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Riddeek:
The thing is that is not the only thing you are going to be writing, that is in fact the easiest.
Even after a supervisor picks you, when applying formally you will still need to upload your research intent and alao why you want to pursue graduate studies over there.
As for cajoling supervisors, there is no specific format because you have to relate to them as per their research work. But ur first 2 statements matter a lot in deciding whether a prof will continue reading ur msg or just "mark as spam"... Yeah some actually do that.

You can start ur first paragraph like.
Dear Dr. Wang (use appropriate titles, don't use Mr. cuz all faculty members have a title)
My name is Obasanjo Jonathan Buhari, a graduate of the peace-keeping department in University of sambisa, Nigeria. I graduated in September 1684 with a GPA of 4.0/5.0 ( 80%) (this is important, state ur percentage, don't give ur supervisor work to do by analyzing ur result, if he can't see wat he is looking for straight up, chances are that he would just move to the next msg, afterall he receives hundreds of msgs from prospective students). My GRE score is bla bla bla i did not take the TOEFL since Nigeria is identified as an English-speaking nation.

I intend to pursue a masters program Msc in bla bla bla department in September 2017, and after going through their supervisors list, i discovered that you were the best choice as your research work focuses mainly on "anti-terrorism studies". Ever since my undergraduate program, i have been actively interested in " anti-terrorism" , i read your article "saving the northern nigeria" and also "making sambisa a peaceful heaven" which you co-authored with Tafawa Balewa,1952 (no forget put reference oooo, its part of research, of course ur examination don start), in which you explained its possibility using "amnesty-deceit methods" to lure out the floating entities and go hardcore on the remaining valence kingpins. I have been "actively" involved with the "anti-terrorism" campaign in Nigeria (abeg no put strong lie for here, u can easily get busted, "actively" mean say u get ID card/paper/reference from a group, wey u fit upload to prove am)
I have confirmed that i have met the minimum requirements for admission into antiterrorism studies as an international student (this is important, make him know say you dey eligible to apply) and i would be highly interested in working actively under yoyr supervision. I have also attached a copy of my C.V and transcript for your review. I would appreciate if you could kindly review the attached documents and let me know if i am qualified.
Thank you very much Sir for your time.

Sorry i had to use antiterrorism as a case study, u never indicated ur course, it would have been better if u did. Also, this is a draft, it is not to be used as it is, you can modify at your own convenience and come up with something more superb.
Last tip: (do not forget to add at least one extracurricular activity, trust me, it goes a long way in "bringing" you out)
Lastest tip: don't hold back, pour out ur involvements/achievements related to ur specialty.

Riddeek:
The thing is that is not the only thing you are going to be writing, that is in fact the easiest.
Even after a supervisor picks you, when applying formally you will still need to upload your research intent and alao why you want to pursue graduate studies over there.
As for cajoling supervisors, there is no specific format because you have to relate to them as per their research work. But ur first 2 statements matter a lot in deciding whether a prof will continue reading ur msg or just "mark as spam"... Yeah some actually do that.

You can start ur first paragraph like.
Dear Dr. Wang (use appropriate titles, don't use Mr. cuz all faculty members have a title)
My name is Obasanjo Jonathan Buhari, a graduate of the peace-keeping department in University of sambisa, Nigeria. I graduated in September 1684 with a GPA of 4.0/5.0 ( 80%) (this is important, state ur percentage, don't give ur supervisor work to do by analyzing ur result, if he can't see wat he is looking for straight up, chances are that he would just move to the next msg, afterall he receives hundreds of msgs from prospective students). My GRE score is bla bla bla i did not take the TOEFL since Nigeria is identified as an English-speaking nation.

I intend to pursue a masters program Msc in bla bla bla department in September 2017, and after going through their supervisors list, i discovered that you were the best choice as your research work focuses mainly on "anti-terrorism studies". Ever since my undergraduate program, i have been actively interested in " anti-terrorism" , i read your article "saving the northern nigeria" and also "making sambisa a peaceful heaven" which you co-authored with Tafawa Balewa,1952 (no forget put reference oooo, its part of research, of course ur examination don start), in which you explained its possibility using "amnesty-deceit methods" to lure out the floating entities and go hardcore on the remaining valence kingpins. I have been "actively" involved with the "anti-terrorism" campaign in Nigeria (abeg no put strong lie for here, u can easily get busted, "actively" mean say u get ID card/paper/reference from a group, wey u fit upload to prove am)
I have confirmed that i have met the minimum requirements for admission into antiterrorism studies as an international student (this is important, make him know say you dey eligible to apply) and i would be highly interested in working actively under yoyr supervision. I have also attached a copy of my C.V and transcript for your review. I would appreciate if you could kindly review the attached documents and let me know if i am qualified.
Thank you very much Sir for your time.

Sorry i had to use antiterrorism as a case study, u never indicated ur course, it would have been better if u did. Also, this is a draft, it is not to be used as it is, you can modify at your own convenience and come up with something more superb.
Last tip: (do not forget to add at least one extracurricular activity, trust me, it goes a long way in "bringing" you out)
Lastest tip: don't hold back, pour out ur involvements/achievements related to ur specialty.

Riddeek:
The thing is that is not the only thing you are going to be writing, that is in fact the easiest.
Even after a supervisor picks you, when applying formally you will still need to upload your research intent and alao why you want to pursue graduate studies over there.
As for cajoling supervisors, there is no specific format because you have to relate to them as per their research work. But ur first 2 statements matter a lot in deciding whether a prof will continue reading ur msg or just "mark as spam"... Yeah some actually do that.

You can start ur first paragraph like.
Dear Dr. Wang (use appropriate titles, don't use Mr. cuz all faculty members have a title)
My name is Obasanjo Jonathan Buhari, a graduate of the peace-keeping department in University of sambisa, Nigeria. I graduated in September 1684 with a GPA of 4.0/5.0 ( 80%) (this is important, state ur percentage, don't give ur supervisor work to do by analyzing ur result, if he can't see wat he is looking for straight up, chances are that he would just move to the next msg, afterall he receives hundreds of msgs from prospective students). My GRE score is bla bla bla i did not take the TOEFL since Nigeria is identified as an English-speaking nation.

I intend to pursue a masters program Msc in bla bla bla department in September 2017, and after going through their supervisors list, i discovered that you were the best choice as your research work focuses mainly on "anti-terrorism studies". Ever since my undergraduate program, i have been actively interested in " anti-terrorism" , i read your article "saving the northern nigeria" and also "making sambisa a peaceful heaven" which you co-authored with Tafawa Balewa,1952 (no forget put reference oooo, its part of research, of course ur examination don start), in which you explained its possibility using "amnesty-deceit methods" to lure out the floating entities and go hardcore on the remaining valence kingpins. I have been "actively" involved with the "anti-terrorism" campaign in Nigeria (abeg no put strong lie for here, u can easily get busted, "actively" mean say u get ID card/paper/reference from a group, wey u fit upload to prove am)
I have confirmed that i have met the minimum requirements for admission into antiterrorism studies as an international student (this is important, make him know say you dey eligible to apply) and i would be highly interested in working actively under yoyr supervision. I have also attached a copy of my C.V and transcript for your review. I would appreciate if you could kindly review the attached documents and let me know if i am qualified.
Thank you very much Sir for your time.

Sorry i had to use antiterrorism as a case study, u never indicated ur course, it would have been better if u did. Also, this is a draft, it is not to be used as it is, you can modify at your own convenience and come up with something more superb.
Last tip: (do not forget to add at least one extracurricular activity, trust me, it goes a long way in "bringing" you out)
Lastest tip: don't hold back, pour out ur involvements/achievements related to ur specialty.

Holu26:
Thanks a lot sir/ma

I encourage you to pray and hope for the best this 14th week

Gymme:
There is someone here in this forum (dalok1) that has applied since April this year and nothing yet from CIC. We too applied since May this year and nothing too.

expertman:
He should email them asap. From my experience if he is applying as a student.

He should check the resumption date he input on his application.

For instance we in October now and on his app he choses January as resumption time then such is likely to cause delay in processing as later cuz would claim purpose of visit.

Nevertheless he should email them asap.

Ruth222:
May God help us all

Riddeek:
What is VO? Can i message you concerning U of Sas? AGRIC Economics




lz, you are right, emails dey flow like water. Some of them, i no dey get solution to their case, i dey refer them back here to the gurus.
I am just trying to help with the little info i have gathered, especially wen i remember how i also knew nothing from the scratch and had to ask abt every single step.



en I just woke up one day and decided i wanted to sch in canada without "small" research, then i started asking stupid questions like "what is VO?" "How long does it take to get a V.O, i seriously need to get my V.O this country don tire me?"
I thought V.O meant visa offer or something like dat.
Now wen i look back, i go just dey laff myself, i am sure those i messaged then would understand. I disturbed a lot of pple especially students over there. So i understand how it feels for the "new guys" when asking some questions and they are ignored.
In all, i still have a lot to learn too.

Riddeek:
V.O is one if the last things you should be bothered abt for now ... V.O is the visa officer. Get admission first and then you can think about the V O and ways to "capture" his heart.

For U of S, check ur departmental website for "pre-app' form (it is not compulsory though it is for ur own good). Fill the form, then the form will be distributed to their faculty members (supervisors) to pick the ones they feel are 'qualified'. If you are picked, you will then be asked to apply formally.

NB: Being asked to apply formally does not imply automatic admission. Apart from the faculty members, the graduate studies committee will still review ur app to see if you met thier requirements.

Also, if you do not get a supervisor, don't bother applying to Saskatchewan, it is as good as throwing $120 in the bin. It is clearly stated there that even if graduate studies committee decides to give you an admission, if no supervisor accepts you as his student then it is as good as no admission.

3bby:
Hi guys, I have been following the forum for a while and I need your help. I am in the process of organising my documents for my SOWP application. My husband is went for studies and is now working there. I have got marriage certificate from the registry with plans for church wedding set for early December. My passport still bears my maiden name and i want to know if I need to do the change of name process on my passport before I submit. I also need to know if how much I should have in my account. Please assist me with your replies.

tysaxmalomo:
To the bolded, I would like to disagree, because while I was applying I sent mails to professors and I was told when I am being considered for admission, I would be attached to a professor. So saying that I guess should be department related, don't state it categorically, for college of law,it is not compulsory, they'd give u a supervisor when your application is being considered. Thanks
.goodlucknand God bless

Riddeek:
you are right, i just went ovesr the requirements for graduate stidies, some dept don't bother but others like ECE overbother.

michV:
lemme chip in here,for university of Saskatchewan,more especially for Electrical and Computer Engineering,their MEng requires a supervisor but before then,you have to contact the department which they will mail you their pre-qualification form to fill and submit.onces you are assessed and considered,you ll be mailed/contacted to carry on the legitimate online application which is not yet 100% guarantee that you would be accepted but most atimes it a positive step forward that you may be considered.

Riddeek:
The thing is that is not the only thing you are going to be writing, that is in fact the easiest.
Even after a supervisor picks you, when applying formally you will still need to upload your research intent and alao why you want to pursue graduate studies over there.
As for cajoling supervisors, there is no specific format because you have to relate to them as per their research work. But ur first 2 statements matter a lot in deciding whether a prof will continue reading ur msg or just "mark as spam"... Yeah some actually do that.

You can start ur first paragraph like.
Dear Dr. Wang (use appropriate titles, don't use Mr. cuz all faculty members have a title)
My name is Obasanjo Jonathan Buhari, a graduate of the peace-keeping department in University of sambisa, Nigeria. I graduated in September 1684 with a GPA of 4.0/5.0 ( 80%) (this is important, state ur percentage, don't give ur supervisor work to do by analyzing ur result, if he can't see wat he is looking for straight up, chances are that he would just move to the next msg, afterall he receives hundreds of msgs from prospective students). My GRE score is bla bla bla i did not take the TOEFL since Nigeria is identified as an English-speaking nation.

I intend to pursue a masters program Msc in bla bla bla department in September 2017, and after going through their supervisors list, i discovered that you were the best choice as your research work focuses mainly on "anti-terrorism studies". Ever since my undergraduate program, i have been actively interested in " anti-terrorism" , i read your article "saving the northern nigeria" and also "making sambisa a peaceful heaven" which you co-authored with Tafawa Balewa,1952 (no forget put reference oooo, its part of research, of course ur examination don start), in which you explained its possibility using "amnesty-deceit methods" to lure out the floating entities and go hardcore on the remaining valence kingpins. I have been "actively" involved with the "anti-terrorism" campaign in Nigeria (abeg no put strong lie for here, u can easily get busted, "actively" mean say u get ID card/paper/reference from a group, wey u fit upload to prove am)
I have confirmed that i have met the minimum requirements for admission into antiterrorism studies as an international student (this is important, make him know say you dey eligible to apply) and i would be highly interested in working actively under yoyr supervision. I have also attached a copy of my C.V and transcript for your review. I would appreciate if you could kindly review the attached documents and let me know if i am qualified.
Thank you very much Sir for your time.

Sorry i had to use antiterrorism as a case study, u never indicated ur course, it would have been better if u did. Also, this is a draft, it is not to be used as it is, you can modify at your own convenience and come up with something more superb.
Last tip: (do not forget to add at least one extracurricular activity, trust me, it goes a long way in "bringing" you out)
Lastest tip: don't hold back, pour out ur involvements/achievements related to ur specialty.

BeansAndBread:
Good day guys,
It's really nice reading through the thread. I'm a Mechanical Engineering 400lv student, I'm in my 1st semester and I'm to commence IT/SIWES(Industrial Attachment/Intern) by next year from February to September. I have a close family friend(he's like my uncle) who's also a Mechanical Engineer in Calgary and he said I could visit him and start my IT.
He's a Permanent Resident, but my question is. What kind of visa should I apply for and do engineering firms pay internship?
Thank you!

tysaxmalomo:
That's an image of the faculty of law requirements as regards supervisorship.

BeansAndBread:
Someone should please answer me na

Riddeek:
The thing is that is not the only thing you are going to be writing, that is in fact the easiest.
Even after a supervisor picks you, when applying formally you will still need to upload your research intent and alao why you want to pursue graduate studies over there.
As for cajoling supervisors, there is no specific format because you have to relate to them as per their research work. But ur first 2 statements matter a lot in deciding whether a prof will continue reading ur msg or just "mark as spam"... Yeah some actually do that.

You can start ur first paragraph like....
Thank you very much Sir for your time.

thesoj:
First get a company in Calgary to formally offer you an IT (internship) role, and then you can talk about applying for a visa with CIC. It is extremely unlikely that they would give you a visa for the sake of you going there to "look for a job". Maybe your uncle can link you up with a company out there, or you can find one yourself. Cheers.

yemdogg:
I am also applying to the faculty of Law of usask. I contacted three professors and one associate professor and all of em are ready, willing and motivated to supervise me during my LLM at usask. They all told me to apply formally and mention them in my application.....infact right now sef I don't know which of em I would mention.

I sent them my CV, transcripts and writing samples etc. I read their profile, some of their works, I even sent some of them my current research on corporate governance and she was excited and she even critique my research proposal and advised I include my preparation to undertake a graduate programme in my statement of intent. This is not a guarantee that I'd be admitted buh certainly I have gone extra mile to show that indeed I am motivated to pursue an LLM at their institution. Heather heavin is one of the supervisors ready and motivated to supervise me.... Guess what...she's the LLM program coordinator. Which means she's in the grad admissions committee.

So I'd advise you colleague to colleague try to contact two or more professors. N.b they don't respond to mails on time... Buh don't be discouraged they will eventually revert to you.

tysaxmalomo:
My research thesis is on the Nigerian approach to Boko Haram: need for a change. If I'm going by professors in my line of research, they are few and far between, except I just send to them anyhow, that's where my problem is, few are lecturers and researchers in Public International Law.

tysaxmalomo:
My research thesis is on the Nigerian approach to Boko Haram: need for a change. If I'm going by professors in my line of research, they are few and far between, except I just send to them anyhow, that's where my problem is, few are lecturers and researchers in Public International Law.

Riddeek:
Seriously So a research-thesis can be related to boko haram... I never knew sha... Ignorant me!

yemdogg:
Why not....? U just have to relate to research area or field.

Boko haram crisis can be related to;

International law,

Human rights,

Security law,

Peace and conflict etc.