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Stephenmoka4:
If you need to renew, you should show that you have fund to continue. I don't know if you can convince your uncle to send it to you again that's if he hasn't invest it somewhere else

Wow. So if I depend on student jobs that won’t be enough to take care of my bills and use up a large chunk or almost all Mum BA money how would I renew? I’ll have to call home for more millions Wow

Odingo1:


My advice for you.

You can give your uncle the money back in one year if you are not going to school regularly or do 1 or 2 courses per semester but there are factors that limit so many things.
1) Your age and if you have energy to do heavy duty jobs like offloading containers or lifting objects in car companies for long time then I will encourage you to come. Life in no easy.
2)learn the language if possible
3) Avoid East if na all out hustling you are coming.
4) Heavy Duty work dey depending on your strength
5) student mini job of 450€ cannot sustain you or pay your basic bills otherwise your block will go down, you must do full time jobs as the semester is going on because no much holiday inbetween semesters and make sure you don’t fail a course more than 3 times. So doing student school office work no make sense. You have to go to the field and battle it.

Monthly expenses include
1. Average 250€ rent
2. feeding 150€
3. insurance above 30 years( private insurance from 25€ to 35€, then below 30 years 90€ per month for compulsory public insurance).
4. Radio tax 17€
5. Recharge card 10€
6. other things 50€
So if you are using private insurance 550€ can go for one month then public insurance when you are below 30 years then 650€ can go for one month.

I have seen this warning about East ..I’ll try my best to avoid that area.

Can you give me a hint why everyone says East to be avoided.

Is Magdeburg in East ??

Stephenmoka4:
I understand what you're doing but, can your uncle be a little bit patient please beg him. The thing is I'm trying to suggest what you'll tell 'em at the embassy as borrowing sounds weird. Secondly, you'll try to live frugal but, eat well oo as a Student it's very necessary

I really really appreciate your efforts replying me and helping me understand.

What of the next year? How would I renew my visa? I heard one would need to present a BA again How true?

Odingo1:


My advice for you.

You can give your uncle the money back in one year if you are not going to school regularly or do 1 or 2 courses per semester but there are factors that limit so many things.
1) Your age and if you have energy to do heavy duty jobs like offloading containers or lifting objects in car companies for long time then I will encourage you to come. Life in no easy.
2)learn the language if possible
3) Avoid East if na all out hustling you are coming.
4) Heavy Duty work dey depending on your strength
5) student mini job of 450€ cannot sustain you or pay your basic bills otherwise your block will go down, you must do full time jobs as the semester is going on because no much holiday inbetween semesters and make sure you don’t fail a course more than 3 times. So doing student school office work no make sense. You have to go to the field and battle it.

Monthly expenses include
1. Average 250€ rent
2. feeding 150€
3. insurance above 30 years( private insurance from 25€ to 35€, then below 30 years 90€ per month for compulsory public insurance).
4. Radio tax 17€
5. Recharge card 10€
6. other things 50€
So if you are using private insurance 550€ can go for one month then public insurance when you are below 30 years then 650€ can go for one month.

I understand you, but I don’t think there’s anywhere life is easy. I can’t come to seat down and exhaust all my Block money, next year I’ll start calling home for money doing that would only send my Mama into depression if not coma.
I’m 95kg, 6ft 27yrs Old Dude, doing heavy duty jobs as student is no problem at all, I’m ready to work and earn money.

Is it the heavy duty jobs that’d earn you €450 monthly?

So if I earn €450, I have a shortage of €200..so what you mean is even if I work I’ll still need an extra €200 from my Block ??

If taking out €200 from my Block is it, I don’t have a problem with that...that’s saving up to €500-600 from my BA.

I won’t tell them at the embassy I borrowed the money either. That’s between me and my uncle.

Even if I can refund him half of the money in 1yr that’d be better.

Stephenmoka4:
Nope, I didn't discouraged you. There is a guy here (a Nigerian too) he traveled few years back, had worked in , he do work in a vehicle company and earn a living from it not, menial Jobs. He is currently working on his house here, so I assume he would be back anytime soon. If you want to go there and work as a student you can go ahead, any student who wants to work (with permit) can do that to acquire some dough.

All students are eligible for work permit right?

I want to work, to take care of my basic bills while studying.
Then after studies i should work full time and get luxury...but as a student I wish to work so I can save a large chunk of my block money.

Stephenmoka4:
Probably you didn't get the message, working menial jobs isn't supposed to make you Rich or extravagant, no no no, not that. I mean what you gain from menial Jobs isn't enough that you will need assistance from your block , if you are done with your studies; you can raise funds later to pay your uncle

This is scary. My uncle is on my next...I had an agreement with him to pay him a certain amount from the BA monthly immediately I settle and get a job in . My collateral is at risk o.

So how would one renew his/her visa the next year? I hear you’ll need to present a BA again? For the next year?

tunapawizzy:

Well that depends on the job u get, u might not be able to leave ur block untouched in the first 2 to 3 months before u get your work permit.... your basic expenses on a low budget would be something like this... (rent 250euros, health insurance depending on the on ur age and ur medical need which only u understands(between 25 and 106euros), tv and radio access (lets say 17.5euros) if u do a flatshare it will be lesser, general upkeep including feeding n toiletries (150euros). depending on ur city and ur knowledge of german, u should be able to get 500euros a month working part time.
but if u go cities like munich, frankfurt, hamburg, multiply that rent i mentioned by 2 or 3 for shared apartment o....the good side is u should also earn more in bigger cities..most importantly no let anybody paint or any developed nation as where u pick money on the street...the only thing is everything works and ur hardwork will get u rewards.....schooling in n working no easy , nobody pays free money before u earn, u go work d work.....but the work dey

Thank you very much for your detailed explanations. I know very well life is not easy home and abroad...but all I needed to be sure was if it’s possible I get a job that can take care of my basic bills, these bills you mentioned above is all I need at least for my time as a student.
Using my Block for 2-3 months before getting my work permit or a job is very much understandable but as long as I’ll get a job and save up my BA....that’s all I needed to know.

Wizygreat12:
You forget that by the time you arrive you need to spend first before you settle down and that is money from the block oo

Yes I know...and I also understand it might take weeks/months before getting a job but what I want to understand is...as soon as I get a job as student with 20hrs weekly would I it be enough to take care of my basic bills while I stopped using money from my Block This is my main fear here

tunapawizzy:

sure you can make enough to sustain urself while studying.....no do urself....get an apartment not more than 250euros per month......most importantly learn the language......its quite important

Thanks. That’s for sure...I’m coming as a student, I don’t need luxury at least till after studies.

So is it gonna be possible for me to save up money from my Block while I work to take care of basic bills?

Stephenmoka4:
What is the need of traveling to to study if you don't have fund. Menial Jobs should cover some portion of your living expenses like food and entertainment, if you want to cover all expenses you'll have to work full-time on a real decent paying job. The idea of using your uncle's funds as a might not help you

It menial jobs as a student can cover my basic expenses like house rent, food and transport and utilities...that’s perfect for me.

I don’t need anything else at least maybe after studies then I can talk of getting luxuries. My main aim to get out of this shit hole but I don’t want to get stranded over there.

How do you mean might not help me?

Stephenmoka4:
I'm not talking about clubbing or extravagant lifestyle, if you are studying in most developed countries you'll need funds to cover your stay. If you have a scholarship that's going to be helpful. Okay answer this : Do you think menial Jobs can cover all expenses for a student yearly

I read students can earn up to €500 monthly while doing menial jobs with limited hours.
From all I read too, €500 monthly would take of ones basic bills as a student.

But it’s better to hear from ppl who’re over there experiencing it or have experienced it...that’s why this thread just discouraged me because I can tell you have either studied or studying in

Stephenmoka4:
oh Come... on, don't get discouraged. You can do it, you can work up the maximum time and spend less, live in hostel or with few people outside campus (Africans probably) but, don't kill yourself with work. If you graduate and get a decent job, you'll make up some money to cover your uncle's funds.

After exhausting the Block for the first year... what would happen if I want to renew for the next year? I heard you’ll also have to present a Block .

My idea is to come over there, I know it’s not gonna be easy but get a job as soon as possible to take care of basic bills while my Block money can be saved...but this I am hearing is scary and discouraging...I don’t want to get stranded.

I have already started applying...when to the embassy yesterday but seriously this thread is discouraging.




PS (I’m not looking for money for clubbing, buy cars or for luxury while studying.
I know it’s not easy but if I can’t work as a student to take care of basic bills then what’s the point of “study and work”

Stephenmoka4:
When you say basic bills that's food and housing right, all other bills will be taken from the block right reserving some there too.

Are you saying student jobs can’t take care of these basic bills??

So what’s the point of working and studying concept? When the work can’t take care of your basic bills

So after exhausting a large chunk of my Block , what would I use to renew the next year.

I’m about applying for , I went to the embassy yesterday to certify my certificates but with this I am hearing here, I don’t think it’s worth it because I don’t want to come over there and be stranded.

I have an uncle who’s I wrote and undertaking to lend me the money, hoping when I get over there as soon as I can get a job to to take care of my bill I’ll save up the Block so I can refund.

This I am hearing is scary.

Wizygreat12:
Yes for sure but one thing is that you can’t save much as far u are still going school but mind you by the time you finish and use the certificate to start a full Job plus if u can improve in the language then money we never be ur problem again because pay well compared to others Europe country’s

Thanks so much. Btw, I never meant save the money from menial jobs as a student...I was asking regarding to the Block ...I expected to work and take care of basic bills while the money from the Block can be saved...so I can refund it to my uncle who wants to help me with the money as loan.

I understand after school when one can work full time, but I don’t mind during schooling working and making money for basic bills even if I don’t have enough to save...it’s the Block money I was talking about.

How’s this possible?

Wizygreat12:
my brother You can work half day from Monday to Friday or work only on Friday and Saturday ur choice. Because I’m a student also working in with my family too

Great. Is it possible that the work you do as a student would take if ones basic bills while one can save up the money from his/her block

Pls I hope to hear from you.
Thanks

Stephenmoka4:
Firstly I don't think you can survive on menial job alone. Secondly, if asked about the source of fund, borrowing as a source is not sounding really great. It won't be easy

Wow. If one can’t survive with menial jobs as a student then I don’t think coming over to to study is worth it.
Because the idea of school and working abroad to me was to work little jobs to take care of basic bills while schooling it’s not gonna be easy and won’t make sense me school in while requesting for money from my poor Mama.

Secondly, I’ll definitely not tell I borrowed money for the Block , I’m just stating my reality.

Stephenmoka4:
You'll definitely spend a good percentage from your block . You should get some money from whatever work you are doing but, don't work more than the limit. You should work more during the break and less during study sessions. Of you'll live outside campus get ready to spend on rent unless you wanna pair up w/ someone. I don't think you can easily save the money in your block . Please don't make work your point of focus

I understand. As much as schooling and getting good grades is my priority. The money from the block is borrowed.

I have an uncle who’ll be lending me the money with undertaking to payback that’s what I am worried about this.

heilige:
You can find a job, but not overnight

“But not overnight” skeptical.

What of getting one without German knowledge? Because I have limited time to learn German here in Nigeria

Stephenmoka4:
Well, menial Jobs shouldn't be in your wishlist there. You'll need to create time for studies; you might put yourself to work few hours a day and you can get something to eat from it too.

Thanks.
So it’s very possible for me to save the money from my block ?

Stephenmoka4:
It is not impossible, the place and amount of pay is something to consider

Wow. This is scary. I started my application, my hope was to come over do menial jobs to take care of basic bills while I save a large chunk of my Block

heilige:
Yes, if and only you find the job.
It was not a child's play during my time as a student. 90 something percent of foreign students in my school then used this 20hrs to sustain

My plan is to work and take care of basic fees while I save up the money from my Block .

From your reply, seems getting a job in as a student is difficult??

nwigwemark:
I wonder where you got all these averages you are quoting, any way I can see Google in action in your write up. For me I spend about 350€ monthly in accommodation, transport and feeding. We don't buy books here and I don't buy clothes monthly. Next time I will advise you to interview people who are on ground and don't just rely on Google.
God bless us

I’m glad to hear this from someone over there...all these google copy and paste can be misleading.

Sir I’ll like to ask, would it be possible getting student jobs to take care of ones monthly basic fees

bamdexfarms:
Nice write up, however some of your points are not valid anymore.
1. The current amount for blocked has increased to 10,500€.
2. Houses in East are cheaper and more affordable. However lesser jobs.
3. It's very important that you learn German even before you arrive here. Learn it up to A1 level at least else you may be frustrated. Most of the less stressful and lucrative jobs may require you to speak German to a certain level.
4. If you have a choice, avoid East .

Easy ? Why the advise...pls can you throw more light. I’ll love to learn.

Thanks Sir

tunapawizzy:

120 DAYS (FULL TIME) OR 240 HALF-DAYS(PART TIME) A YEAR

Can one make these basic fees from working while studying?

Stephenmoka4:
You can work 20 hours a week, you can also earn your rent from your wage as a student

Only rent? Can one make these basic fees from working as a student?

lasignor:
Why not Canada? PR after studies isn't guaranteed in . Except, of course, you'd give what it takes to learn German and land a job. You can easily get a job if you are in the STEM field, you might not even need to learn the language (except basics) if you are in this field.

How do you mean STEM field Sir?

If one learns the language would it be easy to get a job after studies for residency?

Davidflight:
The cost of living in is nearly 100% higher than it is in Nigeria. But before you get panicky read on.

How easy is it getting job in without knowledge of German?

Junera:
*Please, I wanted to apply for refund of my blocked funds, but I was told by Fintiba to bring a signed letter from.the embassy that I wasn't given a visa and I have been applying for dates since May last year no date, how will I go about the refund please?*

If I may ask, what was the reason for rejection?

Interesting...Good Day Everyone

johntolu:


All the names listed on the Ogwugwu Okija shrine , are Igbo names���

You should read where the comment came from...

We could do round digging up skull mining threads...you know Ogun and Osun State is the hub...lmao

Perkins2018:


There are criminals in every tribe. But all igbos are criminals. That’s the difference.

True, but they’re better than skull mining Yorubas.

All Yorubas are ritualist!

Ezewuzie01:
T.A. Orji who even sacked teachers who were Igbo because they were not Abia indigenes. This kind of gesture will be impossible in Igboland. We Igbos hate ourselves deeply talk more of loving others.

You nothing but a zombie.

How many ppl from other tribes have worked in Igbo land for 30yrs?

If you hate yourselves in your family don’t generalize it to Igbos.

I guess Yorubas loves themselves that’s why they mine skulls of their tribesmen right? Smh