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Loans are mainly for citizens and if you're working (students inclusive). There is no need to add to a lender's risk asset when you're not broke. 7-8 % is already a huge rate compared to even Nigeria. People should be wiser.

laepisanto:
all the problems and hard time you had in Finland.... you will still face it everywhere you go.... even in our home land Nigeria.... am in Finland and it has never been easy even when i was in Nigeria, it has never been easy too but when you settle well and get used to the system than you will understand that Finland is one of the best in the world... and for people the that want to come here, is not easy oo but still never think twice if you have the opportunity to come

Well, no one is saying there are no challenges everywhere. But for me the system here is too repressive for my liking. The fact is that they intentionally configure their system in such a way that you can't succeed without depending on them, which to me is a form of mental slavery. For me the reason why people keep saying Finland is not racist is because most Africans here are not 'woke' and less sensitive. I won't limit my potential. I won't say much. At the bolded, I usually laugh whenever I read or hear such statements. I have been in here for 3 years and few days, and I have a full understanding of the system and the people but my conclusion is MENTAL SLAVERY!!!

steinmajor:
Yes, he's my uncle. I believe he has that amount cos he imports tyres and he's a major dealer

Probably the account statement was not officially obtained (requested and paid for) and the bank denied issuing it when the embassy requested confirmation. If you're extremely sure that the submitted statement is genuine, confirm how your uncle got it. After that, re-apply with a duly obtained official statement and explain exactly what happened. Your case would have a better chance of flying if the scenario I imagined are true and other things are right.

Ggetter50:
Bro, don’t make another decision when you are angry. These problems you stated here about Finland are obviously synonymous to non-English speaking countries. And about the job, you should quite know that their citizen or any EU citizen comes first before any third country citizen.

I blame people that didn’t give you true info the way it is which made you have high expectations on Finland. Whatever country you choose henceforth, please zero your expectation in order to avoid disappointment like this. Things are not really flexible for blacks abroad in any white Man’s land in the world.

In my opinion, Finland is better compare to some other EU countries. Finland is still one of the best countries in Europe. I have been there several times, and also been to many EU countries, so I know what am saying. Just look again before you leap.

All the best.

I understand your point of looking before leaping again. If I'm not being circumspect, I would have jumped long time ago. I graduated over a year ago and have done my due diligence since then, so that I won't make the same mistake. Once beaten, twice shy, they say. Finland being one of the best countries in Europe is a matter of conjecture. I personally don't like the culture, and think many people don't as well. For that alone self, if anyone has a chance of processing other countries, I advice them to consider them ahead of Finland. The people and their culture are the most important elements in an environment.

Justice96:
Thanks for the heads up... Sorry my man about the last line of your response. Nor vex

No qualms. Do weigh your options appropriately.

sirkezman:
Personally I think it’s unfair to discourage people by saying some countries are better so they shouldn’t come to Finland. There is a reason you couldn’t go to those better countries in the first place but after coming here and benefitting from the system, you can now say there are better countries based on hearsay and no fact. Everything a student faces in Finland, new student face it everywhere in the world. Only difference is the language barrier which is understandable. Some of us have our companies here, some work in companies, so many researchers but you think other places are better. All the best to you whe you leave and I hope you will also come back here when you get there and see that life is similar for blacks everywhere especially in countries where English isn’t the first language

I made enquiries from Nigerians who were already in Finland before leaving Nigeria...all they told me was that everything was fine bla bla. When I got here, they complain in their small circles how Finnish will laugh at you and don't really like you, how the lecturers are not good at imparting knowledge... I have my personal experiences which I won't share in an open forum as this. I had my research position, I knew the reaction i got when I got it against the wishes of many of them, knowing that I did not speak any Finnish. Yes, people have some challenges in other countries but it's better, but those can be more easily navigated if you speak the language of the country. If I had gotten sincere responses from people when I was still in Nigeria, I would have continued saving for additional one year and be able to conveniently sponsor my MSc in the US or UK.

I'm not talking based on hear-say, but real experience. I have many business ideas to execute but because I understand the game plan of the people, I'm not executing anything here. I know better.

sirkezman:
I still don’t get the experience you are talking about. You came to Finland to study and you are complaining about jobs? Seriously? So you think if you go to other ‘better countries according to you’ things will be easier even as a student? Maybe you are the one who needs orientation about those better countries. As a student in a country with a different language to yours, I don’t think there is any problem with Finland. People are doing very good here. Stop discouraging others!

I think I need to school you. You were given visa that allows you to work for 20 hrs/week or so, tell me the kind of jobs people get during their studies, I mean black people who already had bachelors degrees in Nigeria? During summer break you should get something decent. I will give you an instance. There was this Finnish chap who was in his last year, he knows next to nothing. He didn't know jack about software he was supposed to have mastered over the years, academically he has poor performances, I taught him many stuff. We both applied for internship positions that required no Finnish skills, he got offers from almost all of them, nothing for yours sincerely. Although job is not the main goal of coming to Finland, if you don't get to have the right industrial exposure in a field as engineering, you're just wasting your time. No one is asking them to give jobs anyhow, but let people learn and give equal opportunities. US is more attractive because you get Co-Op which gives you industrial exposure. The game here is called mental slavery.

arsenal33:
That is why he won in 2011

No, I think it was increased after the election... can't remember vividly. It was increased in July or August 2011.

Jonathan increased it from N9k+ to N19k in 2011, yet he was sent packing. 2019 is not different.

sirkezman:
lol why should the person avoid coming to Finland? what did you see that people pass through? c'mon dont discourage the guy abeg.

Hmm, be sincere to yourself. If you were on a salary of N200k+ with career prospects in Nigeria before you left Nigeria would you have wished you came to Finland after the experience you've had in Finland? I knew some guys whom I met here who were asking if they could go and get the job I left in Nigeria. Don't be deceived, the plot is thick against foreigners and blacks in particular. You should know too well that their is glass ceiling here. I'm out of FI sooner than you think before you ask me what I'm still doing around.

Justice96:
What are the benefits of marrying a Finland woman... Im a Nigerian living in Dakar Senegal .? Is it wise to get married to her on her first visit or i wait for another visit then we get married (so it won't look im desperate)

I hate Finnish culture and maybe dislike the people. Africans who marry them are mostly managing and I believe they complain. If I would advise you, I'll say don't even consider marrying a Finn. However it's your choice. Your question is about rude, seems you don't know how to use please just as them.

Zudoka:
Hi guys. I'm new here.

I need some information on medical insurance. I read it's €30,000. That's roughly N12.3million. How much does it actually cost to get it from Aiico and Swiss care? I went to Swiss care website but I don't get it.

Don't worry, I can do it for you at €15,000, pay N6.15m into my GTB account Name- Mugu Maga Suomi, Number-0123456789. Anyways, the best is AIICO which costs you about N30,000. Go to their website or any closest office and buy travel insurance for Schengen countries. The €30,000 is the maximum amount you can claim from the insurer in case you fall sick when you're in Finland.

True, but your race also wants the black race to be perpetually occupy the back seat in terms of development. You prefer to attract all the best brains from Africa and Asia permanently. If only the black race can think, but Alas, they don't.

Fela has said it all 'The thing wey black no good, na foreign things dem dey like...'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q2F2TaRghE

I need $2500 to be paid into my GTB dorm account, I will send you Naira. Anyone interested?

Akabuking:
you must be an ibo boy to visit such irrelevant country. my advice to you is this:
continue with your boy boy work there.
if you do drugs, or scam their women, may amadioha rape you.
Say "Amen"

Oh my God! This is a ridiculous and egregious boy. You know what? Don't quote me again, because you're probably not up to one of my students.

Akabuking:
Finland, that one na country? am on my bed in Nigeria.
see this grandpa on Naira land.
thanks though, haven't heard about schengen visa before.

Olodo. It's your type that'll die to get visa to Malaysia. Anyways, Nice to impart some knowledge into you. Always make your findings before commenting in public.

Akabuking:
have you been to Ghana before? is he a Eu citizen? research abegi

Stop displaying your ignorance in public. Google Schengen visa/countries. I am on my bed in Finland right now, so no need to go to Ghana. All these babies self

Akabuking:
but wait oo, the driver drove all the way from Germany to Denmark, immigration no dey work again. anything to look relevant.

Don't just spew your ignorance out anyhow. Do you need visa to drive/cross from Nigeria to Ghana?

Nice.

Slap him to know he's not an ordinary taxi driver. Africans and their mentality.

What kind of lack of professionalism on the part of the Police Force is that? If indeed he is on drug overdose, why can't they flush out the remnant of the drug from his system and resuscitate him to face the music?

In case any of you is coming to Finland and needs Euro here, do let me know. You'll pay into my account in Nigeria while I transfer into your account/pay you cash when you get to Finland, your choice.

kayvinci:
My msc weighted average is 62, thanks for the link

I guess that's what you call PhD grade? If so, you should be fine depending on your bachelor's degree and GRE score.

kayvinci:
Many thanks for the information information, I have one journal publication already and five others are awaiting publication. I seem to have a dearth of information.
Any information or useful threads here on nairaland will be greatly appreciated. My discipline is economics

What's your CGPA? If your publications are in high-impact journals, you can look at some UK universities, most have rolling admission policies and you can benefit from Commonwealth scholarship award (search for it online). But you will have to search for US universities that have strong economics programs and reach out to their faculty members for funding opportunities and their willingness to mentor/supervise your PhD study. I'm in Engineering and don't know much about schools with economics programs, that's your responsibility to take, you have to search on google and get contacts (that's part of research).

Follow this topic:
https://www.nairaland.com/4225931/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part/507#4225931.16235

kayvinci:
My results are not outstanding, tired of this shit hole

You'll still have a chance in some US and Canadian universities, just try to engage in some research activities and maybe submit articles for publishing. Just avoid coming to Finland, If you must travel out of Nigeria... Just a brotherly advice for you. I have been there (though I have a good experience due to over smartness), but I see what people pass through, but most of them won't tell you what they experience in order not to discourage you.

kayvinci:
Hello guys, recently came across this interesting thread. I have a masters degree in economics and I am interested in a PhD programme. What do I need to do as regards, I will like to connect with people working towards a PhD admission.

I will honestly advise you to consider other better countries such as US, Canada, Norway, and Australia if you're going to study for a Ph.D. I hope you have good academic standing.

A youth at 47. Bunch of jokers. My grandmother is even a teenager.

Osinbajo's replacement. The plot is tight. You won't understand.

Clearly, most Nigerians just claim to practise Christianity without understanding a jack about it . Read 1Chorintians 7:12 (in fact, the entire chapter).

Nigerians practise more of syncretism than Christianity.

Zee 30k landed... market reaction?

ExpressBooking:
so what's your advice?

You have to prove that you have been engaged in activities related to your intended course of study. Maybe you have been using flight simulation apps or you have done some internships or some related things. You must be able to prove that you have combined the passion for piloting with the businesses you've been doing. And don't say you quit a business because it was not thriving, what happens to your tenacity or you're just a dilettante? Find a better reason-e.g., you got better business ideas to work on.