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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.

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.

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

rajrascal: Scientist we c ya..how market?

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

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

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.

coolio2014: What company?

KevinKupr8: Oga, R u for real?

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.

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.

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?

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!

Wasexi: @DFavouredone, did they interview nine of you at a round table or separate? It take how many hours for each person to be interviewed?

mouxman: My own TB test is this friday.......omo men, I put am on pause........#still hoping

csimms7: Yes o. I don do my own o. I'm at nta road. You stay in phc?

ziidamsel: Chizzy where you at? U need to see this tho.*dhe be feeling soft now* hope you aced it oooo?

Wasexi: @DFavouredone, How was it? What are the questions like? Brief the house...

ozara: u mean this september?

4mula22: Same here.

Which school? I sent you my number through your email . Pls contact me

alizenbohr: Have u already done AGIP interview?
If yes, then a big CONGRATS to you.

lendron03: Dear Lendron03,
Trust you are good.
You are invited for interview by Seplat. Find details below;
Position: Mechanical
Maintenance Team Member
Date: Tuesday 9th September, 2014
Time: 0x.30xm
Venue: Wellington Hotels, Effurun, Warri, Delta State Please confirm your availability. Also
send a copy of your recent CV.
I studied chemical Engineering and am being invited for a mechanical Maintenance position?

ascendo: For ppl dat wrote their test and did interview today, how did it go? Any update for the house? How I wish we know when their last test will be so as to know when they will start calling for further processes...

4mula22: Boss reply me na....

Has anyone heard from Agip?

Nuel1647: And August don pass.