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Lexusgs430:


It was actually a pleasant experience, in comparison to my hostel experience..........

When I entered UK, no where to go..... I called a homeless centre, I was referred to a homeless unit in Hither Green. This homeless unit housed druggies, those homeless people that slept in front of shops etc etc etc.......

I stayed in this unit for almost 6 months......... My eyes too don see something..........

That hostel was about £131 per week........ I was economical with the truth, when I was asked if I was on unemployment benefits...........

They kept chasing DSS etc etc , when alarm wan burst, I take off ............

I still have the contract I signed........... It's now looking faded.........

Stories like this makes one looks back smile and possibly give a TED talk.

But Ẹ̀gbọ́n you don try for this Youkay o.

I see why you gats they arrange the orí olori

Come to think of it, how were you able to cope in an hostel of "destitutes" for 6 months??

By the way was it during the mansion years you went to Kaduna to goan pluck madam?

Lexusgs430:


It was actually a pleasant experience, in comparison to my hostel experience..........

When I entered UK, no where to go..... I called a homeless centre, I was referred to a homeless unit in Hither Green. This homeless unit housed druggies, those homeless people that slept in front of shops etc etc etc.......

I stayed in this unit for almost 6 months......... My eyes too don see something..........

That hostel was about £131 per week........ I was economical with the truth, when I was asked if I was on unemployment benefits...........

They kept chasing DSS etc etc , when alarm wan burst, I take off ............

I still have the contract I signed........... It's now looking faded.........

What You got a story man.. Please can you share full gist �.

These stories have a way of providing hope and strength for people ing through trying moments.. Please share this story sir...biko..ejoor...Sanu

HondaLover:

Stories like this makes one looks back smile and possibly give a TED talk.

But Ẹ̀gbọ́n you don try for this Youkay o.

I see why you gats they arrange the orí olori

Come to think of it, how were you able to cope in an hostel of "destitutes" for 6 months??

By the way was it during the mansion years you went to Kaduna to goan pluck madam?

If I say make I talk........ Spit go finish for my mouth....... Life is a journey, full of drama's.........

You think a homeless person would think of woman........

All that was the start of my UK journey...... My start was very rough, at some point, I contemplated returning back to Nigeria..........

rinzylee:




What You got a story man.. Please can you share full gist �.

These stories have a way of providing hope and strength for people ing through trying moments.. Please share this story sir...biko..ejoor...Sanu

If I start to type my humble beginnings, my fingers would fade .......

Hi family,

Please I'm looking for shared apartment or flat with anyone leaving around reading.

This is urgent.

Anyone with positive response is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

bimstravels:
How do I scale the guarantor huddle in this accommodation search ? I do not have any relation or friend that meets that status and I have a feeling am not alone in this boat. Anyone who has been in similar situation, please advice. Thank you

housinghand (dot) co (dot) uk offer guarantor services , for a fee I believe

Lexusgs430:


If I start to type my beginning, my fingers would fade .......

Would you mind private moments??

A mail??

WhatsApp DM?

Visit to your base in person?



I go any length for mentorship, training and learning.... Sir,you have a story. Withhold not thine pen!!!!!

rinzylee:


Would you mind private moments??

A mail??

WhatsApp DM?

Visit to your base in person?



I go any length for mentorship, training and learning.... Sir,you have a story. Withhold not thine pen!!!!!

I did not have any Godfather..........

Lexusgs430:



If I say make I talk........ Spit go finish for my mouth....... Life is a journey, full of drama's.........

You think a homeless person would think of woman........

All that was the start of my UK journey...... My start was very rough, at some point, I contemplated returning back to Nigeria..........

But now story ti change, everywhere don set, Umidigi ambassador, Iptv ambassador àgbà àwo BDC......

Do giveaway sir for thanksgiving

I dey your DM sir

HondaLover:


But now story ti change, everywhere don set, Umidigi ambassador, Iptv ambassador àgbà àwo BDC......

Do giveaway sir for thanksgiving

I dey your DM sir

Have you ever wondered why, Dangote no dey dash money like candy............

Lexusgs430:


Have you ever wondered why, Dangote no dey dash money like candy............

Yeah, because he never slept in an hostel of destitutes.

He was born into wealth, he doesn't know what it takes to evade "unemployment benefits questions" sir

HondaLover:

Yeah, because he never slept in an hostel of destitutes.

He was born into wealth, he doesn't know what it takes to evade "unemployment benefits questions" sir

Do you know if the original Dangote did ............

Lexusgs430:


It was actually a pleasant experience, in comparison to my hostel experience..........

When I entered UK, no where to go..... I called a homeless centre, I was referred to a homeless unit in Hither Green. This homeless unit housed druggies, those homeless people that slept in front of shops etc etc etc.......

I stayed in this unit for almost 6 months......... My eyes too don see something..........

That hostel was about £131 per week........ I was economical with the truth, when I was asked if I was on unemployment benefits...........

They kept chasing DSS etc etc , when alarm wan burst, I take off ............

I still have the contract I signed........... It's now looking faded.........

Lexusgs430:



Do you know if the original Dangote did ............

You have answers always... Tuale Egbon

This is #gold. You've done a noble cause that might assist many coming onboard. Not aware of 'em b4 now.
@Justwise anyway to #pin! [Santa2 post]

I did a bit of digging. Apparently, it's a well known, accepted service offering!
** https://housinghand.co.uk/
www.rentguarantor.com/
PS: these seemly have 'good' ratings. Pls, anyone using rent guarantors service, kindly do robust DYOR, to avoid stories that might touch sore: cos some might spring up to tap into this service!

Other approaches to note:
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/guarantors_for_private_renters

Gets more interesting. Apparently, some universities offer assist. A {hidden} gem to tap into!!
PS: some uni services might come with bureaucracy, while most piggyback on the rent guarantors above.
- www.gold.ac.uk/students/financial-/rent-guarantor-service/
- www.ucl.ac.uk/accommodation/returning-residents/ucl-rent-guarantor-scheme
- www.lse.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/private-housing/rent-guarantor-scheme
- www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/current-students/guarantor

Well, apart from the demand-supply, there're other #factors. See one from landlords viewpoint: www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/fraudulent-tenancy-applications-surge-as-criminals-switch-to-illegal-sub-letting/

Santa2:
housinghand (dot) co (dot) uk offer guarantor services , for a fee I believe

bimstravels:
How do I scale the guarantor huddle in this accommodation search ? I do not have any relation or friend that meets that status and I have a feeling am not alone in this boat. ...

Solumtoya:


True... However, the limit varies per Bank. £2,900 is probably for your Bank. Keystone used to give £2,100 MONTHLY, while Fidelity still gives £3,500 quarterly. Some Banks give more.

Please how is the maintainance upkeep processed ?

we finally entered UK yesterday o

Thank you all for everything


Quick one please, can someone refer me to that post of things to do when you enter UK, I know with time we will figure the rest

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TheGuyFromHR:
Ah, I see you guys had the right idea. Una do well, Fati and co, and thanks for the invite, icon8. Unfortunately the last thread had become overwhelmed, and it was extremely difficult to follow.

I'm sure the students will catch up with us here, so for those who eventually do:

- please read, read, read, research research, research and only ask targeted questions, biko. Leave out the stuff about career advice and what course to read in the UK (guidance counselling is up to you), or which airline to fly (situation is fluid and you know as much as everyone else does), where jobs are (use your intelligence, the rough rule is the bigger the city, the more the opportunities, but cheap costs of living generally go with fewer opportunities, just like everywhere in the whole wide world, so you can answer the Hull versus Teeside questions for yourselves), housing is difficult to get from outside the UK, when you come here, if you're looking for anything other than student accommodation for one, be prepared to pay rent for months upfront (coming from Nigeria where rent is paid annually, there should be no difficulty getting your mind around the concept), unless the money no dey (which shouldnt be the case if you followed the rules), the digital banks Monzo, Starling et al, are real FSCS-protected banks and your money is safe in them, use them as your first port of call when you arrive, etc., etc.

As for career paths, anybody can do anything you are hired to do, apply to anything you feel you can do, manage your expectations realistically and don't expect to get a job in the field in which you apparently get or have had a qualification. For part-time jobs, the usual care homes, or try Royal Mail (Angard Staffing - I think they should have started their Christmas casual recruitment about now), Amazon (pay is good these days, up to 12 quid or so), Reed or Blue Arrow, and of course word of mouth; for full-time jobs: Indeed.com, Glassdoor, Totaljobs, and the Guardian.com Jobs and similar entities, the supermarkets and fast-food jobs as usual (browse and apply online and try walk-ins to local branches), etc.

Again, read, read, read, and research, research, research. Try not to derail this new thread, and that it is in your own interests for threads like this to exist so you can come and glean knowledge when you need it. Thank you all as you do so.

I think Lightnlife has one compiled. Can't .
- BRB
- phone
- bank
- provisional licence driving
- voters roll
- NHS GP
- know the routes (train, bus, alternates... even if driving)
- credit card (BEWARE!) read the thread carefully
- embrace £, drop ₦
-
... ...
- dropping 9ja ego, style & mentality
- ing 'Why' in the YouKay

OmichaelO:
we finally entered UK yesterday o
Thank you all for everything
Quick one please, can someone refer me to that post of things to do when you enter UK, I know with time we will figure the rest

semmyk:
I think Lightnlife has one compied. Can't .
- BRB
- phone
- bank
- provisional licence driving
- voters roll
- know the routes (train, bus, alternates... even if driving)
- credit card (BEWARE!) read the thread carefully
- embrace £, drop ₦
-
... ...
- dropping 9ja ego, style & mentality
- ing 'Why' in the YouKay

Thank you so much oga mi.

all are duly noted, especially the last two.

ugoonuoha:


Please how do I know if a decision has been reached? I want to withdraw biko....8 weeks and no news yet...no email...nothing. Crazy

Check the email that was sent to you after applying. There is a link there to track your application

Yes ...o Umidigi days Do you know I still have my UMI Iron phone to date? I use it to play WordFeud now though

Lexusgs430:


Have you ever wondered why, Dangote no dey dash money like candy............

OmichaelO:
Thank you so much oga mi.

all are duly noted, especially the last two.

Listen and observe more; talk less. Stay out of trouble and don’t react to every ‘strange’ or ‘unconventional’ thing you see. Have a plan and stick to it, while allowing for some tweaks and adjustments as things unfold.

Best of luck!

Lexusgs430:


I did not have any Godfather..........

Haha....but you had GOD the FATHER!!!!!

rinzylee:




Haha....but you GOD the FATHER!!!!!

Are you Godson ..........

bigtt76:
Yes you have a contract with your school and if you've ed certain stage with them, you can't avoid not paying up your balance fees. I would've suggested you discuss this with them or an immigration lawyer to get their views. Cos the minute you no longer show up in school, they will withdraw your CAS and terminate your study visa with Home office ...same Home office you will be submitting a tier 2 visa application to.

Hi, thanks for the information. I have been informed that one do not need to pay for the second year fees before switching visa route since I have not enrolled and started my second year yet. Also mailed the school and they have said there is no problem switching to the visa route and I can continue schooling part time if I choose too.

icon8:


Listen and observe more; talk less. Stay out of trouble and don’t react to every ‘strange’ or ‘unconventional’ thing you see. Have a plan and stick to it, while allowing for some tweaks and adjustments as things unfold.

Best of luck!

Thank you sir

OmichaelO:
we finally entered UK yesterday o

Thank you all for everything


Quick one please, can someone refer me to that post of things to do when you enter UK, I know with time we will figure the rest

Here you go

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/6954875/uk-student-visa-tier-4/740#113863276

MrsLins:
Hello everyone,

Pls does anyone know a good childminder in Bedford? I need one urgently pls

Hi MrsLin did you later make it to Bedfordshire, been following, I got an offer same time with you but couldn't proceed with finance.. how is it so far I plan on being there next yr

The era of Study Visa just like in 2010 era

Out of almost 500k study visa in the past year, Nigeria was 3rd with 65k visas after Indians (117k) and Chinese (115k).

500k visas with average £20k spent on fees, visa, IHS, etc each sums to £10 billion in Revenue. Lool