ManLikeMace:
Hey guys, It's been a minute since I came on here. I thought about Nairaland and how I was always here when I started this travel journey in 2013. It took me eight years to eventually get my study permit, and I would say it was worth the wait. This is to encourage anybody thinking about giving up; please don't. I understand how frustrating it was to wait year after year and one rejection after the other.

If you are waiting on your study permit decision, please look for a skill to learn. When you get here, it is essential you have something you can do to earn some money on the side apart from the 20hrs a week you are allowed to work. Many students here do cash jobs to make money on the side.

Let me clear something up real quick; Canada is the land of milk and honey but trust me, you have to work like a mad man to get to that point where you'd enjoy it. School here isn't as hard as in Nigeria, but the workload is crazy. If your course is online, it is easier, but when you have to be physically present in school, it takes a toll on you. Make friends in school and meet as many people as possible; do not be an island when you get here. The difference between passing and failing a course can be friends willing to assist you with assignments and have study sessions with you.

Nigeria is hard, and Canada is way better in many ways, but that does not mean it is easy here. If you notice, many people here on Nairaland disappear after they travel, and I can tell you that it is primarily because of the new challenges you face here. Rent is monthly, so before you blink, it is time to pay the next; the semesters go by so fast that you have your next semester's tuition to pay in no time. Assignments are back to back, tests are every other week, and you still have to do your 20hr a week job plus the cash jobs.

I am not writing this to discourage anybody, I love Canada, and it's a beautiful place to live, work and build a family. I want you to understand that while you are leaving one set of problems behind, and rightfully so, this one is waiting for you here, too, lol.

Anyway, do not give up on your dream; Canada is more beautiful than you can imagine. It is so peaceful, and everything works. I pray that everybody reading this gets to experience their dream of moving here.

I don't know much about the immigration process, but if you have any questions about living in Canada, Thunder Bay, or how it feels like studying at Confederation College, please feel free to ask me here or shoot me an email.

Glowingx:
Hi guys,
I would appreciate your thoughts, does a fully online pgd certificate program affect PPR/ student visa approval ? Like do I need to proof why I need to land to school.
Thanks for your input

Teemenzo:


It is well. God be with you. Our beamer and Oozer. Have a lovely holiday. Mafo

Teemenzo:


You are definitely beaming and oozing frustration so early in the day. shows maturity to own up to a mistake.




What facts? Is it a must you comment. Are you not on holiday? Even if Canada is not a religious country, the fact still remains that all muslim faithfuls all around the world celebrate Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.) today.

Abeg, set awon factfinders, go and eat.

Teemenzo:


Its a General holiday for all in the world. We are all celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.)

N.B: i am not a muslim

Orlarshaynee:
Please I need help, I have my first degree from a Nigerian Uni, masters degree from a UK uni and now I am looking at applying for a graduate certificate program in Canada, I want to know if it won't be an overkill to include my masters degree in my application. Also, I am aware of the FSW thingy for express entry and I'm also exploring that, however, I have heard that even I get into Canada through the express entry programme, getting a job wouldn't be easy and I may need to obtain a Canadian educational qualification even if its a diploma before I can easily be considered by job recruiters

P.S. Proof of funds and travel history aren't are problem for me, what are my chances of getting a student visa?.

Claraben:


I have already sent the course outline Thursday last week, no response from them yet. Been checking my status and it is reading complete, ready for review. This was before I sent the course outline.

einsteino:


North york falls under Toronto, so no show as the only discount in Toronto is for person's with disabilities.

After wetin bus use my eye see today, I am beginning to consider getting a car sef.

einsteino:


Kai na that residence go purge me because I dont live in Brampton.

einsteino:


Wow! Do I need to be resident in Brampton to qualify? Also, do you mean 62.5 is the charge for a year or is it a month? I would go check out if TTC has one. Thanks so much, thats a whole lot of savings you have helped me with. I appreciate it.

Obtay:
Hello people,good day.
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Please is there anyone that went to the nursing line after a basic medical science degree from nigeria(currently have bsc #human anatomy)
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Please how did you go about it? Did you get a diploma in nursing or bsc nursing?
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Is Bsc nursing prefered in terms of jobs..
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I will really appreciate responses to this please.
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Thanks

joo2018:
It looks like getting a car in the GTA is mandatory. Wouldn't it be cheaper ultimately?

einsteino:

Not everyone spends that much on passes in the GTA though, most people's expense would be around $140. The thing is I live in NorthYork, which is a part of Toronto but so far work and classes takes me to Mississauga and Brampton; occasionally I go to York Region(Not the same as Toronto's North York). though Toronto, Mississauga, York Region and Brampton are all parts of the GTA, they each have their own transit agency. Toronto's TTC monthly pass cost about $147, Brampton $124, Mississauga's Miway $130, York Region's YRT $150... So rather than buy multiple bus passes or pay multiple fares while connecting trips, I just purchase the weekly GTA pass for $63, that way I get to use all these GTA transit service at no extra charge and save a lil.

I wish TTC has such discounts for low income earners or newly landed immigrants. The one wey dey pain me for GTA na car insurance cost

Louisanc:

not yet.. how can I register for classes when my permit is yet to be approved.

Louisanc:

university of Saskatchewan

eclectic139:


LMAO @ "hare yu feeelinggg cauld"

Boss13:


I’m sorry madam I do not agree with you. We are quick to invalidate others. If I approach you on the street all smiling and expressing cordial greetings, would you respond to me accordingly. Please first note that you don’t know me and my being a Nigerian doesn’t instantly make me familiar with you. I am still a stranger. Skin color has nothing to do with it.

However, if I was introduce to you by a common acquaintance, don’t you think it would make our introduction seamless?

Please let’s not be quick to presume that Nigerians are snobs. I have met fantastic Nigerians and some Nigerians who just want to be at peace with themselves probably we don’t share common interests. It’s human nature and has nothing to do with a specific type of people, race or country. Even the whitey, after you discuss with them today, tomorrow they see and blank their face like they don’t know you.

gaggle:


As in very boring and dry fight...lol. No exchange of words or blows...nothing nothing....just Maroc this English that. Ana asu soso oyibo..lol

Chinnie4Jesus:
Greetings to everyone. Please my Ontario people,is there anyone living in Oakville here? Pls I would like to know how convenient it is to work in Toronto and live in Oakville? I looked online and the city seems ok for raising kids, I think car insurance seems slightly lower than what you might get in Toronto and Mississauga( not certain about this info). Info online tells me that it will take about 37-40mins to get to Toronto. Biko my people, can I rely on that, then for someone
who may not get a car immediately, does it make sense settling in Oakville and working in Toronto.

Pradit:
Hello good day house please I missed my speaking
IELTS today due to the violence in abuja please what can I do ? In a fix right now

Pradit:
Hello good day house please I missed my speaking
IELTS today due to the violence in abuja please what can I do ? In a fix right now

britiko:
Hello,
Please what is the requirement to obtain waec transcript?

Read somewhere that i need year book photo album and sworn affidavit.

Please kindly clarify.

Thanks.

kennykentipsy:
Hi everyone... I need a quick answer to this question.. Though I have been in canada for 3yrs (graduated and working) I wanna do my Credential evaluation to apply for my permanent residency. I discovered high school diploma is now part of credentials that must me evaluated. So how do I get waec or neco to send my official high school transcript directly to WES or any Credential evaluation body?? Pls I need this asap. Thank you..

Ugoeloka:
Please guys, does anyone here have or know a contact for transcript for EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY(EBSU)? Thanks

Bsbabe:

I wasn't asked for evidence of tax filing. When you fill the form, you fill the portion applicable to those who have not filed taxes in Canada.

Inception12:
Does OSAP apply for short term courses as well?