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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 12:38pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
dustydee: I couldn't agree more. Our (Nigerian) educational system may not be the best in the world but one thing is sure- it teaches you tenacity! gives you the ability to work under pressure and achieve a lot with very limited resources especially for those who really want to learn. Yes, because of corruption, you can (sometimes) get away with being lazy and may be even "buy" certificates but those who excel (on their own) in Nigeria can compete favourably and excel anywhere in the World. (Make we no even look far- this thread is a living example of this) Our Nigerian degrees, for instance, got me and many of my friends into Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and indeed the top schools in the world. Grad school was so easy for me because Nigeria trained me well ![]() ![]() Having said that, the quality of education in Nigeria is dropping by the day. I am usually in charge of the IT (aka SIWES) students in my organisation (a self appointed role as I realised that people usually just send them on errands and they spend 6months not learning anything) and I sometimes wonder if these children are really in the University. Anyway, this is not a thread for Nigerian education... Our dear Canada is bae ![]() 32 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 12:45pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Welcome to Canada Boss. Interestingly, my fam and I were on the same flight with you ![]() ![]() flyboi1: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 2:37pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
I don't know much about this educational discourse, but what I do know is that Nigerian students from Grade 1 all the way to PG do not dissapoint here at all. They top their classes lots of time and often find the learning here easier compared to back home in Nigeria. 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 2:44pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
newbie18: She might be eligible for an Open-Work Permit. She can apply for it directly from Nigeria or enter Canada on a TRV and obtain the open work permit while inland. but note that it is a temporary status and the VO can still refuse especially when applying from Nigeria. I don't know how this will (if it does) affect the sponsorship application. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ceemac: 3:25pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
SIRTee15: It is very pathetic that you as a Nigerian can come up with such an assertion, No matter what Nigeria night have offered you, you should at least have some remnant of patriotism in you. No country of the world is ideal, don’t be basking so much in your recent or intending immigration euphoria that you feel it’s a license to condemn on the terms of ‘AVERAGE’ the Nigeria that served as your cradle of growth.. Like the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. I graduated from a Federal University with a total school fees that is lesser than an average Year 1 school fees in Ontario. You see, Nigeria didn’t make me owe loans for going to school as many of the kids here ends up doing. Nigeria also gave me a platform as a foundation to come further my Education on and indeed nothing was incomprehensible at Grad level.. Whatever you may call it, giving you that opportunity of obtaining an academic certificate(s) to be able to do your EE is an addition in itself.. Any river that forgets it’s origin will definitely dry up! Nigeria’s Education may not be the best, but for the much the most of us paid and the overall foundation and experience derived from the four walls of learning was a good value for what was paid! Why are most countries carting away on Nigerian Trained Doctors/Professionals? Do you think they don’t know their values? Why do you think Nigerian Doctors constitutes the most percentages in Alberta? Do you know how much is it to go to Med school in the Western society? 50 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ceemac: 3:32pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
mrhumandelis:Hard water may not be totally unhealthy, researches have it that it complicates or exasperates some health conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Cardio vascular diseases and some more. Not the best also for skin and hair. My ‘canadian’ landlord by himself advised me against drinking it and suggested I rather buy a filter to ameliorate the condition or I settle for bottled water 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Saintp(m): 3:35pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
I hope this is not the beginning of another round of bullshit argument 16 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ceemac: 3:45pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Ugosample: I totally disagree with you, we have and continually will have Nigerian graduates doing exploits at all levels, quick mention would have been Wole Soyinka but you will wanna say it back then. Do you know that countries are continually seeking means of carting away professionals from Nigeria? The most successful immigrants in the US are Nigerians? The most number of doctors in Alberta are Nigerians? UK is continually wooing Nigerian Doctors away? A prophet is indeed not honoured in his own city! 16 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 4:15pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
ceemac:I did not know hard water had issues apart from the taste which I do not like. I buy/refill water bottles from CT to use in a water dispenser at home. ceemac:The highest number of foreign docs in Sask are also Nigerians, then followed by South Africans. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olioxx(m): 4:22pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
salford1:. . Nigerians are blessed with high IQ. . . We are majorly book smart, but lacking behind when it comes to practicals and invention. (my opinion). 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 4:26pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
olioxx:You are right my brother. I hope Nigerians and people of Nigerian descents will get to a point where western countries can start appreciating our contributions to healthcare and technology like the Indians and Chinese. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olioxx(m): 4:29pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
ceemac:. . You spoke nothing but the TRUTH. . Nigeria educational system teaches you: * How to work under stress * How to maximize your IQ power * How to be academically diligent. . . 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hayor2014(m): 5:20pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
iaatmguy: if money is not an issue, I would say you do it before coming, that CPA will open more doors than you can imagine.. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by juicebox: 5:31pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Hello guys Please for those that did a soft landing and has their PR cards sent to them. Please what’s the best way to have ur PR card sent to Nigeria? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 5:33pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
olioxx: To add up to ur point bro see this... https://www.nairaland.com/5132165/anambra-technovation-girls-ifest-boys#77508846 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by captainhoo: 5:44pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
juicebox: IRCC won't send your card to you in naija . You have to arrange for who will collect it from the delivery adress and send it to you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Estac: 5:54pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Someone collected mine and sent it thru DHL, so I was keeping track of it until it got to my hands. juicebox: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by juicebox: 6:20pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Estac: Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by juicebox: 6:24pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
captainhoo: I already have someone in Canada to receive the card, I just wanted to know the best way to have the person send it across |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Dannyko: 6:34pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Randomsue:Thanks for sharing .May you find favour in the Land |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ugosample(m): 7:14pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
ceemac: I repeat the educational system is USELESS and lack merit All what you have up there are what we call in statistics "outliers" What is the quality of the content dished out by the joke we call schools in NIGERIA? What of the research work? And mind you, the educational system has been decaying for decades upon decades which means that the educational state now is worse than it was 10 years back, which in turn was worse than it was 20 years back So calling a Soyinka or whatever invalidates your point the few who are good from Nigeria in the real sense of it are good because of extreme personal effort, not because of what the educational system has to offer when one id good and determined, he strives to be better That has nothing to do with the use less curriculum. so don't mix it up, I know what I'm saying 19 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sylokobi: 7:18pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Estac: Please how much did it cost from Edmonton to Lagos? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by captainhoo: 7:21pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
juicebox: DHL or any reliable courier service ( my opinion) |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ugosample(m): 7:22pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
dustydee: You see the problem we have in Nigeria? we don't like to tell ourselves the TRUTH I went to a "Tier 1" university in NIGERIA and I'm telling you that what we learn in Nigeria are mostly USELESS You know it, and I know it when was the sylabus updated last? What is the quality of research work coming out of the schools,? why don't the elite in the country have faith in the system in place? How many of the so called academics are up to date with the trends with their fields? how many of them do MCPE? The system needs to br over hauled and changed COMPLETELY to have proper quality products Asides that, we will continue to lie to ourselves I go to universities elsewhere and I see what Is obtainable 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 7:33pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Guitarlife:I have gotten to learn so much on this thread and Nairaland in General. I just got a job after 2 months of Landing and I have so much to tell people. That would be my own way of giving back to the society, but I plan to deactivate this account, am lost between giving the landing gist with this account that is soon going to be defunct or using the brand new account I am just going to unveil. To start with, nobody will give you a job on a platter, the offer I got I had 5 interviews for the position. The best way to start in my own opinion is to have an open mind and apply for survival jobs as well as professional job at the same time. Do not allow your survival job prevent you from attending interview and dont be afraid to take risks . I forwent a decent job offer for the prospect of a better job that I did not have because even the person that interviewed me told me he knew I would get a better offer but if I decide to stay with them I would have to stick with them for a long time. I rejected the job despite the fact that I did not have any job at that time, but today it was a smart decision. It didn't look so great at the time though. Lesson 1 : Surround yourself with positive people and those who believe in you. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 57 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ugosample(m): 7:38pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
ceemac: that guy you quoted is right unlike you the two of us don't delude ourselves it is what it is, and we have said it no need to live in denial 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Anikulapu: 7:43pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Oga I got put mouth ooo but NIGERIA EDUCATION GOT YOU PR IN CANADA... Please please and please Ugosample: 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ugosample(m): 7:46pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Anikulapu: that does not change anything even a Liberian from a failed uni In Liberia will get an eca so what are we saying? 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 7:59pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Anikulapu: ![]() ![]() So the fact you are on this thread shows that Nigerian educational system is trash, how can you even argue this ? Our country cannot even produce but only imports toothpicks, toothpick !!! and you are here arguing based on sentiments... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nono16(f): 8:25pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Guitarlife: Pls go ahead with this account, we're all ears. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ugosample(m): 8:37pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
salford1: I'm talking about the system not the student A good student is a good student Whether from a useful or a useless educational system. So don't attribute the success to the use less curriculum they learnt from attribute the success to their dogged spirit and studious disposition 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ugosample(m): 8:38pm On Apr 13, 2019 |
Guitarlife: no mind them 2 Likes |
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