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kimewills:
Please can you guys connect here��..I am very interested in anything concerning microbiology and we barely have any have info on that course here... thank you�

[qquote author=smokers post=77970772]please has anyone submitted application to the university of Jena for msc microbiology need urgent info thanks..[/quote]I have

Please has anyone gotten appointment recently. I have tried and tried. Used autifill and all but it still gets snatched away. And its like one or two dates per day

hadassaheke:
Hey everyone! Been a bit..

I moved to Germany as a graduate student in Applied and Engineering Physics at the TUM in 2017 and I can only give some tips based on my own experience.

1. Studying in Germany is pretty hands on, as there is no hand holding. And in terms of studying and getting a good grade, you are basically the architect of your life here, unlike what is obtainable in the US, Canada and other north American universities, there are no assignments that count towards the final grade as only the exams determine whether you'll pass or not.

2. Choose what you can study. A lot of us get carried away by the badass and enticing name of a program and get stuck at the end or even drop out because of not being able to pass the requisite courses.
As someone rightly mentioned earlier, though studying in Germany is free, studies here is rigid and a tad bit tough given the poor system of education in Nigeria and all. You have to pass at least 30CP at the end of your 3rd semester or risk being dematriculated, and although this may sound pretty easy, the truth is that it isn't. This isn't to say that it isn't doable, just find something that really interest you and you'll be fine.
There were instances of students who were dematriculated in their final semester because they couldn't pass one compulsory course. And a lot of students are suffering this (and a lot are doing well too).
No go do pass yourself!

3. I know that a good number of us are making plans of studying in Germany because of the opportunity to work while studying, which I know is important but living a well balanced life would go a long way in helping. Apply for work student positions in companies or Hiwi positions with some professor's in your department, and do not limit yourself to just doing the 'larger jobs' (menial jobs).
Not until I got a research position as an intern, did I fully understand and appreciate the things that were taught in class, including the topics I struggled with, because I was only cramming with no knowledge of how it worked.
The school's notice board and professor's website are good places to check out student positions and a number of other opportunities. I am currently in Canada as a research assistant, because I was lucky to come across an opportunity which was advertised on my department's notice board. I applied and got selected to work in collaboration with a university and a nano tech company in Canada.
Several schools have several collaborations with research institutes, universities within and outside Europe and companies. Make use of these opportunities!

4. For those that may have a condition attached to their admission letter, that requires they pass a certain course (usually taught in German) after one year or taking some bachelor degree courses in order to top up, my dear brothers and sisters, if you can, please avoid taking up such admission offers. The bachelor degree program isn't what it seems, and having to combine taking those conditional courses and your required courses ain't no walk in the park.
I had a conditional which was taught in German and which I needed to pass at the end of the end of the semester. It took extra hardwork, Grace of God and several emails to get the professor to give the exam in English and in German. It wasn't easy for me, as I had to study on me own, given that I couldn't attend the class which was taught in German.
I also know people that were dematriculated due to their inability to pass the course and they had to go through the stress of applying for another course or risk living the country after being dematriculated.
Wisdom is profitable to direct!

5. The importance of learning the language cannot be over emphasized. Learn it!
Develop a thick skin. You'll meet people that'll be friendly and those who'll treat you like being black is a crime, but hold your head up and focus! I had an experience with a professor during an oral exam, who said that I sounded and talked like I was smart, but lacked the requisite background knowledge. The words hurt me, but it didn't stop me from moving forward, but rather I tried to become better.
Try volunteering and taking up leadership positions when the opportunity presents itself. It definitely would be helpful. Make use of your access to as many European countries as your visa will permit.

6. As for social life, I don't think I'm qualified to give any advise in that area, our bosses will do that.
Make friends as much as you can, because it can be really boring and they could be helpful in terms of studying and getting to know about opportunities for students. I was constantly visiting one person when I first arrived as a way to cure boredom. Lol.
Connect with other Nigerians in the city who'll guide you accordingly. You definitely do not want to get stranded or miss a train on your first day here. That experience can be very traumatizing.

7. As for food, there are African shops here, albeit expensive (which is expected) so you'll be fine in that aspect.

8. For settling down here after studies, I'll leave that to our experienced bosses to do justice to it.
These are all that I can remember. If I remember any other thing that'll be useful, I'll add them whenever I can.
Also remember that what works for A, might not work for B. God bless our endeavours!

Thanks for your contribution.
I would like to ask how difficult it is to get part time jobs In life and natural science field in order to build experience and all?
I would really appreciate more contributions from people already in Germany. Especially the brutal truth so one can know what to prepare for.

Please does anybody know where they certify documents around Maryland, ikeja or yaba. And how much it would cost

Please, I dont understand this booking thing. I have been getting the same thing for a week

4hmvd:
@Raheembisi , please PM me or send me your email, it’s urgent.

I dont know how to

Hi guys, I'm very new here and I have some questions and would really appreciate the guidance.
1. I'm planning on applying to Friedrich Schiller University Jena for microbiology MSC and I was informed by the graduate advisor that I dont need to take an English test. So I want to know if the test would still be required for Visa application, I would also appreciate if someone could kindly share their knowledge on the school.
2. Please I need information on English taught MSC in biological sciences(microbiology/biotechnology) I just want to apply to more school and have enough options.
Thank you

Bracha:
Hello,

For funds and assets: based on what was written in th refusal letter, when re-applying, you'll need much more than the 11.9m you have. You'll need to have your tuition + 10k cad in your sponsor's account before you apply.

For family ties: I'm guessing you stated that you have family in Canada; if you did this, it was wrong. I don't know how to undo it, so maybe someone else can help out there.

For purpose of visit, you'll have to tell us what course you're going for and what your undergraduate course was so we know if there's a correlation.

I hope this helps. Hopefully someone else can be of more help to you.
Cheers.

Thank you, yea I am going to get more financial document to support.even though the tuition is about 6k cad and I have enough for two years.I dont have any family in Canada at all.
I studied microbiology, applied for postgraduate diploma in food science in the university of Saskatchewan. The program is has division in food microbiology and my undergraduate course has prerequisites for it which I stated in the sop.i ordered the GMCs note to get more insight

Nuel182:
what route did U use?

applied online

crusader6:
Were you asked to do medicals??

no I wasnt

Studied microbiology as an undergraduate, was going for a degree in food science with emphasis on food microbiology all stated in the sop. I would send you the sop

crusader6:
Which course did you apply for and what was your previous degree??

Hello everyone, I have just been refused study visa(trying to take it with good faith) so I just requested gcms note but this is my profile. I'm 21yrs old. Graduated 2017 with a bsc did nysc last year. I applied Feb 10, got refused today.
I submitted all documents
Along with family birth certificate
Bank statement of above 10m my mum is the sponsor
Annuity fee from my deceased dad insurance of 1.9m
Land documents
School certificate
I applied for a post graduate diploma that is related to my course I even noted that I took 6units of it as an undergraduate degree.
Please I need urgent help on how to reapply , application was surprisingly fast and was processed in kenya

Austacus:
Good morning
Please don’t try it, don’t even think of it.
Liquid cash is very important and so then if you want to add the treasury bill make sure you get a letter from your bank saying the treasury bill can be liquidated anytime the need may be.
Then you in your SOP or LOE make it bold and repeat it again saying the treasury bill will be liquidated and it set aside for the purpose of your travel
Then you do some calculation of tuition fee and other living expenses in your SOP
Make sure you include the amount of your treasury
Bill or fixed deposit with the available funds (liquid cash) in your account.
I repeat don't submit just treasury bill as proof of funds
(sorry am rushing to type this cause am busy at the moment, so I can't explain everything in details)

Bless you

Thanks alot, I would note everything. the treasury bill would be dedicated to the other year of study, while tuition for the first year is paid and there is liquid cash for living expenses.

Please I have a question. Is it okay to use treasury bill as proof of funds ? Along with paid tuition receipt

Hi guys,please i need help. i got admission but under the consitions for admission there is one for proof of english proficiency so i am confused if i should take IELTS or not because english test was waved during the application.