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Iceslizer: CONGRATS P.DESMOND! I knew you'll make it! Keep us updated of your experiences over there and pray for God's grace for me as I apply for my UK visa.

Iceslizer, dearie thanks, I wish you all the best, hope to come visiting u in UK this Christmas, lolz, God bless you lots, 100% Visa Guaranteed for you.

henrychubayo: @p.desmond,
@shavel
Congrat to both of you.

@henry, tnx to you

justwise: Congrat! enjoy your studies in Netherlands.

Thanks bro.

Hi Nladers,

Am happy to tell you that I have been issued the MVV Visa 1year Multiple Entry type D for Netherlands. God is good......

Hi Nladers,

Am happy ti tell you I have been issued the MVV Visa 1year Multi type D for Netherlands. God is good......

Hi guys, am happy to inform you that I have just collected my MVV Visa 1 year multiple entry type D with no questions asked. To God be the glory.

wurajone: Ok.just kidding though,howz it going?update me tomorrow,hope we go pop somtin. lolz

Lolz, hope and pray dearie.

wurajone: desmond,why the beef now,c'mon close your eyez.

No I wasn't beafing anyone, I just asked if she have a different opninion regarding student life over there in Netherlands. For the records, my eyes are open

learn: wurajone, pls can u mail me at Schoolgirl352@yahoo.nl am a student here too

Were are you studying? Do you have a different opinion? Thanks for coming by

emmerks: Admission has closed in all the institutions, does it mean I ve to what till september next year? Is it possible I get an admission late this year or early next year.

From research I discovered some schools have intake of october while some feb, is it possible I get any of such.

No you don't have to wait till Sept next year, Admission will be starting by October against studies commencing on Feb next year. You just have to ask the schools if they admit by Feb next year.

emmerks: @wurajone,
Thanks for ur reply I will really appreciate ur assistance, most especially since the person who wants to accomodate me over there is in amsterdam. I don't mind other cities though.

@pdesmond,
Thanks for the link u gave me. Ve applied in some of the schools and look forward to ur assistance.

My response is coming late cause I nearly gave up, but with ur response, I think there's still hope.


Pls wurajone I will really appreciate ur assistance.
My pin is 21BF5CC9

Believe me bro, nothing is impossible, but you have to keep praying, its the only key now. The link I gave you, please send as many applications as possible because most of them accept application via online, first of all go to a Notary public and notarize all your documents so that when you forward it to them you can state in your email that its notarized copies, they tend to believe more on that, that's my advise. I will keep sourcing more for you. Try check out www.tio.nl they give their decision within 2 weeks.

wurajone: Drop your pin or your YIM, will add you

Here's my pin, , I will give you my YIM when you add me.

wurajone: You can also go through this thread for more info:


www.nairaland.com/1009166/students-coming-netherlands-things-should-know

Oh that's great, I read through the link, although the school magazine gave similar details, but yours went little depth of it. Are you on messenger of any kind? BB, YIM, etc?

wurajone: When you have made the decision to come and study in Holland, you will need to prepare for your stay. As an international student You will probably need a visa and/or a residence permit. In addition, you must make sure you have adequate insurance and arrange for accommodation and proper funding for your stay.

*EXPENSES..
Your daily expenses include food, public transport, books, clothes, cinema tickets. etc, But you also need to take into account the costs for housing and insurance. Experience has shown that students living and studying in Holland for one year spend between €800 and €1,100 a month.

*FOOD..
Food is estimated to take third of your income. Many cities have pubs (eetcafés) where you can get a good meal at a good price. But the cheapest way to eat is to do your own cooking.
Some average prices: a cup of coffee/tea in a café: €2, a cheese sandwich: €3, dinner in a typical student restaurant: €10. Most supermarkets offer a variety of brands. It is worth comparing the prices to find the cheapest option.

*HOUSING..
In Holland, students usually do not live on campus but have their own room.
Holland does not have a tradition of on-campus accommodation. Most students live in or near their university town.
There are many options for arranging the accommodation that suits you best, but make sure you start looking for a room as soon as possible.
Make sure you check at your university whether they can arrange a room.

*What to expect...
You may have to share the shower, toilet, kitchen and living room with other students. Also, the rooms may be quite small in comparison to what you are used to.

*RENT & BILLS:
The costs depend on the city where you study, what is included in the rent and the arrangements made by the institution. Housing in Amsterdam for example is more expensive than in smaller towns.
An average room in Holland costs somewhere between €300 to €600 a month.
Before you take on a room, make sure you check what bills are included in the rent, as this may have a large impact on your budget. Some accommodations include gas, electricity, TV and Internet in the rent, for others you are expected to pay them separately.
Most rental contracts run for at least six months or a year when you are enrolled on a course programme.

Furnished or unfurnished?

Find out if the room is furnished or unfurnished. The quality can vary greatly, and furnishings may range from just a bed and a chair to a fully-equipped room with an internet connection. If you decide to go for an unfurnished room, you can buy cheap furniture at second-hand shops in your city.

You can also take a look at *Marketstuff*, a website where students can buy and sell furniture and other second-hand goods like bikes, household equipment and text books.

*Check your contract

Make sure you read your rental contract before signing it. Check what you are allowed to do with your room, for example, you may not be allowed to paint the walls. Also ask who you should speak to if you have a problem, for example a blocked drain.

If you have a complaint about your accommodation, you should speak first to the person directly responsible. If you need help, you can ask the housing officer or accommodation coordinator at your university.
If you want to look for accommodation yourself, you can try these websites: easykamer.nl, erasmate .

*WORKING WHILE STUDYING:

if you are from the EU/EEA, you are free to work without restrictions.
If you are from a country outside the EU/EEA there are some restrictions if you want to take a job next to your studies. You need a permit (your employer needs to apply for a work permit for you), and you can only work for a maximum of ten hours a week or, instead, you can work full-time during the summer months June, July and August.

STICK TO THE RULES…

Some students take jobs in, for example, cafes and restaurants through unofficial channels, where the employer does not pay any social security contributions for them. The pay for such jobs is usually higher than for regular
jobs, but it is important to realize that this practice (called zwartwerken, or ‘working in the black’) is illegal, and means that you cannot claim any rights as an employee. Moreover, you will not be insured in the event of a work-related accident. You should also be aware that if you need a work permit and your employer lets you work without one, he or she risks a high fine in the event of discovery. In the worst case you
might even lose your residence permit.

*HOW TO FIND A PART-TIME JOB

The easiest way to find a job is through an employment agency, or uitzendbureau. Some agencies specialize in jobs for students. The student affairs office at the Dutch institution where you are enrolled can provide
addresses or may even have their own job agency. Of course you can also respond to advertisements or search for a job on the Internet. The following websites may be helpful:
• www.undutchables.nl
• international.monsterboard.nl
• www.dutchisnotrequired.nl/
• www.studentenbaan.nl (in Dutch)

Nice information, its really wonderful reading a detailed explanation. Hope to get more update from guys and girls who ar either studying/working or living in the Netherlands.

wurajone: To me,Its a Pleasant city, great centre,enough shops, a few nice pubs. its not really that big ,but progressing as a big city,this is where many Dutch people head for their cycling holidays.
It is a great city to live in, surrounded by beautiful forests and canals, the city centre has everything you could want.don't really know about employment in assen,its not easy to get job anywhere in europe especially when you don't speak dutch,but be hopeful.

Wow, the pics looks good. Its seems there are just 3 Universities in Drenthe. I have made few research on accommodation. My friend stays at Groningen. Thanks for the info, I will keep those in mind. Nice weekend....

wurajone: Visit Assen many times,and I have a very close pal in Pittelo about 2 kilometres from Assen,I visit there often.Statistically racism Is everywhere(that shouldn't bother you much)minimum wage is about €1,450.00/mnth (#290,520.87).

Thank you lots, what is life like over there when you went visiting? Do you classify it as a big city or close to been a big one? Do you know of employment over there as well? Tnx for your quick reply.

wurajone: I'm sorry I'm replying late,got to get some things fixed,about netherlands,I can only talk about amsterdam cos I've stayed more than five yrs here and I can say amsterdam is a city of tolerance and diversity, It has all the advantages of a big city,culture, nightlife, international restaurants, good transport,reasonable school fees,not easy getting a job though as a non-dutch speaker,apartments depends on the location, The good thing is that 90% of people speak English, It is a fascinating place and the people are really the nicest I've ever encountered, I've travelled a few places abroad prior to this but even when I compare it to Paris (another nice place to visit)there is really no comparison. There are several races and nationalities that live in Amsterdam and somehow, they all live among each other with very little racism, A huge population ride bicycles and walk instead of filling the air with emissions from cars.as for fun,Amsterdam is Fun!!!

Thanks for your update. I will be studying at Assen, Drenthe. I really don't know anything about them, I was told that dutch women are proper set of racists in Assen, Drenthe. I wish you can comment on that. How much is their minimum/maximum wages? Thanks for your information. Hope to read more

Iceslizer: I know of ritman hotels in area 8 not so far from maitama. Dont mind the name, its just a guest house and you can get a room for 6k there. I'll still scout for more when i go out tomorrow and inform you ok..

Thank you, I will appreciate.

Can you give me some names of the guesthouse so I can know how to ask once am there. Thank you babe. You really full of ideas.

wurajone: I'm currently studying in University of Amsterdam.didn't have problem with my admission,though I've been living in the netherlands before I got admitted to the school.if there's any way I can help you,maybe in other school in netherlands.let me know.

Hi wurajone,

Am glad to know you are studying at University of Amsterdam, are you a permanent resident of Netherlands? Please can you give me some cue how life is over there when it comes to people, environment, characters, work, fun, etc. I will be going to Embassy for my MVV Visa. Do you know about Assen? Hope to read from you soon, tnx for coming in.........

Iceslizer: Abuja

How much is Hotel per night? I intend spending 2nights over there in Abuja. Do you know the costs or be able to guess? The Netherlands Embassy is at Maitama, I was informed its an expensive area, but I don't know what it will be like staying at a less expensive place. What do you advise? Thank you

Iceslizer: No, im not on BB. How do you go about legalizing your birth cert., are you in Abuja?

No am not in Abuja, but will be going there soonest, you will go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Legalize it, then the Embassy will also legalize it, i was informed by Netherlands Embassy that it costs 5,050 naira to legalize a single certificate, what about you were are you?

Iceslizer: tuition is 9400 pounds. i will meet up, uk visa takes approximately 3weeks.

wow, thats costly as mine. Tell me are you on BB? I will start making preparations by tomorrow against monday. I just need to Legalize my Birth Certificate asap.

Iceslizer: I will apply by 3rd week of august. Will pay my fees this week

Are you sure you will be making it by this year or will you start by Feb next year. Oh by the way how much is their tuition fee?

Iceslizer: P.desmond sorry i got your question wrong, i thought you were asking about the netherland own. I got pub hlt in a uk uni. This june.

So that means you will be going for your Visa soon? Have you completed their requirements?

Iceslizer: Emmerks sorry jare. I feel your pain. After months of running around and beating about the bush i finally settled for a UK uni. Thats what i get for my 2.2 from a nigerian uni. Hopefully after my masters i can look for a better european country to settle down.

When did they offer am admission to you?

emmerks: I got to here of saxion and avans here. I applied to saxion but was told admission has closed that I should wait till feb 2013.

I can't even get a course to apply for in avans.

Don't talk about other universities because after applying to univesity of amsterdam I was told to forward my documents, and I was rejected immediatly. Other universities also did same.

The above reason is why I limit
Myself to Univerties of Applied Sciences.

Please house I need help badly. Oppurtunity comes but once, and its already knocking at my door.

I will appreciate your help even insults.

My brother I feel your pain. Here is this website www.findaschool.org, go down to Netherlands and apply to all the universities you can lay eyes on. Once am done here I will give you my e-mail address to forward me your docs, I will take it up to assist you in applying as well. That will not be now because am really occupied now.just take things easy. Everything will work out.

Iceslizer: P.demond i'm applying for Msc. And because i have a 2.2 i dont know if many unis will accept me. I'll mail them though.

Well you have to try, maybe they have a way of doing it.

Iceslizer: @emmerks, not that there's anything wrong with the school, just the small population of students, like this year they just graduated only 8 students. I think if one has the money to pay for studies abroad then its better to get into a school that would give you a good student experience apart from the certificate. Also i think their staff strenght is too small. Just my thoughts though.

It will be more preferable if you will to www.avans.nl i will be there soon.

emmerks: @p.desmond yes the school is in netherlands. Its in a place called apeldoorn and this is there website http://www.wittenborg.eu/

Please am getting really confused and need advice seriously.

bro i will advise that you apply to www.avans.nl its the best University i can guarantee you for now when it comes to offering you Admission.

emmerks: P.desmond please i want to know maybe wittenborg is credible institution.

I don't know of wittenborg, is it in Netherlands?

Iceslizer: P.desmond im so happy for you. We'll get more of these success stories. Dont give yourself much headache anymore, i beleive you've scaled the major part of the hurdle which is getting your visa aprroved.

Thanks. Am expecting to read from the Netherlands Embassy, I don't know how long they take to reply.