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Nairaland / General / Re: Mukina2, Nairaland's First Supermod, Has Resigned by godG: 5:02pm On Mar 05 |
Seun: Please, Seun, I want to change my profile name. I hope you get to see this this time. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by godG: 8:54pm On Feb 05 |
Good luck to everyone pursuing that Canadian dream. As long as your expectations are realistic, Canada is a decent place. It’s worth it. And, to put things in perspective and further motivate you, many of us who were in your shoes a few years ago are now becoming citizens or have become citizens. It felt like it wouldn’t happen back then; but, as they say, time flies. Keep at it. God bless. 21 Likes |
Nairaland / General / Re: 2024 Is The Year Of Nairaland's Resurgence by godG: 11:01pm On Jan 01 |
Seun: Seun, please I would like to change my moniker. Please! Thank you. |
Travel / Re: How Many States Have You Visited in Nigeria And Which State Did You Enjoy Most? by godG: 5:24pm On Oct 06, 2023 |
In no particular order: 1. Oyo (State of Origin; no place like home) 2. Osun (University; I was made in Osun State) 3. Ogun (Pretty cool state) 4. Lagos (Funny enough, I always enjoy my time in Lagos; I love holidaying in seaside resorts) 5. Niger (Business trip; 22-year-old; Travelled in a trailer, slept on the road; Nigeria was relatively safe then; loved it!) 6. Ekiti (Was in transit to Nasarawa and bought a few snacks) 7. Kogi (Visited my friend during his service year) 8. Benue (Transit from Kogi) 9. Kwara (Applied to UNILORIN back then) 10. Nasarawa (Easily the best outside my state of origin, had a blast during my NYSC; the cost of living was good; friendly people; just fun) 11. (FCT): I escaped the Nyanyan Park bombing by God's Providence. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by godG: 3:38am On Apr 17, 2023 |
Sisib15: Don't overthink it. You will be fine. One thing I always tell folks is that they should come happy but be realistic when they arrive. America is an amazing country. God will abide with you. You gon like SD. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by godG: 3:32am On Apr 17, 2023 |
Rdfactor: I thought Columbia wasn't bad oo. Fine city. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by godG: 3:14pm On Apr 14, 2023 |
Vibra: If you are not fan of cold, avoid South Dakota. I have lived in the midwest for almost a decade and I can tell you that SD is cold. Easily one of the 15 coldest states in the US. If you want a quiet and affordable life with a touch of activities to not get you bored, go to Ohio or Mizzou. Midwestern states are generally good for starting and raising a family. Mind you, whatever you get in the midwest will be dependent on the city you settle in. Iowa, though... I am a quiet person and I consider Iowa TOO quiet for my liking. I drove through the state during a road trip last summer, it is a quiet, 'corn-tastic' state. Has some really good, less-trafficked roads, though! Ultimately, my guess is that you will be bored in Iowa, except, maybe, you live in Iowa City. I really do not know much about Kentucky (except being the birthplace of KFC) and North Carolina (aside from having a vibrant Black population. So, you guys will be close to the culture.). In all, don't take any of these too seriously, pray to God to lead you to a place where you can fulfill His purpose for you this season. Best wishes and welcome to the greatest country in the world! 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Buhari Orders DSS, EFCC, Customs, Others To End Petrol Scarcity by godG: 2:39am On Jan 30, 2023 |
Seun: Seun, please, I would like to change my username. This is a long-shot, I hope you see it. Could you please change to agbaranla or morayemosa? Thank you so much. |
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by godG: 2:38am On Jan 30, 2023 |
Seun: Seun, please. I would like to change my username. This is a long-shot, I hope you see it. Could you please change to agbaranla or morayemosa? Thank you so much. |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 5:01pm On Nov 17, 2020 |
Chocs: Hi, there. I think there is a template on page one of this thread. |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 4:59pm On Nov 17, 2020 |
19CannyMum: Thank you! 100% 100% 1 Like |
NYSC / Re: Benefits Of Being A Platoon Leader by godG: 4:00pm On Nov 17, 2020 |
CaptainZubi: There are roughly 80-150 folks (male and female) in my platoon. The reason this happened was because Abuja corps members camped with us. OBS (orientation broadcasting service) would get you posted to the state capital. If you are a good football player and you get selected as part of the Football CDS, you will also be posted to the state capital. Hmmmm, I can't say much about how easy it would be for you to serve in the Baracks. I think your best bet would be to talk to you platoon officer. In my own case, I had the privilege of serving wherever I wanted—that was what the platoon officer told me. He gave me a blank cheque. Also, if you have the necessary connects, you should be fine. Hope I answered your questions. |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 3:22pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
SlowlybtSurely: Finally, a kind (and apparently happy) person! Thank you, really appreciate this. I will definitely look into the walk-in clinics. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 8:54am On Nov 16, 2020 |
Kekereekun123: Thanks, baba mi. I would have done that. But I just felt the infection shouldn't warrant going to ER at a time of COVID-19 ni. That was why I asked if there are private clinics. I had no clue about healthcare in Canada. Let's stay safe out there, people. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 8:49am On Nov 16, 2020 |
maternal: Haba na, you can do better than this na. Honestly, there's nothing bad in asking what you don't know. Small, genuine question, you don turn immigration officer. Na wa o. No one is feeling they are above anyone, that's not who I am. I am just trying to seek info from folks who got here before me. You can answer people's question without being unnecessarily rude. I know you are nicer than this. 35 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 3:09am On Nov 16, 2020 |
maternal: Thanks for answering. Funny thing is that the infection wey wan make me go see doctor don dey go. Thinking about it now, I think I must have taken my visits to my doctor in the US for granted. This is probably my own culture shock. 9 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 12:15am On Nov 16, 2020 |
Good People, Honest question, please: what do you guys think of healthcare in this our Canada o? I can't believe the only time I can see a doctor ASAP is in the case of an emergency. Or go to a walk-in clinic! So much for free health care o! Do you guys have a way around this or I just have to wait noni? Ẹ dákun. Are there like private clinics? My health insurance in the US is very good and I don't have to wait to see a doctor. I am not feeling this gbogbogbo healthcare o. 2 Likes |
NYSC / Re: Benefits Of Being A Platoon Leader by godG: 12:00am On Nov 16, 2020 |
CaptainZubi: It depends on the camp and the officers. For us, we were told to nominate anyone we felt could do the job or self-nominate. I put myself forward. Two other guys did. Then we were told to introduce ourselves—school, course, etc. Then folks were asked to vote for us. They voted based on our introductions (and appearance I guess). Tó God's glory, I probably had almost 90% of the votes. That's it, can't believe it's 6 years already. (ajoskele and co, una still dey this Nairaland so?) Keep the recharge card, man. Hope this helps. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 5:36pm On Oct 20, 2020 |
Abyx: Informative video. Check your IG DM for feedback. This is me shooting my shot o. **clears throat*** 9 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 10 by godG: 4:35pm On Aug 28, 2020 |
Good luck, everyone. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by godG: 10:10pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
justwise: @mamaroon 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by godG: 2:47pm On Aug 09, 2020 |
Mirian91: Sorry, you cant. |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 6:08am On Jul 20, 2020 |
einsteino: Brother, God bless you for the words in bold. See ehn, I have been thinking a lot about my upbringing lately; and, the more I think about it, the more I realize how blessed I am to have my parents. Just your average civil servants, but, man, they got everything right in raising us. Back then, on many issues (like not allowing us to go on holidays), we felt they were mean and unnecessarily difficult. But as I dey hear stories of child abuse all over the place now, I am thankful they protected us. We also begged my parents to send us to private universities, they refused. My father told us that all he wanted for us was a solid secondary school education, after that na OYO we dey. We sure attended some of the best secondary schools in my state, only for us to be shipped to pako schools like OAU and Lautech for uni. My papa say na because say he no wan make we spoil (although me know say na the money scare am). I don’t know why I’m saying this, I just couldn’t unsee your post—it is exactly what I have been thinking about. Most of our parents deserve the world, even with some of their mistakes. All we need to do is put their actions into perspective. In hindsight, I think I had an amazing childhood. Hope y’all are staying safe, good people. 14 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by godG: 5:33pm On Jul 11, 2020 |
Joelaking: Responses in blue. Best wishes. |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by godG: 1:49pm On May 12, 2020 |
DottaofGod: It means there’s progress on your application. Your PR cometh soon... 6 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by godG: 11:14pm On May 08, 2020 |
Sir, WeAreDLucky1s, thanks for your labor of love, folks will surely find it useful! However, I’m afraid, you may end up being banned by Justwise because the links in your post take traffic away from Nairaland. How about talking with folks in charge of page 1 to see how some of those useful references could be archived? 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by godG: 11:13pm On May 08, 2020 |
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godG: 9:59pm On May 08, 2020 |
Bulletproof: Still have like 700 left. |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godG: 3:40pm On May 08, 2020 |
Hi, folks. Does anyone need some $ to pay application, SEVIS fees and the likes? I have some $, I need Naira. Exchange rate: 420. Thanks. |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 3:08pm On May 03, 2020 |
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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 1:02am On May 03, 2020 |
Tyola: Hi there. Congrats on turning in your application, may the outcome be as expected. Just so you know, sir, I don’t have PhD — at least, not until I finish this dissertation. And my doctoral program is in the US. Nonetheless, as a PR who has colleagues in Canadian universities, I want to believe I can say one or two things about this. These are the options I would explore if I were you: 1. Look for visiting scholar opportunities. These kinds of position will only pay you stipend. Even if you are able to convince any school that you are willing to be a visiting scholar for free, go for it. The good thing about this option is that you will have opportunities to put your best foot forward and build relationships that could help in job search. For your job search, if it hasn’t been that long since you received your PhD (was it before your started working or after?), consider applying for postdocs. 2. Enroll in a new PhD program. I don’t like this option because PhD, as you know, is no child’s play. If this is the option you like, while you are on the program try to have one or two publications and build solid relationships with your advisors. Once these two are taken care off, and you are done with coursework, before qualifying exams, with your Nigerian PhD, have a go at the job market. This will take between 1 - 2 years. If your PhD isn’t old, try postdocs or research associate positions. If you are lucky to find a position, you don’t have to finish the PhD. But if you don’t mind the time investment, being on the job market as a Canadian ABD (after qualifying exams) will make job search easier. 3. Consider alt-ac positions. You can always go back to academia after some years in the private sector. This route might require some short courses, though. I’m sure you know what sells in your field. Personally, considering that you have a family you have to feed, I prefer the 3rd option. Money is important, you don’t want to live on stipends for long. I’m sure the sages here will also have one or two things to add. May God give you wisdom to make the right choice. Best. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by godG: 2:26pm On May 02, 2020 |
mbhs139: Lol. This is not about attitude. Sir/Ma, not everyone here lived in Lagos o. Some of us had the luxury of living in sane towns within and outside Nigeria. It is only commonsensical to seek guidance and explore the possibilities of spaces similar to what we are used to. Me wey be say anything wey make me wake up by 6am na because say I wan pee. And complaining about what you may not necessarily like isn’t being ungrateful. I understand where you are coming from — life could be worse. However, almost everyone here is qualified to be in Canada in their own right. Aside from academic qualifications, many people here also brought quite a good amount of money into Canada. You can only be ungrateful for complaining about what you aren’t qualified for. You don’t have to be a nobody because you are an immigrant. You have every right to be in Canada. And you have every right to speak to what you may not like. Immigrants are humans too. 50 Likes |
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