deeceo:
Good day everyone.

Are there good opportunities of part-time jobs around the city for someone planning to school at Sheffield Hallam?

Thanks.

Sheffield is a huge city. Job opportunities there are overwhelming.

Quick one please can I use WAEC print out for application coz there is a mistake on dob on my WAEC certificate.

jerry0071:

Sheffield is a huge city. Job opportunities there are overwhelming.

Thanks a lot for this insight.

deeceo:


Thanks a lot for this insight.

Have you gotten an offer from shu? I’m also looking forward to my admission

Please for those that just moved to UK this month or so... Is COVID vaccination compulsory or one can just go COVID test 48 hours before going to airport?

Tynnah:
Good day guys.... please and please which UK universities accept a 3rd class degree and/or which universities in Scotland accept a 3rd class degree? Please kindly respond.
Thanks

PLEASE I STILL NEED MORE ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION. KINDLY HELP ME

Third class holders and HND holders can get 1 year UK Masters admission directly if you have valid and many years work experience. Check "Howoheye" and "hosey" in the link below for UK universities that accept Masters directly from HND and Third class graduates with success stories:

https://www.nairaland.com/6331164/uk-student-visa-tier-4/372#102024310

In addition to the universities listed in the link above, the undermentioned universities also gives admission to Third class holders and HND holders with reasonable years of work experience:
1. University of the West of Scotland.
2. University of Derby.
3. University of Plymouth
4. Birmingham City University.
5. University of Hull.
6. University of Huddersfield.
7. University of Lincoln
8. University of Stirling
9. Cardiff Met
10. University of Strathclyde
11. Nottingham Trent University
12. Ulster university

fikky12:


Have you gotten an offer from shu? I’m also looking forward to my admission

Still waiting for admission, applied first week of March.

Pls what rate is used to pay to tuition deposit, is it the black market rate or CBN,any idea of the current range of pounds to naira for tuition fee

Good day house! I got a conditional offer from Northumbria and Birmingham city university.kindly advise on the right choice to make as regards payment plan and environment. Thanks in advance �

Kirusky4life:
Hi Fam,

I am trying to pay IHS for my spouse, but it shows 0.00 USD and gave me an IHS number without payment
I don't know if I made a mistake while filling out the form.

Also, How exactly is the IHS for a spouse?

I also experienced same for each of my dependent.
Dunno what went wrong.
Anybody with similar experience and how they went about it should advice us please.

It looks like I’m the only one going to Northumbria London campus this May?

Why is nobody talking about it

Alexjohn2020:
Please oanda rate today is #548> £1 how accurate is it?

If that's what it is, then it is very accurate!!

Aeezah:
Good day house! I got a conditional offer from Northumbria and Birmingham city university.kindly advise on the right choice to make as regards payment plan and environment. Thanks in advance �

The only reason I don't like Northumbria is because their tuition deposit is not refundable

iyceconcept:
Do you know how much Salford accepts for initial deposit? I want to apply for Sept intake

£5,500

deeceo:



Still waiting for admission, applied first week of March.

I applied first week in February, heard it takes two months so I’m expecting a feedback soon. What course are you going for?

Qlibra:
Oh, this is nice.
I also have a HND and also lower credit. But I am a bit confused because I didn't do my OND and HND in the same school. Pls can you kindly help me to ask your hubby if He submitted 2 transcripts or just that of HND. And also if He did Ielts too

You would most likely submit the HND

fikky12:

I applied first week in February, heard it takes two months so I’m expecting a feedback soon. What course are you going for?

We are in the same shoe

Edwosa:


Pls what's assisted service?
And what other service can one choose?

Assisted service means you want the staff at TLS to help you upload your supporting documents for your visa application.

Self service means that you upload the documents yourself on their site.

You can see their other services on their site:
https://pos.tlscontact.com/abv_en/added-value-services

Toyen51:
Pls what rate is used to pay to tuition deposit, is it the black market rate or CBN,any idea of the current range of pounds to naira for tuition fee

If you're paying visa Form A, it's C N rate.

Ranges from 552-579 according to reports between last month and this month

Simran94:


She’s a medical doctor at an NHS in Norwich.
Work Visa
I’m the one filling the application

Ok, she is on tier 2.

On the application, what do you say you do?
How do you intend to defray the cost of your travel ?

Even if your sister invited you as a host, you still need some back up of your own for flight, moving around, visiting tourist places, and your flight back home

Tynnah:
Good day guys.... please and please which UK universities accept a 3rd class degree and/or which universities in Scotland accept a 3rd class degree? Please kindly respond.
Thanks

PLEASE I STILL NEED MORE ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION. KINDLY HELP ME

You meant England and Scotland schools because both are part of the U.K.

It's been posted here times w/o number though

At the beginning of the application, did you check "Yes" when asked if he/she will be staying in the Isle of Man, etc?? That can also cause it.

Kirusky4life:
Hi Fam,

I am trying to pay IHS for my spouse, but it shows 0.00 USD and gave me an IHS number without payment
I don't know if I made a mistake while filling out the form.

Also, How exactly is the IHS for a spouse?

aminlove:
Please for those that just moved to UK this month or so... Is COVID vaccination compulsory or one can just go COVID test 48 hours before going to airport?

Covid vacs isn't compulsory.
All Covid protocols have been relaxed since 18th March.

Read further here
https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/before-you-leave-for-the-uk

Hi guys, It has been 6months here already, Pheew. Time truly flies, I tell you. My last post was 2 months ago; you can check that out if you missed it.

Disclaimer: The content of this post is solely my opinion and experiences, which of course, will defer from others.

This is kind of a long post; Apologies in advance, and to avoid decimating the write-up with links, they will be posted at the end under reference and further reading.


Let's get to it

Accommodation scarcity has always been an issue, but recently, it has gone bunkers, like finding accommodation now requires some miracle or sheer luck, especially for Families. I still don't understand why Landlords and letting agents avoid blatantly refuse to rent to families. The story is the same almost everywhere now. I can't even imagine the financial implication and the emotional stress of spending months in a hotel/Airbnb with no end. Single people are not finding it easy either.
It will be better to come alone first to settle and resolve accommodation issues; the family can join later. You don't want to be roaming around with your children in a new environment. The landlords/landladies are also taking advantage of people's desperation by suddenly hiking rent and not supplying necessities. I was able to secure accommodation a month before I came in; I don't even think that is possible anymore.

Accommodation Search Tips :
Get a Uk number ASAP( I downloaded vyke while in Nigeria because I wasn't getting any response via email). Start calling and texting instead of emailing alone.
Register on Zoopla, Rightmove, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, start 'sleeping' on the websites. (Beware of Scam, especially on Facebook, if someone asks you to send an email to the sister, Not available to show house, payment via Airbnb it's 99% scam!!)
Google Agents in your city, go to their office if you are already on ground.
'Collabo' with another family to get a 5/6 bedroom ( demand for them are relatively low )
Some of the jobs on the UK shortage list might be removed soon due to 'oversupply.' So I did some digging and came up with a list of jobs vocations that I think have good prospects; some are still emerging.

Sustainability/Renewable: The Uk and Europe are moving towards renewable and energy sustainable development FAST. The Ukraine Russian war is going to make this move even faster. A degree in anything Related is going to be so worth it.

Business Intelligence/ Data Analyst: I analyzed popular jobs sites(LinkedIn, Totaljobs, indeed, reeds) posts for the 2 years, and these popped up.

AI/ Data Science: Data is the new currency man; applying Machine learning, deep learning, AI algorithms to data will be hot. This is different from Data Analysis; if you don't want to be mediocre, a strong Math/statistics background is essential, or time to learn those matrices and PCA. Ladies, please consider this career path. You are black and female, Double Minority! If you now know your onions again, omo! not every time nursing/public health.

Adult Care/Mental health: According to ons.gov.uk, "In 1999, around one in six people were 65 years and over (15.8%), this increased to one in every five people in 2019 (18.5%) and is projected to reach around one in every four people (23.9%) by 2039" Uk has an aging population, so anything Adult care will remain hot for a long time. You might also want to consider moving to coastal towns/cities according to ons, they elderly your clients prefer to retire to these areas.
Scrum Master: They popped up on my job data analysis

Vocations: I think people are ignoring this. if you can somehow combine school and learning a vocation, Consider these

Exterior Wall Cladding Installation: Due to the Grenfell Fire incident in 2017, the Government mandated exterior wall cladding who are prone to fire removed and changed; in fact, they are giving loans to leaseholder now.
Mechanics, anything electric mobility
Plumbing
HGV instructor: I think the Ukrainian refugee might close that gap though
I will post more in my next write-up, and you can always pivot your career if you are already studying something a little related.

The need for Job experience and good references cannot be overemphasized, I understand some of us are currently working temp jobs to pay the bill, but these Temps jobs can still be purposeful; you can build relationships that could provide future references. That is why it's important to be professional, friendly, and have a good work ethic.
When I first started working, I came from 8:07 to an 8:00 shift, and the Manager said, 'oh, it's nice of you to join us' 7 mins o finally, my mouth was wide agape. The other time I received a query for taking 40mins instead of a 30mins break; there was absolutely nothing to do at work that day. I had to adjust. Being prompt is very important, so try to factor uncertainties like bus delays into your work commute/appointments. Also, don't just do the barest minimum; I sometimes stay back after my shift to help out colleagues. My phone is put off while at work while others fidget theirs. These little things get noticed, trust me.

Incorporate listening to local news (BBC, telegraph, sky, Economist) into your routine during your commute to school or work. This can help integrate a little faster; you want to keep abreast of news and policy in your new 'home,' let the instablognaija and Naija twitter rest for a minute. The news also serves as a good conversation point between school mate/colleagues.

I wouldn't lie to y'all, combing work and school is not for the faint-hearted, it gets really busy with no time to do any other thing, but please try to find time to develop a hobby, Go to the gym, go for a ride, party sometimes, in fact, if football is your thing, attend some game, if you can afford the ticket. I know Nigerians are not big on mental health, but please take time to balance out the stress. It is easy to get lost in a routine of just work-school. The good news is, all the hard work will be well worth it in no distant time. Don't be dismay.

Unfortunately, guys, the 'yahoo boys,' or is it men, have started trooping in en masse. I don't understand how grown-ass men, 36years + with families, are still doing fraud. For goodness sake, Nigerians already have a battered and soiled reputation; this set of people will make it worse. In as much as I am praying and hoping for y'all to get caught, the ripple effect of headlines like " Nigerian man arrested for ..... " on people like me who are constantly busting their ass every day and giving this our all cannot be quantified. Please, biko Abeg , in the day of whoever you serve, STOP!! Don't ruin this opportunity for others. Apart from fraud, these guys don't even pretend to be interested in the schooling that got them here.

I received some pm last time, guys. I'm also a JJC like you. I really don't think I can be of much help. Ask your questions on this thread and the other Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant thread. You can also use the search option. These threads are info-rich. I used to follow them bumper to bumper, but these days I barely have time to visit, So I follow these OG's; it is easier to just catch up on their posts.
Lexusgs430 - I read his post as far back as 3years ago, thank you, sir
Mamatukwas: - All about parenting in a new environment. I think she offers Cargo to and fro also
Ticha : Finance, mortgage, Credit building, you want to follow her.
Aphro : Her moniker has skipped my mind now, but Ladies trying to get into the tech space should read her posts like a bible
LagosismyHome : She ever ready to give sound advice
Chukwuka16 : This Bros writing is like a dissertation. I love the details in them . one of his threads literally changed my life.
And some other OGs, Thank you guys for the invaluable contributions .

Quick one, if you are 'single single,' try to be a little strategic with relationships, enough said .


Finally,
In retrospect: What would I have done differently
Pay at least 75% of my tuition so I could focus more on school and use my 20hrs judiciously on an internship instead of working temp jobs.
Learn barbing before I came

Till next time, Na still me una brother Reporting Live !!!


Further Reading / Reference :

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/articles/overviewoftheukpopulation/january2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-new-plan-to-protect-leaseholders-and-make-industry-pay-for-the-cladding-crisis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_cladding_crisis

https://www.itv.com/news/london/2021-09-08/grenfells-external-cladding-should-have-been-checked-by-risk-assessors

Edwosa:


Pls what's assisted service?
And what other service can one choose?

Assisted service @ TLC means you want to be assisted in some part of your visa processing and it's mainly in uploading of docs. It is not free though. 11k or so.

Self service @ TLC is you doing all the visa application processing including uploading of docs all by yourself

Toyen51:
Pls what rate is used to pay to tuition deposit, is it the black market rate or CBN,any idea of the current range of pounds to naira for tuition fee

Na you go determine the rate wey your financial power fit carry o.

If money dey house well well, enter black market rate thru barter, flutterwav , direct bank transfer etc

And if money no too dey, fill E-form A with CBN and patiently hope n pray make dem disburse on time

Please anyone on university of south Wales, or in Wales generally
Just want to know about living in Wales

Hello,

It could be an error from the system.

My advice,keep your IHS money ready,you will be contacted and sent a link to make the payment

Regards

khasm:


I also experienced same for each of my dependent.
Dunno what went wrong.
Anybody with similar experience and how they went about it should advice us please.

If you say Edinburgh is an expensive city please throw more light on this. Is there Job opportunities in Edinburgh?

cutebear:
Aston is a good university and finding work in Birmingham will be easy for your husband because it's a big city and cost of living is not as high as London.
Aberdeen is an affordable city to live in if you don't mind the long nights and very cold Scottish weather.
Edinburgh is a beautiful but very expensive city.

AlphaUno:




Ok, she is on tier 2.

On the application, what do you say you do?
How do you intend to defray the cost of your travel ?

Even if your sister invited you as a host, you still need some back up of your own for flight, moving around, visiting tourist places, and your flight back home

I have a business that I do, gadget importation. I use my personal account for transactions that run in half a million naira to millions of naira every month. I don’t have a CAC though or a Business account, that’s the issue.
My sister is taking care of all expenses though but the issue is using my personal account for my statement of account

AlphaUno:




Assisted service @ TLC means you want to be assisted in some part of your visa processing and it's mainly in uploading of docs. It is not free though. 11k or so.

Self service @ TLC is you doing all the visa application processing including uploading of docs all by yourself

TLS I meant