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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by victz: 6:40am On Sep 06, 2015
I wonder when it has become a crime for someone to air his/her harmless views. That is the problem with Nigerians. The guys is concerned about his future and someone is telling him that if he doesn't like it that he should move to other countries as if he did not see other countries before choosing to study in Germany.

The story he just shared is everywhere on the news and internet. And someone is telling him to come up with a proof. Did I hear someone saying that Germans are not complaining? Turn on your TV set and watch Germans on Euro News and DW News complaining bitterly. The German parliament is even divided on this issue. Though majority of them welcome it but some of them are more concerned about the eminent dangers we are talking about here. I feel for those refugee fleeing their country because of war. My heart goes out for them.

Sentiments has made some of us to want to dispute the fact that we don't know what this Arabs are capable of. How do you differentiate between suicide bombers and real asylum seekers? It will be absolutely impossible to conduct a screening to know exactly who this refugees truly are.

No one is taking about religion here but the eminent danger ahead.
Cindino20:
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God has no Religion.

Smh...MBA student...kai it is finished.

Provide links to these your claim

Advise

Its nt too late to withdraw your application for Visa...and take your high fees to the Uk .

Like I said earlier on it will do us all good if you study the values of the country you decide to migrate to..if you dont share the values ...stay away from the country ..therr re countries whose govt share your views ...e g United Kingdom and Australia. and as God will have it they both ve reputable MBA programs ...channel your energy towards those countries.

The foreign policy of Germany will not change any time soon ( with respect to this migrant issue) to avoid conflict of interest bros follow my advise


All the best.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by twinkle1(m): 6:50am On Sep 06, 2015
bigzzz:
When I dropped some lines last week, regarding Arabs and security, someone here quickly called me names. I'll continue to say that Arabs are highly dangerous! And this is in no way about religion but about the Arabs! Yeah, I was born a Muslim (now a Christian) and my dad till this day, remains an Islamic scholar. I see some people are already taking swipes at others for sharing their opinions and fears, to you lot I say - Nobody holy pass!

Just this week alone, there's been reports of Syrian refugees rioting in a German city, injuring scores of policemen and civilians (Germans & Foreigners). The said Syrian refugees also destroyed properties ranging from: Cars, Houses and what not; during the riot.

In another report this week, a group of Arab refugees now living legally in Germany, have started posting pro-terror pictures on facebook with a view of raising awareness of a terror group's presence in Germany, in order to unite old members and as well recruit new members.

Arab refugees are also in the news this week for posting several extremist comments on social media platforms about how they are already taking over Europe, and directing racists comments to the same Europeans who have welcomed them to their abode. There's also a report about the apprehension of a terrorist recruiter who tried to gain entry into Germany under the guise of being a refugee. One simply can't overlook the thought of many of his kind, slipping through, unnoticed.

This is only early days and some totally extreme events already unfolded, and realistically so, more will follow! And to those saying we're all the same; whether student or asylum seeker - Please, I'm sure we all know that student and refugee are two very different categories. Free tuition doesn't translate to asylum seeker, please! And in fact, some of us are paying heavily, I mean HEAVY tuition fees for our studies in Germany. Moreover, I believe many are only worried because the asylum seekers are Arabs, and their record speaks for itself!

Personally, I was attracted to Germany for its numerous job opportunities after my MBA, security and high standard of living. Now, a number of uncertainties becloud my German dream smiley but I find solace in the popular saying "Que Sera Sera", and I hope those reading this, who like me also have their fears/concerns, do too.

Guy guy guy..
Drop links to ascertain your points. Stop all these.. Reports from , reports that.. I've been following this issue. I've not seen anything Syrians destroying stuff in Germany .

And please don't drop links from random websites. But the trusted ones we know of internationally.

You think Arabs are scary when it comes to stereotypes. I'm extremely sure you know what they call NIGERIANS abroad.

I'm sure imaginations have eating deep into some minds already. Imaginations imaginations imaginations everything coming out fear FEAR AND FEAR!

If you believe your life is in God's hands I'm sure you wouldn't bother much about this issues that don't look like will stop soon.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by bigzzz: 6:59am On Sep 06, 2015
I wonder why some are taking cheap shots at me for my input smiley. Anyone doubting the content of my previous post should turn to google. To even think I made up those reports? Sigh

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by twinkle1(m): 7:05am On Sep 06, 2015
bigzzz:
I wonder why some are taking cheap shots at me for my input smiley. Anyone doubting the content of my previous post should turn to google. To even think I made up those reports? Sigh

I'm not taking any single shot at u. I'm not ignorant.

There's nothing like ( 'reports from', 'reports that ', 'I heard that' ) ERA again.

I've searched even the trending topics this morning.
Didn't see anything to your claims.

If you drop the links.. Oh definitely.. I'll back off jejely !
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Cindino20(m): 7:06am On Sep 06, 2015
victz:
I wonder when it has become a crime for someone to air his/her harmless views. That is the problem with Nigerians. The guys is concerned about his future and someone is telling him that if he doesn't like it that he should move to other countries as if he did not see other countries before choosing to study in Germany.

The story he just shared is everywhere on the news and internet. And someone is telling him to come up with a proof. I feel for those refugee fleeing their country because of war. My heart goes out for them.

Sentiments has made some of us to want to dispute the fact that we don't know what this Arabs are capable of. How do you differentiate between suicide bombers and real asylum seekers? It will be absolutely impossible to conduct a screening to know exactly who this refugees truly are.

No one is taking about religion here but the eminent danger ahead.

It is a crime when your views re xenophobic and is aimed at spreading fears based on false news , misleading information or just stereotypes...and the reason is that such spread of hatred as we ve seen in the past ( south africa xenophobic attack) often leads to bigger problem

Which news....

The problem with you guys ( those sharing xenophobic views ) is that you guys are close minded

And to think you guys re educated..and still ve such mindset is something else bros...Bonded by Dogmas (no critical thinking...just wanna believe anything you re told )and takin stereotypes to another level.

An MBA student falsifyin news in this age to please himself..

Here is the link to what really happened.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dresden-riots-protesters-in-germany-attack-refugee-buses-shouting-foreigners-out-10467287.html


My frnd dont spread misleading information....The story you guys re claimin happened somewhere in dresden snd the case of arson is still been investigated ...Merkel was booed by the some far left supporters( funny some 24 yrs ago same pple did everything to cross the berlin wall in search of a better life in western Germany).

And you my friend ...you think you know better than the authorities and you think the govt has not taken this into consideration? Or do you expect them to reveal their security measures to you...obviously you dont understand this country.. it is highly regulated.

@Kingsleyemike

Those countries re listed there because extremist have training camps in them and nt because they re arab countries..and the govt is nt that foolish they sure ve a way to keep track...maybe when you get to Germany and you see for yourself how things re regulated you will share a separate view.

You can as well apply to Hungary or slovenia....Stop the hypocrisy...its the same attitude towards foreigners that makes the free education possible...


Lastly

I advise you all to drop your ego ....I read somewhere someone tryin to classify migrants...calling some assylum seekers and some intl students...we all migrate for one reason and that is to search for a better life how we acheive this maybe different but at the end we re all humans...if you dont drop such ego...you will be shocked when you get to Germany.

Its funny how same set of pple who want everything to be free( with statements like this: govt shld subsidize accomodation for intl students, can I be exempted fron statutory health insurance) dont want the govt to help pple fleein war...

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by justwise(m): 7:15am On Sep 06, 2015
@All

Please lets end this debate here as its heading another direction.

Lets return to student and visa issues.

Thank you.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by number13: 7:54am On Sep 06, 2015
Obiwannn:


Oga, this statement is not true and very fallacious.
And I would give you instances.
1) CAU Kiel, when I applied for their MSc program in Material Science and Engineering, I could have applied using an English Language Proficiency Certificate, but it was stated clearly on their website that for applications using the said certificate, you get a score of 0. There wasn't any specified or required Test benchmark per se, they instead grouped you according to your score.

For admission, they used a point system.
Your CGPA carries 10 to 20 points (can't really remember)
SOP carries 5 points
Closeness of your undergraduate degree to your Msc also carries a certain point
Their language requirement was thus:
IELTS score of 9 - 4 points
8 - 3 points
7 - 2 points
6 - 1 point
proficiency certificate - 0 point
Native speakers are given a score depending on their country of origin, but were also allowed to submit test scores.
Pompido and Alibee and other Kielites can attest to this fact.

2) A friend who applied to a very competitive program at Uni Stuttgart, InfoTech precisely, during application was told he could use a Language proficiency certificate. During the second stage of screening, he was told to send his full Project thesis or the Abstract as a pdf attachment. He was also told to submit a language test score to improve his chances, same school which had earlier said one could apply using a Language proficiency certificate.

So Oga next time post facts and not assumptions.
Tschuss!

@All, If you must take a language test, be serious with it. Try to score the best you can, and don't assume your below average score would do much more than a language proficiency certificate

Well, I wasn't making an assumption. The MSPE programme of the TUM didn't attach any points for language proficiency. You either fulfil the language requirement (by meeting the minimum language test score or submitting a document that states that the medium of instruction for your bachelor's studies was completely English), or you don't. No in betweens. Using schools that I applied for or intended to apply for, the same applies for English-taught post graduate programmes in Japan, and even for post graduate programmes in the department of mechanical engineering at MIT. Now, those are not assumptions.
I'm not disputing the exanples you gave about schools that attach importance to how well you fulfil the language requirement, but I think they're the minority. Now, that's an assumption.
However, isn't the whole essence of language requirements a measure to ensure that your English language skill -- or lack of it -- will not detract your understanding of the course being taught? And is setting a minimum score for language tests or asking one to provide a document certifying your language proficiency a way of saying that 'if you fulfil one of these conditions, the level of your English language is good enough to understand the courses being taught in this programme.' Afterall, the English language requirement is not a condition for one to study English, it is but a tool to study something else.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by yusufftaiwo(m): 9:04am On Sep 06, 2015
justwise:
@All
Please lets end this debate here as its heading another direction.
Lets return to student and visa issues.
Thank you.
Thanks boss
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Tinder: 9:16am On Sep 06, 2015
honourableseyi:




PM me to get the compiled list for Bsc while you take care of the Msc. They are for summer 2015 and purely business related courses. Shalom

Okay tank u, the mail for my nairaland account is not functioning please kindly send it to my email kerasbiton@yahoo.com. Danke Viel bruder I will be waiting.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by justwise(m): 9:37am On Sep 06, 2015
justwise:
@All

Please lets end this debate here as its heading another direction.

Lets return to student and visa issues.

Thank you.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by pompido: 10:38am On Sep 06, 2015
The choice of which language test to take is dependent on the individual. The fact that some people say one is easier than the other doesn't necessarily mean that will apply to all.

I have written both (some more than once) so I think I can make a few statements about both exams.....but at the end of the day, it still comes down to those statements being my "opinion"

My Scores

TOEFL Test 1: 106

TOEFL Test 2: 107

IELTS: 8.5


Want to know my opinion? IELTS is the easier one of the two!

My reasons range from the fact that IELTS is paper based and the speaking is usually like freestyling with ideas about the topic being handed to you, the reading is like WAEC passages where you can easily trace your answers to parts of the passages etc.

Compare this with scrolling up and down the computer screen looking for answers and having to type answers to questions (scored 30 here both times) and listening to passages to remember everything they discussed when questions come up...etc

So as you can see, I prefer IELTS and that is my view.....

Meine Zwei Loffeln ist dass yyou do your homework and see which exam style gives you the edge, then go blast that particular exam.

Eine Liebe

P.S: your score matters.... the higher the better.....remember, getting admitted to a course is a competition so you have to put your best dress on and your best foot forward.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Williamso(m): 10:51am On Sep 06, 2015
pompido:


My Scores

TOEFL Test 1: 106

TOEFL Test 2: 107

IELTS: 8.5

shocked shocked
RESPECT!!!

Na Nigerians like una be native English speakers grin

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by twinkle1(m): 10:56am On Sep 06, 2015
pompido:
The choice of which language test to take is dependent on the individual. The fact that some people say one is easier than the other doesn't necessarily mean that will apply to all.

I have written both (some more than once) so I think I can make a few statements about both exams.....but at the end of the day, it still comes down to those statements being my "opinion"

My Scores

TOEFL Test 1: 106

TOEFL Test 2: 107

IELTS: 8.5


Want to know my opinion? IELTS is the easier one of the two!

My reasons range from the fact that IELTS is paper based and the speaking is usually like freestyling with ideas about the topic being handed to you, the reading is like WAEC passages where you can easily trace your answers to parts of the passages etc.

Compare this with scrolling up and down the computer screen looking for answers and having to type answers to questions (scored 30 here both times) and listening to passages to remember everything they discussed when questions come up...etc

So as you can see, I prefer IELTS and that is my view.....

Meine Zwei Loffeln ist dass yyou do your homework and see which exam style gives you the edge, then go blast that particular exam.

Eine Liebe

P.S: your score matters.... the higher the better.....remember, getting admitted to a course is a competition so you have to put your best dress on and your best foot forward.

Bro you have sealed it.
You aced both exams three times.

Team 2016 IELTS should do it for y'all ...without much stress..

I remember that stress scrolling up and in toefl just to answer comprehensions . Still wasn't difficult tho.

Last last it's any ones choice to pick any..
But a good advice can save you of hidden stresses.

OGA POMPIDO.. SEE ACING SKILLZZZ.. U HOT OO grin cheesy

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Drpain: 11:05am On Sep 06, 2015
@williamso, @Danindia and @kuthviv, i really appreciate your kind response and advice, it was helpful.
Thanks so much.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Drpain: 11:15am On Sep 06, 2015
pompido:
The choice of which language test to take is dependent on the individual. The fact that some people say one is easier than the other doesn't necessarily mean that will apply to all.
I have written both (some more than once) so I think I can make a few statements about both exams.....but at the end of the day, it still comes down to those statements being my "opinion"
My Scores
TOEFL Test 1: 106
TOEFL Test 2: 107
IELTS: 8.5
Want to know my opinion? IELTS is the easier one of the two!
My reasons range from the fact that IELTS is paper based and the speaking is usually like freestyling with ideas about the topic being handed to you, the reading is like WAEC passages where you can easily trace your answers to parts of the passages etc.
Compare this with scrolling up and down the computer screen looking for answers and having to type answers to questions (scored 30 here both times) and listening to passages to remember everything they discussed when questions come up...etc
So as you can see, I prefer IELTS and that is my view.....
Meine Zwei Loffeln ist dass yyou do your homework and see which exam style gives you the edge, then go blast that particular exam.
Eine Liebe
P.S: your score matters.... the higher the better.....remember, getting admitted to a course is a competition so you have to put your best dress on and your best foot forward.
Please, does mean all sections of IELTS are paper based except the speaing?. Have done TOEFL before not IELTS.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Nobody: 11:15am On Sep 06, 2015
Not trying to look for a fight and I know you stated your opinion but did you list them im the order which you wrote them?

Did you write TOEFL first and IELTS last?

The higher score on IELTS can be atributted to previous experience with the test.

You got better as you rewrote so it felt 'easier'.
Both exams are simple to be honest.

People not used to using computers may be affected in TOEFL that's just it.

(That is of you wrote TOEFL first and IELTS last though, if not disregard)

Improve your computer usage skills, it would be a walk over.

Plus I want to believe that computers would be used a lot in school so getting used to it should be an advantage.

I am not trying to encourage or discourage anyone from picking either exam, they both serve the same purpose, if you are not ready for either exam you will fail easy or not.

pompido:
The choice of which language test to take is dependent on the individual. The fact that some people say one is easier than the other doesn't necessarily mean that will apply to all.

I have written both (some more than once) so I think I can make a few statements about both exams.....but at the end of the day, it still comes down to those statements being my "opinion"

My Scores

TOEFL Test 1: 106

TOEFL Test 2: 107

IELTS: 8.5


Want to know my opinion? IELTS is the easier one of the two!

My reasons range from the fact that IELTS is paper based and the speaking is usually like freestyling with ideas about the topic being handed to you, the reading is like WAEC passages where you can easily trace your answers to parts of the passages etc.

Compare this with scrolling up and down the computer screen looking for answers and having to type answers to questions (scored 30 here both times) and listening to passages to remember everything they discussed when questions come up...etc

So as you can see, I prefer IELTS and that is my view.....

Meine Zwei Loffeln ist dass yyou do your homework and see which exam style gives you the edge, then go blast that particular exam.

Eine Liebe

P.S: your score matters.... the higher the better.....remember, getting admitted to a course is a competition so you have to put your best dress on and your best foot forward.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by diddykul: 1:17pm On Sep 06, 2015
Please how many days does it take to deduct the money you want to transfer from your Nigeria account to the school account. Thanks


Eke40seven:

Madam, just spare yourself too much wahala. Come to the small sterling bank Branch at Daleko as explained by Kciano, tell the people at the bank that you wanna see a certain Mrs Bola for Form A. So you won't have to make several visits, come.with the following:

*Admission letter
*The form you filled while opening the blocked account
*email from the embassy stating you should fund
* Breakdown of study finance from your school (no need for ones written with letterheads as Fidelity will compulsorily demand.
* Your DB acc opening confirmation letter
* letter of instruction to debit your account and credit your DB account
* your Bsc certificate.
* NYSC certificate
* The doc from the embassy stating the visa requirements.
* Then open an account with sterling if you don't have one with them.
I had a unique challenge so we dragged on the matter for so long but I believe yours should be smooth without hassles....if any wahala dey, just hold Kciano for sokoto, because him don be their ambassador.

You are going to Trier? A few friends there have been waiting for newbies to welcome, they may be glad to meet you...
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by nellyb24(m): 1:28pm On Sep 06, 2015
Williamso:

Your example to base for all schools in Germany is based on what a staff in Bremen told you? Or you do not know that the example I gave (RWTHA) is in NRW? Guy I'm not talking based on hearsay. I applied for MSc, and I did not write any test. Though I got some admissions, I know how many I missed because of lack of TOEFL/IELTS even when I had a proficiency letter from my school. AND RWTHAACHEN IS ONE OF THEM. So please don't say what you don't know.
bro u didn't miss them becos of toefl/ielts u prolly mite have missed it becos of cgpa or lack of good motivational letter.I didn't apply with toefl/ielts and I waz admitted in2 3 schools including the almighty uni frieburg.a letter of proficiency from ur university department is all u need.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Nobody: 1:48pm On Sep 06, 2015
Lol, so did you review his motivation letters to know they are bad.

Do you know his cgpa?

Be careful of what you say, there is a level of respect each person should be accorded.

You could have made your point without referencing the possiblilty of him having 'weak application requirements'

nellyb24:
bro u didn't miss them becos of toefl/ielts u prolly mite have missed it becos of cgpa or lack of good motivational letter.I didn't apply with toefl/ielts and I waz admitted in2 3 schools including the almighty uni frieburg.a letter of proficiency from ur university department is all u need.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by kilo4sure: 2:40pm On Sep 06, 2015
nellyb24:
bro u didn't miss them becos of toefl/ielts u prolly mite have missed it becos of cgpa or lack of good motivational letter.I didn't apply with toefl/ielts and I waz admitted in2 3 schools including the almighty uni frieburg.a letter of proficiency from ur university department is all u need.
The issue is quiet straightforward in my opinion, I think with the exception of kiel, if a skool says u can provide letter of profficiency, that should suffice except for competitive courses where there are more stages in the application process. Ielts/toefl plays minimal role in the admission process for many schools, even for kiel it has the least score of 4 compared to other criterias. its' purpose is to show that u'll understand your course in its language of instruction(English).
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 2 by Dam12: 3:01pm On Sep 06, 2015
I don't know why some ppl here tend to pick up on posts and read their own meanings into it without carefully analysing and understanding the intent of the person's post. Its obvious here that his statement is not affirmative, it's just a possibility and I don't see that as an insult or disrespect in anyway because what he stated can be a possible cause of rejection. Let's just stop this attacking behavior and try to get the true message of a post instead of raising issues pls. Motivation letters and cgpas might not be good enough just as we have strong ones so it's just a speculation and his own view with no intent to accord any disrespect according to the post. One luv
Ahbbiey:
Lol, so did you review his motivation letters to know they are bad.

Do you know his cgpa?

Be careful of what you say, there is a level of respect each person should be accorded.

You could have made your point without referencing the possiblilty of him having 'weak application requirements'

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