Goztino:


Alright, why do you prefer Turkish airline?

willy2000:



This your list is based on clothes, which I think is actually not so important depending on which semester you are coming.
Clothing:
Jeans: it is cheaper in Nigeria.

sassy92:
many thanks to all who have contributed to this page.
But if it is not too much to ask, can those already in Germany give us a checklist of the important things one needs to buy before coming to DE?
Dankeschon!!

badmus306:

Thanks for d info bro, u can also share tips on work too.

badmus306:

He can check like you said but I think air maroc is cheaper

willy2000:



So far, work issue depends on the city you live and how you go about it. There are no definite rules on how to get a job here. But if your german skills are good, you should not lack job offers

Hadampson:



Yes, Royal Air Maroc airline is cheaper but Turkish airline is better

willy2000:



Jamb question...... Me i prefer royal air, you wanna know why? they are super cheap, but na flying casket dem bi from Lagos to Cassablanca, but the connecting flight to Frankfurt is better

Goztino:


Alright, why do you prefer Turkish airline?

badmus306:

Lol, na cheap baba want.. as far e reach DE

Bloodeagle:


Hadampson, thanks for coming through with the pictures and all.

Du bist super toll

mayorgbasky:


Bad news for smart naija guys... Me no won date Oyinbo oooo, I don marry with kid already...

But I dont mind single parent for pleasure when it is cold you know

Paper is not my priority, Knowledge and Ego/kudi is the koko

Guide for anyone who plans to come with family/pregnancy from dolpaz

If I may get you right, both you and your wife studied the same course and would like to proceed to Germany to study together and start a new life. well, Its a good choice if you ask me but the financial implication would likely cut off your pocket when you finally find yourself here. I don´t know your age but obviously, your wife and new born baby will be on a Gesetzliche Familien krankenversicherung (Public Family Insurance). A single guy/girl below 30 years old pays an average of 90€ monthly (over 38k Naira) and this COMPULSORY in Germany. This mean as a family, you guys would likely be placed on the Public family health insurance which could cost as much as 300€ (over 120k naira) every month. So, lets assume you´re over 30, you could still get insured on Private health insurance which is very cheap Around 30€ (12k monthly) but your kid and wife would be on a public insurance. The difference between Private and Public is the fact that If you attend any clinic or hospital for treatment, you pay direct cash and the Private Insurance pays you back after submission of treatment and payment receipt, but for Public Insurance, you don´t pay any dime. Just submit your card and the rest will be sorted between the hospital and the Insurance coy.

Secondly, Its risky coming with SL. reason is because you ain´t gonna start working Imediately you get to Germany. So, the moment anyone offers to sponsor you, then he´s saddled with every financial responsibilty accrued to you. So if your wife comes and deliver a baby, mehn, that Guy/lady don enter one chance. He/she has to take care of the family because he has signed a Letter of Declaration of support. and If he erred, his permanent residency could be revoked. Also, as a married man, I wouldn´t advice you to use SL. Since you´ll be enjoying full benefits of the insurance and other stuffs, I´d advice you and your wife to fund with blocked account so you can settle well into the system. I know it´s not easy but trust me, you´ll understand the importance of this when your finally arrive here.

Also, If you decide to use SL alone, You´ll still have to come to DE with at least 3k. The first couple of months, You´ll pay Semester fees, House rent, Kaution, Insurance, Feeding and other valaubles. The three most important payment monthly in Germany is House rent, Insurance and Feeding. So imagine spending at least 400-450 monthly for 3 months prior to getting a job.

Secondly, Your wife can go for her interview In as much the Pregnancy is not visible. With my calculation, You´re going for winter and not summer. This mean your wife will be heavily pregnant hence, it´ll limit her chances of coming for studies cos she´ll be in her Tri-Semester and this means less/reduced stress for her usw.

Opinion and advice from dolpaz

Channel all your energy to come here first (If your body fit hold am smiley ). By next year, your wedding will be 2 years according to you. Submit your wedding certificate with your child birth certificate during your interview. When you get to DE, work and study and ensure to make a certain threshold. Apply for family reunion and your wife will join you with your baby. If the family reunion visa is granted, your wife would be able to work 24/7 because her visa is a Family reunion visa (§ 29 AufenthG Familiennachzug) while yours is different because you´re on student residency permit (aufenthaltsgenehmigung § 16) with 120 full days or 240 Half days to work. Remember when your family is here, You´ll need a 3 bedroom flat for yourself.. A room must be set aside for each child except they are of the same sex.. You´ll have to feed them, clothes them, and do some shopping.. Bro, you´ll be spending close to 1200€ monthly. and this is an outrageous amount for a student here in DE.

Hadampson:

Okay sir. Noted

Basalt:


Thanks for your post boss, if you go through my comments, you would find out that for every harsh word I used, there was a reason for that.
Check well and you will see that those people were the first to attack me.
I am a very easy going man but don't fvck with me because I can be brutal especially online if you first find my trouble

Armstrong34:
is there anyone studying in Paderborn o??...

pls how is the city in terms of students jobs o

clintonsparkz:
U too much, my data dey zap lol

Hadampson:


I wish i could say that boss but this block account ehn

Nothing is impossible to God Almighty. So i believe it's our year

Hadampson:




Na next level cause am but if hin get money, make hin choose Turkish airline

badmus306:
You go know say this adheir guy go NYSC

HOW DO ONE SUCCEED IN GERMANY? by Goztino

1. Know Deutsch to atleast B2 level

2. Get a good grade

3. Study the right needed course

4. Possess relevant skills and understanding in the course of study

5. Has relevant work experience which can be acquired via Hiwi and Internship during the course of study.

Hadampson:


Air Maroc

Turkish


Check the price of these two airlines but i prefer Turkish airline

Kenechill:
I saw the question asked by basalt on can someone save up-to 10k euros a year. Almost Everyone who replied him were either mean or trying to make him look stupid. It's totally wrong.

Someone say they want to jump very high. Instead of you to tell him he shouldn't cos he head go nack ceiling or he may be cut by the fan, you tell the person he shouldn't jump Except e wan die or he shouldn't jump cos nobody has jumped that high.
No offence, all I saw were pessimists.

Now, my childhood friend schools in Bavaria which has the toughest educational system in Germany as many people have confirmed. He works Two jobs. One pays 450 euros, another pays 960 euros after tax.
He lives in a 250 hostel room. Pays 90 euros insurance, spends 60euros on food as he still has food stuff and goes out once in a while.
Can you see that he used just about 450 euro?
He still has 960 euros.
He goes to school very well sef.
Just that he doesn't have babe there and he drinks once in a while.
Save that 960 X 12 months?
It's over 11k

So whoever is being pessimistic and trying to weigh that basalt guy down, keep your lack of ambition to yourself.

Finally, there's a saying "if people don't laugh or shout at your dreams, they aren't big enough.
This example I gave is real life One.
He's been in Bavaria for two years now.

badmus306:

He can check like you said but I think air maroc is cheaper

Some language tips by honourableseyi


The best time to learn Deutsch is now if possible. Some courses here will not allow you to see road not to talk of having time for Language class. I managed to attend the one organised by my school for just 1 semester because it is free from A1-B2, however, I had to cancel it the following semester because of workload and other importantier stuff. If your school is not like mine, you will have to spend a lot, maybe up to €2k+/- from A1-B2(intensive). This is why it is better to learn it to a certain level in Nigeria if possible before coming. If you live where there is no German Language school, you can begin with self-learning by trying to know as many as basic words, household items, kitchen utensils, come, go, thank you, welcome, goodbye etc and then follow it by trying to use the words to form a sentence. There are many online resources which can help you in this regard. If you are committed to it, you might have taken A1 to certain stage before you get to Germany.

truthsayer009:


Remember you can only work 20 Hours Per Week as a Student. Please how did he do the 2 Jobs and never surpassed 20 hours?

Eldeee:


keep saying it bro, confess it. There is power in spoken word. You never can tell, there's nothing God cannot do for you.

Kenechill:

A lot of people Work more than 20 hours a week. That 20 hours isn't carved on stone. And people here know that!

Goztino:


My brother, so far Royal Air mac can reach Deutschland without any problem even abnormal vibration while still on the air, no problem at all.
I want cheap and safe flight not luxury.
This block account has been eating deep into me, na why I no get strong zeal to learn Deutsch since.

Kenechill:
I saw the question asked by basalt on can someone save up-to 10k euros a year. Almost Everyone who replied him were either mean or trying to make him look stupid. It's totally wrong.

Someone say they want to jump very high. Instead of you to tell him he shouldn't cos he head go nack ceiling or he may be cut by the fan, you tell the person he shouldn't jump Except e wan die or he shouldn't jump cos nobody has jumped that high.
No offence, all I saw were pessimists.

Now, my childhood friend schools in Bavaria which has the toughest educational system in Germany as many people have confirmed. He works Two jobs. One pays 450 euros, another pays 960 euros after tax.
He lives in a 250 hostel room. Pays 90 euros insurance, spends 60euros on food as he still has food stuff and goes out once in a while.
Can you see that he used just about 450 euro?
He still has 960 euros.
He goes to school very well sef.
Just that he doesn't have babe there and he drinks once in a while.
Save that 960 X 12 months?
It's over 11k

So whoever is being pessimistic and trying to weigh that basalt guy down, keep your lack of ambition to yourself.

Finally, there's a saying "if people don't laugh or shout at your dreams, they aren't big enough.
This example I gave is real life One.
He's been in Bavaria for two years now.

Just to add, let's do a calculation for you if you're still in doubt.
If you have a 450 euros job. It pays 10 euros per hour. You work 11 hours every Saturday. That's about 450 a month.

If you have another job that pays 12 euros per hour. You work 5 hours a day Monday to Friday that's about 1200 a month.
Let's say they take 300 tax.
You have 900 a month.
If you pay 300 rent. 90 insurance and 60 food. That's 450 a month.
Your student card covers your semester transport ticket.
The remaining 900 X 12 is 10,800 euros.
Let's say you use 800 euros for semester fee every year.
You still have 10k euros!

So what are you guys saying? For the fact you haven't done it, doesn't make it impossible. I've seen people do it.
Everybody ginger no be the same.

Shalom! (in honorable seyis voice )