₦airaland Forum

yyzz:
wow, are you serious, is it undergraduate??

jpepper:
Hey,tnx for responding, am to resume in September by Gods grace,saint marys university. The finance bit is scary though esp wit ds exchange rate issues. I am also a bit skeptical about the school,educational standard nd all.was hoping someone in canada can provide insights
I would appreciate any info from u or anyone else on the province. ,job opportunities etc

standupguy:
450 per person for one room.
There are cheap cities too where you can get 350.
You should factor this in while looking for your choice Institution or program.

akanni:
pchax, i use rebtel and it's C$12.41/$9.90 for 270 mins to naija monthly.

Snappyfingaz: I use Telbo. You have to download the app to your phone and call over Wi-Fi network. They charge 0.028cents per minute to Nigeria.

bc2015:
BBM voice call

Finestlex:
you didnt add money for textbooks.. cos i spend $1k + every semester on textbooks.. abi your school na free textbooks? my house rent is $450/m. the truth is, you CAN'T hustle and raise your tuition fees.. a semester is just 3months+. how do you intend to raise $6k5 = N1.1m as a full-time student? even under table wont raise it. unless you're totally out of school... Canada is a nice place no doubt.. Canada needs your money.. you pay tax on daily living of things you purchase. even ordinary salt and pepper..

Bamz:
Finestlex, pchax and others

Please outline your expenses for those looking to learn a thing or two about living costs.

mevisbleek:
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Amefrica I totally understand. Ok then i will start the process by myself now. What province are you in Sir?

pchax:
Province/Location [xx] ==> Windsor, Ontario

Rent [xx-xx] ==> $300/Month (all inclusive)
Transportation [xx] ==> School is trekable. So basically 0 - $10 (majorly on trips to go get groceries).
Food [xx-xx] ==> $200 (I cook and I eat 3 times a day and two courses per meal. I barely eat out)
Entertainment [xx-xx] ==> Premiership and Champions League on my laptop or in the lab.
Phone: [xx]==> $25/month. ~$20 on call cards for Nigeria calls (varies depending on how long or little I call).
Total Monthly Expense [xx-xx] ==> $550 - $600

You have to understand that I am just a jjc in Canada so no place to go except research lab. I predict transportation cost will bump up when I start having places to go. Also, settling down chops a lot of money. Which can be almost double the Monthly Expense I listed there. Winter Jacket, Winter boots, Pots etc all chop BIG money.

pchax:
Province/Location [xx] ==> Windsor, Ontario

Rent [xx-xx] ==> $300/Month (all inclusive)
Transportation [xx] ==> School is trekable. So basically 0 - $10 (majorly on trips to go get groceries).
Food [xx-xx] ==> $200 (I cook and I eat 3 times a day and two courses per meal. I barely eat out)
Entertainment [xx-xx] ==> Premiership and Champions League on my laptop or in the lab.
Phone: [xx]==> $25/month. ~$20 on call cards for Nigeria calls (varies depending on how long or little I call).
Total Monthly Expense [xx-xx] ==> $550 - $600

You have to understand that I am just a jjc in Canada so no place to go except research lab. I predict transportation cost will bump up when I start having places to go. Also, settling down chops a lot of money. Which can be almost double the Monthly Expense I listed there. Winter Jacket, Winter boots, Pots etc all chop BIG money.

Opesyy:
Hello, its good to know that Halifax people are increasing in the house....am already gathering docs for Visa app.

mevisbleek:
Province/Location [xx] ==> Calgary Alberta

Rent [xx-xx] ==> $1,370/Month (all inclusive)
Transportation [xx] ==> $100/month on Bus Pass
Food [xx-xx] ==> $500/month Grocery (I dont eat out at all at all)
Entertainment [xx-xx] ==> $114/month (TELUS Cable). Gather points for MOVIE via scotia SCENE Card. Free movies always
Phone: [xx]==> $75/month (TELUS). Naija Calling Card (JUMBO AFRICA CALLING CARD) $100/month
Total Monthly Expense [xx-xx] ==> $2,259

fabuloustee:
Pls how do u watch d premiership nd others on ur laptop.......if there is one thing i really missed about home is not watching live matches again

pchax:
Baba... We no dey use textbook as such in my field and my program but they go kill you with research papers. We also have free access to some top libraries where we can get papers, journals and SOME textbooks for free if need be. I guess that is how in most schools for people in a research program.
Nevertheless, I sympathize with you on the 1k/semester. That is pretty "criminal". You guys can find a way of circumnavigating that price naaa. Maybe look for the books online or like 5 of you should come together, 4 out of the 5 contribute the money for one book and the 5th person scans it for the rest of the group. I don't know your system shaaa but formula suppose dey

fabuloustee:
Pls how do u watch d premiership nd others on ur laptop.......if there is one thing i really missed about home is not watching live matches again

fabuloustee:
Pls how do u watch d premiership nd others on ur laptop.......if there is one thing i really missed about home is not watching live matches again

pchax:
My papa no get bbm untop phone. Also, bae go dey vex say I dey finish her bundle
Thanks though.

Pmiller1:
@Uchetorial, good day and hw re u doing... any update as per your biometric status yet and what course are u going for in sask poly?

mevisbleek:
Province/Location [xx] ==> Calgary Alberta

Rent [xx-xx] ==> $1,370/Month (all inclusive)
Transportation [xx] ==> $100/month on Bus Pass
Food [xx-xx] ==> $500/month Grocery (I dont eat out at all at all)
Entertainment [xx-xx] ==> $114/month (TELUS Cable). Gather points for MOVIE via scotia SCENE Card. Free movies always
Phone: [xx]==> $75/month (TELUS). Naija Calling Card (JUMBO AFRICA CALLING CARD) $100/month
Total Monthly Expense [xx-xx] ==> $2,259

Finestlex:
every semester, three of my textbooks are compulsory you buy from the department... $268 each. then i buy from India via online.

Uchetorial:
I dey jare....no update yet o...

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