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profojah:
Reminds of the INTROVERT on romance section. She go just dey bookbook space with her fast 7G network. She' always win d FTC awards

She lives on here. I'm amazed.

justwise:
That owing that ID...a different character i must say

sometimes you just gotta act silly and lighten up. Lol. I guess today is that day for me. I guess you thought i meant I was the Introvert. No. What I meant was that Introvert is the queen/king of front pages. So I'm copying her/him today

justwise:
Tell me you are joking?

Joking about?

First to comment

MsNas a.k.a INTROVERT

imperiouxx:
I need accommodation too. Beggars no dey get choice... I fit stay with girls, I no mind.

Thanks!

Lol. Would you like to stay with me? I can't vouch for your safety though o

hottyarewa:
U fink so cos u dn't knw wot ds luks lyk 2 me......sowi,I dn't mean 2 b rude bt the person wu am talkn 2 alrdy knws himself!!!

I understand you. I will advise you to shun the thought of seeking help or housing from anybody. Some people are all for it and will accomodate you in an heartbeat, other people wont do it and this is not because they are not good people, its because we are different people who have things we can tolerate and things we cannot.

I was housed by a friend for a day and I got my apartment the next day and moved in. I didn't have a bed then but I bought blanket and sheet and I slept on the carpet. Heck, the electricity was not not even on, I bought candles. I had prepared for my accommodation at least 6 months straight before I left Nigeria. So I wasn't bothered. She has even done more than enough to even accommodate me, taking me places and all that. It is when we are expecting too much from other people not forgetting that we are all humans and different individuals that we begin to feel disappointment. This is America, everybody has their own struggles

hottyarewa:
Its alwz painful @tymz wen somfinz are been said wrongly abt 1. I joined this group wen I hrd abt the luv dat bonds all bt am totally wrong! This is the 2nd tym I got dsappointed by som pplo!!! I Neva contacted anybody dat I wuld b stayn 4 months and if I Eva contacted u,u shld b api cos I noticed u! Hmmm Goyega alrdy said it all,It is well 4 dos dat see lyf as been difficult ooo bt 2 dos dat see it as dat God will see dem tru,He is alive 2 do so! Rily dsappointed!!!

But nobody mentioned your name or is there something going on that we are not privy too? I thought this discussion of accommodation was centered around someone else.

hottyarewa:
Good discussion! Bt God pass u!

The bolded part of your post was totally uncalled for.

foohard:
Hmmn.. Is this advise strictly for geologist or any oil related career? I am interested because I use to think it is the other way round for people in Info Tech field.

Can you explain what you mean? I don't really understand you.

bbdd:
Excellent write up
To add to this, akin3102 for example in my field ie the pharmaceutical industry, Canada is dead in that regard . There are virtually no reputable pharma firms in Canada. Zero. Zilch. Nada. So if I run to Canada because I want to get PR quickly. After PR what next? Hunger? Poor career mobility and improvement.

Weather, stricter graduate funding, higher cost of living, higher taxes await you in Canada. I guess that's the downturn of having an easier path to PR.

Ita not easy anywhere bro.
May God favour us all.

Thank You. I tried to be as objective as possible so that it won't look like I'm condemning Canada in favor of America. My advisor's exact words during the interview was "Canada is not for the young who are just trying to start their careers. It's very very good for retirement and not for career starting. There is lesser possibility of changing jobs easily like it is done in America because many people tend to hold on to their jobs and not move. Thereby positions don't open often for people to get hired".

This is someone that lived in Canada for at least 15 years, he told me his first two kids were born there too. Canada is a large country but small in population in compared to the U.S. Which means lesser jobs. I'm not in any way saying people don't get jobs in Canada but the more population, the more the available jobs. I can't deal with the weather too. I regretted dressing for summer from the U.S the cold was another story. And in May oo. Lol. But thats just me Sha. Some people don't mind

akin3102:
Thanks Nsnas, the reason why I want to work is to be able to foot the bills as well as studying.. A friend of mine in Canada was able to do dat..I am just scared the way people talk abt US here though I can't stay back too..I just wanna give it a shot togeda with option B.

I understand your concerns and fears. They're not unfounded. But please, bear in mind that it's different strokes for different folks what worked for you might not work for your friend and vice versa.

As I said earlier, weigh your options well before making any major decisions. I know it's hard but it's gonna be worth it in the end. I won't lie and tell you you're gonna get visa sponsorship in America and not get in Canada. It goes both ways. I know people both here and in Canada who either got jobs that filed for them or got PR. (I dong know how Canadian PR works btw, but I heard PhDs stand better chances.)

I also know people in both countries who are trying to get jobs and stuffs with no success. One was my classmate in Nigeria and he did an Msc in geophysics at one of the best schools in Canada.

Completing your degree in either of the countries doesn't guarantee a job neither does it guarantee working visas. Just weigh your options well. Maybe by the time you're done, oil prices will turn to $120 per barrel then they go on an hiring spree. It's late, I'm going to bed.

akin3102:
Ojap and GboyegaD,God bless you boss..Let me make my case open here.There is nothing to hide at the moment..I really need serious advice before I miss out.I was initially working before I got these admissions and GA offer.I chose to study at the moment becos my PO renewal isn't feasible as it is.School resumption date and PO renewal time coincide, so i decided to study in order not to miss the GA offer.I am thinking of going to Canada because I heard is easy to save in Canada as a student than US.I am going to US with all my fortune and I dnt want to fall out of status.. That is one of the reasons I am thinking of crossing to a country I can use my skills to work and also study. I am really scared with all this analysis from Bigfrancis..though I have savings to survive for time being but i wish to put my skills to work.Canada school resumes in jan. o

Like OjaP said, Canada is always the worst hit when oil prices fall. They fire almost immediately and the retrenchments are always massive. I know a couple of people who are living in Canada, got fired because of the oil prices mess and are currently applying to jobs in the U.S. I'm not a geologist but I've got geologist interest. Lol

You mentioned that you are looking for ways to save as a student. Might I remind you that you're a student, your main reason for being either in the U.S or Canada is to study and not to work? Which means even if you have a part time job while working in school you will just be cutting it close in terms of finances. No student can save millions of dollars while on a student salary, either Canada or America. There is no much difference between the standard of living in the U.S and Canada. Infact I found stuff in Canada more expensive than the U.S (Maybe I'm just too stingy or that store was just expensive ) Plus it was freezing in Canada in May....when it's summer in the U.S... Lol, j/k

You also need to take your finances into consideration. You mentioned that you have an Assistantship here. Do you have one on Canada? Or do you have the promise of one? To me, a bird in hand is worth a million in the bush. Weigh your options.

Lastly, think about career prospects. Last semester, I was there with my advisors conducting interviews for the new GAs in my department and one of them got talking about her brother in Canada. My professor who worked in Canada and is a Canadian PR (he's Taiwanese though) said he moved to the U.S because career advancement was just not forthcoming. You might wann think about your job prospects after graduation.

Do your list, weigh your pros and cons and I pray God leads you aright.

virginice:
Oshodi middle

My friend, my friend

virginice:
Yeye geh!!!! no b u I dey follow? I b follower nah

Stop Shebe

foohard:
Bwawawaahahahahaaha.. Abeg no kee me for here. Who will feed them when I start my Ph.D? Thank you anyways..

I will babysit for free

virginice:
No be so oooo, u b my PP naaaa, I upgraded ni o

Too much money. Pass am reach me oo. As a broke college student

foohard:
Nas of life... We are very well ooo.. I called everybody for the naming oooo. How have you been? Acada/Work nko? Dont miss this one if you missed the name sha.

OMG! OMG!! I can't deal. Jeez, she's so frigging cuteee Congrats bro. God keep her for you. May she have 11 siblings (football team plus one reserve)

Sooo cuteee!! I feel like pinching her cheeks

sorbitall:
Hey, no go there o, at all, at all....this one, Na me go personally fight you...I swear

Stand down bro sorbitall, stand down

virginice:
No no no, we don't want "story"

Your matter is in the hands of God. Agbaya

foohard:
Knock Knock... Longest time

Mr. Foohard, long time no see. How's Chicago today? Madam na nko? I hope dem triplets don land? Although you didn't call us to come chop amala and gbegiri with ewedu?

TXRunner:
who b dis ones? u wan make I enta u too?

Huh? Please steer clear of me. I don't recall mentioning you or anything. So please face who you have issues with.

virginice:
Traveling tomorrow, I will consider your side as my next trip we do need to catch up on our Texas babe uno, I don miss the geh

Oh my days!!! Why are you like this virginice? We really need to catch up. It's been so long mehn. I will take you to Hollywood as a bonus

We will need to book hotel for you though. Cos we don't want story o

virginice:
Splendid and amazingly beautiful!!!! Gosh, I miss Nl , couldn't help but passby

Ikr!! I've missed you o. Come visit me in Cali.

virginice:
Ok, I am back!!!!

Good evening mommy. How is the weather this evening?

GoodFaith:
Doubt what?
Year of personal experience
City like Toronto, Montreal has big Caribbean community

Talking from experience too. Canada is much bigger than Montreal or Toronto. Either way, this is not a Canada vs America thing. Thanks

GoodFaith:
Canada is as good as U.S

Really? I doubt. I also didn't mention Canada

kaypound:
Yea true...really looking forward to the time off....3wks

The US definately has more continental delicacies than most countries at very affordable cost too.

Very true. Make sure to try Mexican(especially Chipotle), Italian, Indian and the good ole Chinese buffet. You'll love it! BJ's Brewhouse has some amazing western styled steak (anyhow you want it), Jambalaya and fabulous booze from the tap. Thank me later

kaypound:
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Oh I'm not in the US right now...I'm in Edinburgh and the african resturant i know here dont even have varieties but I will be coming to Houston for vacation in a few weeks. I definately fill my tank

Houston sure has a lot of Naija food stores. You will like it there

otiigba1:
Really? In walmart? I did not know that, usually get shaky, roundabout and cow tail from the local street market butcher's Gabbage BIN, he throws them in the bin *jokes*

Yes they do. I just jammed it one day cos they always hide it in one obscure aisle. Since then, I've known what aisle to go to and search for it. Super cheap too, between $3-$9 depending on the weight and type

kaypound:
I could die for that shaki in that pounded yam right now....
This is the kind of topic that makes life of pizza or chips and burger miserable.

If you live in the US, they sell Shaki, Roundabout, cowtail (it is labelled oxtail) and even liver and Kidney at most Walmarts I have been into. Its in the beef section

sonnie10:
Thanks. Only it is going to be a lot of challenge because the three is a combo pack.

Lol. Don't drink stout/Guinness everyday and you will see your potbelly reduce

otiigba1:
yes o! Some nigerians i know they eat poundo yam for breakfast, boiled yam for lunch and fufu in the night and straight to be, and then repeat the next day, and no exercise

Lmao. Tell me about that. 80% of the Nigerians I know do that. I used to, until my jeans started getting tight, I knew I had to hit the gym