sunkanmi562:
Hello guys,
I would appreciate your advice so i did my bsc in Nigeria in architecture (2.2) before I proceeded to do another masters in construction project management in the uk with which i finished with a merit and I would like to go for another masters in canada. Here are my questions
1. Can i go for another masters in canada or it must be a phd?
2. Does anyone have any advice on how to gain admission and get my visa from the uk?

maverick1995:

Hello sir. I'm actually interested in studying project management in the UK just like you've done. Please, can we connect?; I need any and every salient information I can get even if I'll pay. I sent you a mail sir.

maverick1995:

Hello sir. I'm actually interested in studying project management in the UK just like you've done. Please, can we connect?; I need any and every salient information I can get even if I'll pay. I sent you a mail sir.

Medlabgirl:
Hi everyone, thank you so much to all that have made enquiries regarding homestays. I must say that I neglected to mention that the homestay arrangements for now are only being offered in British Columbia, which means that the schools would include these listed below. If you are coming to BC outside of these schools, please feel free to ask, and we will be happy to see if you can be accommodated. We have started to make enquiries outside of BC as well, and will further update you as things progress. Again many thanks, and I will now open a new thread to advertise the homestays. Thank you. Here are the schools served for now:

Douglas College New Westminster

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Langara CollegeVancouver

Sprott-Shaw Community College

University of British Columbia

Capilano University

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Fairleigh Dickinson University

University of the Fraser Valley

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

University of Northern British Columbia

Quest University

Royal Roads University

Simon Fraser University

Thompson Rivers University

Trinity Western University

University Canada West

Vancouver Island University

University of Victoria

See you soon. Cheers, medlabgirl@live.com


Here's a link to the posted Ad: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-885133.0.html

portablesuzy:
hello ANYONE IN KEYANO COLLEGE. WILL BE COMING IN FOR EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE .HOW IS THE PLACE IN TERMS OF PART TIME JOBS, WEATHER AND PEOPLE GENERALLY

Mufash:
Hello
Anyone study @keyano college

Please is anyone going to NBCC this September.....my husband just got student visa and we need anyone who is also going to connect with..... thanks

Abbasdaughter:
Please is anyone going to NBCC this September.....my husband just got student visa and we need anyone who is also going to connect with..... thanks

saucekid50:


Im going to NBCC too

Hennybabevicky:
Please how do I convert my naira to dollars, before getting to Canada, please I need help on this

YoshihideSuga:


Do so at a bureau de change outlet in the city. Don't go to BDC which are in the airport o, the rates are lower.

Dareykem5354:


Am also going but I still need someone to put me through pls 🙏 how do u pay your confirmation fee trough bank transfer, or debit card? If its debit card which bank do you use , master or visa, thanks

chiuchendu:
Hi.
Probably not an active thread but thought to ask my questions here to help someone I know who's in a fix.

My question is for a mum who has received study permit, coming With 2 kids of daycare age. Anyone on here with similar situation? How are you doing for childcare and how much is it, etc?

Asking because daycare is expensive and we are yet to figure out what this mum would qualify for in terms of aby deductions. We would like to know if there are any deductions possible (Alberta), or the existence of other childcare options when a mum is here alone with 2kids. Any ideas would help. Thanks

tducks2003:
hello you email address not valid. pls kindly reach me on tducks30@gmail.com, we need to talk about homestay at Vancouver, BC. thanks
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Medlabgirl:
Justwise thank you for this excellent and informative post. I cannot help but comment on it.

For all those who are asking people to avoid homestays, I have to tell you that you are wrong!!! What you should say instead is choose your homestay very carefully. Yes we see a lot of African students get placed with Caucasian and even Chinese and East Indian families, and it’s quite a horrid experience for them. I am not saying that the families are bad, no, they are different from what we as Nigerians know. For example, a chicken salad (no not with all the orishirishi of a Naija salad, just a few bits of chicken in a lot of lettuce, with or without some dressing on it) is considered a perfectly normal lunch, whereas, you might be expecting Eba and Okra soup. Soup and sandwich, yes, a bowl of thin watery soup, (think meat stock in Naija) plus a sandwich (one half of two pcs of bread, with a slice of ham, and some lettuce for e.g.) is also considered a perfectly normal dinner, while you fresh from naija, are thinking Rice n Stew. Perspective is everything.

I have a very good friend who has in the last year or so started a settlement program for new families in British Columbia. She has now added a homestay component, and I will be joining her in this venture.

A homestay is crucial for a newcomer to Canada. When I first got here all those years ago, (I came as a landed immigrant, not as a student) even though I arrived Canada with over $12,000USD, I stayed with a Pastor and his family for four months, until I got my bearings.

The homestay we are offering costs only $650 a month. This includes a stay with a Nigerian family, offering Nigerian home cooked meals.  You also have your own room, Internet access 24hrs a day, access to a land line, which once you start to buy phone cards will make perfect sense to you, laundry and cable TV. Most homestays have a computer available for the student as well, as well as TV's in their rooms.

I challenge anybody to try to find anything as affordable as this.

Compared to shared accommodations for e.g., first of all, let’s say you are very lucky and find a good roomie to share with, trust me this is not as easy as people think, your rent for your one room is say $350. You still have to buy a bed, blankets, pillows, a dresser, you need to buy kitchen utensils to cook, you need a microwave, you will also need a desk and a chair to study on, you will need a computer if you don’t already have one, you may also need a printer for all those assignments you will have to hand in, if your instructor doesn’t accept Emailed ones. You will need to buy a television as well.
You will of course also need to pay your bills monthly. Cable TV is at least $50 a month; internet is at least $40 a month. You will need to do your laundry at a Laundromat for about $20-30 a month, as most suites do not offer laundry. Then you will need to buy food and spend time to cook and store it. If you share a suite, most times you will also be fighting with a roomie about things like 'Did you eat my food in the fridge?" or How come you used all my toothpaste? If you get an apartment, instead of a basement suite, then plan to pay at least $450 a month for rent, plus all the other expenses listed above. You will also need to pay for your hydro bills, about $50 a month if you're good, and also gas bills, again about another $50 a month, so you are already looking at $700 a month, and you haven’t even bought food. All these only since you're sharing. Double or more that if you don't share.

I can tell you right now that one of the most critical things for you, arriving straight from home is going to be,  who to pick you up from the airport when you first arrive, and who will have that first hot bath and warm meal as well as a comfortable place to stay when you arrive? Who will take you around and show you how things are done? Please your best bet is a homestay.

So please my friends, don't be too quick to knock that homestay. One dear girl who attends Simon Fraser University has been in a homestay now for 3 years, and she loves it. Her host family, yes Naija family, got her a job, and she's really happy.

The newest homestay who will be arriving in April requested a receipt for her payment (she paid for 6months) to be sent to the Canadian High Commission, as well as a letter saying that she had the homestay arranged, and that she would be picked up from the airport etc. This was done and she said she was asked about the homestay during her interview.

This homestay is fantastic for students and all newcomers to British Columbia, so if you are a student, or a new immigrant, send an email and I will be happy to set you up with a homestay. I look forward to hearing from you.

medlabgirl@live.com. Please put Homestay in the subject of your email.

Again thanks Justwise for putting this up. I think I will start up a new thread later this week, advertising the homestay and settlement for New families.

faskare:
I know this thread has been posted a long time ago,buy I'm really interested in Bow valley college and I've started my application for 2024. I just need to hear from you since you've been there

Hello,

Bow Valley College is a very good college and I would suggest that if you have your way do not grad in Niaja as Canada do not recognize most of our courses. For example,I was at U of Calgary to make inquiries about a program and the woman asked where did I obtain my first degree? I told her Nigeria. She replied sorry we do not accept some courses offered like Use of English is not recognized. And other courses, I need to provide the syllabus/ outline for the course. You will be so mad with the Nigerian educational system when you get here. I will suggest you apply for the Diploma program which is a 2 year course compared to a certificate program which is a year. As for me, I am to start in Spring 2017, though I hold both first and second degrees but I need a Canadian certificate to achieve my aim. However, note that BWC is in Calgary Alberta and it is a little expensive compared to Toronto.

faskare:

Hello,

Bow Valley College is a very good college and I would suggest that if you have your way do not grad in Niaja as Canada do not recognize most of our courses. For example,I was at U of Calgary to make inquiries about a program and the woman asked where did I obtain my first degree? I told her Nigeria. She replied sorry we do not accept some courses offered like Use of English is not recognized. And other courses, I need to provide the syllabus/ outline for the course. You will be so mad with the Nigerian educational system when you get here. I will suggest you apply for the Diploma program which is a 2 year course compared to a certificate program which is a year. As for me, I am to start in Spring 2017, though I hold both first and second degrees but I need a Canadian certificate to achieve my aim. However, note that BWC is in Calgary Alberta and it is a little expensive compared to Toronto.