CuteTj:

I agree to some extent that you cannot easily learn the language before you get to Norway. The best way of learning a language is surrounding yourself with speakers.

And I also disagree that you cannot fully learn it until you arrive Norway. When I got here, two people testified about a lady that learnt Norwegian before arriving here. I got to meet her last month and she said she learnt it to a degree she could make herself understood and to a very good extent understand people all under 9 months.

Let me share a story. I went for an interview just 7 days I arrived here and after a smooth exercise, the Norwegian said it was unfortunate he couldn't hire me despite he being interested in my skill set but me not speaking the language made him reach the conclusion to not offer me the job. He then advised I take my time to learn the language and get used to the system.

When you get here, the locals will tell you to take your time. Unless you have all the money in the world and can afford to not work. Then you may take your time. But If you are like me who slightly regrets not making the move to leave Nigeria at a younger age and now has a family to take care of, you won't take your time. You have to hit the ground running.

If you are student and at the same time have to work alongside your studies, the 2 years you estimated might turn out to be prolonged. As the stress of daily life might prevent you from mixing with Norwegian speakers.

You won't realize the seriousness of this language matter until you get here.



For all of you advising him to take up the offer, I will advise him not to take it if he does not feel comfortable with it. We here know Norway is a great country but its not a country for everyone. Jobs are difficult to get not to talk of professional jobs. Hence people use it as a transit country.

When I left Nigeria for Norway, a friend of mine also left for UK at the same time and he got a job after one week (even though it was not a professional job) while I was still searching for a job without success. Since I had a family to feed and was under financial stress, i had no choice but to start searching for any job and that still proved difficult. Eventually I got something to do and my financial stress ended but it was initially tough.

A lady also on this thread got admission to study the same course as my wife but she turned it down and headed to the UK with her family. Her husband and her were able to get basic jobs early.

A Ghanian friend I have in Stavanger has a job with Schlumberger waiting for him in Italy but he his reluctant to leave Norway and is trying his best to get a job but its been difficult.

Getting a professional job in Norway is difficult after studies as our names, colour and inability to speak Norwegian is a disadvantage.

So my friend, go to an english speaking country if you do not feel comfortable with Norway.

Norway is not everyone's destiny! Although It is one of the best countries in the world with a system better than America or England but getting a job is difficult unlike those english speaking countries.

Norway or English speaking country?? The main thing is leaving Nigeria for a western country!!

destiboy:
Guys, on the DS160 form where I'm asked for address of where I'll be staying in the US which address should I put there. Knowing I haven't gotten accommodation yet

tooshot:


Yes! I got admission.

EtherealX:
Please is there anyone that applied or has gotten admission to Michigan Technological University?

ritsy02:
Yes, I got admitted for fall 2022. Let's connect ritsyaima@gmail.com

pj3400:

If u are MD in the company, i am sure you have salary that comes into your account from the company account. so just use ur employment letter, letter of introduction from the company and 6 months statement of your personal account where the salary comes into and other documents to support ur application. You should be good to go...

hostsleek:
Who is the sponsored applicant? You or your husband?

Do you have a tax report for the company statement you are providing? Do you work in the company?

If using Microfinance bank account statement you will need a reference letter from the bank and another supporting bank account with a reference letter to the Brazilian consulate.


Since i am the one working at the company, i am thinking of applying as the sponsored applicant. But won’t it be a red flag for me as the wife to be the sponsored applicant.

And yes we have a tax report. I have every real and complete requirements of the company if required.

What do you think please?

pricelessdiva:
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The don't take micro finance. Don't waste your time. They will ask you to provide another bank statement.

Honeypot62:


Yes, there is.

Festy8:


Which date did you apply?

It's almost a month now,I have not heard from the school concerning admission.

Garbia:


Yes I did and was given admission. They said they will let me know on funding by March. MA Art

Festy8:
Anyone who applied for Eastern illinois university fall 22 here?

Zeeefold:
Visa approved
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