The F1 student visa comes with specific rules that you must follow. One of these rules is that you must stay enrolled as a full-time student in your program. Before you get the visa, you’ll convince the visa officer of your genuine intention to study in the USA. To fulfil this, you must attend school, … Read more
To get a Canadian student visa, you must prove that you have the minimum amount required for the visa. Previously, this amount was CAD 10,000 only, (no addition), if you’re coming to Canada alone. That is; if you don’t have a dependent. Recently, there’s been a change. The amount you need to get a Canadian … Read more
To the authorities, limiting student’s work hours means they’ll prioritize their studies. Which frankly sounds good from every angle, except to some students. They don’t think it’s necessary, therefore, they work beyond the allowed hours even though it’s against the law. I witnessed this happen often when I worked part-time as an international student. Then, … Read more
In Canada, the educational system is designed to help students succeed. There are support programs like counselling, tutoring, and other services to help students perform better academically. However, amidst all this, it is not impossible to fail. As someone who has worked closely with international students in Canada, I’ve seen students fail classes despite working … Read more
One of the things I witnessed international students enjoy in Australia is how flexible the educational system is. You have different options with everything! I enjoyed that a lot as a student here too. However, lots of students misuse this opportunity. An example is when students intentionally seek and get admission to a particular course … Read more
We can’t deny it, Canada has done its best to make education very affordable, especially at the high school level. Right now, public high school education is free, even though it’s only for students whose parents are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Therefore, if your parents or guardians are on a temporary visa, your high … Read more
Canada is undoubtedly one of the best countries to study – it is currently ranked the third-best study destination in the world. But, education in Canada is expensive, especially for Nigerians. Most of us are not from rich homes and our economy isn’t doing great. This is why scholarships are important – with a scholarship, … Read more
Recently, post-UTME exams have become the mystery man – very unpredictable. Schools keep using different formats, exam types, and systems every year. Which from the outside, looks great, but the lack of consistency is troubling for students writing these exams. I mean, it’s better to know whether to expect objective questions, theory questions or both … Read more
Previously, the role JAMB and schools played in student’s admission into higher institutions in Nigeria was clear. JAMB focused on UTME only while schools handled the remaining part of the admission process. However, over the years, things changed, and they have become more collaborative than before. This has brought confusion among aspirants; about who is … Read more
If you have been offered admission to study in your chosen school, congratulations. I’m sure the journey wasn’t easy but, here you’re! You made it! And, I’m very happy for you! Now, here’s what you need to do next. After getting admission what next? First, confirm and accept the admission. Without accepting your admission, the … Read more