Tmtemmy:

I've a similar experience

Hope it was a good one

OlowoB:


Had a family friend who finished secondary school in 2002 or 2003 and later got admission to uniben. He dropped out of uniben cos of his unseriousnes and wasted about 11 years of his life.

In 2014 (he was probably 28 then) he got admission to a college in Glasgow. I prepped him back then for possible interview questions. And of cos he needed to answer why he would just be going for HND at the age of 28 after graduating from high school since 2003 ( I knew they would ask - no brainier).

He told the interviewer HIS truth and justified why he is going now to give education a second chance. He got his visa, spent 2 years in getting his HND, crossed over to UWS, paisley at 300L and graduated with his BA (Hons) just this past week. He even invited me for his graduation but I could not attend.

Everyone told him back then in Nigeria he would not get the visa as he was too old and had a gap for 11 years (I must confess even I had fears for him but did not let him know). Today he is a graduate in uk and about to do his masters in September.

Your case is even better... you already have BSc, MSc and probably have a job. Please what is the worst that can happen to you? A refusal? I pray the school gives you an unconditional offer. Please happily apply for your visa afterwards.

I read your reasons above and makes sense to me. You addressed coming back to the country, reason why you are going for this course and why you chose the school.

Please make sure you use your bank statement as this shows your commitment to the passion about going back to study.

Lest I forget, the story I shared above, I told my FF back then to fast and pray. No matter how well he prepared or how I prepped him, I strongly believe God had a role to play.
please pray as well. Peace be with you.

Well, I'm so short of words, I think my hopes have been boosted by this piece because I was already thinking its almost impossible.

I will also take your advice to fast and pray. Thank u so so much. Now I can go ahead to the next steps

Aphrodite007:


Haha he is truly a VO!

Since you were able to get admission (I assume you did) you can try your luck for visa. Just make you you spray the whole write-up with (the blood of Jesus and) how you intend to return to Naij to work. Ok?

Wish you the best.

Thanks Aphrodite, I need all the luck but this your blood if Jesus is making it sound like I would need a major breakthrough , remembering all d female lizard stuff u also listed earlier...�.

Well I guess, I'd just give it a shot since I have d admission already, conditional tho.

LaaJiblik:


Just curious.
Why would you have a BSc, and an MSc. Then you you want to go back as a mature student to study ANOTHER BSc?

Let me pretend to be the interviewer or ECO.
1. What are your career objectives?
2. Why do you want to study for a BSc, given that you have invested huge resources and time to get a BSc and MSc already?

3. What are your plans after your study in the UK?

4. Why did you choose (insert name of school??
5. Are you aware of the financial implication of your proposed studies?
6. Can you explain what you have been doing since you completed your BSc?

Thank u very much VO , but I think I answered questions 1-4 in my personal statement. I was also interviewed by 2 senior lecturers of the dept via skype and similar questions were put to me.

Well, mental health nursing in not unrelated to psychology, had my first and second degrees in psychology and clinical psy respectively. it was after the Msc that I had an experience with people suffering with mental health issues. This particular experience has been an eye opener because I worked closely with a mental health team in a psychiatric ward and decided then I'd love to be more involved in the daily activities of the in-patients and improve their overall well-being. Being a psychologist on the team doesnt bring that much opportunity as I noticed i was always on the ward to help out... bla bla

Of course once I'm done studying in the UK, In plan to come back and establish a rehab center in Lagos, Nigeria as I would have had a lot of experience clinically and this would be transferred and put to god use. I've visited a couple of public and private mental facilities in Lagos Nigeria and I can boldly say we have a long way to go as regards the way mental health nurses trained locally handle patients and what they have to contribute in the ward rounds. Hence, the need to have an international exposure would help broaden my perspective.

This particular Uni caught my interest not just because a family friend that's an alumnus recommended them to me but also because of their course modules and the fact that I'd get a lot of hands on experience through the range of clinical placements available.


i don taya ooo... but I think Ive done a little homework in that regard. hope I've been able to satisfy your curiosity to some degree.

Aphrodite007:


Not to be the bearer of bad news but I think they MAY be right. It doesn’t mean you may not get the admission/visa, it just means that you will go an extra length to prove that you truly want to study and have no ulterior motives. Besides I think (I’m not sure o- I said I think o) they have an age limit thing when it comes to BSc.

America and Canada do same, if you have a BSc and MSc and want to enter their country for another BSc, you may be needing two tails of a female lizard, the eye of an earth worm, 3 balls of a cockroach.. I'm sure you get my drift.

Anyway the gurus will come and give you a more certain answer.

*drops mic*

Thanks aphrodite, will expect more answers from d gurus

Hello people,

I just gained admission to study an undergraduate course in the UK( Bsc mental health nursing) . My major concern is about what someone told me.

The person said my chances of getting a visa to study a first degree are slim given my age. I'm almost 40. She said once they see my age that alarm bells will ring and they get suspicious.

I told her I already have a bsc and an Msc in OAU n unilag respectively, (psychology) The good thing the course I studied is related to the one I've got an admission for. I just strongly feel the need for a career change.

Please I'd like your experienced inputs, so I'd make an informed decision soonest.

Many thanks