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Posted by: Paschal137
Thanks bro.I think it will be better to do homestay 4 1 month,after dat,i can now get a cheaper place 4 my self.I will use dat first month to look around 4 better options.Wat do u tink?

Yeah, that's pretty much what I did.

Re Justwise's questions:
-How did you get your part-time job . .

Connect with the international student office at your school about getting a visa to allow you work off campus, and about how to know about jobs on campus. I don't think this applies to private colleges, though.

Summer jobs start getting posted early in the year.

Check websites like kijiji, craigs's lists, etc for job postings, or news papers, or flyers around campus.

Schools may also have postings on their website for on-campus jobs

Some schools may also have a part time/temporary work office for temporary on-campus jobs

-Cheap student accommodation . .

Flyers around campus typically advertise rooms available

Some schools may have a housing website that offers info about off campus housing

Ask other students. Students are always looking for places to stay.

-How do you call home cheaply

International calling cards are available at a number of places- grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, etc. Just ask around. Canadians are friendly and wll help you out!

Homestay is generally more expensive than campus or off-campus housing because the host family will typically cook for you, etc. However, you could decide to take advantage of that when you first arrive while you look for a place of your own, because you will at least have a gauranteed place to stay once you arrive.

^^^^So not true,

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He can always get another admission to a master's program, but another job opportunity in Nigeria at this point in time? Not so much

Check the travel section for a Travelling to Canada thread. It deals mostly with student visas but you might be able to get info you need there, or at least use it as a starting point.

I sent an email to the gmail account you mentioned in one of your posts (assortedluv).

If you are resident in Nigeria, you are covered by the Quebec immigration office in Paris. x

Québec Immigration Office in Paris
Québec Government
87-89, rue La Boétie
75008 Paris
FRANCE

This info is on the Quebec immigration website, immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.html. If you go on there and select your country of residence as Nigeria, you'll be directed to the web page for prospective immigrants from Nigeria. The page is in French, though, so if you don't speak the language, you'll have to translate the page using a web translator. I point this out because you may need to refer there for further information as you pursue the process. All the best with your application, and hope it works out!

@Dondav, if you have the means to study outside the country and want to work as well, you might do well to consider the Canadian system. Not many people back home are aware of the fact that because the Canadian government is focused on letting in skilled immigrants, they have made it a lot easier for foreign students who study here to work while they study and immigrate as well after their studies, if they so wish. And you don't have to marry oyibo to make it, just prove yourself through your studies and follow the rules for work/study/immigration. Admittedly, you have to have the funds to support your education for the most part, and in all likelihood tuition would be more expensive than South Africa, but I mention it in case it is within the realm of financial possibility for you.

Everything about all the different modes of immigrating to Canada is laid out on the Canadian government immigration website, cic.gc.ca. The forms you need, the list of documents, etc-- it's all there. You can do it yourself-- lots of people do. By the way, you do know that Quebec is a french speaking province, right?

@ resourse, everything about all the different modes of immigrating to Canada is laid out on the Canadian government immigration website, cic.gc.ca. The forms you need, the list of documents, etc-- it's all there. You can do it yourself-- lots of people do. By the way, you do know that Quebec is a french speaking province, right?

Well, if you don't mind studying, you can come over as a student and then immigrate. The government has made it a lot easier for foreign students in Canada to get work permits, and foreign students who want to immigrate put through their applications while on a work permit. Check the Canadian government immigration for info pertaining to foreign students- the Canadian Experience Class.

Welcome to Toronto!

You cannot settle in Canada with a visitor's visa.
Go to the Canadian Government Immigration website and get the info you need to do it right, and avoid taking steps which will take from you a lot of money and pay you back with regret.

Google the Government of Canada immigration website. Canada has made it a lot easier for foreign students to obtain permanent residency. Plus you can also get a work permit to work off campus (not applicable for private colleges, though, I think). Plus Canada is very diverse and committed to multiculturalism.

It's a scam

He should finish school before travelling

Congrats to all those heading over here shortly for school. For those of you ending up in Toronto, we're always happy to offer any advice needed. All the best to those still waiting on their visas.

@OP, what kind of visa did you get? If it's just a visit visa, how do you intend to work or attend school? You typically need separate visas for visiting, working and schooling if you're not a citizen of a country.

Appropriate action for an applicant would be to get hold of Crystal agents ASAP and do all you can to get your money back now, before time runs out, or the agents disappear.

Felt the tremors in Toronto, too,

@ifegy u know I have actually looked into canada in the past but could not find my profession on the list of needed professions.They seem to always reach cap in no time.The thing about US skools is that u dont necessarily have to make school fees deposit while u are here.U could pay when u land US.I dont know if US has that.If you have experience on how to go about the schooling I would humbly accept your assistance.I arm a masters already so do i still  need to do the GMAT exam and all?Revert pls.

Yes inclusion on the list of needed professions is required. Note that the list is updated from time to time (every six months, perhaps? Check the Canadian immigration website). Regarding schooling in Canada, there is actually a thread in the nairalandtravel section, "Travelling to Canada", which is devoted to students applying from Nigeria to schools in Canada, which will have a lot of useful information.
As well, I would suggest checking with the website of the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria as to whether you need to pay full fees ahead of time for your visa application. I know that once a student it is possible to pay fees on a semester basis.
For the GMAT, I believe the score is valid for 5 years, so if you've taken it previously you may still be able to use it. If you haven't taken it before, you are likely to need to do so for an MBA program. The school of your choice should be able to guide you.

@ OP, have you considered looking to the US' cousins, Canada? Yes, it's colder, but as a student, your spouse can come over and work while you study, and it is also possible to get a work permit as a student. Not that you are likely to be able to raise all your tuition and living expenses this way, mind you. Also, as a student with work experience you could look at immigrating as a skilled worker. There is also the new Canadian experience class for foreign students. In my experience, the Canadian immigration process is more straightforward than the US's. Check out the Canadian government immigration website, cic.gc.ca, for more information.

Go the Canadian government immigration site, cic.gc.ca, and read through the guide there for immigrating as a skilled worker. It's a points based system with points awarded for age, education, language skills, etc.