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horlorladey:
17th July 2019.
Visa Interview Transcript.

Deustchemann:
DEUSTCHEMANN GOES TO WALTER CARRINGTON (PART III)
So, The big day finally arrived.
The two previous visits to the consulate were for Certification purposes.
I landed in Lagos on Monday evening, stayed with my elder brother.
Fast forward to this morning, I woke up by 2:45, took my bathe and dressed up.
By 5:00am, we set out from ogba. I got to the consulate by 6:05, met 8 people in front of me. I joined the queue and waited for the instructions as usual. At 6:21 Paulinus arrived, and arranged seats as usual.
Then a security officer called those for short stay, and stamped their appointment mail. Then he stamped for students and other long stays too.
By 7, Short stay applicants were ushered to Paulinus and he checked them in.
By 7:15, student visa applicants were called in and we filed up. Appointment mail and international passport checked. I happened to be number 5 on the student queue.
Paulinus admonished us as usual: "What I need is your attention."
He called the first 3 folks and began to give them instructions. The first guy appeared slow, and he got bounced to the last spot on the queue. The second lady too, seems she had issues with motivation letter, Paulinus asked her to move to the back, probably to make photocopies. So just 1 guy in that set was passed in.
When it got to my turn, myself and the guy that followed me, we were following Paulinus bumper to bumper. Local man was very pleased with us. In his words "I'm enjoying these people"..Lol.. he had to pend the first guy in our set because he wasn't as fast as we were.

Documents arranged, and well clipped by Paulinus, I was ushered in for security check by 8:15. Security checks conducted, I moved into the visa section, and probably became the first to be interviewed for Student visa because I still found the guy in the first set seated at the security post.

I entered cubicle 4 by 8:30. VO was a young man on lowcut.

VO: *with a smile* Hello!
Me: Hi. Good morning
VO: Bachelors, Masters or PhD?
Me: Masters
VO: What category did you book?
Me: Category A
VO: Which of the qualifications do you have?
Me: I have a Bachelor degree, with a second class upper grade.
VO: Okay. What course was that?
Me: Biochemistry.
VO: What course are you now going for?
Me: Environmental Toxicology
VO: Is there a relationship between the two?
Me: Yes.
*Hands over my documents to him
VO: What school are you going to?
Me: University of Duisburg-essen
*Checks my SL*
VO: Who is Mr. Justwise? , And how's he related to you?
Me: He's my sponsor. He's my Dad's friend.
VO: Does your dad live in Germany?
Me: No, he doesn't.
VO: *shows me something on my SL*, do you know what this means?
Me: Yes, Study, 3 months
VO: You'll get a mail in a few days. Your sponsor stated that he can only cover you for 3 months after entry. What will happen to the remaining 1yr 9 months? He might have to get another one that will state 2 years.
Me: Okay.
VO: Do you speak German?
Me: No.
VO: What's the medium of instruction for your course?
Me: English.
VO: Give me 3 Passport photographs and your visa fee
*Hands then over*
*Takes biometrics: 4 fingers of the right hand, 4 fingers of the left hand, then thumb of both hands.*
*Prints data information statement, gives me my copy*
*Prints fee receipt, gives me my copy*
*Prints 2 copies of my details and asks me to cross-check and sign if correct*

Interview proper
VO: Pick up the microphone please.
Which school are you going to study?
Me: University of Duisburg-essen
VO: What course?
Me: Environmental Toxicology
VO: What's the language of instruction?
Me: English.
VO: Which campus are you headed?
Me: Essen campus
VO: Why do you want to study this course?
Me: 1. It's in line with my career goal of becoming a Toxicologist
2. I'm passionate about Environmental sustainability
VO: I want more details. You have a motivation letter, right?
*In my mind, I even wanted to be brief so we won't waste time, seems this one wants to hear story. Naso I change mode sharply*
Me: My bachelors thesis was on neurotoxicology, where I studied the toxic effects of some harmful substances on the brain. The results I got increased my interest to how the harmful substances in the environment affects the organisms that live in it: plants and animals, You and I
*smiles*.
*VO smiles back*.
So I want to gather up more knowledge so I can use them to work in establishments whose activities have effects on the environment.
VO: Okay. That's nice. So, why do you want to study in Germany?
Me: 1. Free tuition extended to international students
2. Excellent practical and theoretical training
3. Opportunity to learn a foreign language
4. Opportunity to experience cultural diversification
5. Worldwide acceptance and recognition of the German Certificate
VO: That's good. Why don't you want to study in English speaking countries?
Me: 1. Very high tuition fee
2. High cost of living
3. Holistic admission process
VO: Okay. Why not study this in Nigeria?
Me: 1. Irregular academic calendar, which will not guarantee completion of the program on time
2. Limited exposure to sufficient practical training
VO: okay. What was your bachelor thesis title?
Me: Protective effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa (had to spell sabdariffa for him) extract on altered antioxidant and neurotransmitter systems induced by acute Tramadol administration
VO: Hmm..nice. what's this tramadol? I've heard about it but I've not seen it before
Me: It's an analgesic opioid which is therapeutically used to treat fever, but is often abused due to its stimulating effect.
VO: Tell me facts about Germany. What comes to your mind when you hear Germany?
Me: Geographically, Germany is located in central western Europe, with a population of about 83 Million people. Germany has 16 states and is bordered by 9 countries. Germany holds the largest economy in the Europe and 4th largest by GDP in the world. Germany is the 3rd largest exporter of goods: majorly automobiles, heavy machinery, chemicals and food. The president of Germany is Dr. Frank Walter Steinmeier of the Social Democratic party
*Interrupts me while laughing
VO: You know him?
Me: No *smiles*
VO: Does he know you? The way you pronounced his name sounds like he's your guy
*General laughter*
Me: The chancellor's name is Dr. Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union. Concerning Environmental matters, Germany is a world leader in Environmental, climate and energy policies. Germany is presently decommissioning all nuclear power plants and replacing with renewable energy by 2022. Germany charges an ecotax of 65 cents per liter of fossil fuel used.
*VO nods and interrupts*
VO: Okay, Okay. That's good. The city you're heading, what do you know about it?
Me: Duisburg and Essen are part of the Rhine-Ruhr developed areas, and used to be sites of coal mining and steel production years back.
VO: Okay. What state is your school located?
Me: North-rhine Westphalia
VO: Where is it located in Germany?
Me: South Western part of Germany
VO: No. If I'm right it should be Northwest, since you have north-rhine and Westphalia.
Me: *Remains silent*
VO: Okay. So what are your plans after completing the program?
Me: I will return to Nigeria to take up a job as an environmental Toxicologist in the oil and gas industry.
VO: Have you applied for a visa in this embassy before?
Me: No, I haven't.
VO: How about other Schengen countries?
Me: No, I haven't.
VO: Okay. Any questions for me?
Me: None, thank you.
VO: Alright. You should get a mail from the consulate in a few days about the issue on your Proof of sponsorship. That was my only observation. Every other thing is perfect.
Me: okay. Thank you for your time
VO: Have a nice day.

Thank you all for the encouragement, support and prayers.
May our AMs come with ease.

Fabcol:
Congrats bro!!
Well, I think this means you would need to go thru the Finland embassy since thats were you are to start the course.. I would advise you research on how easy or difficult obtaining a Finnish visa is then you move on from there.. Or since Finland is a schengen country and you are very familiar with the workings of the German embassy, you could use the second admission to get into Germany then move to Finland with your valid visa and do the necessary registration(I hope this is possible tho lol)

Acepain:
Good Evening guys!!

I am applying for a Master’s summer semester programme(Computer Engineering) at Paderborn University. I have alreay certified my documents at a high court in my state. Please did anyone who has gotten admission at Paderborn University apply with high court certified documents? I have attached the sample of the certification..Your prompt response would be highly appreciated..Thanks

fibe:
Congratulations. Please is old document a compulsory requirement. I don't have any. Kindly reply as you just did your interview

sassy92:
1. What course?
2. Courses for summer are limited in number compared to courses for winter. If you want to apply to many schools, you might not be able to escape uni assist

bjayNL:
Used FBN, was charged 13 Euro, 0.5% of the amount and vat,
Then I put beneficiary to bear charges else I could have paid another 40 euro

stanwheellz:
Please i need help.
Preparing for summer 2020 application with ma documents ready.

I need list of schools dat do DIRECT APPLICATION without the uniassist stuff.

Been tru d thread, google, and daad site got sme(to small) options though, i still need more.

Please help a broda.

builderperry:
I am on the waiting list for CONREM, did you apply with IELTS/TOEFL? I applied with an English Language Proficiency letter

Philfit:
Bros better reason that uni assist, it increases your chances of AL
Easy admission = Easy rejection\ Easy Acceptance
Check DIT, TU Ilmenau, Duisburg-Esssen, Ruhr Bochum, Bayreuth and TU dortmund

Fabcol:
If the school accepts it, then you are good
Before using Proficiency letter always mail the course coordinator of the school you apply to, if it would be accepted

Chriswazo:
You say is your dream course, yet you are confused, I don't know why

Eldeee:
Send a mail to your proposed program coordinator to confirm this.

Franksuka:
Bros...I got same AL from the school too...Am even confused on how to start up the whole process....Still waiting for AD though.

We can connect to talk in details

NelsonOBN:
Choose the 50mins test. Listening and reading
https://www.efset.org/

sassy92:
1. What course?
2. Courses for summer are limited in number compared to courses for winter. If you want to apply to many schools, you might not be able to escape uni assist

fibe:
Congratulations. Please is old document a compulsory requirement. I don't have any. Kindly reply as you just did your interview

computaholicGoc:
Just be careful!

BR,

tfkay7:
Am also going to the same school for the same course..have you done your interview yet?

builderperry:
I am on the waiting list, did you apply with IELTS/TOEFL? I applied with an English Language Proficiency letter

roland007:
Hello my pipu,

Trust everyone dey fine.

I've been admitted to TUM, masters to start this October.

I've done little research on accommodation in Munich and discovered that its expensive and hard to get.

I will appreciate all forms of information that will assist in visa processing and accommodation.

And also, what's the best way to get the health insurance, is fitiba bank blocked acct + health insurance OK?

Thanks in advance.

NijaDueprocess:
. Since you are waiting for appointment date and you are yet to fund your block account you can try finish consulate because from what i was told by a friend who got the same admission last year, you can not use the admission letter for ConREM HTW Berlin for your German appointment (Since it is stated that the 1st year is in Finland and the 2nd year in Germany and your enrollment is online).
Note: it is also stated that you have to get Finish Resident permit and you have to be in Finland latest by 1st October 2019 . You can call me on zero- eight-one-two-nine-seven-eight-zero-seven-five-two lets connect and find the best possible way out, because that has always been my dream course

Ojabostine505:
Do you really need address in motivation letter? Why not start with Dear sir/madam. Did you write address in your school application motivation letter? The know each document u r presenting. Please ask well again to be on a safer side. All the best

chocboi007:
same here oh, for 8 weeks now, I just mailed the foreign office and the embassy notified them since 17-06 and still have not sent my document to them.sent the embassy and email but no reply. I am tired.

computaholicGoc:
Not at al

Acepain:
Good Evening guys!!

I am applying for a Master’s summer semester programme(Computer Engineering) at Paderborn University. I have alreay certified my documents at a high court in my state. Please did anyone who has gotten admission at Paderborn University apply with high court certified documents? I have attached the sample of the certification..Your prompt response would be highly appreciated..Thanks