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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by CanadianNurse: 1:46pm On Aug 04, 2017
Surdycole2:
woow thanks..... so u mean #1million will be enough for me
1 million for flight booking? You will enter first class sef

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 9:32am On Aug 05, 2017
CanadianNurse:
1 million for flight booking? You will enter first class sef
no I don't mean flight booking alone.... am asking total cost plus flight booking
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by CanadianNurse: 10:02am On Aug 05, 2017
Surdycole2:
no I don't mean flight booking alone.... am asking total cost plus flight booking
total cost of what exactly? Student visa fee is 55k
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 11:31am On Aug 05, 2017
CanadianNurse:
total cost of what exactly? Student visa fee is 55k
oook thanks.... like how much must I av in my account to be granted my student visa
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by CanadianNurse: 2:57pm On Aug 05, 2017
Surdycole2:
oook thanks.... like how much must I av in my account to be granted my student visa
your tuition fee plus 10k cad and if possible small change ontop

Meanwhile in order not to bastardize the functionality of the thread kindly direct your questions to the student visa thread at https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/51

TThere like minds and more experience people will answer you in real time
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 7:11pm On Aug 05, 2017
CanadianNurse:
your tuition fee plus 10k cad and if possible small change ontop

Meanwhile in order not to bastardize the functionality of the thread kindly direct your questions to the student visa thread at https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/51

TThere like minds and more experience people will answer you in real time

Oookkk thanks a lot
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by maziude: 10:30pm On Aug 06, 2017
Hello bosses,

Make I still register here.

Is there anyone presently in ottawa.. uottawa...carleton?

It would be nice to meet some people. Atleast before person begin over busy.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by chimah3(m): 12:30pm On Aug 11, 2017
Always have a copy of all your documents on your phone because you can be asked for anyone at the POE!

I was asked for school fees receipt...imagine!

So play safe by having everything. And once you get out of the plane...connect your device to the airport WiFi, it could save your ass incase you need to get any document online!

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by chimah3(m): 12:39pm On Aug 11, 2017
Welcome to Canada!

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by glam4444: 1:09pm On Aug 11, 2017
misszionboo:
As for surviving in Canada. I will say it's God and determination. I knw pple who make 3k monthly while in school, believe me wen I say dey have no social life. All they do is work,class and sleep with the little spare time dey have. Don't come here all in the hope of coming to upload pictures on Facebook,ig etc just knw wat you re here for and believe me the sKY will be your starting point. Funny enough their school system isn't so difficult. Just knw wat you re doing and u will be fine.

I laffed xo hard grin grin..
But true...nyc words
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by CanadianNurse: 1:46pm On Aug 11, 2017
chimah3:
Always have a copy of all your documents on your phone because you can be asked for anyone at the POE!

I was asked for school fees receipt...imagine!

So play safe by having everything. And once you get out of the plane...connect your device to the airport WiFi, it could save your ass incase you need to get any document online!
bro did you apply for a work permit from naija ? Or every study permit holder is entitled to get a work permit if you need it?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by chimah3(m): 1:48pm On Aug 11, 2017
CanadianNurse:
bro did you apply for a work permit from naija ? Or every study permit holder is entitled to get a work permit if you need it?

Every student is entitled to 20hrs/week work permit when school resumes.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by CanadianNurse: 2:37pm On Aug 11, 2017
chimah3:


Every student is entitled to 20hrs/week work permit when school resumes.
ok so I need to collect that at the airport.... Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 4:08pm On Aug 11, 2017
swaqq:
Pls house, is it compulsory for me to pay the full tuition here in Nigeria, what percentage may be required by any school to be paid before Visa interview, thanks.
A friend who applied for Undergrad didnt pay a dime before getting her visa.
She was not asked to pay, she had been denied once.
I think you Trust Gods Favour and do your best.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Cocosmite: 3:52am On Aug 14, 2017
Please my dear friends already in Canada.
I'll be schooling in Newfoundland by September this year.
I have a few questions I'll appreciate your feed back.


1. What do you do about cash. Do you open a Domcillary acct or move with in with cash?
Cash options have a drawback being that you could be robbed.
Domcillary I think has a drawback too being availability (not so sure) for cash

2. Being how cold NL what kinda items should I come with from Nigeria. This should include food, clothes , documents etc

Please I'll also need advice on flight booking as well as accommodation

Thanks.
I'll appreciate your assistance

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by likeababygirl: 10:26am On Aug 14, 2017
Cocosmite:
Please my dear friends already in Canada.
I'll be schooling in Newfoundland by September this year.
I have a few questions I'll appreciate your feed back.


1. What do you do about cash. Do you open a Domcillary acct or move with in with cash?
Cash options have a drawback being that you could be robbed.
Domcillary I think has a drawback too being availability (not so sure) for cash

2. Being how cold NL what kinda items should I come with from Nigeria. This should include food, clothes , documents etc

Please I'll also need advice on flight booking as well as accommodation

Thanks.
I'll appreciate your assistance
I think if you can protect your money well, it is better to do cash. Just declare it. Domicillairy seems okay but availability, charges and all of that are discouraging.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Cocosmite: 11:54am On Aug 14, 2017
You have made very valid points here.

Your mind is sharp and active. Really active

likeababygirl:

I think if you can protect your money well, it is better to do cash. Just declare it. Domicillairy seems okay but availability, charges and all of that are discouraging.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 5:23pm On Aug 20, 2017
Good evening everyone,
I'm a newbie here, na Nigeria situation pursue me enter here oo. I'm looking to apply to school against fall next year (2018), I would like to know schools that offer postgraduate diplomas with their tuition fees and with good opportunities to proceed to masters programme (I'm a 3rd class graduate from unilorin) or what other means is there in pursuing a masters. Anyone with detailed information can help out. Thank you in anticipation.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by CanadianNurse: 7:09pm On Aug 20, 2017
bolarinnwa:
Good evening everyone,
I'm a newbie here, na Nigeria situation pursue me enter here oo. I'm looking to apply to school against fall next year (2018), I would like to know schools that offer postgraduate diplomas with their tuition fees and with good opportunities to proceed to masters programme (I'm a 3rd class graduate from unilorin) or what other means is there in pursuing a masters. Anyone with detailed information can help out. Thank you in anticipation.
visit the student thread that's where you will get answers in real time
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by ozzy2: 4:19pm On Aug 25, 2017
Goodday all, please i need inform regarding schooling for kids of international students in canada.

Is a child of 5yrs allowed to attend public schools for free?
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by ibbravura: 3:53pm On Aug 29, 2017
Please guys. Am in Toronto now heading to Halifax at night
I don't have a place to stay for now. Pls can I get a place to spend the night before I get stable probably for two days
Thanks.
If u ar willing to help me pls

Email
Ibrahimbiliamin@yahoo.com
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by kindaguy(m): 6:37pm On Aug 29, 2017
Pls guys... am an student here in Nigeria, would like to apply as an undergraduate for 2018 session for any health related courses... Need your advice in applying and schools that can receive intl. students more. Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by MightyFortress: 6:34pm On Aug 30, 2017
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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by MightyFortress: 6:39pm On Aug 30, 2017
salford:

Well. You can only work 20hrs per week on a student visa while schooling. You can work full time for around 4months in a year when schools are on summer break. When you complete say your masters, you could get a 3 year post graduate work permit which enables you to work full time for 3 years. Hopefully, before the end of year 3, you might qualify to apply for permanent residence through the pnp or federal immigration programs.


Wow!
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 10:03pm On Aug 30, 2017
ibbravura:
Please guys. Am in Toronto now heading to Halifax at night
I don't have a place to stay for now. Pls can I get a place to spend the night before I get stable probably for two days
Thanks.
If u ar willing to help me pls

Email
Ibrahimbiliamin@yahoo.com

You can try Halifax International Hostel or Halifax Backpackers hostel. Basically, find your way to a cheap hostel.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by chimah3(m): 2:51am On Aug 31, 2017
This is just some advice for new students coming into Canada or just recently landed!

Be prudent in your spending unless your family sent you off to Canada with 30 billion.

Do not purchase things until the need arises. You might find out you do not need them after you purchase it.

The craze to spend money on fast food and new clothes will run your pocket dry if you do not bind that spirit early.

When you want to purchase an item, look for it first on kijiji.ca. There are Chances you will find someone with the same item who need it no more and wants to sell it at a cheap price.

Take the bus. Leave UBER alone! Met a Nigerian that took UBER from Toronto to Waterloo to attend orientation.( when it's not evil spirits playing with your destiny)! Please download Google Map and learn how to use the bus. They are clean, neat and safer.

Shop during off seasons. I.e. if it's winter, buy your summer clothes in advance. Vice versa! You will most likely get them at unbelievable clearance price.

Learn to cook! Always eating out can also eat deep into your budget!

Your study permit allows you to work! Please once you settle down start applying for part-time /weekend jobs if you can handle schooling and working together. It will help you pay off your debts easily! Please do not work full time or exceed the allocated 20hrs/week. You will get in trouble!

Apply for a credit card immediately and start building your Canadian credit score...it will help you if you decide to settle in Canada after your studies.

Make friends, connect and be nice to everyone! You never know who you will need at any point in time!

Make friends with other nationalities, it broadens your thinking. But know who you are and where you come from. Don't get caught up in their ways!

Be bold and smart in an out of school! Seeing a lot of whites at once can b shocking and intimidating but you need to toughen up! Truth is you are better than most of them and many of us lived better lives than them back home if not for our stupid leaders and economy that constantly frustrate our effort and drag us backwards! So in class make your point, don't let anyone intimidate you, argue your points and stand your ground. But do it POLITELY!!!

Don't dull, be sharp! Always know what your contemporaries are doing at any point in time and follow suite!

Stay safe! Stay out of trouble and bad company! It is not worth it! There are a millions way to go astray in Canada...do not fall a victim! You know all you and your family invested to get you here...the least you can do is be successful and make them and yourself proud at the end of the day!

For those that like women, please and please and please...a lot of underage girls in Canada look like grown ass women! I call these kinda of girls 'Jail-time booty' cus that is where they will send you! Do not fall into their trap! Be sure to know enough about her before you proceed!

All the same be of your best behavior and God will help all of us! As school resumes in some days time...I wish you all the best academic year and will keep reporting live from my little luxury hole!

If you run into any issues or problem, no matter your province in Canada, always know you have a Nairaland family ready to look out for you here!

#Udo!

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by RAY12345(m): 8:09am On Aug 31, 2017
chimah3:
This is just some advice for new students coming into Canada or just recently landed!

Be prudent in your spending unless your family sent you off to Canada with 30 billion.

Do not purchase things until the need arises. You might find out you do not need them after you purchase it.

The craze to spend money on fast food and new clothes will run your pocket dry if you do not bind that spirit early.

When you want to purchase an item, look for it first on kijiji.ca. There are Chances you will find someone with the same item who need it no more and wants to sell it at a cheap price.

Take the bus. Leave UBER alone! Met a Nigerian that took UBER from Toronto to Waterloo to attend orientation.( when it's not evil spirits playing with your destiny)! Please download Google Map and learn how to use the bus. They are clean, neat and safer.

Shop during off seasons. I.e. if it's winter, buy your summer clothes in advance. Vice versa! You will most likely get them at unbelievable clearance price.

Learn to cook! Always eating out can also eat deep into your budget!

Your study permit allows you to work! Please once you settle down start applying for part-time /weekend jobs if you can handle schooling and working together. It will help you pay off your debts easily! Please do not work full time or exceed the allocated 20hrs/week. You will get in trouble!

Apply for a credit card immediately and start building your Canadian credit score...it will help you if you decide to settle in Canada after your studies.

Make friends, connect and be nice to everyone! You never know who you will need at any point in time!

Make friends with other nationalities, it broadens your thinking. But know who you are and where you come from. Don't get caught up in their ways!

Be bold and smart in an out of school! Seeing a lot of whites at once can b shocking and intimidating but you need to toughen up! Truth is you are better than most of them and many of us lived better lives than them back home if not for our stupid leaders and economy that constantly frustrate our effort and drag us backwards! So in class make your point, don't let anyone intimidate you, argue your points and stand your ground. But do it POLITELY!!!

Don't dull, be sharp! Always know what your contemporaries are doing at any point in time and follow suite!

Stay safe! Stay out of trouble and bad company! It is not worth it! There are a millions way to go astray in Canada...do not fall a victim! You know all you and your family invested to get you here...the least you can do is be successful and make them and yourself proud at the end of the day!

For those that like women, please and please and please...a lot of underage girls in Canada look like grown ass women! I call these kinda of girls 'Jail-time booty' cus that is where they will send you! Do not fall into their trap! Be sure to know enough about her before you proceed!

All the same be of your best behavior and God will help all of us! As school resumes in some days time...I wish you all the best academic year and will keep reporting live from my little luxury hole!

If you run into any issues or problem, no matter your province in Canada, always know you have a Nairaland family ready to look out for you here!

#Udo!



I will also share most of my experience here : www.naijacanuck.com. Do well to check it from time to time. You might learn a thing or two!

That's deep. Much thanks for the advice.

Regards

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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 8:31am On Aug 31, 2017
How easy is it to get a Nigerian/African tailor over there? I have some ankara fabric I'm not ready to sew, but will eventually.
Should I leave them behind or take them with me? Thanks.
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by PureRuby: 1:51pm On Aug 31, 2017
[quote author=Fhemmmy post=10145279]

It is an individuality thing . . . i know people that ave done it and are doing well, and i know people that have tried it but never finished, you have to be really discipline to do it[/quote

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