Hi thanks for the information, I'm really interested. I watched how you gained your admission and how you got into Canada but I don't understand your tuition fees. Please can you tell me how much was your tuition fees?
I'm a grad student at McGill, and when you said, "who no know no go know", I laughed. I was amongst those Nigerians in Nigeria who would say, "Studying abroad is much easier since they have all the facilities in place for them." I had barely survived 1 month before I had to refrain that statement (I wasn’t living anymore, I was just surviving at this point). Imagine someone coming from a federal university in Nigeria with a First Class feeling like the dumbest guy in his new environment. I couldn't even ask questions because I was even struggling to grasp whatever a lecturer was talking about. My first semester was TERRIBLE!!! But thank God my result did not reflect what was in my head at that moment. The scariest part is that every course I took requires learning a new programming language to get your assessment done. While I'm still struggling in class, I also have to learn whatsoever language that is applicable to that course at home. I could not even study, because I was always busy with an assignment, or working on a project, or getting busy with a research paper. The shocker was the assessments, a Nigerian standard exam was like a weekly dose of assignments we get here which barely account for 3-5% of the total grades (imagine spending weeks for an assignment that worth 3 marks. You can’t refuse to do it when you realize that grade “A” has different class🤣). The only way I was able to get past this phase was to unlearn most of what I learned in Nigeria. I had to open my mind to learning new stuff and believing I could do them. I remember I had one take-home examination in my first semester that almost sent me into depression. I stared at that exercise for almost 5 days without having a solution to the problems. I wept, refused to talk to people, I was already imagining having an F (below 65% is an F), and the chances of being deported. Friends and families back home don't usually help matters as they have a certain expectation of you. I remember when the mumu me saw “linear algebra and set theory” which was mostly what my first-year mathematics was all about. The very first day I saw the course outlines, I told myself that this was an A course. After 2 classes, I kept asking myself if I was in the wrong class. I had never done mathematics that didn’t involve calculation and/or analysis. All we did was just proof and theorems!!! I have fully mastered the art now. Making friends with people in your department and asking questions help a lot!!! As a graduate student, reading textbooks might be a waste of time. Most solutions to those assessments can be found in research papers. Read those boring research papers and be able to apply whatever you’ve read to the questions.
@@luckyedokpayiosafile1835 Bros you get a o. There was a day in my first semester that I answered a question just to show off. After talking for over 30secs, the prof said I should repeat myself. I did again, and the look on his face showed that he still didn’t understand what I said. I began to wonder if na another language I dey yarn.
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I live and work in England, did all my university studies here till Masters, the story is the same. In Western education, more emphasis is placed on individual thinking, self sufficiency and research as well as contributions during group work to encourage collaboration and working in a team. The kids start learning this right from primary through secondary school. Whereas, we Nigerians spent most of our childhood cramming things and regurgitating them. The advantage of this is that, you notice the students are able express themselves through well thought out ideas indicative of a "solutions expert", and these essential skills follows them through even to employment later in life and are very useful in the western office. Nigerian students may struggle with this initially, as our educational system especially in secondary lack this insight. However, the acquisition of the skill is not beyond anyone, it just takes some time, i became rather academically extroverted actually, and enjoyed voicing my opinions and thoughts on any topic at hand in class. It shows you can think for yourself after studying or researching a material and apply the knowledge to circumstances in real life.
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Woww.. I must say I really got apprehensive at some point while watching this video, because I have already applied to a school and am awaiting a decision but I believe that no challenge is insurmountable and being able to overcome these challenges actually bring out the hidden potentials in us. I actually hope to get the admission as well as a study permit because I would love to have a first hand experience of the new environment.
It was in London(Ontario) I first felt odd in the crowd, I had lived in two canadian cities before I moved to London. London feels very white esp in the summer when students are on hols. Western is a pretty university and great school, and London is a very chill city. However, after a few months at Western, I couldn't help but feel Toronto was a better fit for me. So, I left soon as I got the offer to U of T. In this lonely Canada, one may find that being around your network or people that look like you, could help your sanity.
You guys are talking about English? Mine was mathematics. Before coming to Canada, I did my undergraduate in Italy. The first milestone required to to pass what they call high school mathematics. I was one of the best students throughout primary and secondary school in Nigeria. With all the further maths and almighty formula shenanigans, I failed 2ce and passed the 3rd time before I could start the program. I was so scared I will get deported for not being able to pass “high school maths” to qualify for the economics program. The Big Bang theory got me through my depression though.
Omo!!! You hit the nail on the head! On many occasions, I’m always looking lost in class. There were times I usually doubt if I really understood English. E just get as e be! Back home in naija when one should hear success stories of Nigerian students that were doing well overseas, one would think the educational system here was just easy and all. But Omo.. having been here for a while, I think I can say Nigerian educational system is just easy! You can really get a first class in Nigeria without knowing anything! or let me not sound like I’m exaggerating too much. Let me just leave it as ‘you can pass exams without knowing anything’. But here, it’s impossible!. You gats open your head by fire by force. Lovely video. I enjoyed it all through Cos I could relate to everything. I was just laughing and shouting “I swear” in agreement to stuffs you were saying. It’s all part of the learning process sha.. these are experiences that one would look back on and smile
The writing part is a serious thing, coming from Nigeria I finished with first class undergrad but when I got to the Uk I felt like I didn’t go to school. Asides not understanding what the lecturers say very fast, to writing critically(literally all my essays critically this or critically that). Whew🙄🙄🙄I doubted my intelligence ooo but trying to normalize na. #Nigeriadintcarrylast
In America, literary work is important. To graduate from college you have to have written 20 to 30 pages of research in different subjects. Public speaking is also a big part, right from high school through college. There is a public speaking class and all you would do in that class is presentation. Students can challenge professors with questions and rebuttal with literary work. You will be given assignments like, critiques research assignments and compare and contrast between this and that articles. Mathematics and science are not their strong values. Well, you are given a choice for science if you are good at it and Would want to pursue a science degree, and most likely, you will be taught by foreign professors.
Writing and Public Speaking... are things you can't avoid in the real world honestly.. I am breaking from shyness too and I have to start thinking wide and deep to go through these research papers..
I had the same expereince 11years ago when i moved from Nigeria to sweden to do my masters. I was also very shy and lost in beginning. It took a while to get the hang of it and understand how the education system works here. I would say we miss out in a lot of things studying in Nigeria because we only focus on theory and get used to being spoonfed. Here a studeent in HEI is expected to study 75% of their material themselves and the remaining 25% is to discuss sections where you either do not understand or need practical examples on. But like you said with hard work anything is possible. We as Nigerians are determined and resilient individuals.
You have just explained what am passing through too..am still in the system...in Canada....I cant type much...you have done the review. Assignment and PowerPoint presentation, report writing and Hypothesis research,this is so serious. But I will get over it ,for sure,I will be fine like you .
As I was watching I couldn't help but smile all through; I was like SEE ONE OF US OOH, hahaha 😊 Sister it's a new day for us, God of wonders has seen us through.
Love this video! It’s really helpful as I plan to move after the whole pandemic is over, you were so honest about your experience and that just made me subscribe to your channel!
Oh my lord! I cried my entire first year when I moved for my undergrad in the US. I was on the phone with my parents and a Nigerian advert was playing in the background and I literally started crying for like an hour.
Yes. It's not just the writing. The grammar plus use of punctuations in those writings/assignments have to be spot on. Being able to spot a run-on sentence, use of fanboys etc plus check for plagiarism. It's like learning English language all over again. In winter, you will hate school and will just feel like sleeping all the time 😅
Leaving Nigeria isn't easy at all, I'm studying nursing for a second degree in the Philippines and I can relate to everything you've said. There were days I would cry myself to sleep and I felt so alone. It wasn't easy, the culture shock is some else.
One guy in my class submitted his papers and he wrote it with pen and paper, fam all d oyinbo were laughing in class that day. We just codedly took que to go and type our own.
Only half way thru your video & i can't just hlp but have this feeling of calmness, positivity in me about the whole CA Experience. You have such a calm, appealing voice that just draws one near jeeez Lool. 😻😻
@ onyeka..I stumbled on your video by chance and somehow listen to it all. I was taken back by your comments on Nigeria school messing your head up. I wish you mention your University in Nigeria or especially your high school. My reason is that you're privileged to have opportunity to travel abroad for study as millions will not have such opportunity. The education system has continued to deteriorate daily with Teachers, I mean TEACHERS struggling to receive their peanut wages and arrears yet many of these teachers still continue to use the little strength but especially their passion to teach these children. Am sure you've seen videos of the state of the classrooms and buildings in our public schools in Nigeria...you're one of the few lucky ones. Our leaders has failed the education system and reason why many of them send their children overseas. I live in UK and work here as well but I wish things will be different or at least improve and not 5 steps forward and 1000 steps backwards. Thanks for sharing your experience and all the best. By Oluwatoyin
Haha I can relate. School here is hard! Back in Naija, I presumed school in the diaspora would be easier but boy have I learnt how wrong I was. In naija it was the sadistic lecturers that stressed us out, here it's the overwhelming course work that kills. Exams here are also never straightforward, I have had to read harder so as to survive the applied questions. Moreso, it is so easy to fail here. Back in Naija, 70% was a great score but here that score causes me depression. 69 is a fail at my program and two fails gets you out of the program.
@@Annabellescorner lol I can't say I have survived, I still have some semesters left. I think the key is how you go about your first semester, choose your course offering in your first semester wisely. I am so thankful someone told me that. I started my first semester with 5 courses, I thought that was nothing since in naija I did 8 per semester. However, by the third week I dropped 3 courses! it was so obvious that I was setting myself up for failure if I didnt. This allowed me settle into the program and understand the new system. The system of education is very different here, it is not enough to merely put in an effort, you would have to be at the top of your game at all times. So, I find that you need some room in the first semester to acclimatize. This is even more important if you have been away from school for a while. In my case, I started my masters almost 8 years after my undergrad. Another key is to make friends, helpful ones that you can ask questions and probably get tips from. This isn't as easy as it is in Naija, due to the weird culture here. Then lastly, make sure you learn to manage your time and have sorted out your finances. Life here is expensive! If you have to work lots of hours to pay bills, your grades would almost certainly suffer or you would nearly get overwhelmed by stress(I have been there).
This one is a cross Atlantic difference, in the UK 70% is a first, I think it's that in north America because of class participation and those small tests that you are expected to score really high in.
If Nigerian leaders weren't idiots who will be abroad in the first place. I wish we all can team up and go form a small village - "people returning from abroad", good standard of living and all at affordable price.
Just seeing this video and mehn it sounds so similar to my UK experience, I almost dropped out. Tears flowed uncontrollably in the most unsuspecting situations but I eventually picked up. Nobody gave me heads up, I couldn't balance work and school quickly as I hoped, my hair was scattered for months and was running Into depression. I totally feel you girl!
Insightful. Nigeria did not mess up your use of English either by writing or speaking. Your communication skills depends on you. English isn't our mother tongue, it may be an official language which it shouldn't be because it puts a limit to us in terms of learning and expression. This is part of the reasons why many are lost in the acquisition of accents that are unnecessary. There are so many nationalities who don't speak or write "good" English but they are usually not criticised for this, or even let this question their intelligence. From my observation, most Nigerians do this a lot. Great video and good to hear your experience.
ekwerike Thanks for the comment. I think what i was trying to say here was ‘academic writing ’ in general and how the educational system did not enforce it enough. I don’t think its fair to put the onus of learning academic writing on an individual, it’s up to the school because we pay and expect them to teach us that in whatever language .Truth be told most of our experiences writing research papers was usually from our final year project in which most of the writing are highly plagiarized and poorly scrutinized. People from countries that don’t speak English at least still to some extent know how to write academically in their language.
Afri Media those kind of Nigerians went to good private schools which most people in Nigeria can't afford and don't forget most writers have foreign education.
I am of Caribbean decent, I grew up in Toronto. My cousin just finished his first year at McMaster University, it is his first time living here away from his immediate family in the Islands. Everything you are going through he went through. He was more so caught off guard by the culture shock more than the weather. He comes from a more conservative structured background, so the free expressive lifestyle was new to him. He is a very smart young man graduating first in his class but like you pointed out the academic system threw him off his game. Emphasis here is placed on original thought and the process of getting to the answer more than if the answer is right. His 2nd semester was far more successful than the first, my brothers and I would text and call him often especially when he told us he was struggling. He found the adjustments he needed and it seems like a solid group of like minded friends at school who are also from the Caribbean. I got my Mom to take him to get an Ontario ID card so he have some identification so he would not need to walk with his passport and risk losing it. He got his friends to do the same thing. My point, find a support system there are lots of them around and you guys can help each other navigate the system. My cousin is lucky that he has family here, born and raise that can help him. Not everyone is that lucky but there are student group organizations around and lots of services in Canada geared towards new comers. Don't do it alone, it is overwhelming.
Moved to Canada in January 2018 as a PR though! I totally understand what you went through..1st house was a basement too, it was depressingly cold! Coupled with the fact that I was pregnant. Studying abroad is not easy. I studied in Russia so I understand all your plight as a student..so I just laugh when Nigerian trained look down on those of us who studied abroad... Thank God you pulled through! Cheers...Canada is yours to discover 💯🤗
@@adeolaadeyefa3574 I'm thinking of post graduate studies there. I'm fascinated by the language and want to learn it. Will you recommend I take a plunge and do, say an M.Sc. in Russia?
Tears are the portion of every international student in a strange land lol!! I identified with EVERYTHING you said sis. You just took me back 10 years. Congratulations on graduating successfully. It's not a small thing. Nigeria is actually a beautiful country in so many ways, but you don't really appreciate it until you leave.
The mark of a good uni is lots of assignments, independent thinking, presentations and projects. Regurgitation is not a good way of learning...sounds like a great uni
I really love this video. Thanks so much for sharing this. Change scares me too and I know legit that I will cry buckets 😂 but with God sha we will make it through. God bless you and I wish you all the best!!
You explained the experience perfectly especially the assignment and smart students in the class. I got lost in classes several times and I will feel like am the dullest student in the class.
Darling Ms. Onyeka thank you for your time in detailing out the most important things to know about studying abroad through an eye witness and the horse's mouth. I took time to read through most of the comments. You are not at all to go through the dilemma. There are registered students recruiters with schools who will give out all you need to know about studying abroad especially, Canada, what to expect while in Canada, and the preparations. On arrival, the first year is understandably, acclimatizing period with all the wonderful things and the intimidations that accompany all. However, being informed helps.
Good thing is your honesty. Inform those back in Africa who think studying, living and working in any western country is cheap. Positive for you is that you have gained confidence and self- belief.
The Nigerian education system is obsolete. I studied at the University of East London, came out with a first class grade in my undergraduate program, ( Business Information Systems). It was challenging but hard work always win.
Halfway there... I could listen to you all day LMAO... Thanks for your insight. How do you find London? I move to Ontario for Fall, God's willing with this whole virus thing. Here in Jamaica, we do a lot of writings in the Universities too. As a matter of fact, my graduation depended on a research paper. Thank God it was a group research with four of us. Funny enough I had quite a few Nigerian professors.... They are my favourites, I always complete those modules with life lessons. It is said you read and write for degrees.
Nigerian professors tend to teach in detail not just lecture and they make learning easier for the students. We've got one Nigerian professor in a uni here that has a full class in every lecture because students who didn't sign up for his class sneak in just to watch him do his thing.
A masters degree in UI is intensive. I would have dropped out in my first year. It was hard adjusting to it. Writing papers and submitting in groups. Lecturers teach only one topic and that's all. You have to research and present in class. I couldn't work and school during my entire program because I didn't want to fail. Though my bachelor's institution was very different from this.
I really enjoyed watching this video so much. Thank you Onyeka for this very enlightening and wonderful video. Most especially, thank you for the honesty and sincerity, it is absolutely very relatable. God bless you
My sister you are talking of a masters degree program in Canada, hey, try Doctoral. My PHD was ......?, I don’t know the adjective to qualify it. Throughout the entire 4 years and half I felt terrible. My first module was a washout. I almost left the program, but I realize that my program was a sponsored program by Tetfund. I have to gear up. I was the best in my field of study at my graduate and post graduate at the University of Ife in 1997/2000. Well to cut a long story short, anybody coming for a program in Canada should brace up very thigh. That is my candid advise. Cheers!
I can relate to all these things, I remembered moving to the uk,it was a terrible period for me, and I got hit by the cultural shock to. In the uk where I leave, it gets to -4 the coldest and I am ranting about how cold I am, weldone girl
I've lived in a basement before, I was trying to save money in Toronto. LOL, I broke the lease, basements are not for me. Them dey write die. lmao It is helping me at work though because I write a lot of reports and document stuff (very important to cover your nyash just in case)
Hi Onyeka.. I am currently waiting for my admission from Western University (MSc. Public Health) just like you 😊 Please can you make an updated video completing your journey thank you so much.
Oh wow that’s niceee, hope your pockets are loaded because as of 2018, I paid $57,000. Here’s a video where i may have talked about something close Watch This If You Want to Study Public Health In Canada🇨🇦+Job Opportunities 💵+ Schools to Apply to. ruclips.net/video/nsNWhPSN1hs/видео.html
@@OnyekaAsamaka Wow 😮 thank you so much… I only chose it because I couldn’t find another course-based masters program (where I don’t need a supervisor 😢) just like you said they definitely hid the full cost.
😂😂😂😂 I can relate. My first semesters in the UK was a wahhhh! I came 3 weeks late so I had to catch up and it was not easy...essay writing oh, presentation oh report writing oh...saahhh! One week I almost gave up because of the number of assignments I had to submit... I felt like all my life studying in Cameroon did not prepare me for this. I felt so dull massa... About not attending classes. I missed class twice and i recieved an email from the immigration office in my school. I had to fasten my belt.
You just spoke what I am feeling and it feels so good to hear someone that has gone through what I am going through... subscribed!... I am glad you have grown and you are getting a better grip of things. God bless you
I had similar experience being a student in India their educational system was too frustrating...and the worse was I was just 16yrs old going for my first degree. ...I really have alot of stories to tell...thank God we scaled through🙏...
😂 😂I'm actually currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, but trust me when i say I can relate to everything from presentations, peer work that could be frustrating, research(which includes journal articles with lots of sometimes pointless grammar 😂), a looooot of writing, class participation grades! It's worse now that we've transitioned to online learning( thanks to corona) but we have to keep going cos the stress is totally worth it at the end of the day.
I need part 2 please. Lol. Sorry dear. I think express entry would be great for those who are willing to stay abroad. From the comments i've read so far, i would say most Nigerians/Africans weren't prepared at all and they were just focused on going abroad. By the way, Nigerian Educational System really affected them and me as well. So Nigerians going over there as a student, please I would advise you're well prepared to face the battle. Because I'm just seeing 'depression depression and depression in most of the comments here'. May God help us o.
You're lucky you didn't have to work and go to school at the same time. A lot of African students have to work and pay bills AND GO TO SCHOOL at the same time. Consider yourself very lucky.
I totally agree with you that the difference between Nigerian and Canadian education is much. Presentations, group assessments, quizzes and exams are overwhelming. I had the same experience. You didn't talk about hidden discrimination and the struggle to prove your academic abilty. In all , the experience will make you strong and smart in write academic papers ( no copy copy). You're exposed to current knowledge with latest textbook editions and case studies. It is amazing how textbooks are changed every semester to the latest editions and very expensive. Classmates evaluation is merit driven, if you don't contribute to assignments or presentations, they will report you and score you zero. No abeg or unmerited grades. The system toughens you. Thanks for sharing your honest Canadian school experience.
Stanley Nwadiaru I had to go through that in Italy during my undergraduate and 1st graduate degree. I would literally freeze during presentation plus explicit racism. No Italian want to be in the same group as a black girl. I was depressed for month. Would cry myself to sleep sometimes and I quit the graduate program because the toll on my mental health was suffering before moving to Canada. When I came to Canada 2 years ago for my MBA, I was so happy that I had gone through all that in Italy. At least I was able to help my fellow Africans in the little way I could. It is a learning experience.
Onyeka Asamaka in Canada I’ve not really experienced it too. Mine was in Italy during my undergraduate. Canada is better. My classes are very diverse. I went from being the only non European kid in class in Italy to a class where whites are minorities. All my mba classes are dominated by indians, nigerians, other Asians and Africans, then 1 or 2 Canadians
Lol thanks for sharing your experience..I just received my admission letter from a Canadian university and I’m really scared of how life will be over there..
My story is so similar and looking at it now , is just funny 🤣🤣 I moved to Spain when I finished my primary school so I moved to Spain to continue with my study without knowing the language and have to learn fast so I can pick up with my education. When I get to university level things changed lol presentation upon presentation in front of the class and sometimes in front of parents etc 🤣🤣. Looking back now it really help me because am very very shy person but so funny experience now lol
Hi Onyeka Asamaka, this particular post of yours will prepare Nigerians who intend to study or live in Canada. However, I was surprised that you never mentioned one VERY important thing that may trigger educational managers in Nigerian schools to adopt as a standard. This is the need for every teacher, professor or substitute to be evaluated by students at the end of the course, usually on the examination day. This is very pertinent in the wake of sexual harassment, sale of handouts, etc. This practice will go a long way to allow management determine whether to change or retain the staff. I look forward to hearing you address this in coming posts. Una do well o!
I totally forgot to talk about that part but that experience came months later and this video mainly focused on my first few weeks, but thank you for your input.
This girl spent a lot of time explaining why self development is critical for anyone studying in a Nigerian university. Very very important. Seen a lot of students in the comment section talking about how they graduated with1st class degrees and struggled in their masters. Which is why i tell students in Nigeria, get a 1st class degree or 2:1 so u can move out and get experience of what your counterparts are doing abroad. U will write paper, you will do presentations not with just PowerPoint o..... You will see your mate telling you they've learnt at least one programming languages and their major is not in the field of computer sciences. Open book exams (because na who read book dey pass open book exam), online library with over 10k books in different fields, a consciousness in driving critical thinking in any course you do. The greatest investment a parent will give their child is nit just education...but making sacrifices to send their kids abroad. The experiences cannot be compared. To anyone watching this that is in a Nigerian university.....ABEG try get 1st class or at least 2:1 so that u go fit comot or find scholarship especially if u are in a STEM field because they provide financial resources for these. Our curriculum especially in our public institutions no be am
I like your communication skills. Indeed you must have imbibed extra skills from that seemingly difficult situation. Glad you didn't give up. Let's here about the school application process too. Cheers dear.
Great video. My tummy immediately started to churn as I listened to you, simply because I can relate. Great material. I want to hear the rest of the gist.
without prejudice asamaka, I am not judging you, it depends on the training you got in your university, from what you explained its just like what i did back in Nigerian law school, a lot of writing, public speaking, group Assignment etc. you would have looked for a smart student that would have put you on your toes, mixed up with peer groups, you will be fine
Wow! I would like to really thank you for making very informative and insightful video for some of us considering immigrating from U.S.A to Canada. Quick question: base on your acadmic experience, I love it! Is it the same for public school because I am a mother and would love to know more about the education system.
I can relate sis. The writing part is what first kill me when I was in School (USA). Everything is writing papers upon papers. Another thing that I believe Our Country (9ija) needs to do incorporate in their education system is Public Presentation course because that was another issue on its own for me at the beginning.
It is the same even in Germany. Nigerians if not the entire Africans struggle through the first semesters. Writing Term Papers,(15-20pages) with specified number of references, Group Projects, Personal and group presentions, you name them. I am grateful that after 2years I got my Master Degree last year in KIU, Karlsruhe.
Morenike, my dear you should oh but you will still experience that initial shock bc one cannot adapt to their system overnight. At first you will feel inadequate, however, you will eventually adapt the best way you can.
My dream/plan is to do my Masters in Canada........in the next four years. I'm working on my Bachelor's now so I don't want to leave my country (Jamaica) as yet I'm so home sick and I just still want to be close with my family I just don't wanna leave yet😩. After the four years I'm going to leave to study further for sure.
Very interesting video and can relate very much. I'm a South African, using English as a second language, have done few courses so far and do not enjoy writing in English. I find it difficult and challenging. What you have gone through is exactly what I've experienced when I did my undergraduate at UCT where I had to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars. I used to feel like a black quiet confused figure in class.
You have gained a new subscriber, I am from Jamaica an I planned to go back to school and I am scared to but you have inspired me thank you and be safe.
Hmm... My sister. The thing is not an easy something o. When you try to explain the struggle to others back home, they say you are not serious. I didn't cry o, but I still ask myself what I am doing here. When naija has sunshine, warmth, good food, roadside snacks everywhere. Chai! I wish I could bottle naija up and bring it with me.
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Hi thanks for the information, I'm really interested. I watched how you gained your admission and how you got into Canada but I don't understand your tuition fees. Please can you tell me how much was your tuition fees?
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I'm a grad student at McGill, and when you said, "who no know no go know", I laughed. I was amongst those Nigerians in Nigeria who would say, "Studying abroad is much easier since they have all the facilities in place for them." I had barely survived 1 month before I had to refrain that statement (I wasn’t living anymore, I was just surviving at this point). Imagine someone coming from a federal university in Nigeria with a First Class feeling like the dumbest guy in his new environment. I couldn't even ask questions because I was even struggling to grasp whatever a lecturer was talking about. My first semester was TERRIBLE!!! But thank God my result did not reflect what was in my head at that moment. The scariest part is that every course I took requires learning a new programming language to get your assessment done. While I'm still struggling in class, I also have to learn whatsoever language that is applicable to that course at home. I could not even study, because I was always busy with an assignment, or working on a project, or getting busy with a research paper.
The shocker was the assessments, a Nigerian standard exam was like a weekly dose of assignments we get here which barely account for 3-5% of the total grades (imagine spending weeks for an assignment that worth 3 marks. You can’t refuse to do it when you realize that grade “A” has different class🤣). The only way I was able to get past this phase was to unlearn most of what I learned in Nigeria. I had to open my mind to learning new stuff and believing I could do them. I remember I had one take-home examination in my first semester that almost sent me into depression. I stared at that exercise for almost 5 days without having a solution to the problems. I wept, refused to talk to people, I was already imagining having an F (below 65% is an F), and the chances of being deported. Friends and families back home don't usually help matters as they have a certain expectation of you. I remember when the mumu me saw “linear algebra and set theory” which was mostly what my first-year mathematics was all about. The very first day I saw the course outlines, I told myself that this was an A course. After 2 classes, I kept asking myself if I was in the wrong class. I had never done mathematics that didn’t involve calculation and/or analysis. All we did was just proof and theorems!!!
I have fully mastered the art now. Making friends with people in your department and asking questions help a lot!!! As a graduate student, reading textbooks might be a waste of time. Most solutions to those assessments can be found in research papers. Read those boring research papers and be able to apply whatever you’ve read to the questions.
I 1000% understand everything you just wrote. I’m certain you could tell this story better mine 😂
The "mumu me" part got me laughing 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣,at times you ask yourself do I really speak English?
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@@luckyedokpayiosafile1835 Bros you get a o. There was a day in my first semester that I answered a question just to show off. After talking for over 30secs, the prof said I should repeat myself. I did again, and the look on his face showed that he still didn’t understand what I said. I began to wonder if na another language I dey yarn.
Thank you for being real. People need to be prepared for what they are about to face and not just the fanfare of going abroad.
Loud it!
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I can relate. Had similar issues, worse of all I was the only Nigerian. However, I was lucky to meet nice people.
I live and work in England, did all my university studies here till Masters, the story is the same. In Western education, more emphasis is placed on individual thinking, self sufficiency and research as well as contributions during group work to encourage collaboration and working in a team. The kids start learning this right from primary through secondary school. Whereas, we Nigerians spent most of our childhood cramming things and regurgitating them.
The advantage of this is that, you notice the students are able express themselves through well thought out ideas indicative of a "solutions expert", and these essential skills follows them through even to employment later in life and are very useful in the western office. Nigerian students may struggle with this initially, as our educational system especially in secondary lack this insight.
However, the acquisition of the skill is not beyond anyone, it just takes some time, i became rather academically extroverted actually, and enjoyed voicing my opinions and thoughts on any topic at hand in class.
It shows you can think for yourself after studying or researching a material and apply the knowledge to circumstances in real life.
dotunn Thank you for your comment. After school , I actually appreciated the entire experience and it changed my whole thinking perspective. I actually feel smarter 😂.
exactly . did my BSc and I m still doing My MSc with Middlesex Uni . Nothing is easy and Nigerian Uni is not research based.
My dear brother am struggling to meet up sometimes I don't get what they are saying I feel like what is really wrong with my brain
Make brain! Very cool!
@@queenethuhegbuchika3469 hahaha don't worry give it time. I'm not sure what you are studying but i find that personal thinking around a subject and how it affects us socially and doing online reading and research and studying how other people answer these questions help. You will begin to develop your own point of views and how to structure your own opinions.
I absolutely feel u sis. Came to US , from Cameroon for a post grad prog. When I got here I realized we are are still using colonial curriculum
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Woww.. I must say I really got apprehensive at some point while watching this video, because I have already applied to a school and am awaiting a decision but I believe that no challenge is insurmountable and being able to overcome these challenges actually bring out the hidden potentials in us. I actually hope to get the admission as well as a study permit because I would love to have a first hand experience of the new environment.
It was in London(Ontario) I first felt odd in the crowd, I had lived in two canadian cities before I moved to London. London feels very white esp in the summer when students are on hols. Western is a pretty university and great school, and London is a very chill city. However, after a few months at Western, I couldn't help but feel Toronto was a better fit for me. So, I left soon as I got the offer to U of T. In this lonely Canada, one may find that being around your network or people that look like you, could help your sanity.
You guys are talking about English? Mine was mathematics. Before coming to Canada, I did my undergraduate in Italy. The first milestone required to to pass what they call high school mathematics. I was one of the best students throughout primary and secondary school in Nigeria. With all the further maths and almighty formula shenanigans, I failed 2ce and passed the 3rd time before I could start the program. I was so scared I will get deported for not being able to pass “high school maths” to qualify for the economics program. The Big Bang theory got me through my depression though.
oh wow.
Lmao feel you... German maths if far more worse🤣🤣but we made it
Omo!!! You hit the nail on the head! On many occasions, I’m always looking lost in class. There were times I usually doubt if I really understood English. E just get as e be! Back home in naija when one should hear success stories of Nigerian students that were doing well overseas, one would think the educational system here was just easy and all. But Omo.. having been here for a while, I think I can say Nigerian educational system is just easy! You can really get a first class in Nigeria without knowing anything! or let me not sound like I’m exaggerating too much. Let me just leave it as ‘you can pass exams without knowing anything’. But here, it’s impossible!. You gats open your head by fire by force. Lovely video. I enjoyed it all through Cos I could relate to everything. I was just laughing and shouting “I swear” in agreement to stuffs you were saying. It’s all part of the learning process sha.. these are experiences that one would look back on and smile
Thanks for sharing!
The writing part is a serious thing, coming from Nigeria I finished with first class undergrad but when I got to the Uk I felt like I didn’t go to school. Asides not understanding what the lecturers say very fast, to writing critically(literally all my essays critically this or critically that). Whew🙄🙄🙄I doubted my intelligence ooo but trying to normalize na. #Nigeriadintcarrylast
Thank for sharing ❤️
Just keep watching RUclips videos and practice. Yes, you r right. Going through school in Nigeria is different.
In America, literary work is important. To graduate from college you have to have written 20 to 30 pages of research in different subjects. Public speaking is also a big part, right from high school through college. There is a public speaking class and all you would do in that class is presentation. Students can challenge professors with questions and rebuttal with literary work. You will be given assignments like, critiques research assignments and compare and contrast between this and that articles. Mathematics and science are not their strong values. Well, you are given a choice for science if you are good at it and Would want to pursue a science degree, and most likely, you will be taught by foreign professors.
Writing and Public Speaking... are things you can't avoid in the real world honestly.. I am breaking from shyness too and I have to start thinking wide and deep to go through these research papers..
adebola adedoyin that’s the spirit fam. Carrying last is not even an option.
I had the same expereince 11years ago when i moved from Nigeria to sweden to do my masters. I was also very shy and lost in beginning. It took a while to get the hang of it and understand how the education system works here. I would say we miss out in a lot of things studying in Nigeria because we only focus on theory and get used to being spoonfed. Here a studeent in HEI is expected to study 75% of their material themselves and the remaining 25% is to discuss sections where you either do not understand or need practical examples on. But like you said with hard work anything is possible. We as Nigerians are determined and resilient individuals.
Thanks for sharing!
We the non public speakers will take a moment to say a prayer for one of us.
You have just explained what am passing through too..am still in the system...in Canada....I cant type much...you have done the review. Assignment and PowerPoint presentation, report writing and Hypothesis research,this is so serious. But I will get over it ,for sure,I will be fine like you .
Yes you will!!!
I hope you do and I hope you have. Believe me we struggle with it but with time you appreciate those skills more and more.
Morunfolu my namesake,I'm looking up to apply for post grad what university will you advise
As I was watching I couldn't help but smile all through; I was like SEE ONE OF US OOH, hahaha 😊 Sister it's a new day for us, God of wonders has seen us through.
Love this video! It’s really helpful as I plan to move after the whole pandemic is over, you were so honest about your experience and that just made me subscribe to your channel!
Same here your visa out yet
Thank you 🙏🏾
Myball Mylife not yet, good luck to you
Same here
The Valerie nice want to keep in contact so we help each other out
Oh my lord! I cried my entire first year when I moved for my undergrad in the US. I was on the phone with my parents and a Nigerian advert was playing in the background and I literally started crying for like an hour.
Haha, it sucks! i remember crying when i heard my moms voice on the phone. Thanks for sharing!
Me too!😭😭😭😭
So chilled, yet so hilarious 😂. I never watch talk videos that are 18 minutes long lol but glad I did this one. Upload more.
Awwwww thank you!
Yes. It's not just the writing. The grammar plus use of punctuations in those writings/assignments have to be spot on. Being able to spot a run-on sentence, use of fanboys etc plus check for plagiarism. It's like learning English language all over again.
In winter, you will hate school and will just feel like sleeping all the time 😅
saxywale2 Exactly!!
Plagiarism wahala. I nearly died
Andikan Ekpoiba 😝
Leaving Nigeria isn't easy at all, I'm studying nursing for a second degree in the Philippines and I can relate to everything you've said.
There were days I would cry myself to sleep and I felt so alone. It wasn't easy, the culture shock is some else.
But Nigerian are third largest country in the world who sent most immigrants to Canada.
@@bCanadian yes ooh ..
One guy in my class submitted his papers and he wrote it with pen and paper, fam all d oyinbo were laughing in class that day. We just codedly took que to go and type our own.
Noooo way! 😆
@@mariettahermosa what paper
Mbra i.b ayyyy lol
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OMG. Yeee
Only half way thru your video & i can't just hlp but have this feeling of calmness, positivity in me about the whole CA Experience. You have such a calm, appealing voice that just draws one near jeeez Lool. 😻😻
Abisola Dasofunjo 👍🏽
Yes she does
People back home won’t just understand. When I moved to the US, there were days I “wept” out of loneliness, frustration, been home sick etc..
Well if i was in Nigeria and someone told me what they were going through, I wouldn’t have understood lol.
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Ehya...😢 Pele omo iya mi. Come lemme hug you.🤗🤗 It's not easy jare.
@ onyeka..I stumbled on your video by chance and somehow listen to it all. I was taken back by your comments on Nigeria school messing your head up. I wish you mention your University in Nigeria or especially your high school. My reason is that you're privileged to have opportunity to travel abroad for study as millions will not have such opportunity. The education system has continued to deteriorate daily with Teachers, I mean TEACHERS struggling to receive their peanut wages and arrears yet many of these teachers still continue to use the little strength but especially their passion to teach these children. Am sure you've seen videos of the state of the classrooms and buildings in our public schools in Nigeria...you're one of the few lucky ones. Our leaders has failed the education system and reason why many of them send their children overseas.
I live in UK and work here as well but I wish things will be different or at least improve and not 5 steps forward and 1000 steps backwards. Thanks for sharing your experience and all the best. By Oluwatoyin
Haha I can relate. School here is hard! Back in Naija, I presumed school in the diaspora would be easier but boy have I learnt how wrong I was. In naija it was the sadistic lecturers that stressed us out, here it's the overwhelming course work that kills. Exams here are also never straightforward, I have had to read harder so as to survive the applied questions. Moreso, it is so easy to fail here. Back in Naija, 70% was a great score but here that score causes me depression. 69 is a fail at my program and two fails gets you out of the program.
The Unknown wow. How did you survive??
So apt. I suffered too
@@Annabellescorner lol I can't say I have survived, I still have some semesters left. I think the key is how you go about your first semester, choose your course offering in your first semester wisely. I am so thankful someone told me that. I started my first semester with 5 courses, I thought that was nothing since in naija I did 8 per semester. However, by the third week I dropped 3 courses! it was so obvious that I was setting myself up for failure if I didnt. This allowed me settle into the program and understand the new system.
The system of education is very different here, it is not enough to merely put in an effort, you would have to be at the top of your game at all times. So, I find that you need some room in the first semester to acclimatize. This is even more important if you have been away from school for a while. In my case, I started my masters almost 8 years after my undergrad. Another key is to make friends, helpful ones that you can ask questions and probably get tips from. This isn't as easy as it is in Naija, due to the weird culture here. Then lastly, make sure you learn to manage your time and have sorted out your finances. Life here is expensive! If you have to work lots of hours to pay bills, your grades would almost certainly suffer or you would nearly get overwhelmed by stress(I have been there).
The Unknown hmm....a lot of information in one text. Thank you so much
This one is a cross Atlantic difference, in the UK 70% is a first, I think it's that in north America because of class participation and those small tests that you are expected to score really high in.
Awhhh so sorry sis! I think this is the experience of most Africans when we move abroad! Kudos to you for hanging in there!
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If Nigerian leaders weren't idiots who will be abroad in the first place. I wish we all can team up and go form a small village - "people returning from abroad", good standard of living and all at affordable price.
Just seeing this video and mehn it sounds so similar to my UK experience, I almost dropped out. Tears flowed uncontrollably in the most unsuspecting situations but I eventually picked up. Nobody gave me heads up, I couldn't balance work and school quickly as I hoped, my hair was scattered for months and was running Into depression.
I totally feel you girl!
Hello imi
Do you think we could connect with eachother?
@@olabisiakanji720 I don't mind.
Insightful. Nigeria did not mess up your use of English either by writing or speaking. Your communication skills depends on you. English isn't our mother tongue, it may be an official language which it shouldn't be because it puts a limit to us in terms of learning and expression. This is part of the reasons why many are lost in the acquisition of accents that are unnecessary. There are so many nationalities who don't speak or write "good" English but they are usually not criticised for this, or even let this question their intelligence. From my observation, most Nigerians do this a lot. Great video and good to hear your experience.
ekwerike Thanks for the comment. I think what i was trying to say here was ‘academic writing ’ in general and how the educational system did not enforce it enough. I don’t think its fair to put the onus of learning academic writing on an individual, it’s up to the school because we pay and expect them to teach us that in whatever language .Truth be told most of our experiences writing research papers was usually from our final year project in which most of the writing are highly plagiarized and poorly scrutinized. People from countries that don’t speak English at least still to some extent know how to write academically in their language.
Afri Media those kind of Nigerians went to good private schools which most people in Nigeria can't afford and don't forget most writers have foreign education.
The best write up
You are smart
English is not our mother language keh??...English is definitely out first language. A language spoken everywhere is definitely your language
I am of Caribbean decent, I grew up in Toronto. My cousin just finished his first year at McMaster University, it is his first time living here away from his immediate family in the Islands. Everything you are going through he went through. He was more so caught off guard by the culture shock more than the weather. He comes from a more conservative structured background, so the free expressive lifestyle was new to him. He is a very smart young man graduating first in his class but like you pointed out the academic system threw him off his game. Emphasis here is placed on original thought and the process of getting to the answer more than if the answer is right. His 2nd semester was far more successful than the first, my brothers and I would text and call him often especially when he told us he was struggling. He found the adjustments he needed and it seems like a solid group of like minded friends at school who are also from the Caribbean. I got my Mom to take him to get an Ontario ID card so he have some identification so he would not need to walk with his passport and risk losing it. He got his friends to do the same thing. My point, find a support system there are lots of them around and you guys can help each other navigate the system. My cousin is lucky that he has family here, born and raise that can help him. Not everyone is that lucky but there are student group organizations around and lots of services in Canada geared towards new comers. Don't do it alone, it is overwhelming.
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i can so relate, thank you for being real because many people think abroad is enjoyment, it is not o
It gets better though.
@@OnyekaAsamaka oh yes, that's for sure
This was worth watching. You earned a subscriber.
ijay baby Thank you ❤️
Me too
Moved to Canada in January 2018 as a PR though! I totally understand what you went through..1st house was a basement too, it was depressingly cold! Coupled with the fact that I was pregnant.
Studying abroad is not easy. I studied in Russia so I understand all your plight as a student..so I just laugh when Nigerian trained look down on those of us who studied abroad...
Thank God you pulled through!
Cheers...Canada is yours to discover 💯🤗
Thank you soo much! Glad you understand.
Adeola Adeyefa you schooled in Russia?
That's wonderful
@@ugoekwegh4581 yes I did! 7 wonderful years. Did you school in Russia too?
@@adeolaadeyefa3574 I'm thinking of post graduate studies there.
I'm fascinated by the language and want to learn it.
Will you recommend I take a plunge and do, say an M.Sc. in Russia?
I have learnt an awful lot from your videos; but this one seems to top them all; please keep making genuine videos, Onyeka!
Onyeka hitting the point, las las we go write am..anyhow e be ..Canada here I come..
A minute silence for all Nigerian graduates 🎓
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Tears are the portion of every international student in a strange land lol!! I identified with EVERYTHING you said sis. You just took me back 10 years. Congratulations on graduating successfully. It's not a small thing. Nigeria is actually a beautiful country in so many ways, but you don't really appreciate it until you leave.
Thank you 😊
Someone who hasn't travelled out of naija before won't understand this
The mark of a good uni is lots of assignments, independent thinking, presentations and projects. Regurgitation is not a good way of learning...sounds like a great uni
Yes it was!
I really love this video. Thanks so much for sharing this. Change scares me too and I know legit that I will cry buckets 😂 but with God sha we will make it through. God bless you and I wish you all the best!!
Damilola Fasetire Thanks 🙏🏾
Girl get it!!! Make Canada your oyster never doubt yourself.
Orabome Oshobe Thank you dear 🙏🏾
Writing Research papers or reports was my weak point.
You explained the experience perfectly especially the assignment and smart students in the class. I got lost in classes several times and I will feel like am the dullest student in the class.
It’s a common experience but with time and dedication one usually catches up.
Darling Ms. Onyeka thank you for your time in detailing out the most important things to know about studying abroad through an eye witness and the horse's mouth.
I took time to read through most of the comments. You are not at all to go through the dilemma.
There are registered students recruiters with schools who will give out all you need to know about studying abroad especially, Canada, what to expect while in Canada, and the preparations. On arrival, the first year is understandably, acclimatizing period with all the wonderful things and the intimidations that accompany all. However, being informed helps.
Good thing is your honesty. Inform those back in Africa who think studying, living and working in any western country is cheap. Positive for you is that you have gained confidence and self- belief.
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The power of movies 💪🏾❤️.
So proud of you!
You made it and pulled through such a tough experience. ❤️
Yes it was!
The Nigerian education system is obsolete. I studied at the University of East London, came out with a first class grade in my undergraduate program, ( Business Information Systems). It was challenging but hard work always win.
Halfway there... I could listen to you all day LMAO... Thanks for your insight. How do you find London? I move to Ontario for Fall, God's willing with this whole virus thing.
Here in Jamaica, we do a lot of writings in the Universities too. As a matter of fact, my graduation depended on a research paper. Thank God it was a group research with four of us. Funny enough I had quite a few Nigerian professors.... They are my favourites, I always complete those modules with life lessons. It is said you read and write for degrees.
London was really peaceful and nice but not my kind of city. Good thing you did a lot of writing, i wish i did.
Nigerian professors tend to teach in detail not just lecture and they make learning easier for the students. We've got one Nigerian professor in a uni here that has a full class in every lecture because students who didn't sign up for his class sneak in just to watch him do his thing.
Nigerian professors in jamaica? Wow
@@thebaddest3452 I had a Nigerian professor in Barbados. He was very detailed and passionate about the subject
I can relate to the checking flight tickets to Nigeria price. I'll just be angry like "shey if Nigeria is good, will I be here?"
Abi oo
You were there because you were living in your purpose...and you persevered I am so proud of you, Congratulations on your journey!!
Thank you 😊
A masters degree in UI is intensive. I would have dropped out in my first year. It was hard adjusting to it. Writing papers and submitting in groups. Lecturers teach only one topic and that's all. You have to research and present in class. I couldn't work and school during my entire program because I didn't want to fail. Though my bachelor's institution was very different from this.
Hy dear which school is that?
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U.I do you mean User Interface design?
It’s tough!
I will like yr vidio cuz i like u my sister congrate for victory
Thank you everyone.
It's during the undergraduate days you are supposed to learn all that.
I really enjoyed watching this video so much. Thank you Onyeka for this very enlightening and wonderful video. Most especially, thank you for the honesty and sincerity, it is absolutely very relatable. God bless you
Thank you 🙏🏾
My sister you are talking of a masters degree program in Canada, hey, try Doctoral. My PHD was ......?, I don’t know the adjective to qualify it. Throughout the entire 4 years and half I felt terrible. My first module was a washout. I almost left the program, but I realize that my program was a sponsored program by Tetfund. I have to gear up. I was the best in my field of study at my graduate and post graduate at the University of Ife in 1997/2000. Well to cut a long story short, anybody coming for a program in Canada should brace up very thigh. That is my candid advise. Cheers!
Hahah, I cannot even being to imagine!
I can relate to all these things, I remembered moving to the uk,it was a terrible period for me, and I got hit by the cultural shock to. In the uk where I leave, it gets to -4 the coldest and I am ranting about how cold I am, weldone girl
Haha thanks
I've lived in a basement before, I was trying to save money in Toronto. LOL, I broke the lease, basements are not for me. Them dey write die. lmao It is helping me at work though because I write a lot of reports and document stuff (very important to cover your nyash just in case)
Hi Onyeka.. I am currently waiting for my admission from Western University (MSc. Public Health) just like you 😊
Please can you make an updated video completing your journey thank you so much.
Oh wow that’s niceee, hope your pockets are loaded because as of 2018, I paid $57,000.
Here’s a video where i may have talked about something close
Watch This If You Want to Study Public Health In Canada🇨🇦+Job Opportunities 💵+ Schools to Apply to.
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Please Watch This Video Before you Come to Canada🇨🇦 + How The Canadian System Affected Me 😢
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@@OnyekaAsamaka
Wow 😮 thank you so much… I only chose it because I couldn’t find another course-based masters program (where I don’t need a supervisor 😢) just like you said they definitely hid the full cost.
Thanks Very informative, schooled in Nigeria and the UK started my application to Canada to study 🙏🏾
😂😂😂😂 I can relate. My first semesters in the UK was a wahhhh! I came 3 weeks late so I had to catch up and it was not easy...essay writing oh, presentation oh report writing oh...saahhh! One week I almost gave up because of the number of assignments I had to submit... I felt like all my life studying in Cameroon did not prepare me for this. I felt so dull massa...
About not attending classes. I missed class twice and i recieved an email from the immigration office in my school. I had to fasten my belt.
Our stories are similar 😋
What course did you study?
@@IsaacOluwaseyi International Liaison and Communication
Woooowww this is me right now and I'm so glad I found someone I can relate to. I am also a new subscriber
Thanks for subbing!
I like you already and the couples, God bless them❤
Real Life matters Awww thank you ❤️
You just spoke what I am feeling and it feels so good to hear someone that has gone through what I am going through... subscribed!... I am glad you have grown and you are getting a better grip of things. God bless you
Thank you very much!
Let’s hear the other part of the story!
"if someone is absent you can give the person an 'A' "
Me : ehn heh
" 'A' for absent"
Me: mstcheew 😂😂
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You just nailed it more especially on the academic side. I had similar experience trying to adjust and fit in the European system.
I had similar experience being a student in India their educational system was too frustrating...and the worse was I was just 16yrs old going for my first degree. ...I really have alot of stories to tell...thank God we scaled through🙏...
I’m so sorry you had to go through that ❤️
The experience in India is the worst
@@margaretkasongo9575 swears this peoples educational system is something else🤦♀️
Africans are strong people
i am new here, as i am preparing to move to Canada soon from Europe , i am glad to find your channel. 👍
Welcome!
😂 😂I'm actually currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, but trust me when i say I can relate to everything from presentations, peer work that could be frustrating, research(which includes journal articles with lots of sometimes pointless grammar 😂), a looooot of writing, class participation grades! It's worse now that we've transitioned to online learning( thanks to corona) but we have to keep going cos the stress is totally worth it at the end of the day.
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Same!!!
you were crying the nigerian in you out
I just love your gist so for this reason I just subscribed to your channel keep more gist coming thanks.
Thank you ❤️
I need part 2 please. Lol. Sorry dear.
I think express entry would be great for those who are willing to stay abroad.
From the comments i've read so far, i would say most Nigerians/Africans weren't prepared at all and they were just focused on going abroad. By the way, Nigerian Educational System really affected them and me as well.
So Nigerians going over there as a student, please I would advise you're well prepared to face the battle. Because I'm just seeing 'depression depression and depression in most of the comments here'.
May God help us o.
You're lucky you didn't have to work and go to school at the same time. A lot of African students have to work and pay bills AND GO TO SCHOOL at the same time. Consider yourself very lucky.
I totally agree with you that the difference between Nigerian and Canadian education is much. Presentations, group assessments, quizzes and exams are overwhelming. I had the same experience. You didn't talk about hidden discrimination and the struggle to prove your academic abilty. In all , the experience will make you strong and smart in write academic papers ( no copy copy). You're exposed to current knowledge with latest textbook editions and case studies. It is amazing how textbooks are changed every semester to the latest editions and very expensive. Classmates evaluation is merit driven, if you don't contribute to assignments or presentations, they will report you and score you zero. No abeg or unmerited grades. The system toughens you. Thanks for sharing your honest Canadian school experience.
Stanley Nwadiaru I had to go through that in Italy during my undergraduate and 1st graduate degree. I would literally freeze during presentation plus explicit racism. No Italian want to be in the same group as a black girl. I was depressed for month. Would cry myself to sleep sometimes and I quit the graduate program because the toll on my mental health was suffering before moving to Canada. When I came to Canada 2 years ago for my MBA, I was so happy that I had gone through all that in Italy. At least I was able to help my fellow Africans in the little way I could. It is a learning experience.
Happyscurls my program organized all the teams according to academic background and we were pretty diverse so i didn’t experience racism.
Stanley Nwadiaru I didn’t really experience academic racism because my program was very diverse, that’s why I didn’t talk about it.
Onyeka Asamaka in Canada I’ve not really experienced it too. Mine was in Italy during my undergraduate. Canada is better. My classes are very diverse. I went from being the only non European kid in class in Italy to a class where whites are minorities. All my mba classes are dominated by indians, nigerians, other Asians and Africans, then 1 or 2 Canadians
seeing you here and your recent videos ehn. Everything is fresher now.
Yess oo😂
Onyeka - you push yourself - that works for you - and the weather can suck sometimes. yours, Andy
Lol thanks for sharing your experience..I just received my admission letter from a Canadian university and I’m really scared of how life will be over there..
You can do it!
This channel (yours) was recommended.....love it welldone ....am here for it....🥰🥰🥰
Aww thank you!
😂😂😂😂 she said I wee pay my tuition and someone will determine my marks.
Plain Jane 😆
I feel you completely not easy living abroad missed my country every day 😞😞😞🥰
nobody warns you about the culture shock!! I came when i was young and went to a great school that helped with that thank God!
I love the honesty in this video and I just subscribed to your channel.....I’m planning on moving to Canada too after the lockdown.
I will follow you too. You can't leave us here o.
JOSEPH ALAEGBU 😄
My story is so similar and looking at it now , is just funny 🤣🤣
I moved to Spain when I finished my primary school so I moved to Spain to continue with my study without knowing the language and have to learn fast so I can pick up with my education.
When I get to university level things changed lol presentation upon presentation in front of the class and sometimes in front of parents etc 🤣🤣.
Looking back now it really help me because am very very shy person but so funny experience now lol
Aww..I love you story.I am a Ghanaian trying to Canada for my masters.. thanks for the story. Looking forward to watching you more
Thank you ❤️. Don’t forget to subscribe as well.
I’m planning on moving to Canada and this videos are helpful. I need to know what I want to sign up for. Don’t worry onyeka your doing well.
I had the same experience when I went to the UK for an MSC. It was horrible but I survived.
Thank you for everything amaka, I'm not ungrateful 👍👍👍
You’re welcome. It’s Onyeka not Amaka
Hi Onyeka Asamaka, this particular post of yours will prepare Nigerians who intend to study or live in Canada.
However, I was surprised that you never mentioned one VERY important thing that may trigger educational managers in Nigerian schools to adopt as a standard. This is the need for every teacher, professor or substitute to be evaluated by students at the end of the course, usually on the examination day. This is very pertinent in the wake of sexual harassment, sale of handouts, etc. This practice will go a long way to allow management determine whether to change or retain the staff. I look forward to hearing you address this in coming posts. Una do well o!
I totally forgot to talk about that part but that experience came months later and this video mainly focused on my first few weeks, but thank you for your input.
You are right, it's so different here. I had culture shock and also imposter syndrome, I am hoping it's phasing out.
Victoria oyanna Awww Vicky, I hope you’re over that phase?
Writing papers literally killed me. I am still learning though.
It was sooo horrible!!
This girl spent a lot of time explaining why self development is critical for anyone studying in a Nigerian university. Very very important. Seen a lot of students in the comment section talking about how they graduated with1st class degrees and struggled in their masters. Which is why i tell students in Nigeria, get a 1st class degree or 2:1 so u can move out and get experience of what your counterparts are doing abroad.
U will write paper, you will do presentations not with just PowerPoint o..... You will see your mate telling you they've learnt at least one programming languages and their major is not in the field of computer sciences. Open book exams (because na who read book dey pass open book exam), online library with over 10k books in different fields, a consciousness in driving critical thinking in any course you do.
The greatest investment a parent will give their child is nit just education...but making sacrifices to send their kids abroad. The experiences cannot be compared.
To anyone watching this that is in a Nigerian university.....ABEG try get 1st class or at least 2:1 so that u go fit comot or find scholarship especially if u are in a STEM field because they provide financial resources for these. Our curriculum especially in our public institutions no be am
I like your communication skills. Indeed you must have imbibed extra skills from that seemingly difficult situation. Glad you didn't give up. Let's here about the school application process too. Cheers dear.
OLUSEGUN AKINDUNJOYE really glad she didn't give up! Well done 👍🏽
@@adetutuojelabi7374 Thanks. I just discovered your page too. I do appreciate your content. You just gained a subscriber. Well done Ma!
Great video. My tummy immediately started to churn as I listened to you, simply because I can relate. Great material. I want to hear the rest of the gist.
you look so pretty, I'm awestruck 😁
Oluwakemi Boye-Fakunle Awww thanks you ❤️
I really needed this video, I'm applying in same school for my masters. Thank you so much dear
“You’d be advised to withdraw from the program” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. I laughed hard at that part
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lol, relatable, you were in the right place...it was just a matter of time. boredom, cold, and culture shock are just sacrifices for a better life ):
without prejudice asamaka, I am not judging you, it depends on the training you got in your university, from what you explained its just like what i did back in Nigerian law school, a lot of writing, public speaking, group Assignment etc. you would have looked for a smart student that would have put you on your toes, mixed up with peer groups, you will be fine
Wow! I would like to really thank you for making very informative and insightful video for some of us considering immigrating from U.S.A to Canada. Quick question: base on your acadmic experience, I love it! Is it the same for public school because I am a mother and would love to know more about the education system.
It’s actually a public university.
I can relate sis. The writing part is what first kill me when I was in School (USA). Everything is writing papers upon papers. Another thing that I believe Our Country (9ija) needs to do incorporate in their education system is Public Presentation course because that was another issue on its own for me at the beginning.
Yes it was a problem for me to initially.
It is the same even in Germany. Nigerians if not the entire Africans struggle through the first semesters. Writing Term Papers,(15-20pages) with specified number of references, Group Projects, Personal and group presentions, you name them. I am grateful that after 2years I got my Master Degree last year in KIU, Karlsruhe.
ChI NoNy wow... I’m applying to University of Frankfurt... let me start learning now o
Morenike, my dear you should oh but you will still experience that initial shock bc one cannot adapt to their system overnight. At first you will feel inadequate, however, you will eventually adapt the best way you can.
ChI NoNy wow... thank you.
My dream/plan is to do my Masters in Canada........in the next four years. I'm working on my Bachelor's now so I don't want to leave my country (Jamaica) as yet I'm so home sick and I just still want to be close with my family I just don't wanna leave yet😩. After the four years I'm going to leave to study further for sure.
Very interesting video and can relate very much. I'm a South African, using English as a second language, have done few courses so far and do not enjoy writing in English. I find it difficult and challenging. What you have gone through is exactly what I've experienced when I did my undergraduate at UCT where I had to attend lectures, tutorials and seminars. I used to feel like a black quiet confused figure in class.
Thanks for sharing!
You have gained a new subscriber, I am from Jamaica an I planned to go back to school and I am scared to but you have inspired me thank you and be safe.
You can do it❤️
Due to this,let me just stay in kenya..wanted to travel but my homesickness is just on another level...your stories guys has scared me off
It’s just a phase and I’m sure you can handle it.
Hmm... My sister. The thing is not an easy something o. When you try to explain the struggle to others back home, they say you are not serious. I didn't cry o, but I still ask myself what I am doing here. When naija has sunshine, warmth, good food, roadside snacks everywhere. Chai! I wish I could bottle naija up and bring it with me.
I totally understand 😂