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Last night I got a terrifying call from my kid sister.

She had been robbed by some cultists hawking around ATMs on campus.

I quickly asked her: "Did they touch you?"

Her reply: "No… I gave them my phone without hesitation. They took the phones and moneys of others also — and left us in shock"

I breathe a sigh of relief and told her I'll see her today and make sure she reports to the University's security.

Guess what?

At the first security post we reached to make complaint…

… after hearing us, they said they ain't responsible for that area of campus the crime took place.

So they referred us to another security post.

The next security post said the same thing and referred us to a third security post.

None of them wanted the matter on their table.


They kept posting us — wanting to live in denial that the school is safe — by not having the record on their file.


Just like many keep living in denial that Nigeria is manageable because…


Herdsmen haven't gotten to their area.


SARZ haven't gunned down any of their loved ones.


The failing health system hasn't tortured any of their loved ones to death.


They've never missed high paying opportunities from denied visa because of their Nigerian passport.


Their kids haven't grown and ask them: "Mom, Dad, what were you guys doing when others were guaranteeing dual citizenship and world class education for their kids?"


Today, all employers consider foreign BSc certificates before a Nigerian MSc holder.


And it gets tougher everyday.


Brace yourself and place your kids at an advantage before it gets worse.


If you are confused about any part of the Canada relocation process, I'm gifting you a free training on how to relocate to Canada successfully.


… especially if you DON'T want to pay agents N700k to N1 million.
But,
If you Choose to study in Canada, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter vastly different cultural and natural experiences – from the ski slopes of British Columbia to the prairie province of Manitoba, with cities such as Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and Quebec famously friendly, tolerant and multicultural. Let us explore how to Study in Canada without IELTS and Other like Exams.

Will there be visa hindrances if IELTS scores are not provided?
Canada has introduced new student visa regulations that not only help ensure that international students genuinely study in the country’s universities, but also gives them certain levels of freedom to work.

For instance, while earlier prospective students only needed to show an intent to study in Canada, now they need to prove their enrollment in a college that accepts international students to be eligible for a visa.

Hence, students applying for visas without providing IELTS scores need to ensure their enrollment in the university of their choice that does not require the IELTS papers. While the college of their choice does provide them with a letter of admission, students may provide supporting documents to prove their English language proficiency when applying for a student visa.

What’s more, students can now no longer stay on a study permit beyond 90 days of completing their course. This is to ensure that students do not switch to short-term programs after enrolling in a long-term degree course.

Such moves with stringent regulations are set to help Canadian authorities curb the inflow of study permit holders unwilling to pursue studies, and instead ensure that genuine students are issued student visas.

This move is expected to help Canada weed out educational institutions of poor quality and offer high-standard education to international students seeking quality degrees.

https://www.mainstrial.com/2019/09/study-in-canada-without-ielts-that-one.html?m=1

I have come to realize that a lot of first time travelers take this question; "HOW TO TRAVEL" for granted, and sometimes, they end up missing their flights or end up spending extra money to reschedule flights.

The first time I traveled on an international flight alone, I was so confused, anxious, and unprepared that I almost ended up missing my flight. Unfortunately for me, I was going on a vacation and it was all planned by me, yea I wanted to be the perfect solo traveler.

But please, if you have no prior travel experience, of course you don't that's why you are reading this piece, please do contact a reliable travel agent to help plan your trip or travel in group. I know you can ask friends or do a research like you are doing now, but the truth is; every first time traveler has a unique travel experience as a first timer.

Now let us get to business, I am sure you have your visa already, the next thing to do is to ensure you have your flight and Hotel booked. After sorting your flight ticket and hotel reservaton, you are pretty much ready to tell your own first time traveling experience. But let me walk you through the process you are likely to go through.

TIPS/PROCESS TO FOLLOW FOR FIRST TIME TRAVELERS

1. Relax, take a deep breath and be composed.


2. Prepare your travel documents a week before your departure. This is to ensure you do not forget anything you need for your trip. Gather your passport, visa support documents, hotel reservation document, flight ticket and most importantly your basic traveling allowance.

3. Pack only the stuffs you need, ensure you travel lightly so as to save yourself the stress of disposing off luggage that do not comply with luggage specifications of the airline you are traveling on. I repeat, ensure your luggage do not exceed weight limits, if possible travel with a carry-on baggage only.

4. Make sure you arrive at the airport 3 hours before your departure time. You need to arrive early because you would have to go through security checks, thereafter you have to check-in at the airline desk. After check-in this is the perfect opportunity to change your currency to that of the country you are visiting.

5. It is almost time to board after check-in, the next is to go through airport security, thereafter immigration and drug law enforcement officers.

6. Proceed to your gate after going through immigration checks, when you approach the gate you would be greeted by a beautiful flight attendant. Show them your flight ticket and then get your boarding pass.


7. Board the plane like a boss after getting your boarding pass. Please, listen to the safety tips before take-off and ensure your luggage is properly kept under your seat or properly placed on the overhead bin.

8. Don't be shy, eat the foods and drinks given to you. You paid for it already, demand more if you are not full, they either oblige you or say no.

By the way, never forget your debit or credit card.


http://www.wakaways..com/2019/08/how-to-board-flight-as-first-time.html?m=1

I have not been writing in a while due to some the fact that I was on Holiday in Cape Verde, now I am going to give you a sneak peek into what I have been up to.

But before that I promised to tell you how those who went through the Work-Study approach transition to Permanent Canadian residents.
Like I wrote in my previous post, the very essence of the Work-Study approach to Canada is to give opportunity to those who for any reason cannot move their entire family to Canada through the Express Entry or The Provincial Nominee Programs.

So even though the steps are

1.) Get the Work-Study Permit and move with your family

2.) Finish your course while your spouse work full time and you work part time

3.) Then you work for sometime and then Transition through the Canadian Experience Class.

Most people who go through the Work-Study begin to process their permanent residency after their first year.

How?

This works for those who move with their family.

When they arrive in Canada, their spouse gets a full time Job and they get a Part-time job.

After a year of full-time work, they and their spouse simply take the IELTS general test, but this time
they do not require a high IELTS score, especially since they are transitioning to permanent residency
through the Canadian Experience Class.

Remember the Canadian Experience Class only requires 1 year of full time work in Canada.

They become Permanent Residents and some even entirely abandon their course.

I strongly believe it is better to complete your course even if you have already become a Permanent Resident before you finish.

Anyway that will be your choice entirely.

So Let me let you in on what I have been up to.

READ: From Work-Study To Canadian Permanent Resident (1)


Yes we are putting finishing touches with our partners concerning those who don't have PROOF OF FUNDS.

So If Proof of Funds have been hindering your Canadian Dream, ITS TIME TO SMILE.

I will be talking more about this PROOF OF FUNDS MATTER in my subsequent write-ups.