How to report a student working more than 20 hours

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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

What happens if an international student failed a class in Canada?

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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

Does it mean that international students in Australia cannot change courses under the new law?

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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

Is post UTME exam objective or theory?

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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

Who gives admission first JAMB or School?

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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

Here is what to do next after getting an admission or accepting your admission offer on JAMB CAPS

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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