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Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Nobody: 11:01am On Feb 22, 2020 |
promotervickky: And you just didn't right? Doomed son of a doomed country. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 11:06am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Wizygreat12: Great. Is it possible that the work you do as a student would take if ones basic bills while one can save up the money from his/her block account Pls I hope to hear from you. Thanks |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Nobody: 11:11am On Feb 22, 2020 |
[quote author=Ninokingz1 post=86860024][/quote] Ohok. I never meant to insult you. Just a question. But sorry if it sounded offensive. Edited already |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Elenurirun: 11:16am On Feb 22, 2020 |
You all welcome to Deutschland We'll be patiently waiting for you all Goodluck to everyone Tschous |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by TheKingIsHere: 11:18am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Very informative |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Wizygreat12: 11:26am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:Yes for sure but one thing is that you can’t save much as far u are still going school but mind you by the time you finish and use the certificate to start a full Job plus if u can improve in the language then money we never be ur problem again because Germany pay well compared to others Europe country’s 1 Like |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by PicLtd: 11:27am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Odingo1: Lol...I think there was a time it was even €5,000 around 2013 or so. They keep tightening the noose, the poor people of this country are really trapped. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 11:39am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Wizygreat12: Thanks so much. Btw, I never meant save the money from menial jobs as a student...I was asking regarding to the Block account...I expected to work and take care of basic bills while the money from the Block account can be saved...so I can refund it to my uncle who wants to help me with the money as loan. I understand after school when one can work full time, but I don’t mind during schooling working and making money for basic bills even if I don’t have enough to save...it’s the Block Account money I was talking about. How’s this possible? |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Stephenmoka4(m): 11:44am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:oh Come... on, don't get discouraged. You can do it, you can work up the maximum time and spend less, live in hostel or with few people outside campus (Africans probably) but, don't kill yourself with work. If you graduate and get a decent job, you'll make up some money to cover your uncle's funds. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Stephenmoka4(m): 11:49am On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:When you say basic bills that's food and housing right, all other bills will be taken from the block account right reserving some there too. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Ninokingz1(m): 12:33pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
PatrioticNaija: Gotten man. Pleasant weekend to you and love ones |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by BigBashiru: 1:14pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
RemoveKebab: The Blackman has no face and until there is a single developed black majority country the black man will continue to be mocked. See how they are queuing up and always looking for which white man country to run to. Shameless set of people. 3 Likes |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Gaddafithe2nd(m): 1:45pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
I read on this thread someone said, houses are cheaper in East Germany. If I could be paying €245 Euro per month for a 3 room shared apartment in Magdeburg, Germany and I have colleagues paying €300 per month for rent. That is not cheap. Secondly, do not believe all information here. I could remember, before going to OVGU Magdeburg. A lot of people said, there are no jobs. In few days time, I will be signing a second contract with another job agency. My advice is, ask those people living in the city of your destination questions about the current situation. Do not rely on old information. 2 Likes |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 1:48pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4: Are you saying student jobs can’t take care of these basic bills?? So what’s the point of working and studying concept? When the work can’t take care of your basic bills So after exhausting a large chunk of my Block Account, what would I use to renew the next year. I’m about applying for Germany, I went to the embassy yesterday to certify my certificates but with this I am hearing here, I don’t think it’s worth it because I don’t want to come over there and be stranded. I have an uncle who’s I wrote and undertaking to lend me the money, hoping when I get over there as soon as I can get a job to to take care of my bill I’ll save up the Block account so I can refund. This I am hearing is scary. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 1:55pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4: After exhausting the Block account for the first year... what would happen if I want to renew for the next year? I heard you’ll also have to present a Block account. My idea is to come over there, I know it’s not gonna be easy but get a job as soon as possible to take care of basic bills while my Block Account money can be saved...but this I am hearing is scary and discouraging...I don’t want to get stranded. I have already started applying...when to the embassy yesterday but seriously this thread is discouraging. PS (I’m not looking for money for clubbing, buy cars or for luxury while studying. I know it’s not easy but if I can’t work as a student to take care of basic bills then what’s the point of “study and work” |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Gaddafithe2nd(m): 2:00pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:The student jobs can take care of your basic need. It depends on the kind of contracts and company/agency you work with. Students earn more than €450 in a month. 1 Like |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Wizygreat12: 2:19pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Gaddafithe2nd:that is very correct bro |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Wizygreat12: 2:22pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:You forget that by the time you arrive you need to spend first before you settle down and that is money from the block account oo 1 Like |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by tunapawizzy: 2:30pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:sure you can make enough to sustain urself while studying.....no do pass urself....get an apartment not more than 250euros per month......most importantly learn the language......its quite important |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Stephenmoka4(m): 2:40pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:What is the need of traveling to Germany to study if you don't have fund. Menial Jobs should cover some portion of your living expenses like food and entertainment, if you want to cover all expenses you'll have to work full-time on a real decent paying job. The idea of using your uncle's funds as a pass might not help you |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by kryptem: 3:00pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
This means that one can only comfortably study and live a good life in Germany with about N4.5m to spend annually. Na wa ooo... This is money laundering in a legalized form, we just growing their economy inadvertently. After the education, the brains still remain there and grow their economy the more. Naija leaders really dealt us a great blow by virtue of their corrupt disposition over the years.... 5 Likes |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Stephenmoka4(m): 3:06pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:I'm not talking about clubbing or extravagant lifestyle, if you are studying in most developed countries you'll need funds to cover your stay. If you have a scholarship that's going to be helpful. Okay answer this : Do you think menial Jobs can cover all expenses for a student yearly |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 3:18pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4: I read students can earn up to €500 monthly while doing menial jobs with limited hours. From all I read too, €500 monthly would take of ones basic bills as a student. But it’s better to hear from ppl who’re over there experiencing it or have experienced it...that’s why this thread just discouraged me because I can tell you have either studied or studying in Germany |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 3:21pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4: It menial jobs as a student can cover my basic expenses like house rent, food and transport and utilities...that’s perfect for me. I don’t need anything else at least maybe after studies then I can talk of getting luxuries. My main aim to get out of this shit hole but I don’t want to get stranded over there. How do you mean might not help me? |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 3:23pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
tunapawizzy: Thanks. That’s for sure...I’m coming as a student, I don’t need luxury at least till after studies. So is it gonna be possible for me to save up money from my Block Account while I work to take care of basic bills? |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 3:24pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Wizygreat12: Yes I know...and I also understand it might take weeks/months before getting a job but what I want to understand is...as soon as I get a job as student with 20hrs weekly would I it be enough to take care of my basic bills while I stopped using money from my Block account This is my main fear here |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by tunapawizzy: 3:43pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:Well that depends on the job u get, u might not be able to leave ur block account untouched in the first 2 to 3 months before u get your work permit.... your basic expenses on a low budget would be something like this... (rent 250euros, health insurance depending on the on ur age and ur medical need which only u understands(between 25 and 106euros), tv and radio access (lets say 17.5euros) if u do a flatshare it will be lesser, general upkeep including feeding n toiletries (150euros). depending on ur city and ur knowledge of german, u should be able to get 500euros a month working part time. but if u go cities like munich, frankfurt, hamburg, multiply that rent i mentioned by 2 or 3 for shared apartment o....the good side is u should also earn more in bigger cities..most importantly no let anybody paint germany or any developed nation as where u pick money on the street...the only thing is everything works and ur hardwork will get u rewards.....schooling in germany n working no easy , nobody pays free money before u earn, u go work d work.....but the work dey |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Stephenmoka4(m): 4:02pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:Nope, I didn't discouraged you. There is a guy here (a Nigerian too) he traveled few years back, had worked in Germany, he do work in a vehicle company and earn a living from it not, menial Jobs. He is currently working on his house here, so I assume he would be back anytime soon. If you want to go there and work as a student you can go ahead, any student who wants to work (with permit) can do that to acquire some dough. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Stephenmoka4(m): 4:06pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Victorex001:Probably you didn't get the message, working menial jobs isn't supposed to make you Rich or extravagant, no no no, not that. I mean what you gain from menial Jobs isn't enough that you will need assistance from your block account, if you are done with your studies; you can raise funds later to pay your uncle. To make it easier do this, for housing do split bills w/ somebody (find someone with like mind), cook at home but, you can eat outside if you want (once in a while), you can reduce transportation if you have a bike/cool bicycle don't shame oo. Sadly just pay health insurance even though you'll be fine through out , you can never tell. You can buy a huge food stuff or bulky items don't worry, you'll spend less later as having items like this at hand shouldn't bother you with market time. Holiday time don't return home, utilise it to make some cash that will help you in the next semester 3 Likes |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
tunapawizzy: Thank you very much for your detailed explanations. I know very well life is not easy home and abroad...but all I needed to be sure was if it’s possible I get a job that can take care of my basic bills, these bills you mentioned above is all I need at least for my time as a student. Using my Block account for 2-3 months before getting my work permit or a job is very much understandable but as long as I’ll get a job and save up my BA....that’s all I needed to know. |
Re: Cost Of Living In Germany For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In Germany by Victorex001(m): 4:14pm On Feb 22, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4: This is scary. My uncle is on my next...I had an agreement with him to pay him a certain amount from the BA monthly immediately I settle and get a job in Germany. My collateral is at risk o. So how would one renew his/her visa the next year? I hear you’ll need to present a BA again? For the next year? |
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