egbaran:



I applied for visitors visa in d month of May and got d visa in d month of June buh my process was way different oooooo

koonleh:


thank you,
i am coming with a student visa, no husband,no relations

pls can i get an idea of price of one bedroom with other bills. am trying to see the financial implications to journey so i plan ahead. thank you

19CannyMum:
hi

Pleas gist us this your process oooooo

koonleh:


thank you,
i am coming with a student visa, no husband,no relations

pls can i get an idea of price of one bedroom with other bills. am trying to see the financial implications to journey so i plan ahead. thank you

egbaran:


Send me a mail.........

Mamaroon:
So just curious...I've heard it said that we can't be spraying our "parfum" anyhow because of collegues' allergies, please is there any other workplace "etiquette" we should prepare ourselves for? Firm handshake, eye contact...tick.....but are there any other nuances a typical Nigerian should pay attention to?

Weather for small talk...ok.....but do you talk hobbies, holidays etc with your colleagues....or are these consided personal?

And ladies...do you make our hair however you like to work: braids (moderate length, not the 30inches kind), crochet, locs, kinky, twists, thread (kiko) ? Makeup, nails, jewellery? Just seems Canadian employers are very easy going, mellow and I wonder what's considered "ok" versus "too much".

Also when you move houses, do you go say hello to your new neighbour or is that nosey?

zeelo2014:

For a single person, your budget for a room + utilities is $500-600 depends on the location, this will be a room in a shared apartment or basement.
Transport- $100
Food-$100-$200 depends on you.
phone- $25-$50

19CannyMum:


Eyaah, my aproko no strong reach like that. You can keep your gist

19CannyMum:


Eyaah, my aproko no strong reach like that. You can keep your gist

koonleh:
Pls I just got admission for a graduate certificate course at Niagara college (1 yr), am a mother of 2 4 and 6. I want to knw Aw easy is it going to be with the children, and Aw easy for me to work and pay my rent and welfare. Thank u

koonleh:

thank you,
i am coming with a student visa, no husband,no relations
pls can i get an idea of price of one bedroom with other bills. am trying to see the financial implications to journey so i plan ahead. thank you

SlowlybtSurely:


Sis, let me not sugar coat this thing; it's going to be very difficult.

Estimate of monthly bills;
Rent: $1,200 (2 bedroom basement, with utilities inclusive)
Groceries: $300
Before and After Sch Care: $1,200
Transportation: $120
Phone bills+internet: $100
Miscellaneous: $200

Total of $3,120 and this does not include the money needed for school and to settle in initially. Unfortunately, you won't be able to make this much working only 20hrs per week. It could be manageable if you were coming in as a PR, cos you will be eligible for some benefits and grants. So except you have some good savings. . . It's going to be financially, physically and mentally draining.

Is there a trusted family member or friend in Nigeria that you can keep your kids with? Your studies is just for one year, you'll be done before you know it. Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. They'll join you once you finish your studies and have your post graduate work permit.

egbaran:
Actually I applied through Botswana as a citizen of Botswana cox I av d international passport of Botswana and went to Canada embassy at Pretoria S.A to apply....

zeelo2014:


I think you got most parts of the etiquette right, the handshake(pre covid) and eye contact. Speak slowly cos of accent, pick up their choice of words. Naija's English is more British-like, e.g pants vs trouser,booth vs trunk etc
You might say hi to your neighbors if you just a bought a house on the street if not no need for that.
Any hairstyle or clothing works, nothing too loud and check with your employer's dress code. Stay away from discussing your religious or political belief, be liberal at all times.

koonleh:


thank you,
i am coming with a student visa, no husband,no relations

pls can i get an idea of price of one bedroom with other bills. am trying to see the financial implications to journey so i plan ahead. thank you

* no more than two people shall share a bedroom
* parents or couples may share a bedroom
* children under 5 years, either of the same sex or opposite sex may share a bedroom
* children under 18 years of the same sex may share a bedroom
* a child aged 5 to 17 years should not share a bedroom with a child under 5 of the opposite sex
* single adults 18 years and over and any unpaired children require a separate bedroom

SlowlybtSurely:
It's going to be financially, physically and mentally draining.

SlowlybtSurely:
Is there a trusted family member or friend in Nigeria that you can keep your kids with? Your studies is just for one year, you'll be done before you know it. Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. They'll join you once you finish your studies and have your post graduate work permit.

Cousiim:

Chief, what about a single person!

egbaran:


Send me a mail.........

Dyolahh:


I’m interested too but it seems I can’t send email

Paccus:

Why must a person be liberal at all times, what if a person is conservative??

SlowlybtSurely:


If you're frugal, you should be good with $1,000 per month.

zeelo2014:

For a single person, your budget for a room + utilities is $500-600 depends on the location, this will be a room in a shared apartment or basement.
Transport- $100
Food-$100-$200 depends on you.
phone- $25-$50

DivineGrace123:


Gbam!

Ma’am Koonleh, the above is just the truth. It will be very tough. In Ontario for instance, as an international student, you will not be eligible to apply for most benefits. Also, coming with two kids with no support will be physically and mentally draining just like Slowlybtsurely said.


Yes, I have someone who can help with rent, he just want to knw Aw much it’s going to cost him. So he will decide if he is capable or not. Can’t leave my kids. At all.

I appreciate u all





You can try to do the above if it will be possible. Wishing you the best.

Cc: Koonleh

einsteino:


....By the way, did you manage to get a visa with the VO knowing you plan on coming with 2 kids?

19CannyMum:


I think you should take is one step at a time, right now the step you should worry about is getting your visa.

I don't know much about what students are entitled to and I don't know about prices in Ontario.

For Alberta as a PR, you'd get about 1350 in CCB.
Free healthcare, extended healthcare for the children (dentist, eyecare, prescriptions) under Alberta Works
Dayhome subsidy of about 900

You'll pay about 1k rent for a 2br basement (utilities included)
About 600 for dayhome/afterschool (parent portion after subsidy)
Groceries about 300 monthly
Bus pass comes with your fees. Stay on a street with a school or 2, and a direct bus to a supermarket and train station. There'll probably be a dayhome opposite the school (My street is exactly like this, I'm not just yarning dust).

If you work for 20 hours at minimum wage, you will earn about 1k. Arrange your work hours to be daytime while your children are at daycare. Spend the evening with them. Do your homework while they're asleep.

If daddy is in the picture and working in Naija, hopefully he can support with like $500 monthly to keep the budget balanced.

Like I said I don't know much about Ontario, or if students get all these benefits and subsidies. Just dropped this here for any single mom (with no more than 2 children o! It becomes punishment when they're too plenty lol) planning to come to Alberta and having similar fears.

Pleasant19:


Is there an option to keep the kids in Nigeria while you settle? I salute your courage but what you are planning to do will be very tough.

SlowlybtSurely:


Sis, let me not sugar coat this thing; it's going to be very difficult.

Estimate of monthly bills;
Rent: $1,200 (2 bedroom basement, with utilities inclusive)
Groceries: $300
Before and After Sch Care: $1,200
Transportation: $120
Phone bills+internet: $100
Miscellaneous: $200

Total of $3,120 and this does not include the money needed for school and to settle in initially. Unfortunately, you won't be able to make this much working only 20hrs per week. It could be manageable if you were coming in as a PR, cos you will be eligible for some benefits and grants. So except you have some good savings. . . It's going to be financially, physically and mentally draining.

Is there a trusted family member or friend in Nigeria that you can keep your kids with? Your studies is just for one year, you'll be done before you know it. Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. They'll join you once you finish your studies and have your post graduate work permit.

koonleh:


Thank u so much, so I can get one bedroom apt? For like $600

And the day care is so high God

koonleh:


Thank u so much, so I can get one bedroom apt? For like $600

And the day care is so high God

Paccus:

Why must a person be liberal at all times, what if a person is conservative??