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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by GreatMage: 10:01pm On Jan 20, 2021
promise2:
I am in the USA, I Studied International Business Masters. So i got a conference in International Business in one of the Universities in the USA in 2018 and i travelled for the conference and came back to Germo mean while you may be given 2 years visa when you apply for conference so that is how i left, i am not studying here i am tired of studies. I wanna make money. COVID has changed alot but after the covid i believe things will be better so if you must apply for a conference get one that relate to your field of study paid or unpaid, package yourself well. Be so confidence on your interview day, when answering questions from visa Officer look directly to his or her eyes ( make eyes contact) you must know or research more on the conference to defend yourself, relate the conference to one of your course if the visa Officer ask may be. Make sure you are either in your 2nd or 3rd semester so that they will not bounce you.


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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by CptWalter: 11:48pm On Jan 22, 2021
Basalt:


Exactly my plan.
Because if you go to a new country, you also start from scratch, maybe another masters etc and your permanent residence is not assured unless you go to Canada which is more flexible.

For me, the essence of leaving Nigeria is to have a permanent residence of a country with a working system where I can make money and have rest of mind.

So even if you don't like Germany, get your papers and then leave for the country you like instead of going there to start afresh.
Well everyone has their own plan

Can we link up? Probably on WhatsApp, my number is +2347062037265
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Magma012: 12:54am On Jan 23, 2021
promise2:
Hi i am not always here because of hussle i will check now and get back to you.


Menh.., have waited for you to write back to me for months now but you haven’t.

Still waiting for you to return my mail Bitte.
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Magma012: 1:19am On Jan 23, 2021
This is what we use to survive in Germany �� after BA is finished... we work for 5-8 hours with 45mins unpaid break (pause) inbtw for 11-12€ per hour...,

Is not easy offloading those containers of goods, but @ the end of the month, smiles on your face will take off ll the pains �.,

If your not strong �� You can’t do it.

#dhl #dpd(hellmann) #blg #amazonngt

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Dootah: 10:20pm On Jan 24, 2021
Please can the monthly MSc stipend sustain a family of 3? that is couple and a baby in germany.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by promise2(f): 2:01pm On Jan 26, 2021
Magma012:
I just sent you a pm now, I am currently in Germany and I needed few assistance from you bitte

I just responded I am sorry I am not here always . I will try and assist in my little way.
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by promise2(f): 2:15pm On Jan 26, 2021
Basalt:


If I get you clearly, you mean after the two years expires, you are expected to go back to Nigeria?
If that is the case, I think it's not for me because going back to bse in Nigeria now is not in my options at all.
If I must leave Germany then that should be to live permanently in another western country or where the option of leaving permanently is higher.

No I didn’t say that you must return to Nigeria after 2 years. You much research on your own to know what work for you using conference and get a visa is one part that can open the way for better opportunities, go come back and restrategize whether you gonna use study to relocate or other means, I just told you what worked for me. I have other friends who got the visa through conference and they traveled up to 2 or 3 times still in Germany they are cool some left and also doing well. Good luck to your decision.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Goztino(m): 8:10am On Jan 28, 2021
Very important information about health insurance

I would like to use this opportunity to point out a very important thing you need to understand if you want to stay in Germany.
In Germany, there are two health insurance companies.
1. Private (Mawista, Care concept etc)
2. Public (TK, AOK etc)

1. Private health insurance: Very cheap initially but it's a big trap especially if you want to stay in Germany because the price increases when you get older until it gets to a point when it will be a big burden for you and changing back to public health insurance will be very hard if not impossible.
Also, some companies don't accept it for full-time employment and depending on the selected option, you might not be cover fully. If you are always sick or have health issue, please STAY AWAY from private health insurance as a student
2. Public health insurance: More than twice the rate of private insurance initially but becomes cheaper with time when you get older, it also covers everything and acceptable by all companies.

My experience that made me bring out my time to write all these.
I came to Germany and started using private health insurance because it was very cheap and I actually saved money using it because I was paying only 30 euro per month instead of 105 euros my classmates are paying using TK.
105-30 =75
Multiply by 15 months which are the number of months I have used private insurance, you will get
€1125.
This amount is what I would have spent if I used public health insurance.
Everything was going well until this year, I was converted from Addeco to full-time Amazon staff and they told me that because it's full time job, I must present a public health insurance otherwise the contract won't be possible.
Then I researched fully about health insurance and discovered that private insurance is actually not a good decision for those that want to base in Germany.
Please research about it and get informed.
I also heard that once you change from public to private, you can't change back to public again.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Magma012: 4:16am On Jan 29, 2021
Goztino:
Very important information about health insurance

I would like to use this opportunity to point out a very important thing you need to understand if you want to stay in Germany.
In Germany, there are two health insurance companies.
1. Private (Mawista, Care concept etc)
2. Public (TK, AOK etc)

1. Private health insurance: Very cheap initially but it's a big trap especially if you want to stay in Germany because the price increases when you get older until it gets to a point when it will be a big burden for you and changing back to public health insurance will be very hard if not impossible.
Also, some companies don't accept it for full-time employment and depending on the selected option, you might not be cover fully. If you are always sick or have health issue, please STAY AWAY from private health insurance as a student
2. Public health insurance: More than twice the rate of private insurance initially but becomes cheaper with time when you get older, it also covers everything and acceptable by all companies.

My experience that made me bring out my time to write all these.
I came to Germany and started using private health insurance because it was very cheap and I actually saved money using it because I was paying only 30 euro per month instead of 105 euros my classmates are paying using TK.

Everything was going well until this year, I was converted from Addeco to full-time Amazon staff and they told me that because it's full time job, I must present a public health insurance otherwise the contract won't be possible.
Then I researched fully about health insurance and discovered that private insurance is actually not a good decision for those that want to base in Germany.
Please research about it and get informed.
I also heard that once you change from public to private, you can't change back to public again.


Thank you
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Paperworka: 5:28pm On Jan 29, 2021
Goztino:
Very important information about health insurance

I would like to use this opportunity to point out a very important thing you need to understand if you want to stay in Germany.
In Germany, there are two health insurance companies.
1. Private (Mawista, Care concept etc)
2. Public (TK, AOK etc)

1. Private health insurance: Very cheap initially but it's a big trap especially if you want to stay in Germany because the price increases when you get older until it gets to a point when it will be a big burden for you and changing back to public health insurance will be very hard if not impossible.
Also, some companies don't accept it for full-time employment and depending on the selected option, you might not be cover fully. If you are always sick or have health issue, please STAY AWAY from private health insurance as a student
2. Public health insurance: More than twice the rate of private insurance initially but becomes cheaper with time when you get older, it also covers everything and acceptable by all companies.

My experience that made me bring out my time to write all these.
I came to Germany and started using private health insurance because it was very cheap and I actually saved money using it because I was paying only 30 euro per month instead of 105 euros my classmates are paying using TK.

Everything was going well until this year, I was converted from Addeco to full-time Amazon staff and they told me that because it's full time job, I must present a public health insurance otherwise the contract won't be possible.
Then I researched fully about health insurance and discovered that private insurance is actually not a good decision for those that want to base in Germany.
Please research about it and get informed.
I also heard that once you change from public to private, you can't change back to public again.


A friend in Germany told me that he was told to pay €198 monthly by a PUBLIC health insurance because he is over 30 years of age. How do such student survive with such an amount?

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Basalt(m): 10:37pm On Jan 29, 2021
Paperworka:


A friend in Germany told me that he was told to pay €198 monthly by a PUBLIC health insurance because he is over 30 years of age. How do such student survive with such an amount?

shocked shocked shocked shocked

It's really much o o o, let the person use TK na. I was paying 105 with TK before my company took over. Though I am still less than 30
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by MRFIXER001: 10:40pm On Jan 29, 2021
Very important info indeed
Goztino:
Very important information about health insurance

I would like to use this opportunity to point out a very important thing you need to understand if you want to stay in Germany.
In Germany, there are two health insurance companies.
1. Private (Mawista, Care concept etc)
2. Public (TK, AOK etc)

1. Private health insurance: Very cheap initially but it's a big trap especially if you want to stay in Germany because the price increases when you get older until it gets to a point when it will be a big burden for you and changing back to public health insurance will be very hard if not impossible.
Also, some companies don't accept it for full-time employment and depending on the selected option, you might not be cover fully. If you are always sick or have health issue, please STAY AWAY from private health insurance as a student
2. Public health insurance: More than twice the rate of private insurance initially but becomes cheaper with time when you get older, it also covers everything and acceptable by all companies.

My experience that made me bring out my time to write all these.
I came to Germany and started using private health insurance because it was very cheap and I actually saved money using it because I was paying only 30 euro per month instead of 105 euros my classmates are paying using TK.

Everything was going well until this year, I was converted from Addeco to full-time Amazon staff and they told me that because it's full time job, I must present a public health insurance otherwise the contract won't be possible.
Then I researched fully about health insurance and discovered that private insurance is actually not a good decision for those that want to base in Germany.
Please research about it and get informed.
I also heard that once you change from public to private, you can't change back to public again.

Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Basalt(m): 4:16am On Jan 30, 2021
Paperworka:


A friend in Germany told me that he was told to pay €198 monthly by a PUBLIC health insurance because he is over 30 years of age. How do such students survive with such an amount?

I just researched about it.
TK is above 105 for those that are above 30yrs.

You can read more about health insurance here
https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/health_insurance

Because I work with a company that pays my insurance, I don't have to pay that even when I reach 30 provided the contract still runs.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Paperworka: 9:36am On Jan 30, 2021
Basalt:


shocked shocked shocked shocked

It's really much o o o, let the person use TK na. I was paying 105 with TK before my company took over. Though I am still less than 30

He told me that all public health insurance all said that since he is over 30 he is to pay €198+.
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Paperworka: 9:40am On Jan 30, 2021
Basalt:


I just researched about it.
TK is above 105 for those that are above 30yrs.

You can read more about health insurance here
https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/health_insurance

Because I work with a company that pays my insurance, I don't have to pay that even when I reach 30 provided the contract still runs.

he said that he has confirmed from all the public health insurance and they all said same thing (€198+). So my question is how do such student survive?
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Basalt(m): 8:05pm On Jan 30, 2021
Paperworka:


he said that he has confirmed from all the public health insurance and they all said same thing (€198+). So my question is[b] how do such student survive?[/b]

Firstly, it is not your friend, it is YOU.
You are asking for yourself, not for any friend.

Secondly, I will advise you to use private health insurance since you are above 30yrs old unless you are suffering from any severe sickness or having any health challenge that regularly requires a medical doctor then you can use public and protect yourself more.
You will save a lot of money when you use private insurance as a student above 30yrs. As a student, you will save about 1million naira or even more within just one year if you use private health insurance instead of public health insurance when you are above 30yrs.
Then after you graduate and get a job, you can now switch to public health insurance under the employee option.
private is about 30 Euro per Month while public is 200 Euro per month for those above 30yrs.

30 x 12 = 360 Euros
200 x 12 = 2400 Euros
2400 - 360 = 2040


2040 Euro difference.

So in summary, using public health insurance at 30yrs+ as a student is very expensive and I won't advise that especially if the person is young, vibrant, and healthy like most Nigerian students I have seen.

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by ajeleseujn(m): 4:02pm On Feb 03, 2021
Magma012:
This is what we use to survive in Germany �� after BA is finished... we work for 5-8 hours with 45mins unpaid break (pause) inbtw for 11-12€ per hour...,

Is not easy offloading those containers of goods, but @ the end of the month, smiles on your face will take off ll the pains �.,

If your not strong �� You can’t do it.

#dhl #dpd(hellmann) #blg #amazonngt

#GLS grin
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Magma012: 5:06pm On Feb 03, 2021
ajeleseujn:


#GLS grin

You know �

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by taiwo92(m): 5:30pm On Feb 03, 2021
Hello everybody, please I need info on how someone can come to Germany to study the study Nursing?
Age : Mid 20s
NYSC: Checked
HND: Checked/Environmental Health.

Bitte.
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by water4: 3:00pm On Feb 06, 2021
To folks in Germany;

What are the Pre and Post-graduation opportunities for those in the field of management sciences (e.g Msc in International business, Business Management, etc) ?

Also, must a student who graduate from this field only work or search for opportunities in it, even though he had taken some IT courses and certifications while studying?

Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by 0yewale(m): 9:23pm On Feb 06, 2021
1. I am not a Management Science graduate but I think roles that has title like Business Analyst, Controller, Project Manager, Business Development, Product , Sales etc. fits. You can search on Job portals like stepstone.de with those titles to get better idea. (You can use the German equivalent and combinations of those words and more).
2. You can work in a related field or of interest. There was a modification to this particular legal provision about 3 years ago but convincing HR people or recruiter is always not an easy task (especially in smaller cities), as you don't have access to present your case beyond the submission of your application documents (except during JobFairs). So, you can also apply for IT related opportunities and I think applying to those Business roles in IT companies should be a good combination.

3. The opportunities available pre-graduation is largely internship, working student and research engagement in the same areas mentioned in (1).

If you don't have much work experience already, most of the big companies offer Graduate Training programs.
If you are also interested in Entreprenuership, there is a not-so-new title in the startup world now, called Entreprenuer-In-Residence.

water4:
To folks in Germany;

What are the Pre and Post-graduation opportunities for those in the field of management sciences (e.g Msc in International business, Business Management, etc) ?

Also, must a student who graduate from this field only work or search for opportunities in it, even though he had taken some IT courses and certifications while studying?

Thanks
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Basalt(m): 5:37am On Feb 07, 2021
Honestly, I give it to those students in Germany that start another MSc after finishing one. It is indeed not easy to do an MSc here in Germany let alone doing TWO.
It is brain tasking especially if you are in science-related courses. Their Maths no be here cheesy grin

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Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Lahun: 9:59pm On Feb 09, 2021
I think you have to out things into perspective.

First of all Canada GDP per capita is only $300 below Germany's, so it is not poorer than Germany the way you put it.

Secondly Canada Economy like USA's is based on oil & gas, energy, manufacturing and services. I'm not sure if you have seen the US economy decline because of fall in oil prices?? Instead Canada economy is growing... like US's

I understand you really enjoy and love Germany but you shouldn't say other countries are both of or that they will go down. The thing with Canada is expectations... people go there with the mindset that they will bad white collar jobs without adapting to the local market skills, and it is really bitter for them to have to go back and do these kind of jobs they never thought of, just to pay for their bills and rent. In Germany on the other hand people go with either a tourist visa or a study visa and are prepared to hustle... who would you think will enjoy most the first year on arrival? Those who land in Canada as permanent reaidents and skilled or those who land in Germany with a tourist or student visa?



eastafro:
good for you my guy. but you are right depends on the way you see it. not everybody is chasing the money bag in the general scheme of things . life is more than working and saving money for me. dont get me wrong i like money , i made a few too considering i came to germany with almost no money (100-300 euros).i only say this because you made it sound like making money and getting citizenship is eveything there is to it.
to make things clear, first you cant really make as much money as you want to unless the money that i think you making makes you happy(key point) as a student since we are students for now. even after graduating germany have among the lowest salary range even for tech jobs. that socialist argument is crap , i can explain on other post. this is just for arguments sake ,i dont really hate this fact of germany.
second , language thing might actually depend on people , some people are good at learning languages some are not. accepting that should come naturally for a happier life.but from my observation most students and seniors or graduates dont really speak german ,most gave up or are just at the intermidiate basic level. that means thats enough to get by,work and stuff.
one thing you mentioned here is the possibility of getting a job without german, again i think you missed the idea of the post. i know you can get a job from my own observation in tech, but again if thats okay for you , thats not a problem.i read on reddit that this working folks who dont speak much of german feel like they dont fit in outside work.
personally i think the language is representative of everything the germans are , difficult. lol
unless you become german yourself, meaning speaking in par as the natives and understanging the culture ,wit and everything else that makes germans germans , it could be difficult.
here is the thing i just dont see myself being a robot , just working and lacking sense of belongingness if that makes sense for you . in germany no matter your status , money or skill you have you are still an aüslander . thats not the case in usa, uk, canada in my opionion and research(which i do very well, i was just being modest to get poeples opionion here,lol) , i can not see myself settling in a country where seeing black dude/girl is not common for the locals that they turn and look at you ,lol
where my kids be "odd" ones in the flock , no thank you.
here is my ideal place to settle...common language, friendlier people,you are not seen as an outsider.
interms of job , i am mature enough to accept finding job is difficult everywhere. canada is no different.
and since you ended with a quote for you . ignorance is a bliss ,lol . no offense
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by abagadingus: 12:17am On Feb 12, 2021
Good Day House, Please I need very honest and mature responses. If you don't have a reasonable response to give, I'd rather you just keep mute and allow those who have something reasonable and worthwhile to say to do so.

My younger brother is in Poland 1st year Msc but is now desirous of moving over to Germany, He has applied to some schools and is expecting their responses.

1. Is anyone familiar with or has made such a move before?

2. We are confused when he does get the admission, is he supposed to go to the German Embassy in Poland or go to the Foreigner's office in the city he intends going to validate his residency (His 1yr Student Polish Visa is still valid).

3. Pls do we have anyone here studying in any of the schools in Bremen?

Thanks for your sensible responses NairaLanders
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Nobody: 9:21am On Feb 26, 2021
Bruh no argument there. But I don’t think you understood the discussion � . I don’t love and enjoy Germany ......my argument was against that .

Lahun:
I think you have to out things into perspective.

First of all Canada GDP per capita is only $300 below Germany's, so it is not poorer than Germany the way you put it.

Secondly Canada Economy like USA's is based on oil & gas, energy, manufacturing and services. I'm not sure if you have seen the US economy decline because of fall in oil prices?? Instead Canada economy is growing... like US's

I understand you really enjoy and love Germany but you shouldn't say other countries are both of or that they will go down. The thing with Canada is expectations... people go there with the mindset that they will bad white collar jobs without adapting to the local market skills, and it is really bitter for them to have to go back and do these kind of jobs they never thought of, just to pay for their bills and rent. In Germany on the other hand people go with either a tourist visa or a study visa and are prepared to hustle... who would you think will enjoy most the first year on arrival? Those who land in Canada as permanent reaidents and skilled or those who land in Germany with a tourist or student visa?



Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Nobody: 9:23am On Feb 26, 2021
I think it is ,I would say I have the pattern of how to do things here by now. Especially if you choose a university that are not that tasking(less assignments and projects )
Basalt:
Honestly, I give it to those students in Germany that start another MSc after finishing one. It is indeed not easy to do an MSc here in Germany let alone doing TWO.
It is brain tasking especially if you are in science-related courses. Their Maths no be here cheesy grin
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Armstrong34(m): 12:35pm On Feb 26, 2021
Guys please how is the city of Hamm-Lippstadt in terms of the feasibility of students jobs .........................please i need real life and first hand experiencers
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Larrydogged07: 10:45pm On Feb 26, 2021
Can one move from here to the US. I mean is it advisable to do the visa interview from here or go back to Nigeria to do it? Has anybody been denied or accepted from here?
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by SOLARPOWER1(f): 11:51pm On Feb 26, 2021
Larrydogged07:
Can one move from here to the US. I mean is it advisable to do the visa interview from here or go back to Nigeria to do it? Has anybody been denied or accepted from here?

What are you going to do in US. That's what matters, and that's what Visa interview is all about.
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Larrydogged07: 11:58pm On Feb 27, 2021
SOLARPOWER1:


What are you going to do in US. That's what matters, and that's what Visa interview is all about.

For vacation and study. Please tell me for both.
Re: Nigerian Students In Germany..how Do You Survive?? by Raesrimud: 9:27am On Mar 09, 2021
Ģod bless everyone of you even
when you stop doing this it not
easy



my questions are
1) i have about 8 million naira i
want to read computer science
in germany will i get admission
easily



2) if i learn german will it
improve my chances of
admission



3) i dont plan to combak to
nigeria infact am goin to
become a german citizen what
are my chances of success?



i have a very good waec result,
first school leaving cert provide
the funds for the block accnt
present a cert for proficiency in
german will all that surely
fetch me the admission? thanks
for yur anticipated response




in addition please i want to
know the list of tuition free
schools that offer computer
science i can choose from
thanks

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