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futurewise11:
GTBANK rate is around 240.Someone was debited today for form A transaction.
My advice is ask the bank to reversed the transaction.
most bankers dont like reversal because it affect their appraisal.Insist on reversal and initiate your transaction from there.At this material time, forget about the little difference because of time factor.

Leprof1:
​Good Morning everyone

I am an ardent follower of this new thread since it began a while ago and it's been filled with amusing, annoying, helpful and snobish folks... All facets of every human characteristics is ably represented here.

But I have also noticed that there are very few people taking up bachelor's degree in Germany, as most are going for masters degrees. Bearing that in mind, I feel it's time to start a new trend/line of information for people who are willing to take up bachelors degrees in Germany.

I will be documenting my experience here (as I am in the process of applying for a bachelor's degree) and will be answering any questions that anyone may have in that regard. I also in return will be looking forward to learn more from the experiences of others

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

I will be applying for a Bsc in Computer Science and a Bsc in informatics as my second option. All my documents are being processed in Germany from Language school, up to Studienkolleg and the University afterwards. I will be based in Cologne (this is where I hope to have my language course done). The student advisor in charge of my application suggested I take up an offer at a University of Applied Science (UAS) rather than a traditional research university (TU) because of the availability of job opportunities for students even before graduation. The jury is still out on what I will choose (Whether TU or UAS) but for now I will go along with his advice. They will also be handling the processing of my insurance as well.

I am being sponsored and therefore do not require opening a blocked account. Currently I am in the process of getting my WAEC and other certifications I had gotten afterwards, notarized at the German Embassy in Abuja. Hope to get that done by the end of today and I will be sending it via courier with DHL (I no get strength for NIPOST and their wahala abeg... Better soup na money kill am). If all goes well today, my documents should arrived in Germany by Thursday or Friday this week as DHL promised to have it delivered in 3 days.


My Journey So Far
My sponsor is an old friend of my dad and they lost touch for many years. Sadly he passed away while I was in high school. Fast forward to early this year, thanks to the power of social media (and my penchant for unnecessary research when I cant sleep) I reconnected with my dad's friend and turns out he was visiting Nigeria and Abuja was on his list. We met up and talked, asked about my plans for the future and I told him about my plans for Germany. He was refound out I spoke a bit of German on my own (I studied online and can maintain a semblance of a basic conversation) and later said I should begin looking at study options in Germany for which he would pay for.

He recommended a Language school and I got in touch with them (and a few others in Berlin and Cologne as well), But the one my sponsor recommended were more than willing to work with me (they also have a campus in Berlin as well in case anyone is looking to go there). They offer a university pathway program for about 2600euros (incl. Language courses from A1-B1). Then studienkolleg and Universty afterwards.

I have other certifications but they are not recognised but Anabin (the directory for all things certification in Germany). So it is deemed that I have only WAEC, and this is why I have to take up studienkolleg for 2 semesters after my B1 language course (you cannot go past B1 if you are heading to Studienkollege).

If you are already in a public university or any institution recognized by National Universities Commmission (NUC) and want to transfer to Germany, you can avoid 1 year of studienkolleg by providing them with your transcripts of your time in school. With these you can apply directly to University after completing your B2 or C1 German course and taking the TestDAF exam.

So today, I will be visiting the German Embassy in Abuja and will get my documents shipped off afterwards... Its free what from what the embassy told me if you are notarizing you documents for University.... Will keep you updated

Cheers

UncleJudax:
Exactly how does one not show 'desperation'? I am yet to see anybody that guinuinely applies for a Visa and not do his best to get it, especially, given the hassle that comes with it.

Apparently, the record has shown that the probability of being referred to Goethe while seeking a visa via Language school is much higher than otherwise.

Also, for someone who intends to enrol into a university after the language Kurs, he must return to Nigeria and apply for a student visa...isn't that supposed to be a turnoff?

I think the Germans deliberately made this rule to discourage language visa application.

So, why waste time, energy, and most importantly, Money?

UncleJudax:
Exactly how does one not show 'desperation'? I am yet to see anybody that guinuinely applies for a Visa and not do his best to get it, especially, given the hassle that comes with it.

Apparently, the record has shown that the probability of being referred to Goethe while seeking a visa via Language school is much higher than otherwise.
dnt mind this young pple coming here.they won't listen.
language schools in germo will promise them visa ,they dnt know that it doesn't work here in Nigeria.
after all,the language school will NT loss anything coz they will retain abt 400 euro for course reservation and its unrefundable.

Also, for someone who intends to enrol into a university after the language Kurs, he must return to Nigeria and apply for a student visa...isn't that supposed to be a turnoff?

I think the Germans deliberately made this rule to discourage language visa application.

So, why waste time, energy, and most importantly, Money?

Leprof1:
This is the school's website. http://www.ifs-deutsch.de

Leprof1:
Thanks Buddy. I tried getting in touch with TNT here in Abuja as per your advice, their customer service team was just appalling to say the least. The lady at DHL was super friendly and accommodating. My package leaves tonight.

domex007:
My answers r no to these questions.

domex007:
Goodday friends,
Great job u guys r doing here, more grace to ur elbow.
I am new to this thread and want to study abroad, I have tried US no way tried Canada no way and I am here I want to try Germany,
I am an undergraduate of 23 years and finished high school in 2010 looking to study in Germany, I have no idea where to start and how to go about it to avoid making mistake. I really will like to know my chances of getting visa.
I have been on this study abroad stuff since 2013.
Please I need help.
Thanks

okabeonye:
[color=#000099][/color]Good morning house pls I need your help ,I went for visa interview on the 19th of January and on 20th of April they sent me a rejection letter stating that they doubt my travel purpose and how serious I am to study in Germany pls house, I want to write an appeal with reference to that how do I go about it and the possibility of consideration.God bless you all

meekmill:
hey guy, i was invited to take the studenkolleg entrance exam at htwg konstanz but i have only sprechen in b1
can i go on with d embassy?

nevachange:
@steve 101, you forgot to tell the people that you are misleading that you don already chop belleful for naija, """BUY LAPTOPS IN WHOLESALE""",  i meet guys on almost daily basis beging for 1 - 5 ringints , ^{and no i dont stay in puchong or cheras}i reside in suriamas , i suppose you know how much a room is there and who they give it too , for you to know  my pocket rate, the fact saybaba God bless me does not mean that i should mislead others, i was so bored i decided to get busy and make extra doe, i went to several shops with vacancies written boldly but when you enter as a black or nigerian, they say NO CANNOT^{that is the highest level of noooooooooo,} if you think u can make it here, then its either drugs or scam, or by prostitution girls,
@steve 101 i know say those girls na wetin dem they do, the whores here make sooooooooooooooo much money , and your case might just be 1 out of 10000000000000 if its true, ^{cus if the police get you here doing business you are on the next flight to naija}you sound more to me like an agent, my hausa friend here with all the money he has escapes to nigeria with the slightest holiday available, ^{besides tell us how many times police stop you in a day} cus if you stay in selangor they stop Africans with car like police dey stop okada for night, ^{they expect us to treak, haha}

i dont have all day to rant with _{Steve 101} but i 99 percent know he is an agent or guys that get commission for bringing students, _{the worst part is that you dont even see the agent when you get here all you get is fone call
here are the final words for those who have ears,}

if you are a chinese or asian you get job like water, everywhere

if you dey onitsha its better you go to Lagos and hustle or even Cotonou,

anybody that says there is legit means of work here is an agent of the devil and malaysia,

if you are financially capable and can take discrimination and poo like that or coming to school fineeeeeeeeee, welcome


if you think you are a professional in scam or can get women easily like steve101, welcomeeeeeeeeeee,


yes uk , germany belgium is better , u get a chance to wash dead body ,wash plates, do odd jobs here they dont even allow you sit down comfortably in the bus that you paid for,  did you say Malaysia is cheap, hahahhah, now this guy is an AGENT, no doubtthe garri i buy for 50 naira in lagos i buy it here for 500 , they dont even have flour instaed guys use baking flour and grow pot bellies rapidly,
GOD help me i get excellent grades and get the helllllllllll outta here,

dolpaz:
Lolz. Well I learnt German up to A2 at Goethe Institute. Anyway, I could still better my sentence construction especially mit the "dass" keyword und It's usage.

Frankly speaking, a native german would understand by reading this but may find it hard to comprehend by listening. Why you could see some fault was because you learnt it in a german environment. It would have been the same if I enjoyed the same feat. But you know, from Goethe institute, the next noise behind you is "Obalende" 50 naira bus... enter with ya change oo

But with time, all go pure.

Bit William, you gats come do some write ups oo. At least we would like to hear your own side of the deutschland dream.

abilitipaxino:
After the interview I got an email to fund my account that my visa is being processed. I have funded the account and have sent a confirmation from the Deutsche bank to the same email that contacted me after the interview. Please does anyone has an idea how long it could possibly take by I get a reply or I am supposed to submit an hardcopy or is there any other email I ought to have sent the confirmation. Thank.please I need some answers

dprinz99:
Pls I've asked dis question over n over,
pls hu has used the form A in recent time?
I want to do mine next week.pls how much did it cost u n HOW LONG DID IT TAKE####
my deutche brothers,pls help me.
who did firm A last month?pls oopp

Painpill:
Fûnf Monate? Sehr schnell, interessant.

takeastep:
What is the maximum total charges one can expect from Form A transaction?

I understand it varies with bank. I just want to get a kind of overview or range as experienced by nairalanders.

Painpill:
Bei Goethe?

lakesidepapa:
*His german level must be at least B2 if he want to pass through studienkolleg and that will take him up to 2yrs

Bandeco:
No princeade.. You cannot get direct undergraduate program in Germany with ur waec only. U need HND or 100 transcript or A-level.

However, you can still attend German preparatory college (studienkellog). It is for those who who fall short of the German arbitur(University entry qualification) . It is a one year program, if u are successful you will qualify for direct admission to study undergraduate program. But school fees applies for the studienkellog around 650euro/month and most of the lessons are taught in German

OlaoChi:
I'm required to sit for an acceptance test in August, since I missed this in January

meekmill:
i offfen log in here
u talk about htwg konstanz in the group

meekmill:
hey dprinz99
pls i need to ask u some questions
pls are u on whatsapp