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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 9:05pm On Jan 13, 2016 |
IyaEjima:Guy abeg run away from that uni. With such grade you should only aim the best universities. Contact university of british Colombia or mcgill university. I know mastercard offers post graduate scholarships at university of British columbia, so do your research. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by ednaline: 12:01am On Jan 14, 2016 |
Dear all Pls I need help, I submitted an expression of interest to the manitoba provincial nominee program. I have been advised to apply. But I have no one that is residence in manitoba that can nominate me as required. Pls I need assistance (Quote) (Report) (Like) (Share) 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by IyaEjima(f): 1:05am On Jan 14, 2016 |
tensazangetsu:You don't search for schools for CPGA reasons / "name" alone but also for schools with programs in which u r sure of full funding! Nobody come throway money for Canada.. OP wants to study Agric Econs and most Agric grad students get good funding packages in MB... U should do ur research! 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 4:46am On Jan 14, 2016 |
For anyone considering studying in Edmonton Alberta at schools such as NAIT or The University of Alberta, as someone who lives here I can give some insight on some of the cost of living expenses. An apartment here can be quite expensive , with a 1 bedroom starting at about $850 up to $1300 a month, plus utilities. A room can be had for about $500+. There are some areas in the north east and south east that should be avoided due to street crime from crack cocaine and methamphetamine abuse. Though rents there can be much more affordable. The cheapest grocery store is No Frills. Though if on a limited budget I'd recommend buying food at Giant Tiger / dollar stores. African foods can be found along 107 avenue just north of downtown. If you're Muslim halal foods can be found throughout the city, and there are masjids in all areas of the city. Winter here can get brutal with temps dipping to -20c - -30c with wind chills. I'd recommend a quality winter jacket and a warm hat. Kijji is a good place to find rentals, avoid craigslist as it's stacked deep with scammers. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Saintp(m): 8:44am On Jan 14, 2016 |
Hi guys, i want to do a taught masters for 1 year and I'll fund it from my purse. How easily will getting admission be? do i stand the chance of working and getting a PR after the program? what of getting a VISA, how easy is it? I have tried research masters but couldn't get maybe due to my CGPA of 3.65 but i want to relocate to canada and I'm looking for clever ways to do it. plz someone help. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Walexwal: 6:03pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
tensazangetsu:Thanks bro. I have already applied for a 1 yr MSC mfre program at UBC. They are just waiting for me to send my references letter , although i sent it through courier on Monday but the graduate assistance there told me to upload it as that work faster. I applied with MasterCard foundation. I just don't want this yr to waste that is why I wanna apply to another sch to be on safer side although the funds may not be there. Am just trying to see which one will work out best. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Walexwal:Then try schools in the USA. If you dont mind coming back to nigeria, you could also try European universities and apply to the erasmus mundus program. Make sure you go to the best schools o. No matter what anyone tells you, the ranking of the school you go to now really matters. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by freeR1: 9:50pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
What is the best way to contact Nigerian Embassy in Ottawa? Tried the numbers on their website, both numbers are not function. Sent an email, no response. I have questions about passport renewal. Are there peeps in the house who have recently done a renewal? |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Omonjoe(m): 8:55am On Jan 15, 2016 |
I currently need a roommate to share my room with. The room is at Kitchener. If u re interested pm me. NB. I need only male student as a be guy o |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by rudyislife: 12:00pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
Please how do I convert my Cgpa to University of Saskatchewan Grading system,my Nigeria Cgpa is 3.46,but in had above that in my last two years of study. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 8:06pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
Iyam, unimanitoba has not replied my mail o |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by manny14: 8:16am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Can someone please tell me the current bank exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and naira? ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Caulker: 9:02am On Jan 17, 2016 |
manny14: As at yesterday, GTB charged 198 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 11:15am On Jan 17, 2016 |
IyaEjima:Most good canadian universities don't accept below 2 1 from Nigerian graduates but they do from ghanian graduates. On ubc websites they accept a second class lower from ghanian graduates. I wonder why it's so. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 11:44am On Jan 17, 2016 |
tensazangetsu:That is obvious. It shows that Ghanaian education is rated higher than that in Nigeria. Even we Nigerians admit this by traveling in our millions to study in Ghana despite the unfriendly policies towards Nigerian students. No consensus for ECOWAS unlike the SADC in South Africa. So, why is the quality of Nigeria education so low: 1. Poorly funded education sector. Only the government fund education in Nigeria and even that is meager. In developed nation, the industries could spend more on financing researches, scholarships etc that their government. In Nigeria what we have is corporate rascals rubbing the nation and not giving back to the communities. 2. Corrupt academia. Sorting is still ongoing. Alive and kicking. Are we producing the best graduates or the highest 'sorting' graduate. 3. Under-paid teachers/lecturers. When you pay this people like beggars, they find the money to lead a decent live from elsewhere. The elsewhere could be from compulsory handout and other corrupt means. The whole system is so messed up that we see abnormal things as normal. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 12:27pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
naijamark:I really think it's because the system of education in Nigeria is very easy and honestly it's shit. If you study very well here there's nothing stopping you from making a good 2 1 or first class but it's not really so in the ghanian system. That place is tough, take it from someone who has experience both sides. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by harrrry: 4:51pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
please house i did electrical in B.eng with second class upper 3.54 , can i get offer in mechatronics in M.eng from any university in canada TETFUND sponsor |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 5:19pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
tensazangetsu:It's nothing to do with level of difficulty. Education is even easier in developed countries. It's more inclined towards the 'quality' of education. Naijamark as said it all, and on point. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:13pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
saxywale:I really doubt that statement, I don't think a school like MIT, caltech or harvard will be easy. You would have to work very hard to graduate. I think it depends on the school a low class state school in the usa might be easy. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by manny14: 10:26pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Wow 198. Thanks. Caulker: |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:31am On Jan 18, 2016 |
tensazangetsu: what I meant by "easy" is that their academic system is structured in a way that if you study(without stress), submit assignments when due, sit for all test, avoid plagiarism, then you have no reason to fail except if that person is completely dull. e.g Exams could be only 30% of total marks while CA would account for the remaining 70%. And there could be up to 5 CA's, and sometimes the best 4 could be used. In exams, you would also be given a formula bank in some cases. Also, if the student fail say at first attempt in an exam, they are given a 2nd chance through remedial like its done in some private unis in Nigeria. The focus is more on application, and not cramming. In Nigeria public universities, you can study hard and read over night, yet still fail as the lecturer would expect you to memorize all his notes, and recommended textbooks irrespective of whether you understand what you are memorizing or not. This same lecturer would set an exam with 80% of total marks and 20% CA, with only one attempt at each. Now which style of education do you think is the easiest? 18 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by GboyegaD(m): 1:02pm On Jan 18, 2016 |
Walexwal: Try Saskatchewan and Guelph. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Nobody: 6:38pm On Jan 18, 2016 |
Following..... |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by harrrry: 6:38pm On Jan 18, 2016 |
harrrry:no reponse yet |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Hehehehe1: 7:58pm On Jan 20, 2016 |
ekpblues8:sir wat document did u submit during application to nis |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Saintp(m): 8:02am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Saintp:Nobody wants to help out? |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by lola234(f): 4:10pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
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Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by stunning4real: 4:45pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
Pls house i wil like to know i wish to do a course in Canada,is it possible for my spouse and son to be given accompanying visa if i was admitted |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Bostin(m): 4:55pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
lola234:Check in Europe, Norway,Finland,DEnmark, Sweden,Germany |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by lola234(f): 5:23pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
Bostin: Can't I get admission in Canada? |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by Bostin(m): 5:42pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
lola234:You asked for full funding and that is where I know you can get it. |
Re: Nigerian Students In Canada: How Do You Survive? by lola234(f): 5:44pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
Bostin: Okay thank you |
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