bosypumpin:
hi house, this is my first comment since joining the thread. i am an avid reader and a silent observer. when i want to unwind, i just log on to NL and get informed the more.

I got admitted to U of M and UBC for LL.M with full funding, Research based.
Admission March 30th
I have a baby and do not intend leaving her behind.
we did online and May 28th, we were denied.
Insufficient funds; my daughter (naturally), purpose of visit

Of course, I re fired and June 12th, I did biometrics,
online application again.
i'm expectant oooooo. cos my research supervisor sits on the Chair of the school of Graduates Studies and the exchange between us ehn, as been awesome.(im settling for U of M) cos it is 1 yr while UBC is two years.

If i don't chop TRV, na im be say God no want am. cos my sponsor's account opening balance na 42m, closing 18m, i run a partnership law ofice in Lagos Metropolis with some senior friends, my own account closing balance is 2.2m the funding from sch, ( i had three of them) is $28k and there are still some to be grabbed when there.


Confession time, the reasons for typing now is to answer the questions of those seeking for research supervisors.

My humble opinion is this, i checked my faculty, went through their top ogas, wrote down the courses that appealed to me, then i sent mails to them.
I didnt have a closed mind as per the specific area, i made my choices flexible.

PS; maybe going through the faculty would help widen your choice of course as well as supervisors.
All the best to us all.

We will all share our testimonies, Canada good ooooo

Edoblakky:
Yes. I called the HOD and told him my area of expertise and he suggested 3 professors. I only contacted one who agreed to supervise me. But I don't think that is the prerequisite to getting admission.

KELVIN086:


guy no use dat one give your self hope, if a prof does not give u a reply within one week it means they are not interested in ur application, these professors receive a lot of emails so dey hardly have enough time to give replies to everybody besides if you read the departments website it is stated there that if you dont get a reply within a period of 2 weeks it means the prof is not interested in working with u then they advice you to mail another prof. if a prof has some spaces for grad students and he/she is interested in ur application they would give u a reply and inform u on how to proceed with ur application.

TheBae:
Mine was even assigned to me by my department. So I wonder what the problem is sef.

TheBae:
I don't know why all these supervisors will read someone's email and not even reply

Fablady:
I am doing well. Thanks for checking up. No supervisor yet oh.

Fablady:


Just also wanted to chip in..... I personally would not travel without complete tuition (or a plan for continuous support from a sponsor here) for the duration of the program. You can hustle living expenses but not tuition. You don't want to be too distracted from your studies all in the name of hustling for tuition. I have schooled overseas before, and I know what Nigerians that did not have tuition were going through. And these were very close friends. Some even had to drop out when the going got tough. Some ended up failing masters and graduating with diplomas because they did not give themselves enough time to study. Studying overseas is not the same thing as studying in Nigeria. It's hardwork and dedication. But ultimately, we are responsible for the actions we take and the decisions we make. We r all looking for PR and to get it, you will need to blast your grades, get good work experience and prove to Canada that you are a great asset to them and worth living in and contributing positively to their Country. My brethren, think about it.... Would you employ someone (an international graduate) with bad grades? Let's be wise pls. Nigeria is bad but you can always beg for garri. Out there, it is not the same!!!!

justwise:


So that means he went with money then

tnuola:
Yes, I did say I won't advice any one to go without having their complete tuition for the duration of their studies, and I will kEep advicing anyone I know.
Its an advice, so its not compulsory for anyone to heed to it.
Its something I keep saying based on what I've read on this thread, and experience of the few people I know in canada nw, it is possible but very very stressful and hard.
Everyone is entitiled to their opinion and I'll just keep mute about this particular topic.

Madam T, I hail your dogged nature in fighting for your cause. I echo for you, but remember the life you are living is not an easy one. Going to Balogun market to buy things is not easy as well, life of a jobless graduate in Nigeria is not easy either. I read were someone said something about headache in Range Rover n in Keke (maruwa) which is better? The truth is life is not easy anywhere, the bible says the kingdom of God suffereth violence and the violent takes it by force, it did not say takes it easily, it still went on to say, he has not promised us a life of bliss and that temptations will come but with faith n trust in him we will overcome. (Pls pardon my bible examples, i recognise other religions. I mean no offense pls) What am trying to say is, yes it's not easy anywhere quote me even attending lectures in university was not easy either yet we still graduated with our 1st class n 2 ones amidst the strikes, poor lecture rooms, no laboratory etc d list is endless. I'll prefer to plant grass in canny than do fashola tree planting in naija here. IMO what we should be discussing is ways we can achieve it or surmount it n not saying it's not possible.
Someone suggested tree planting, hair cuts, nightclub hustle please we need more inputs so that those we wish to, but are discouraged cos of fund but was able to get admission n TRV can choose from the available choice presented by the house and begin to develop extra skills in direction. Skills in photography, tailoring, fashion illustration, beads, baking please we need more inputs and the provinces they are going to be beneficial to. Please @ everyone enough of the impossibility and let's see life from the positive side. What can such folks learn here b4 coming in order to help them meet up with their needs and still visit western union cos my guy believe you me that one is important. IMO. Don't kill me but correct me cos it's not only the dead that you can keep its head straight, you can do so to the leaving. #Faith works. Over n out.

But please I plead with the people advicing and encouraging pple to go without tuition, to add that's its very hard and tasking, so they don't think its easy.
The only problem I'm having hereis , encouraging pple to do something without letting them know how hard and challenging it is, its not fair to make pple think its easy to get a job and all.
When there are other bills to pay and rules to abide by.

Jengbetiele:
I was just reading through and i saw....people arguing about the possibility of paying your fees and surviving without bringing enough money from Nigeria. Dearest brethren 90percent of Nigerians and Africans I have meet here are paying their fees themselves with no support from anywhere. I was so confused at first because the mentality I had from here was paying your fees or surviving without input from home(Tuition wise) all by yourself is next to impossible, well my experience here totally flawed all that. There is a way around it; as a matter of fact you wont have to get yourself involved in any form of illegality provided you can work hard....well you wont even need to be told by the time you see all your room mates taking up 2 to 3 jobs closing from one job to resume for another, and having so much in their account to maintain and comfortably pay their tuition, you self go blend quick quick. And as regards the 20 hours per week for international student.....(there is a way around this too) I dont want to share how when you enter you go understand. Its nothing illegal, all i can say about that is where there is a will there is a way.... I am not encouraging anyone to go against the law because rules are rules and they are meant to be obeyed and i will never go against any myself but the funniest thing is even if you go against the minimum hours rules here and you have reasonable explanations, you wont be bounced "reasonable explanations" I have meet uncountable numbers of international students majorly Africans that came to Canada with just few months house rent and they are doing very fine. You may be thinking it could affect their them from concentrating.....you see life is so flexible here.....very very flexible. To cut the long story short, it is very very very very possible infact over possible.

invincible2006:


No you are not on your own, I'm heading to U of S too come September... And I knew about two other Nigerians heading to the same school who has already gotten their TRV.

Zattiezat:

Same to you my brother, may Allah accept our act of worship. I'm Going to the university of saskatchewan by his grace. Not a uni that is so common here, i am so on my own. Lol

Edoblakky:
I'm going for Msc Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. I'm actually a Mechanical Engineer working in the oil and gas industry here in Nigeria. UofC required me to get a sponsor before they offered me admission even though I had enough cash to sponsor a family for 2 years. I tried showing them my account statement but they never cared to listen. So I got a friend who had a company to sponsor me with his company's letter head. Then the admission came!

Fablady:


No you do not need TOEFL if u schooled in the UK. I have an MSc from the UK and English test was waived for me. No I have no supervisor yet. Still searching. But my application has been approved. I will strongly advise you try and secure a supervisor before applying. Don't mind their rule of applying and getting approved first so you don't end up like me. I fell into that trap and it is so difficult getting out of it.

Fablady:


I applied to Ualberta dept of Che/Mat Engr. What help do you need?

NittaJ:
@Team16

I don't die d matter my sister.. Carry Go! May it be done to you according to your faith!

NittaJ:


@Team 16, it will really be nice if u can adopt a unique Moniker that will identify you for who you are and what you bring to the table... However, with this ya team16 Moniker, one will need to be extra careful so as not to mistake your comments for that of Team12.

TRV No be by Moniker oo. No disrespect dear

juggernaut07:

No wahala!!
I have submitted my application since March sha. It is under review. ECE applicants for M.Sc don't need to find or contact a supervisor. I think the deadline for Winter 2016 has closed o.

juggernaut07:


I applied to Ucalgary but not to Chemical Engrg Dept (ECE)

loladeoye:
Na wah oo. we don get see new moniker by the name team16 lol.
I go modify to team27 niyen o