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Bethiano:
TIPS FOR NIGERIANS COMING TO GERMANY FOR STUDIES.

Note: these are my views, so don't fight...

For almost three years, in Germany, my advice to a young Nigerian coming here for studies.

1. Learn the Language if you can before coming; at best, start learning in Nigeria
2. Never study a course you are not down for, don't struggle in an area that is not a good fit for you.
3. Do not focus on lager jobs when you arrive. It's a bad deal. I know it may be difficult, but focus more on work student position in a company focusing on things related to your course of study.
4a. I would advise, you take the first six months of your Blocked account-sponsored stay in Germany to intensively apply for a work student position in a company rather than start a lager job from the first go. I understand some of you may have to return the funds you collected from people. If that is the case, start applying for work student positions in Nigeria. Those in IT have a good chance. I have heard of a UNN student working for an IT firm in Germany in a work student position. He receives a monthly stipend of like 1500 euros for 80 hours per month of work.

4b. The most valuable assets you have in your first 2 years here are the Internet, constant power supply and your student status. Many fail to understand the power of this resource. They undermine it or take for granted the opportunity that has been presented before them. Don't spend your time streaming videos always, engage the internet for productive uses. Don't be deceived, time flies in Germany. Before you know it, 2 years is gone. Maximise these resources for your own gain, learn a skill or software, your school may have the premium version software, ask from your uni library or international office, there is numerous software you can get the premium version for free. Don't waste this opportunity, your competition is on a global scale.

5. it's wise to spend your blocked account money with a PETER OBI mindset.

6. You must be intentionally social in DE to enjoy and gain the international student experience in a country like DE. This is because of language and cultural barriers, but if you have attended to point (1) above, you are fine.

7. Covid 19 is over, so you guys would be coming in at a better time than I did. I can't overemphasise that your study is the main reason you are in Germany (at least officially); do well to keep things straight. However, don't miss out on other opportunities, especially travel and continuous learning opportunities (e.g. summer schools, conferences etc.). Some of these continuous learning opportunities are fully funded.
I combine my desire to travel around Europe with learning something new and adding some certificates to my portfolio.
I have since visited Lithuania, Poland, Ireland and other cities in Germany to attend one summer school, workshop or conference. All were fully funded.

8. Build network and friends while in Germany. If this is important to you and your career plans, please consider doing this intentionally. You must be intentional, quiet and wise about it, don't be "standoffish". Germans or say Europeans don't warm up to foreigners quickly, so don't be like that...., its not so deep. I trust you understand what i mean here.

9. In contrast to what you may have heard, appreciate the Nigerian community if you find one in your city. Its a big help in socialising and finding people to argue about NIGERIA occasionally. Your Nigerian community can be of great help. However, do not be petty. Don't bring bad behaviour here. For instance, the Nigerian student community in Darmstadt is lovely, with quality Nigerians who are cool-headed, fun-loving and exciting. We have had many parties that are the pride of black people in this city. We are gracious, LOUD, BLACK, and PROUD.
In summary, we get sense.

10. Appreciate the relationships you are living behind in Nigeria and keep them cordial. Yes, I understand some people feel the need to lock up and ignore people back home. Well, I am not one to tell you how to treat or behave toward your friends. My point is, you may need one or too assistance from family and friends back home. So keeping it cordial is fine. Some may ask you for money because you are now in Europe, where money grows on trees. Well, it's up to you; if you give them that impression, then deal with it: Na, you sabi.


If you have any questions, you can ask them here or drop me an email.

Hello, good day.

I'm a medical student in Nigeria but ASUU strike is threatening me along with other issues at my school.

I want to start again in Germany and I'd like to know the procedures.

And also, is education in Germany free as thy say??

FalseProphet1:
I see her getting another bigger and better house, courtesy of her male admirers, I see her posting on social media how God came down personally from heaven and gave it to her, I see Nairalanders attributing her gifts to the power of clitocurrency.

This I have seen.

Hahaha, you were � correct

Ooni is one real king.

Always supporting entrepreneuring youths.
Women and men empowerment.

Infact, he's arguably the best traditional ruler in Nigeria.

He might be a your, but he's a great dad that has trained his children properly.

Happy Sunday

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Is it just me or do beauty queens sometimes not look like "beauty" queens.

There's a higher population of home based people there and it's easier for them to get the revenues considering they have bandits to help with the collation.

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mastertek:
You are saying the opposite,

The best quench , is when Igbo man become a president, do you think any Igbo president would want to separate, No.

He want to be a president of Nigerian than Biafra, this apply to other trybes also.

There's one trybes that's ruling this country, call "Political elites" if you don't belong to this trybes, you are on your own

You're right and same time wrong, if a pro-biafran uses all this IPOB resources (time, money and manpower) to build Bridges and prepare to contest and win elections he can actualize Biafra.

Asour:
I'm all for the happiness of everyone but,
My question on Biafra is that if it materializes, would the Igbos who are not in support be allowed to live & hold assets /dual citizenship in Nigeria too.

Especially seeing that Igbos are well travelled people. Or would they see these privileges withdrawn as we've seen in some other African countries e.g. Ghana. What are the implications for Igbos in companies in 'Nigeria' seeing that the International /foreign rules would apply to them too.

They would apply for Nigerian visas.

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The easiest way for Biafra to come is by producing an Igbo president which is what the SE should focus on first every other thing will fall in order. All these sit at home will help for a while but not in the long run of achieving Biafra.

Meanwhile Abaribe is a strong man Shehu Sani shouldn't be scared.

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Nr be only Dangote dae find money, Otedola too still dae find money.

Mancrossfire:
The rich keep getting richer

That's because they're smart enough to keep investing, a poor man would rather waste it on some frivolities.

diportivo:
funny thread


very unnecessary comments


poster wants to make a choice out of two cars clearly stated.........his choice oh


but no,we must impose lexus on him because we cannot see beyond our noses

very pathetic


I go for the range rover anytime anyday

I thought I'm the only one who noticed that. Personally I'll pick the Range though because it'll get more hype than the Benz. Plus, I just love RR

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demolagilbert:
@2.550m (asking) for a 2-month registered Corolla, he fears God. It is you who wants to use guilt-tripping to buy a 2-month Corolla this clean for 2m in Oct 2021, that certainly needs more fear of God.

Don't mind him/her, some people say dealers are greedy but na Dem greedy pass

Na mumu people full this country. Later the same lecturer will complain about gas price after enabling the government to attack citizens.

Barbarians.
Later they'll wonder why international community don't rate us after displaying 15th century behavior.

epondudu:
Liers......

Zombie.
Big head no brain.

Zombies will soon come here and say the students are lying, they got their results but they want to burn Abj.

All Nairaland resident zombies are bastards.

These visits have a little message they're sending out.