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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by johnsonpal: 5:46pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Hi guys, Today makes it exactly my 2 months in the UK. Here are MY honest opinions. Please note te I'm not anyway discouraging anyone from coming o, In fact, come and see yourself. I think the UK is a little overrated, yes, there is stable light and whatnot, yes, this is an advanced country, the system works, but honestly, I don't know how to explain this in detail, Let just say I am not that impressed Most of us are coming via school so here School: School is no joke here, especially if you are coming for masters, The Assignment doesn't stop. It will most likely take soo much work to be able to work part-time and come out with a very good grade. Finance : You can not, at least most likely pay your school fee or balance while working part-time. I see a lot of people rushing schools with 2k, 1k deposits, and hoping they will pay the almost 95% or so left while working. It's practically impossible. I'm still a JJC but I have been able to work three types of jobs s, Btw, these are the common part jobs(warehouse, cleaning, social care, "hospitality" ). Amazon is currently paying the highest of 11/hr(if you working the night shift ). So a quick breakdown. The cheapest school fee is between 9 - 11k (Hull teeside, the Cheapest school I have seen ).let say you pay a max 4k deposit and your school fee is 9,000. You have a balance of 5k to pay right? You work Amazon 20hrs weekly earning 10.50/hr that is 207/Weekly and 828/Monthly Expenses: Rent(Depending on location), Transporation, Feeding Say you can save half of this after monthly expenses, It would take you at least 11 months to save up your school fee balance of 5000 pounds. Side note, Most schools have a payment schedule, some 50% before enrollment, 25 % after 2 months, and 25% middle of your program. For a one-year course. I haven't seen a school that will spread it over 11 months. (might be wrong though ) This simple calculation is for the cheapest of schools and some form of extreme savings. Even though you can work unmetered during holidays, will your school give you that grace? Schools will report you to the home office(You don't want to have any issues with the homeoffice) if you can't meet up with the school fee schedule, I have 2 guys in my school currently facing this issue. Some schools are nice though, (maybe I will compile a list of such schools later) My advice: 1. Before you pay that school deposit, Ask questions about their payment plans and schedule. 2. Pay at least 70% of your school fee before leaving Nigeria, the stress that comes with worrying about money here is crazy 3. Get married - yeah if you can ( Your spouse can work unlimited hours while you school, ) Life: People are generally very nice here, don't mistake their nicest and warmth for another thing o. I have a story to share about this later Clothing: Please get pairs of very comfortable shoes, like the emphasis on very! you will be walking a lot ( Buses wouldn't take you to your doorsteps and Taxis are expensive), well some people are very loaded. For the average person like me so ditch your brogues and heels for trainers. most people here wear trainers anyways. Get warm clothing. it really gets cold and they say it's not even winter yet. Work: This place will humble you, coming from a corporate background to washing dishes and standing for 10hrs in an amazon warehouse. This has been a very humbling experience for me. Side note: Most temps jobs require you to stand all for hours, see why you need those comfortable shoes. It's also tempting to work more than 20hrs weekly, but please DON'T! Again, Please get your finances right, and have a reasonable plan in place. You are practically on your own here, no one cares. Final note: I don't understand why Nigerians here are cold and unwelcoming(it's only on nairaland I see people going far and beyond). Make friends with the Indians(they are so helpful to one another it makes me jealous) and local if you can Again, these are my opinions and personal experience, it necessarily might not be others. Good luck 88 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by franticfargo66: 5:46pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Poanan: Yes, I'm planning on calling the outstanding institutions as well, but wanted to see if anyone else has gotten offers from them yet. Thanks |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by ibk5891(m): 5:53pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Can one put funds in 2 bsnk account and use the 2 bank statement for pof |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by lobinche101(m): 5:57pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Yes pls but why dont u consolidate ur funds into 1 acts. ibk5891: 1 Like |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by adeyusuf2000: 5:57pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
cdieli: Thank God for the journey mercy and for the wonderful Nigerian family, God bless them. Please mwife just got an unconditional admission at Glasglow University last week and no deposit was request for and she have accepted the offer. We are family of 3 planning to apply together. Please assist with the following: 1. How much is their initial deposit. 2. Cost of live in scotland like? 3. Are there enough job opportunity. God bless you. |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chysunshine1: 6:01pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
I share the same opinion with you.What I have been planning to do, you have done. It's been crazy, seeing Nigerians crying as school has been threatening them. johnsonpal: 1 Like |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by franticfargo66: 6:09pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
franticfargo66: So I got an email today from London Metropolitan asking me to provide "further information in order to assess your application in relation to student visa compliance." Fingers crossed and hoping the email is a good sign I'm being favorably considered. Please comment or send a PM and help a brother if you've recently been offered admission at London Met as well. Thanks.
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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by steadyMoving22: 6:36pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
@Angelswt came across ur post on how u fixed the issues on ur waec wrong name and date of birth , kindly will love to know how long and how much it needs to get an letter of Attestation from waec for the corrections, as many of us here are sourcing for ways to get a long lasting solution for it..... |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by ocpaschal: 6:36pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Star19:good point... so which university did u enrol? |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Ugool: 6:37pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Good evening All, My dependant just got his visa. On his application it has Restricted work, no sportsperson no public funds. Does it mean he can't work? Thank you |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by steadyMoving22: 6:50pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by hustla(m): 6:56pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Chysunshine1: When Justwise dey tell them some months ago, them dey talk motivational aspire to perspire Hand touch them now, them begin cry 6 Likes |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by morenikeome: 7:02pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Congratulations!! please when did he do his biometrics and which tls? Ugool: |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by eyesaswide: 7:09pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Castro9371:Thank you |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by solarenergy: 7:13pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Please which is higher in ranking between University of Law and University of Bolton? And which seems to have a better reputation for international students? Also which has a lower cost of living between University of law London campus and University of Bolton |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chrisbam(m): 7:14pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Ugool: Congratulations!! He can work, but not as a sportsperson, that’s how it’s always stated. Pls what docs did your dependant provide? Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by superplus(m): 7:18pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
stfranko2: MA Social work LLM Medical law and ethics |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Ugool: 7:22pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
5th October, Abuja. Thanks so much. I will post our visa timeline. morenikeome: |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Ibrahim61: 7:28pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Visa Alert. Biometrics (Standard) TLS Ikeja : October 22. Collection email: 1 Nov. Passport Collected: 1 Nov. 3PM. Did a long ass call with some friends there and i would advise that people paid at least 70 - 80% of their fees. They said it's not all green there. If you can delay gratification and do well, you'll thank God you made the move. Leaving sums like 8k, 9k etc unpaid is risky. Leave sums that you can gather from family or yourself as unpaid at best. So you can pay easily if push comes to shove. I wish everyone well. God bless. 10 Likes |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by OllyRay143: 7:30pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Hello house Just double checking my POF for a family of 5. Living Expenses: £1,023 x 9 = £9207 Dependant living expenses: £680 × 9 = £6120 £6120 × 4 = £24,480 £24,480 × £9207 Total: £33,687 £33,687 × 650 21,896,550 Tuition fees were paid in full. I was told to round the money up to 23m to avoid stories but if I do, we will start counting the 28days all over again. Please are we good to go with 22.5m because that's what we have in the account. Thanks house 2 Likes |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by justwise(m): 7:39pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
franticfargo66: That person don't know where Luton is located 1 Like |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Egbas09V: 7:39pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Yes Do you have a National ID for the new age? Otunbalai: |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by franticfargo66: 7:46pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
justwise: Thanks bro. Are you currently studying in Luton? Which school? |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by justwise(m): 7:53pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
franticfargo66: I'm not a student but i know Luton very well. 1 Like |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Star19: 8:03pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
ocpaschal: Birmingham City University |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by lawali: 8:08pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Keralis: The attached info from UKVI clarifies:
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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Funmiladey(m): 8:14pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Hello house, please can someone recommend a lab where I can do my covid test in lagos.... flying Qatar airways, is it advisable to do the test a day before flight or two days before flight... flight is 7PM. |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by jtech17: 8:21pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
hustla:I tells you ni oo... you see this motivation thing ehnn it has been abused in our kuntry aswear... I saw people tackling justwise... our number 1 on Uk travel thread.. someone that has spent if not a decade or more in d UK...on UK matters... 1 Like |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Funmiladey(m): 8:23pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Cc: @justwise Funmiladey: |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by ndidibabe(f): 8:24pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Ugool:Yes he can't work. |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Innocey(m): 8:25pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Euro or pound rate? jesusbae32: |
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by morenikeome: 8:27pm On Nov 01, 2021 |
Congratulations! Priority or standard? Ibrahim61: 3 Likes |
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