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Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 6:00pm On Apr 06, 2023 |
Divinehenrich:Public PhD positions are published usually on: https://www.jobbnorge.no/search/en Also check the university websites and their social media. You have to find the positions yourself as in Norway applying for a PhD is the same as applying for a job. If you've done your M. A. already in Nigeria or elsewhere, a PhD can be a really good way to go to Norway. PhD positions are in the vast majority of cases paid positions and you'd have no tuition or anything to deal with. Also, it's quite a shame about the coming tuition for BA and MA. In the academic sector you'll find a lot of resistance against tuition, but unfortunately it doesn't seem like much can be done to combat it. It's truly sad that countries which heavily benefit from the exploitation of the global south close their borders and make education unattainable, further impoverishing the people they are exploiting. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 8:57pm On May 17, 2022 |
Tonero0147:No one cares about what university you went to in Norway (within the country at least). You will never be questioned by an employer regarding your place of study. I can pretty much guarantee it. All institutions have high standards. Also, in regards to the topic of learning Norwegian prior to arrival - yes, it is in fact possible. See my previous post about joining a Discord community and speaking with people online. Norwegian has a decent amount of resources that are free and otherwise. These resources will make you at the very least somewhat competent in the language. You will do the remaining work while you're in Norway. Learning the language is an investment, and it will provide tremendous advantages both during study and afterwards. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 11:06am On Mar 16, 2022 |
Samoluv:Yes. Of course, it's not the same kind of deep poverty you see in naija. For reference, the poverty line is around 237 000 NOK. With a salary like this it will be difficult to maintain what is considered a "normal life" (house/apartment, monthly expenses such as food, electricity and internet, potentially children and so on). But to be fair, most conventional jobs pay far more than this. Students have less expenses though, so the above is not directly applicable to them. Maybe you can get by with 80k to 100k a year if you're stingy and use your money well. Oslo is easily the most expensive place to study, so that is something to keep in mind if you have a budget. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:54am On Mar 16, 2022 |
Hsnyii:I can't speak for Poland, but in Norway you have to document funds of 126 357 NOK (aprox. 5.8 million naira) per academic year. As I've said previously, this sum is actually considered to be below the poverty treshold in Norway (to give some perspective). You will be comfortable, but the price of garri will shock you. I recommend you research different countries (climate, culture, language etc.) and pick the ones that fit your needs. The process is to do this research first, check the application requirements at your institution(s) of choice , apply online and cross your fingers. That's the most basic summary of what you have to do. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:36am On Mar 16, 2022 |
Haggai92:Thank you for your kind words. Blessings to you! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 6:48pm On Feb 18, 2022 |
Spider20: 1. Download Duolingo app (fantastic app for language learning) and choose Norwegian. Do 30 minutes of exercises every day. You can download excercises to do them offline. 2. Use NTNU's beginner's course found at: https://www.ntnu.edu/now/info/guide. Exercises can be downloaded. 3. For online learning, go to https://www.reddit.com/r/norsk/ (here there is a wealth of resources and you can also ask questions). 4. For more online learning, download Discord and join a Discord learning server (here you can voice chat and text people live). See a short list here: https://www.reddit.com/r/norsk/comments/qdwxsi/is_there_a_learning_norwegian_discord_server/ 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:03pm On Oct 03, 2021 |
Princepitbull:Lovely! |
Travel / Re: Naija Norwegian Student: Norway 101 Class, Word Of Today by StarFlux: 12:02pm On Oct 03, 2021 |
Easternheart:Sure! If there is interest. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 8:41pm On Mar 21, 2021 |
mogivethanks: 1. It depends on the programme to which you want to apply. Sometimes you need an undergrad in that exact field of study - sometimes not. Just do your research and the requirements for enrollment are listed for each programme. It's very easy-to-find information. 2. Nothing you can do except complete the equivalent of an undergrad in that field of study. Though, sometimes you don't need to do the whole thing. 3. Whichever you can get into. The more urban areas are preferable though. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:02pm On Feb 15, 2021 |
Easternheart:Second this. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 6:46pm On Sep 15, 2020 |
Dumebi213:I believe Nigeria now uses a 4-point scale, while Norway still uses the same 6-point scale. Bondnotjames:Tech jobs are fairly easy to get from my understanding of the labor market. |
Culture / Re: Yorubas, Please Help Me Translate These Words. by StarFlux: 6:31pm On Sep 15, 2020 |
kernniejay:Yes. I am fairly certain they are correct. Gamesmart:Thank you so much! Very interesting reply. 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 10:00am On Jun 14, 2020 |
Parseuz:Honestly, I don't know. I'm going for an academic career so haven't looked much into the job market elsewhere. The oil and gas sector is so shaky right now that it's hard to say what the situation will be like once you complete your M.A. degree. Knowing Norwegian will always be a huge advantage in Norway - there's no hiding that fact. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 4:15pm On May 20, 2020 |
Aragon1:Thank you! Honestly, I can't imagine this having any effect at all on the study permit. You have nothing to worry about from my understanding of the situation. All the best, 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:47am On May 16, 2020 |
Elolam87:If you want to apply, then you should start very early. Deadline is December for the fall semester (starting august). You should start already now and get all the papers sorted for when the application portal opens. It's much easier this way and less stressful for you. Norway is one of the safest places to be right now. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 6:42pm On May 07, 2020 |
OlowuJohn:Any time brother. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 1:59pm On May 05, 2020 |
OlowuJohn:Greetings. The issue now is due to the virus situation, unemployment has increased drastically nation-wide. I can't say for sure what effect this will have on odd and basic jobs, but I can't imagine it being favorable anywhere in the country. I wouldn't go to Norway with the expectation of landing such a job right now. It's definitely possible though (depending on your skillsets and experience), just don't count on it. All the best! |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:13am On May 04, 2020 |
O tojo meta. Chey, it's been too long. To this day I still receive PMs from people reading this thread hehe. I will repeat what I said previously: feel free to ask questions by tagging me on NL. I no longer respond to PMs because it takes up too much time. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: INEC Set To Declare Buhari President-elect, With Over 15m Votes by StarFlux: 2:19am On Feb 27, 2019 |
What a joke. Again, nothing will change for the common Nigerian man and woman. These people have no vision and no will to change. |
Music/Radio / Sonny Okosun's "Ogo Yii Oluwa" - What Is The Original Name Of The Song? by StarFlux: 2:22am On Jan 28, 2019 |
What is the actual name of this song and on which album can it be found? I'm trying to browse his discography but I cannot find this specific song under the name "ogo yii Oluwa" (or maybe it's impossible to find?) For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpsJoOfEBKA |
Culture / Re: Words From The Epie Language Of Yenagoa. by StarFlux: 3:23pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Sinistami:Yeah, it's a shame. I was never taught my mother language either, so I know how you feel. I try to learn, but it's too difficult when basically no one around me can speaker it either. Nigeria was never meant to be a nation, but here we are. Language death is a natural consequence of the nation-building process. |
Culture / Re: Words From The Epie Language Of Yenagoa. by StarFlux: 6:43pm On Jan 14, 2019 |
Chey, the richness of Nigeria's languages and folks never ceases to amaze me. Epie language ke! Now I know, e se oga. nowpresence:They are both Edoid languages, hence the similarities in vocabulary. They stem from the same mother language. It makes as much sense to say that Urhobo is a dialect of Epie as the other way around. So, it makes no sense all in all. |
Culture / Re: Tale Of Joromi Bini/edo by StarFlux: 3:20am On Dec 07, 2018 |
raskome2017:Very interesting. Thank you for sharing! |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 1:34am On Oct 29, 2018 |
Uchboggy:Your post got me thinking. The truth is that yes, Norway does have a high material standard of living. But stuff and things alone cannot make you happy. So what is Norway really like for the Nigerian mind? It's hard to say to be frank with you guys. I think though, that if you are intent on adapting and integrating yourself with society, you'll have a good life. However, integration comes at a cost. The Norwegian way of life is highly sedentary and the culture demands that you become like all other Norwegians. If you deviate from whatever "Norwegian" really means in the social hive-mind, then you're off to having a rough time. Hence you'll have many immigrants saying Norwegians are cold, impersonal and unwelcoming. That's not really the case to be honest, it's just that the culture values discretion and avoidance to a large degree (unfortunately). Traditional Nigerian village life is mostly collective in nature (in contrast to the individualistic Norwegian social structures), and even city life in Nigeria is to a certain degree collective although capitalism is pretty much destroying the remnants of collective society for the sake of individualism. So in the end, what is it like to live in a society that is individualistic through and through? In my opinion it can be lonely and sad, especially in the beginning, so be ready for that. That is not to say Norwegians are bad people (they're not). However, society is vastly different from Nigeria and don't deceive yourself by thinking that life will automatically be perfect over here. [quote author=smokers post=72494070][/quote] I don't know, unfortunately. Maybe. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Celebrities / Re: Zion Ayo Balogun Celebrates 1st Birthday With Adorable Photo. by StarFlux: 11:57pm On Oct 28, 2018 |
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Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 5:31pm On Oct 28, 2018 |
Uchboggy:You know what they say: great minds think alike captainamiedi1:Duolingo is good. NTNU also has a great online course with audio: https://www.ntnu.edu/now/chapter-1 4 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 1:56am On Oct 26, 2018 |
yinkeys:Spring: pretty OK, but it rains quite a bit. Summer: amazing with very comfortable temperatures. Fall: rains, and days are short. Winter: pretty much constant darkness with only a few hours a day of sun. You'll find the weather depressing unless you adapt the Norwegian way of dealing with it: sit inside and have a good time with friends (commonly called "kos" - having a good time sort of). 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:31am On Oct 25, 2018 |
Uchboggy:Indeed. Many are told that Norwegians excell at speaking English. This is true for the most part, but this doesn't mean that's what they prefer speaking. I was at a party once with this exchange student fromt Finland. The guy didn't know a single word in Norwegian, and despite the host's attempt to get people to speak English only, everyone continued to speak Norwegian to the student's dismay. That's essentially what you can expect in everyday life as well with no skills in the language. You'll feel disintegrated and not a part of the community. English won't keep you floating at all. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 12:38am On Oct 21, 2018 |
via2eddiez:Yes. 20 hours a week (as is allowed) will yield more than 100k (around 120-130k would be my guess with an average hourly wage). Getting a job isn't that difficult if you can speak and write Norwegian. If you don't speak Norwegian then you'll have a tough time finding someone willing to hire you. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 2:14am On Oct 11, 2018 |
Gent009:You can apply for a job seeker visa during your studies, but you must document sufficient funds during this period which is a lot of money: 240k NOK per year. Ejadike:Don't know, sorry. I believe Norway does not recognize HNDs. sleekysoft:A Masters is probably your best bet. There are very few bachelor degrees available in the English language. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 11:59pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Blaqqcorleone:During a degree? I don't know, but I doubt it. Mayhaps your school has an exchange programme with a Norwegian institution. |
Travel / Re: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by StarFlux: 1:01am On Oct 03, 2018 |
okezie007:Your chances are pretty slim I'd say. Know that many master degrees require a Norwegian C average. Third class is a Norwegian D so you'd fall below the required grade in most cases. They may or may not weigh your work experience (most likely not). |
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