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 Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 5:59pm On May 10, 2017 |
I don't mean to scare anyone off applying for a TRV if they fit the categories I described. My point is just that getting a TRV for these categories should not be considered a slam dunk. A thoughtful, coherent, convincing, and well-prepared SOP and an application that is complementary to your educational and employment trajectory can overcome these barriers. But then you have to be honest with yourself as to if you truly can paint a logical and convincing picture to the VO; this applies to every candidate although the barrier is higher for some than others. For example: 1. Can you justify to the VO precisely how a PGD in global business management would improve your skill-set and career trajectory (given your previous educational history and work experience)? 2. Can you explain precisely what it is about the global business management PGD program that you wouldn't be able to learn in Nigeria? This is extraordinarily important. (but don't mock Nigeria in your SOP while making this point; it will backfire if you do) 3. Can you explain precisely what plans you have on using the new skills from the PGD program in Nigeria? etc. (using specific business-related examples... provide some evidence and possibly references to show that you've done some research into the opportunities) 4. Do you have a justification for why you are going for a PGD and not as masters in management or an MBA? (saying that your grades in undergrad were bad might not be the best way to win over the VO. Think of some of the differences between a PGD and a masters, and identify how those differences may benefit you.) There are no hard and fast rules for TRVs; VOs view each application on its own merit. This January, someone I helped (family friend) was approved for a TRV for an advanced diploma course even though he already had a BSc. One of the reasons why this application was successful was because we went above and beyond to convince the VO about his purpose of visit (in light of his previous BSc and work experience), keeping in mind that the probability of refusal was high. You can read about it here, here, here, and here. Also, you may be able to get an MBA admission, but you'll need to do the legwork of contacting the different schools and making a case for yourself (possibly before you even apply). tommee: 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 4:58am On May 09, 2017 |
Hey bro, smiling mood activated here too.  [s]I am always happy to be proven wrong but it's not clear to me how a postgraduate diploma is different from a post bacc diploma except in name only. I do stand corrected if I am mistaken, however.[/s] On second thought you are right that they are not equivalent... I googled it and it appears that just one school in Canada offers this exact course and the same school also has a graduate diploma which they consider to be higher than the post bacc. Thanks for the correction! Having said that, switching to a PGD won't automatically solve his problems (though I agree with you that the program level is also likely an issue), though switching to masters would help. But in either case, @chinograd needs to write a strong SOP explicitly justifying his desired educational trajectory. From my unscientific observation of this thread over the past ~two years, PGD visa applicants in business administration or international business management or human resources management seem to get denied a lot. To me the reason is almost obvious, it is difficult to make a case to the VO that you need to go to Canada to study these courses at the PGD level. It is not impossible to get a TRV for these courses, but the application has to be extremely well put together. So yes I'd suggest he go for a masters or an MBA if he really wants to gain unique knowledge, given his three years of experience. nelly28: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 12:18am On May 09, 2017 |
Congrats on the TRV! Yes o I've been MIA; been crazily busy with so many things, but it's been fantastic to see people like you provide high quality information on the thread. Will send you a PM to chat more... Austinpee4: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 12:09am On May 09, 2017 |
Hello @Austinpee4! Great job helping people on the thread. I wish your visa application the best outcome. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 12:05am On May 09, 2017 |
@chigrad, I want to echo this question below. Changing to PGD or Masters (a post-baccalaureate diploma is same as a PGD anyways) won't necessarily solve your problem. You need to convince the VO why exactly you went from BSc in chemistry to working as a Biz Dev Analyst to wanting to do a Post Bacc Diploma in Business Administration. Your SOP has to be clear and convincing. Judgepelumi: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 12:00am On May 09, 2017 |
Congrats on your MBA admission @bosbebe. You can apply with your son if you prefer. A number of people on this thread have done so in the past. Look up @Team12. @Khalesi also did the same. There were a few others too but I forget their monikers. Include in your SOP why you want to take your son (I presume he's the youngest)... it's ok to give sentimental reasons, VOs are humans too. Also, it may help if you demonstrate to the VO how you'd take care of your son while you are a student (e.g. show that you've researched daycares in the area & how much they cost, etc). VOs like logical and unambiguous applicants. PS: I'm not a VO. bosbebe: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 5:43pm On Apr 28, 2017 |
***IMPORTANT LINKS*** HINTS ON SECURING MSc ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDY VISA APPLICATION Thanks @MichV CLICK HERE TO FIND A UNIVERSITY IN CANADA LIST OF MOST POST-SECONDARY AND PGD PROGRAMS IN CANADIAN COLLEGES Ontario Colleges programs search TIPS ON WRITING AN SOP FOR THE VISA OFFICER CLICK HERE TO FIND A SOP SAMPLE FOR THE VISA OFFICER CLICK HERE TO FIND A LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP SAMPLE TIPS ON FINDING A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH OR THESIS-BASED MSC OR PHD STEPS TO CANADA ONLINE VISA APPLICATION CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE OF LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT FOR YOUR STUDY VISA HOW TO TACKLE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL HOW TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD, NO MATTER WHEN IT WAS POSTED THE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS COMPILATION MORE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS HOW TO SHRINK FILES FOR YOUR ONLINE VISA APPLICATION CLICK TO SEE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL SAMPLE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR WORK PLACE CIC E-MAIL FOR INQUIRIES MEDICAL EXAMINATION LOCATIONS IN NIGERIA CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WORK PERMIT AFTER GRADUATION IS IT HARDER OR EASIER TO GET A TRV WITH PGC/PGD ADMISSION VS. MASTERS? A VERY IMPORTANT CLUE WHEN DRAFTING YOUR SOP IF YOUR APP IS MORE THAN THE AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME, CLICK HERE TO SEND A CASE SPECIFIC ENQUIRY TO CIC HOW TO CARRY MONEY TO CANADA FROM NIGERIA AFTER TRV APPROVAL CHANGING INSTITUTION AFTER TRV & LANDING IN CANADA CHEAP GCMS ORDERING SERVICE TRAVELLING TIPS #1 TRAVELLING TIPS #2 LIFE IN CANADA Tips ***UPDATED*** 4 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 12:40am On Apr 27, 2017 |
Na @justwise or bot fit delete post o. It wasn't me (in Shaggy's voice) mcobex: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 12:40am On Apr 27, 2017 |
Osemigho:I'm fully in agreement with Osemigho here. |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 8:26pm On Apr 26, 2017 |
I second this. @Perotti, get the Colorado I-20, but still pursue the University of Alberta admission & funding. Even if you get the US visa and change your mind, you can still apply for a Canadian TRV with the Alberta funding. Eraytee: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 8:23pm On Apr 26, 2017 |
Congrats on the admission and funding to Colorado State Uni (and hopefully University of Alberta as well)! I want to suggest that since you don't yet have a visa to either country I would propose that you don't choose yet; don't count your chicks before they hatch. Keep trying to get admission and funding to University of Alberta as well. Also, what is your field of study? Do you know enough about each advisor to know which would be better for your research interest and style? Further, think about other factors too: e.g. cost of living, ease of immigration (assuming there's a legal opportunity to stay after school), etc. In the end, what may decide which school you go to would be funds (or visa). Cheers. Perotti: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 8:09pm On Apr 26, 2017 |
Hello @emeify. Apologies that I haven't responded. Unfortunately I have been extremely busy and as a result cannot respond to PMs at this time. There are other fantastic gurus on this thread that would be able to help. Cheers. emeify: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 5:09pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
***IMPORTANT LINKS*** HINTS ON SECURING MSc ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDY VISA APPLICATION CLICK HERE TO FIND A UNIVERSITY IN CANADA LIST OF MOST POST-SECONDARY AND PGD PROGRAMS IN CANADIAN COLLEGES Ontario Colleges programs search TIPS ON WRITING AN SOP FOR THE VISA OFFICER CLICK HERE TO FIND A SOP SAMPLE FOR THE VISA OFFICER CLICK HERE TO FIND A LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP SAMPLE THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE SUBMITTING A STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT Thanks @yemdogg TIPS ON FINDING A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH OR THESIS-BASED MSC OR PHD STEPS TO CANADA ONLINE VISA APPLICATION CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE OF LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT FOR YOUR STUDY VISA HOW TO TACKLE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL HOW TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD, NO MATTER WHEN IT WAS POSTED THE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS COMPILATION MORE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS HOW TO SHRINK FILES FOR YOUR ONLINE VISA APPLICATION CLICK TO SEE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL SAMPLE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR WORK PLACE CIC E-MAIL FOR INQUIRIES MEDICAL EXAMINATION LOCATIONS IN NIGERIA CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WORK PERMIT AFTER GRADUATION IS IT HARDER OR EASIER TO GET A TRV WITH PGC/PGD ADMISSION VS. MASTERS? A VERY IMPORTANT CLUE WHEN DRAFTING YOUR SOP IF YOUR APP IS MORE THAN THE AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME, CLICK HERE TO SEND A CASE SPECIFIC ENQUIRY TO CIC CHANGING INSTITUTION AFTER TRV & LANDING IN CANADA CHEAP GCMS ORDERING SERVICE TRAVELLING TIPS #1 TRAVELLING TIPS #2 LIFE IN CANADA Tips ***UPDATED*** 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 6:23pm On Apr 12, 2017 |
I would in general absolutely not recommend having an SOP that is more than two pages long. Hmm, yes my bro's SOP was three pages with 1.5 spacing. Which is actually two pages in single spacing. I felt that his SOP was long, but he was a very complex applicant (no formal job & no funds of his own for the previous three years) and there was a lot to explain. Also, it was written in a way that was very professional and absolutely enjoyable to read. A 15-page SOP will definitely not be read by the VO. An SOP that long means that you have not been able to distill your explanations into the most concise form possible. emeify: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 11:24pm On Apr 03, 2017 |
Please do not quote the post above, as it is too long. |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 11:23pm On Apr 03, 2017 |
***IMPORTANT LINKS*** HINTS ON SECURING MSc ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDY VISA APPLICATION Thanks @MichV CLICK HERE TO FIND A UNIVERSITY IN CANADA LIST OF MOST POST-SECONDARY AND PGD PROGRAMS IN CANADIAN COLLEGES Ontario Colleges programs search TIPS ON WRITING AN SOP FOR THE VISA OFFICER CLICK HERE TO FIND A SOP SAMPLE FOR THE VISA OFFICER CLICK HERE TO FIND A LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP SAMPLE TIPS ON FINDING A RESEARCH SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH OR THESIS-BASED MSC OR PHD STEPS TO CANADA ONLINE VISA APPLICATION CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE OF LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT FOR YOUR STUDY VISA HOW TO TACKLE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL HOW TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD, NO MATTER WHEN IT WAS POSTED THE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS COMPILATION MORE POPULAR TRV CHOPPING DOCUMENTS HOW TO SHRINK FILES FOR YOUR ONLINE VISA APPLICATION CLICK TO SEE COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL SAMPLE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM YOUR WORK PLACE CIC E-MAIL FOR INQUIRIES MEDICAL EXAMINATION LOCATIONS IN NIGERIA CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WORK PERMIT AFTER GRADUATION IS IT HARDER OR EASIER TO GET A TRV WITH PGC/PGD ADMISSION VS. MASTERS? A VERY IMPORTANT CLUE WHEN DRAFTING YOUR SOP IF YOUR APP IS MORE THAN THE AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME, CLICK HERE TO SEND A CASE SPECIFIC ENQUIRY TO CIC HOW TO CARRY MONEY TO CANADA FROM NIGERIA AFTER TRV APPROVAL CHANGING INSTITUTION AFTER TRV & LANDING IN CANADA CHEAP GCMS ORDERING SERVICE TRAVELLING TIPS #1 TRAVELLING TIPS #2 LIFE IN CANADA Tips ***UPDATED*** 13 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 9:13pm On Mar 18, 2017 |
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| Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by thesoj: 7:09pm On Mar 01, 2017 |
Eraytee:Inasmuch as there may have been a few candidates granted TRVs with very low sponsor bank balances, it is absolutely not recommended to apply for a TRV with a total balance of less than one's tuition + $10k. CIC's website explicitly states this. I'm afraid that your statement that the inflow is more important than the balance on the account is contradicted by CIC's instructions, and will lead more people to be denied for insufficient funds. It is exceedingly rare to be approved with a liquid funds balance less than the recommended annual tuition + annual living expenses. While the inflow may give the VO an idea of the sponsor's solvency, a high inflow is not always necessary particularly because every candidate's context is different. All the VO needs to know is that the sponsor can afford the applicant's annual expenses, and this needs to be demonstrated by two things: the total liquid funds balance (bank account + brokerage statement + other liquid funds) and the sponsor's source of income or employment documents. This inflow-is-more-importance-than-your-balance assertion is misleading and will cause more candidates on here to get denied on insufficient funds. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 8:10pm On Feb 17, 2017 |
Ifyemekaonwuka:While applying for a TRV with a diploma admission is always risky, it would help your application if you can quantify to the VO the potential financial impact that the diploma would have on your business. Quantifying the impact of the diploma course would enable the VO to see if your purpose of visit is truly justified. For example, what precise skills would the Humber course give you? Be as precise as possible, don't just mention the name of the course. How would these precise skills translate into growth for your business? Once again be as precise as possible, provide numbers. What is the projected revenue increase? What is the demand for these services in Nigeria? How would the diploma program help you to capture a good fraction of the demand in Nigeria? What is the estimated total revenue of the "international standard spa" business in Nigeria? Don't forget to define to the VO what you mean by an "international standard spa" because that term seems vague. Keep in mind that without these numbers it will be impossible for the VO to justify why you are willing to pay $25k CAD per year (for two years) on this diploma program, particularly as you already have a law degree. Also, you must clearly explain to the VO what it is about taking this course in Canada that is unique, versus learning it in Nigeria. While I am not a VO, I am immediately skeptical that you couldn't learn such a skill in Nigeria. So the ball is in your court to be specific and convincing to the VO about what precise knowledge on "international standard spas" is available in Canada but not in Nigeria. Be as clear and precise as possible and, if need be, do some research online and include the link of one or more credible sources in the footnote of your SOP. Your job is to convince the VO. S/he is likely to dismiss the need to go study "international spas" in Canada, as opposed to Nigeria. So prepare your application with the assumption that the VO will be skeptical, and in so doing you'll likely be able to address all the questions that s/he might have. Be slightly paranoid about how the VO will treat your application, and it'll bring the best out of you. "Only the paranoid survive". PS: This is not to discourage you, but to strongly encourage you! You can get the TRV for this course, but you will need to take the application very very seriously. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Migrate To Canada Or Stay With 400 K Monthly Salary In Nigeria by thesoj: 11:59pm On Feb 09, 2017 |
@maternal @ApexTitan and @zeelo214, you guys have made some very powerful points. OP, you probably qualify for Express Entry, in which case you should totally give it a shot. I'm not of the school of thought that you should stay in Nigeria to develop it. Our population is approaching 200 million people and we have many bright minds that lay waste because of poor infrastructure and a persistently irresponsible government. Rich people don't invest in bright young people, so bright minds mostly don't fulfill their potential. Immigrating to another country (legally) will do Nigeria a favor; it frees up your job for someone else and also helps reduce the overpopulation. lol. But stay in Nigeria if you have great plans about building a company that would employ lots of Nigerians. 13 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Migrate To Canada Or Stay With 400 K Monthly Salary In Nigeria by thesoj: 9:38pm On Feb 09, 2017 |
I see some other comments that assume that OP's salary is high. N400,000 per month is actually not high particularly given the weakening state of the Naira. Nigeria is an import-based economy so most quality goods will cost a lot (e.g. the cost of a car or phone or fridge goes up as the Naira weakens). So your purchasing power parity is not high because most Nigerian goods are imported and hence their prices are dependent on the dollar. Keep in mind that the Naira is still overvalued and will weaken further in the next year or two. In any case, don't treat going abroad as a do-or-die matter. Treat it as an opportunity to get an education and exposure from a global perspective. You could then return to Nigeria and even make a greater impact. Or stay abroad if you obtain permanent residency and want to stay. One more thing: OP's salary doesn't considerably guarantee his future chances of getting a visa. Go on the two Canada visa threads on NL to see the many applicant profiles who get denied even with salaries higher than OP's. Getting a US or Canadian visa (for example), is not merely about how much you make. Also, OP's job is not guaranteed. Oil prices have been dropping and there will be more layoffs particularly as electric vehicles (in developed countries) start to gain traction in the next decade. 12 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Migrate To Canada Or Stay With 400 K Monthly Salary In Nigeria by thesoj: 9:30pm On Feb 09, 2017 |
Schwartz, I like that your post doesn't paint an excessively rosy picture of "abroad" since most Nigerians think going "abroad" guarantees money and comfort. Having said that, I'll have to disagree with the idea that the OP will be doomed if he moves abroad. Each person that goes abroad has a different experience. This is primarily shaped by the country of destination, expertise in one's career area, language of the new country, the city in the new country (rural? urban? racist? available jobs?) , the person's adaptability, the person's willingness and proactiveness to learn & adapt to how his/her profession is practiced in the new country, the person's willingness to immerse himself/herself in the new culture, etc. The OP should do some soul-searching to determine if he is the proactive, intellectually curious, and culturally adaptive type. If he is, then he should strongly consider moving. Driven and adaptable immigrants can highly succeed in western English speaking countries, particularly those with friendly immigration policies to highly skilled workers (Canada tops this list). Moving to a non-English speaking country though, like Germany, may have massive roadblocks unless one is in IT or in the sciences (or unless one can learn the language really well); so this is where I agree with you. I hope your situation in Germany gets better. For me, moving out of Nigeria over a decade ago to get an education in an English-speaking western country (Canada's neighbor, lol) was probably the best decision of my life. I'm absolutely not saying success is guaranteed for everybody, but the chances of success in an English-speaking immigration-friendly western country is very high for a proactive, intellectually curious, non-stereotypical, and culturally adaptable Nigerian immigrant. OP, don't count your chicks before they hatch. Getting a Canada student visa is not trivial. First see if you can get the student visa and then decide if it is worth travelling. Schwartz: 18 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 4:46am On Feb 08, 2017 |
@kalohenic, sorry I missed your post where you mentioned me. It appears all your questions have already been addressed. Also, read up on some of my earlier posts as you will find some of them valuable and pertinent to your application context. You finished with a first class, and that will give you some advantage in the eyes of the visa officer (VO) as it shows that you are a serious applicant. Kudos. But you will still need to convince the VO. Pay attention to your SOP to the visa officer, use it to win him/her over. In it write about your passions and goals for the future, link these with your previous education and work experience. Explain how your Canada education would help bring to life these future goals and how accomplishing these goals will directly benefit Nigeria. Every aspect of your application (including all the documents you include) should reflect the kind of person you want the VO to assume you to be. Most of the battle is in getting the VO to see you as a potential asset to Canada, and/or as a student who will return to Nigeria if need be. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 4:20am On Feb 08, 2017 |
There's been a number of posts on why PGD/PDC denials are high. Before leaping to quick conclusions on these denial rates, there are a number of things to consider. For example, many PGD/PGC applicants: 1. pick random courses that don't fit their prior education 2. have not learned how to write a good SOP (MSc applicants learn this while applying to schools), thus write sloppy SOPs to the VO 3. hurriedly apply to CIC and put their documents together in a haphazard way 4. have not identified exactly how the skills from a PGD/PGC program would advance their careers, and can't strategically communicate why PGD/PGC to the VO If you want to get a TRV with a PGD/PGC admission, you need to treat your application to CIC very very seriously. Everything about your application has to show that you are a very serious applicant, in order to dispel the notion that you applied for a PGD/PGC because it is easy. As michV wrote, your SOP has to be professionally written; same for your whole application. Your TRV application should show that you put a lot of time into it; show that you are not a run-off-the-mill PGD/PGC applicant. Give the VO a professional impression about you. Unfortunately most PGD/PGC applicants are in a hurry to get admission, and are in a hurry to get a visa, which leads to a rushed TRV application. You know the outcome. Visa denial. Canada doesn't want lazy people. It wants smart brilliant people. Impress the VO, and the likelihood that you'd get your TRV will go up considerably. VOs give the benefit of the doubt to MSc applicants, but if you are going for a PGD/PGC you have to dispel any suspicions that the VO has about you. Get to work! 14 Likes 4 Shares |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 11:39pm On Feb 01, 2017 |
@Chebe01 |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 11:21pm On Feb 01, 2017 |
I'm very sorry if you feel that I was trying to antagonize you. I wasn't. I was only responding to your points. I agree let's move on. CanadianNurse: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 10:21pm On Jan 30, 2017 |
I'm not painting you as black. Your commentary was self-explanatory; you blamed refugees and lauded Trump in the same vein. You are welcome to reverse your position, however. Your comment that there's increased terrorism in host countries is completely false. No refugee has ever committed a terrorist attack in the US, and this specific attack in Quebec was not by refugees which is contrary to what your commentary clearly infers. But even if it were, so we should blame all refugees and deny them all any compassion? If this should be the case, then you should be ok with the US or Canada or the EU banning all Nigerian citizens (due to Boko Haram) from entry? Anyways, I'm derailing the thread now. I just think this is pertinent because it is hypocritical to seek help on this thread yet make claims that infer that people who need much more help than you should be shunned. CanadianNurse: CanadianNurse: 5 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 8:50pm On Jan 30, 2017 |
Don't be too quick to judge. Muslims were the victims of this attack. Posts like yours directly fuel xenophobia. Since you mention Trump, I should let you know that not one refugee admitted into the US has ever committed a terrorist attack. In the US, one is more likely to be killed by a rogue police officer or deranged white male than a terrorist or refugee. Rhetoric like yours further the narrative that people who need help should be shunned and treated like criminals, just because they are fleeing a war-torn country. Also, since your rhetoric seems to applaud Trump and his recent inhumane actions, then I hope you'd be gleeful and happy if Nigerians got banned from entering the US (or Canada) due to fears about Boko Haram. I'm sure you wouldn't complain in that case since you would be directly affected. Yep, you sure wouldn't complain. Put yourself in the shoes of the less privileged. *PS: it's ironic that you come to this website to seek help from various volunteers, yet you lack empathy for those who need even more help than you. Edit: The suspect in the attack you mention is actually a white nationalist, NOT a refugee or muslim CanadianNurse: 6 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 12:22am On Jan 25, 2017 |
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| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 12:18am On Jan 25, 2017 |
joeadex:I suggest you discontinue using your agent, because his advice is patently and glaringly incorrect. While your CGPA is very low, some Canadian masters programs admit students with a 2:2, but you will need to do all the necessary legwork to see which architecture graduate programs do so. Email the admissions coordinators (and/or professors in research or practice areas that you are passionate about) of as many architecture grad programs as you can to find out. I suggest you not use an agent; do all the investigation yourself. All the information is on the internet. Start with Google, and view my next post. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by thesoj: 11:45pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
All the relevant information has been provided on this site. Please take a look at my posting history. You are welcome to publicly ask your question(s) so that the gurus on here can help, this would also help others learn. Oladimejii: |
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