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Hello All, pls i have a question. I had earlier gotten a visitors visa about a year ago which i did not use cos of ill health of a family member. I however had a change in career path after then and I am applying for a study visa. This new career path is more in line with my first degree. The agent working on the study visa is saying we don't need to put any letter of explanation on the new career path and all i need is the reference letter from the new employer. Please veterans in the house, can u advice me on this

Blessedndgraced:
Hello All, pls i have a question. I had earlier gotten a visitors visa about a year ago which i did not use cos of ill health of a family member. I however had a change in career path after then and I am applying for a study visa. This new career path is more in line with my first degree. The agent working on the study visa is saying we don't need to put any letter of explanation on the new career path and all i need is the reference letter from the new employer. Please veterans in the house, can u advice me on this

It’s always good to clarify any deviation. Please include a LOe if it makes you feel comfortable and I also think you should at least for clarification

Any one going to York St. John University this September ? we can team up to get an apartment

Please which airline can I use to Manchester.

Klazy:
Please which airline can I use to Manchester.

Try Air Maroc

cashmyles:
Good morning all

Please I need clarity on the IHS fee for both MSc taught and MSc by Dissertation (research)
Kindly, help me out

Can someone please help with this. I need to be sure of the amount

Please does anyone know how long it takes to get CAS issued from the university of Derby?

larryrichie:
Any one going to York St. John University this September ? we can team up to get an apartment

I am. Please email your to [email protected] so we can chat afterwards. I'm still awaiting the decision on my visa tho.

larryrichie:
Any one going to York St. John University this September ? we can team up to get an apartment

I am going, but still waiting for my CAS. Got my unconditional offer on Friday. Please how long did it take before they issue CAS.

bukit05:


I am going, but still waiting for my CAS. Got my unconditional offer on Friday. Please how long did it take before they issue CAS.

I got mine since July but the agent the school allocated said till Jan ,I have deferred my ission to Jan intake,I am waiting for my CAs for Jan intake .i have a friend that’s waiting for CAS since august 6 ,very slow ,ask your agent if he has applied because their issuing of CAS is slow .
Mail me please ,[email protected]

samholly:



I got mine since July but the agent the school allocated said till Jan ,I have deferred my ission to Jan intake,I am waiting for my CAs for Jan intake .i have a friend that’s waiting for CAS since august 6 ,very slow ,ask your agent if he has applied because their issuing of CAS is slow .
Mail me please ,[email protected]

Nawa o. The agent has applied but he said they have not confirmed my payment. Didn’t know their CAS is slow o.

marshallkowope:
hello
I need some insights of what to do
my student visa expires in one month time
my port expires in two weeks time
and I need to apply for post graduate visa

I already made application for renewal of port but my appointment date is in July


any advise on how to proceed?
thank you

Pls how did u later do ur application,cos am in similar situations,do u use the expired .port. pls mention me so that see ur response

bukit05:


Nawa o. The agent has applied but he said they have not confirmed my payment. Didn’t know their CAS is slow o.

Mail them on this

[email protected]

He has pushed you to Jan intake cos you will do tb n pof to apply for CAs .

Mail me !!!

bukit05:


Nawa o. The agent has applied but he said they have not confirmed my payment. Didn’t know their CAS is slow o.

I paid on the 6th of Aug and I actually got mine by 15th of Aug. They should get back to you in no time.

josefite:


I paid on the 6th of Aug and I actually got mine by 15th of Aug. They should get back to you in no time.

Please, research or taught?

I applied for research tho !!!

samholly:


Please, research or taught?

!!!

samholly:


Please, research or taught?

I applied for research tho !!!

Mine is taught.

Your school is in Manchester? If so, which school?

Flamesmakefire:
Good day all

Please between Ethiopian Airlines and Royal Air Maroc which is better for a flight to Manchester?

What are the documents required for a safe trip. Anyone that has recently travelled please help.

Do i need yellow fever card?

Also I'm Nigerian but i wish to fly from ghana. My wife is Ghanian and we wish to visit her country before i leave. Will that be a problem


Please your answers and suggestions are important. Thanks in anticipation

Ogafarmer001:

Pls how did u later do ur application,cos am in similar situations,do u use the expired .port. pls mention me so that see ur response

hi ,I ended up doing it before my port expired
.from my efforts, no point in messaging nigerian embassy ,they are pretty useless there and port takes 3-4 months..

best bet is to apply with faith and a cover letter and maybe proof explaining that you have applied
or go to nigeria and come back
cheers

marshallkowope:



hi ,I ended up doing it before my port expired
.from my efforts, no point in messaging nigerian embassy ,they are pretty useless there and port takes 3-4 months..

best bet is to apply with faith and a cover letter and maybe proof explaining that you
have applied
or go to nigeria and come back
cheers

Thanks

Good evening All.

Please when is the right time to start applying for September 2025 intake? I want to start very early to enable me not being in a rush or hurry. I want to do my Masters in Education.

Also, suggest to me cheap universities in UK close to Liverpool I can apply. My spouse reside in Liverpool.

Anyone going to school in Leicester this September? Let's link up for accommodation

Champora:
I don’t have any questions to ask but I got a lot from this thread last year while I was still seeking ission and I’m grateful for the insights people share here. I got into a Russel League university (they’re like the Ivy Leagues of UK) in Scotland and I have been here for about a year now.

There were many pieces of advice about what to carry and what not to carry, how the environment is etc. I think it’s great to hear what people say based on their experience but note your own experience could be different from theirs. Always do what works best for you.

African food in the area I stay is usually sold by Middle Eastern stores. I personally did not bring any food (except spices) as I knew I could get them from these stores: anything from indomie to egusi etc. but depending on where you are it could be expensive or you may have to travel a little distance. The area I’m has budget friendly African food items.

The weather in my part of Scotland almost constantly rains even during summer. So I brought some warm clothes from Nigeria BUT kept in mind that I would be ready to invest in 1 or 2 quality thick coats and jackets once I landed. The ones specifically made for this freezer cold.

Academically lol, my university is tough and strict on standards. It was so different from my Uni education in Nigeria that i struggled in the first few weeks but thanks to God I found a better grasp of things as time went on. Ask questions in class, professors like it when you also go to them during office hours to ask for advice or speak more on a topic. All my assessments were visible to me already from day 1. I once submitted 2 minutes late and had 5% deducted from my mark. Never again.

Money? Apply for several and any scholarships and aids your university is offering. Look into Santander too because they always seem to have scholarships for students and small grants within partner universities. Find organizations or ngos that can offer you work experience for some voluntary time. It is very tedious combining a 1 year postgrad with work but it’s doable. From day 1 when you enter if you know you want to secure an internship for the next year start applying as soon as you get into the UK. Search for “Trackr (formerly Bristol Tracker” on LinkedIn and follow them for opportunities. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-trackr/

People know things but they may not tell you until you ask them. So make allies. House rent and bills don’t come cheap. You may have to work a number of shifts to cover up. Have an open mind too and be ready to explore and keep in touch with government policies as they tend to change a lot

Best wishes to everyone!

Congrats on your studies so far and how’s it going?! That’s a big move, and I’m glad to hear that you have been doing great for a while. Let’s talk about food though—because, let’s be real, surviving on instant meals is a no-go (I mean yeah, they might be a little cheaper but they aren’t healthy for you in the long run)

Here are my two quick tips to help you save some money on food:

1. Cook for the Week: Try cooking in bulk, my guy. Make a pot of jollof or stew that'll last a few days. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later when you’re not scrambling to cook every night.


2. Forces: Get together with your flatmates and buy in bulk. Splitting the cost of things like rice or meat can save everyone some cash.

Speaking of saving money, have you checked out Afrilish?

It’s an African food and events app based on the UK where you can order on a subscription basis.

That way, you’re getting all your favorite dishes delivered right to your door without breaking the bank.

In addition , you can always get discounts and freebies from the African restaurants too!

You can check them out here: (https://www.afrilish.com/)

You’ve got this!🫡

Visa Update
My child dependant visa is out.
I intentionally waited till my visa expiry is less than than 6 months, so I didn't pay the IHS.
Biometric on 14th August
Collection mail 2nd September.

Good morning all please I have few questions to ask.
Between Gatwick and Heathrow where’s the best place to land?

Also can I travel with very dried goat meat?

KingDeity:


Thanks for the quick response. Can I make payment using my NGN Mastercard debit card for all these payments?

No you can't. Only dollar card can work. Try to sort it out early. This can delay you for up to 2-3 days. Better still have someone you trust pay for you from abroad while you transfer the naira equivalent. Or open a dollar and use your card to pay.

Any one going to University of Leicester this September ? we can team up to get an apartment

samholly:


Please, research or taught?

I applied for research tho !!!

Hi
Pls which School is that?
Thank you

Please is Anglia Ruskin university a good one for international students. I got an offer from the institution as well as Wolverhampton Uni. Is there a student from either schools here?