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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:37pm On Jan 21, 2016
I just rounded up my post graduate diploma program @ FUTO. Studied Information Management Technology and i finished with UPPER CREDIT (CGPA-3.82). I want to apply for an Msc program in one of the universities in Canada. Please what are my chances of been accepted?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by IyaEjima(f): 9:01pm On Jan 21, 2016
saxywale:


what I meant by "easy" is that their academic system is structured in a way that if you study(without stress), submit assignments when due, sit for all test, avoid plagiarism, then you have no reason to fail except if that person is completely dull.

e.g Exams could be only 30% of total marks while CA would account for the remaining 70%. And there could be up to 5 CA's, and sometimes the best 4 could be used.

In exams, you would also be given a formula bank in some cases. Also, if the student fail say at first attempt in an exam, they are given a 2nd chance through remedial like its done in some private unis in Nigeria.

The focus is more on application, and not cramming. In Nigeria public universities, you can study hard and read over night, yet still fail as the lecturer would expect you to memorize all his notes, and recommended textbooks irrespective of whether you understand what you are memorizing or not. This same lecturer would set an exam with 80% of total marks and 20% CA, with only one attempt at each.

Now which style of education do you think is the easiest?
I share d same sentiments with u.. We don't write exams or quizzes in my Prog, So I don't worry about cramming nothing unlike my 9ja UG days.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Siga: 9:49pm On Jan 21, 2016
IyaEjima:

I share d same sentiments with u.. We don't write exams or quizzes in my Prog, So I don't worry about cramming nothing unlike my 9ja UG days.
... I think you guys need to separate easiest from productive...

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 4:19am On Jan 22, 2016
Siga:
... I think you guys need to separate easiest from productive...
Well, I would say both. A student also becomes more productive when he/she has easy access to learning tools.e.g one doesn't need to burn candles to study, or worry about where to fetch water due to scarcity on campus(OAU students can relate with this well). Assignments/projects are made easier cos of high speed internet with tons of resources.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:34am On Jan 22, 2016
chronicpunter:
I just rounded up my post graduate diploma program @ FUTO. Studied Information Management Technology and i finished with UPPER CREDIT (CGPA-3.82). I want to apply for an Msc program in one of the universities in Canada. Please what are my chances of been accepted?

Nobody wants to reply?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:50am On Jan 22, 2016
chronicpunter:


Nobody wants to reply?
The basic requirement for Masters degree is a bachelors degree or pre-master, and not a post graduate diploma.
No one can really tell if you would be accepted or not. You may want to contact the school you wish to attend.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 7:26am On Jan 22, 2016
saxywale:

The basic requirement for Masters degree is a bachelors degree or pre-master, and not a post graduate diploma.
No one can really tell if you would be accepted or not. You may want to contact the school you wish to attend.

Alright. Gracias!
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by PlayPays: 7:09pm On Jan 22, 2016
Hello Guys,

In the pictures attached is what I've noticed recently about the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa.
Their website domain name has expired since 14th Jan and Phone number is out of service.
Please help with any info or news about them.


Thanks all

Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by harrrry: 8:36pm On Jan 23, 2016
harrrry:
no reponse yet
na wao dis site dull oooo
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by mosquitoway: 12:29pm On Jan 25, 2016
PlayPays:
Hello Guys,

In the pictures attached is what I've noticed recently about the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa.
Their website domain name has expired since 14th Jan and Phone number is out of service.
Please help with any info or news about them.


Thanks all


It is still fully functional,I was there recently,dnt know why the website is down,but like most things nigerian....lol, this is a number to reach them on 613-231-7171.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by abdulkabirtobi(m): 6:44pm On Jan 25, 2016
HELP OOO,I have read through all Canada threads here but couldn't get the best program an HND holder can apply 4 in canada uni,is it that HND holders here should start afresh or there is a direct program that awards degree or pgde to hnd holders,pls help a brother here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Royat1(m): 6:10pm On Jan 27, 2016
Please, how much is the minimum amount someone can one earn from part time jobs in Regina, sk.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by OlaSalo(m): 6:42pm On Jan 27, 2016
Good evening house. I'm on the verge of applying to a University in Canada for my Masters and part of the requirements is three reference letters. I would like to know if the reference letters could come from scholars (especially my lecturers from the school I finished from here) or it could be anyone.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by senatonato(m): 7:45pm On Jan 27, 2016
OlaSalo:
Good evening house. I'm on the verge of applying to a
University in Canada for my Masters and part of the
requirements is three reference letters. I would like to
know if the reference letters could come from scholars
(especially my lecturers from the school I finished from
here) or it could be anyone.
Your former lecturers
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 8:32pm On Jan 27, 2016
Royat1:
Please, how much is the minimum amount someone can one earn from part time jobs in Regina, sk.
10.50 CAD per hour.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by OlaSalo(m): 9:43pm On Jan 27, 2016
senatonato:
Your former lecturers
wow. Thanks for shedding more light.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by laimartins7(m): 8:49pm On Jan 28, 2016
hi every one,i just finish reading from 1 to 36. it was fun reading it. Anyways i just applied to MIC ontario for pgd in business management (2yrs) . i am 28yrs
my questions are;
how genuine is the school
i want know to my prosprct of getting a good job after studies.
the tuition fee is 2.8million naira(18000$) and i plan to pay 1.8million and also pay 3months rent ahead. i want to know how much my sponsor(father) must have in his account..
lastly , can i still meet up d may entry?
pls , idemand a quick response. over to d gurus in da huz. God blesss
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by senatonato(m): 3:15am On Jan 29, 2016
laimartins7:
hi every one,i just finish reading from 1 to 36. it was fun reading it. Anyways i just applied to MIC ontario for pgd in business management (2yrs) . i am 28yrs
my questions are;
how genuine is the school
i want know to my prosprct of getting a good job after studies.
the tuition fee is 2.8million naira(18000$) and i plan to pay 1.8million and also pay 3months rent ahead. i want to know how much my sponsor(father) must have in his account..
lastly , can i still meet up d may entry?
pls , idemand a quick response. over to d gurus in da huz. God blesss
Was that the cheapest school u could get..i have an offer to lambton college for approximately 14000CAD. The course is also business management for 2years. But if u are ok with this current offer then u can go ahead. U can meet up if u apply b4 2nd week of feb. If u intend to pay ur tuition b4 handing in ur application ur sponsor's account should have good cash flow and minimum balance of lyk 3-4m.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by laimartins7(m): 7:07am On Jan 29, 2016
senatonato:

Was that the cheapest school u could get..i have an offer to lambton college for approximately 14000CAD. The course is also business management for 2years. But if u are ok with this current offer then u can go ahead. U can meet up if u apply b4 2nd week of feb. If u intend to pay ur tuition b4 handing in ur application ur sponsor's account should have good cash flow and minimum balance of lyk 3-4m.

Many thanks to you quick response. Actually I don't know if lambton college accept 3rd class. If they accept, I will prefer it. Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by senatonato(m): 9:11am On Jan 29, 2016
laimartins7:


Many thanks to you quick response. Actually I don't know if lambton college accept 3rd class. If they accept, I will prefer it. Thanks
There is no harm in trying. U can mail them to find out. It would really be better for u. Check their website u would see their email.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by easyventurs(m): 11:01am On Jan 29, 2016
collinsfbi:




You can check for the list of all the universities in Canada from the link below (page 3), besides you can research yourselves and don't wait till someone will do it for you because you may end up not getting any reply. Do it yourselves and feed others, give and take is a good learning process.


Gbammm over and out



https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-429185.64.html

I love this....give and take is a good learning process, that is what the forum is all about. Keep it up and God bless.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by laimartins7(m): 1:42pm On Jan 29, 2016
senatonato:

There is no harm in trying. U can mail them to find out. It would really be better for u. Check their website u would see their email.

Thanks and God bless. One more thing,Did you send ur transcript through courier service or mail or scanned copy
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by senatonato(m): 2:18pm On Jan 29, 2016
laimartins7:


Thanks and God bless. One more thing,Did you send ur transcript through courier service or mail or scanned copy
Scanned. At the time i wanted to apply, the payment portal wasnt working. So i contacted their nigeria rep and sent all my documents to her and paid 15k naira.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by laimartins7(m): 6:01pm On Jan 29, 2016
senatonato:

Scanned. At the time i wanted to apply, the payment portal wasnt working. So i contacted their nigeria rep and sent all my documents to her and paid 15k naira.

Okay, I will give it a try nd keep you posted. Thanks.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by senatonato(m): 6:05pm On Jan 29, 2016
laimartins7:


Okay, I will give it a try nd keep you posted. Thanks.
No problem bro
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 7:08pm On Jan 29, 2016
abestine:
Pls Nigerian that has benefited from University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship should please clarify this for me, does the scholarship include tuition fee? It's not stated in the benefits. Thanks
Please,is it possible not tobpay a tuition fees and be granted a visa by d consular for a study visa?? Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by abdulkabirtobi(m): 10:51am On Jan 30, 2016
Pls kindly attend to this,I have read through all Canada threads here but couldn't get the best program an HND holder can apply 4 in canada uni,is it that HND holders here should start afresh or there is a direct program that awards degree or pgde to hnd holders,pls help a brother
here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 8:12pm On Jan 30, 2016
abdulkabirtobi:
Pls kindly attend to this,I have read through all Canada threads here but couldn't get the best program an HND holder can apply 4 in canada uni,is it that HND holders here should start afresh or there is a direct program that awards degree or pgde to hnd holders,pls help a brother
here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is rare or almost impossible to get admission into a Canadian uni with any sort of "diploma". If you are in an engineering field, you may try polytechnics that offer bachelors of tech. or the remedial program at lakehead uni in Ontario that's put you into 3rd year. But these programs are usually competitive and you would need very high grades to be considered.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by abdulkabirtobi(m): 8:43pm On Jan 30, 2016
saxywale:

It is rare or almost impossible to get admission into a Canadian uni with any sort of "diploma". If you are in an engineering field, you may try polytechnics that offer bachelors of tech. or the remedial program at lakehead uni in Ontario that's put you into 3rd year. But these programs are usually competitive and you would need very high grades to be considered.
Thanks so much for your response,it's appreciated
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 11:38pm On Jan 30, 2016
abdulkabirtobi:

Thanks so much for your response,it's appreciated
is what you're saying now is that if I have a diploma now it won't be as easy for me to be admitted to a Canadian university or what bro? cos I av a diploma in management science and I intend to use it to apply very soon and likewise I have my degree as well.....my no 2 question is that which one of d following afforded mentionedbis easy to obtain an admission to a Canada university,is it with my diploma to do a degree or using my degree to continue with my masters? Thanks and hope to hear from u
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 12:49am On Jan 31, 2016
pepe4reps:

is what you're saying now is that if I have a diploma now it won't be as easy for me to be admitted to a Canadian university or what bro? cos I av a diploma in management science and I intend to use it to apply very soon and likewise I have my degree as well.....my no 2 question is that which one of d following afforded mentionedbis easy to obtain an admission to a Canada university,is it with my diploma to do a degree or using my degree to continue with my masters? Thanks and hope to hear from u
An HND is classified as advanced diploma in Canada, ond is classified as regular diploma (from polytechnics or community colleges). I just about 3 uni that accepts diploma students into 3rd year, if one takes a 6months remedial school. Some polytechnics would admit students with diploma into their bachelors of tech program. I think nait in Edmonton also offers bachelors of bus. administration. Using your degree might be the best option because you would have more schools you can apply to. Instead of a few uni's and community colleges.

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