 uk visa thread - via u and other versatile contributors.


Once again, my apology house.

My personal contact with generalshepherd will not stop me from posting, i only seek fast response right now like a fone conversation because of time constraint and i thought he might be somehow busy settling down to continually come here to response.

GeneralShepherd:
Let me summarize my Cranfield experience so far,

Before I came to Cranfield ,I made inquiries about the school from friends and complete strangers. During my investigation,I discovered that Cranfield has a free Airport meeting service for students from outside the EU. I took advantage of that,I was picked up with a Mercedes Benz and was taken to my room in the school accommodation. Infact I met one Nigerian through linkedin because I wanted to get as much information as possible from the guy about Cranfield. I wasn't surprised by any realities I found on ground,its in a remote rural area

So first I got Lebara and did the 1000 minutes per month plan to Nigeria,I felt alot better when I talked to my fiance ,and my family.Next I went to the Cranfield Student association building and read every single word on every notice board there. I also got the University map,bus route booklet,and a free recipe book.


My sister is a British citizen by birth so she advised me against using shops in the university,so I went to Milton Keynes today to buy the things I didn't bring from Nigeria.A Nigerian friend took me to a farmer's market where I bought tomatoes for 1 pounds(1kg),curry,pepper,palm oil,groundnut oil for under 12 pounds. I forgot to mention that I came to the UK with garri 10 painters,bread fruit(20 cups),dry fish(2kg),Cray fish worth 5000 Naira, 5 packs of indomie hungry man size(I ate three packs for sustenance till I went to market today).

I am also going to apply for my National insurance number tomorrow (you it need to work),I want to get a cleaning job in the school for 7.50 and hour ,2hrs daily ,five days a week.When I got shopping I check for savings as little as .20 pounds( save that five times and you have a pound),every penny counts unless you are on scholarship.

I am about drawing up a comprehensive timetable as this is the most important aspect of your sojourn in the UK. Without a proper plan your academics will surfer.

It is not an easy road but I believe it will end well. The stress will come,loneliness will come but its just a sacrifice I have to make for one year with hopes of a brighter future.

I am going to leave UK next september with an Msc in Offshore and Ocean Technology with Subsea Engineering(and with above 85 percent score). You know why I am so sure? I am Nigerian, we are naturally rugged. Gold is made pure only when it goes through fire!! adversity makes us stronger.

Keep the faith brothers and sisters. Keep calm,and be Nigerian.

Big congrats to you bro.

But then that make us three - myself and alienbonr.

I will be doing same course - MSc Offshore and Ocean technology With Subsea Engineering at cranfield on scholarship and Alienbonr is coming for Thermal Power - all under the Energy Department.

Heard also that cranfield is quite an isolated place - good for studies but bad for social and night life.

It is visa that is delaying me now - still waiting for approval and collection.

It will be so nice to have a NL broda on same course in a foreign land - that will help eliminate some of the boredom to some extent ; though not as your fiance will do.

Right now, i will seriously need some of your assistance knowing that you have passed the way i intend to pass in a few days time.

The assistance is in the following areas
1. How did u package so much foodstuff to travel as i will also like to take some foodstuff too.

2. I was not able to get accommodation in the school hostels as i was told it was filled up. I intend to rent from private landlords. Can u help me if u get any wind of vacant accommodation around and where i could stay or rent an hostel for 2-3 days before i firm up a contract with a private landlords.

3. Can u give a little specific details as regards what is happening in our course since resumption on the 3rd.

4. I would like to call you one on one to keep in touch. If you dont mind can you give me you labara number. DELETED


Just to say:
- I love the goal you have set for yourself academically.
- How do u intend to handle nlng invite when they call?


Thanks bro.

alizenbohr: Congrats again, DFavouredone.

I'm from the AGIP/ENI scholarship thread.
I hope to be leaving by this weekend for Cranfield, although I'm yet to collect my documents from the application center.

Since you applied @ Abuja, you shouldn't have any problems with unnecessary delays.

BTW, how come it took so long for those guys (AGIP) to contact you?
Do hope to hear from you, maybe by PM.

My Regards.

Congrat to you too bro.

We are sure in the same shoe, will be studying in cranfield also.

They (AGIP) contacted me on time o; like first week of september or were u contacted before then?

We need to really start relating, drop ur number here and i will call you.

@alizenbohr

Very educative thread.

Just submitted my Visa application at TP, Abuja on 29th Sept.

My application on their site shows received by UKVI.


Is there anyone here going to the UK to study on the Agip/Eni 2014 Scholarship or anyone who has benefited from same in the past?

0rex: Thanks. But why did you allow their tactics work on you na?

Haha. Their tactics didnt work on me, my bro.

Got some better things doing in the process of waiting to the Glory of God.

Didnt just border to honour their invitation after the several postponement.

Wish all you guys and ladies the very best.

rajrascal: Scientist we c ya..how market?

Baddest guy. See as you say catch the guy red handed.

seagullbabz: Bro, was it a chat with the MD they said too for you? Plus no tell me say you no wan come o, you can leave first thing in the morning tomorrow, you will make it down b4 6pm. I used to live in PH, and I make lag by 4pm when I leave arnd 5am.....abeg try make am

It is an interview with the MD. That is what i was told by the male caller.

Thanks for the encouragement bro. But my concern is my current job. I am booked for a journey tomorrow. A bird at hand .....

Anyway sha; one less smart kid to compete with.

seagullbabz: Fellows...I just got a phone call from Tsl this evening...anybody else?...@ascendo and @taiwolusol anything?

Got the call too. Tomorrow by 6pm. Same venue.

Funny enough, i am in warri. Too short a notice.

Those asking for their contacts; here is it.

08130885340, 08126113757


Please those bid for training on Friday should pls update us after the training on friday what the recruitment is about (what are the gains/entitlement), to enable us to assess whether to honour the IV for a test next week. Thanks.

KevinKupr8: I guess Verification is On-going. Invites will soon be sent. Let's by tomorrow or the end of the week sha.

God is on our Side.

Very much like a verification, because the lady that called me told me that they misplaced the form i filled before we wrote the second test (SHL). Hence they are contacting me to generate the info i filled in that form cause they are preparing to call for AC.

I asked when to expect the invite but the lady was diplomatic and not specific. She just said, "soon, that is why i am contacting you to update records".

coolio2014: What company?

NLNG na, or is this not NLNG thread again.

KevinKupr8: Oga, R u for real?

For real man.

just got this:

Dear Candidate,

Kindly send a CLEAR scanned copy of your recent Passport Photograph and valid means of Identification ( Preferably Driver’s License or International Passport)

Kindly Treat as Urgent,


Many thanks,


Recruitment Team


Follow by a call confirming if i received the mail

OtseD: oh, my bad. i didnt even bother to read the preamble, i just put in my number.I just got an email anyway. This process is getting really long though, wont be suprised if it stretches till next year.

Typical naija spirit

Best way to hide something from Africans; put it in writing.

Metering Operator guys that did their interview today, how did it go?

cabaye: I have tried several times to upload but its not possible.pls check my post on page 22 or so or drop your mail.

here is my mail bro.

cabaye: pls what was the response from the helpline when you called ??

@dfavourone. I posted a PDF file that contains all necessary info about t.b testing.is there any good news that is making you take this bold step?

bro i did not see the PDF file, can u pls re-post it again.

Thanks.

4mula22: TB test booked for Monday. All arrangements made.

My school resumes on the 9th of sept...

Wish me luck guys!
And pray for me!

All the best bro.

Which of their office are doing the screening, Abj or Lag.