peteafrik88:

Well, I have been following this forum for sometime now. Hopefully, I intend coming to the University of Portsmouth to study a business inclined undergraduate course. By the grace of God, I should be there by january.
I was hoping our folks out there will keep updating us on a lot of survuval tips, so that we would not miss them out as we are preparing.
What part of UK are you in?

justwise:

Ask specific question and somebody will answer you, a lot of things written here already applies to almost everybody coming to the UK to study, if you haven't found any useful then ask

peteafrik88:

Thanx boss... You have been doing a great work here. One thing bothering me is that of accomodation. How can I secure a cheap place I can stay on arrival since I dont know anybody or friend there, from where I can now search fir a better place? I learnt from previous posts that it is cheaper and better to stay off campus, I have been thinking of how to secure a comfortable and yet inexpensive one so that I can have a place I can stay on arrival.

justwise:

Book for a hotel accommodation for 2days, ibis hotel in Portsmouth is just next building to Portsmouth university buildings.

Walking down to fratton park area of Portsmouth and look for a house, its about 15-20mins walk from the university, many students live in those area and university bus takes student to those places free.

Contact the international office and ask for the list of registered private landlords and have a look at the rooms and prices then contact them to make appointment for viewing.

niyimeg: PLEASE VE GOT AN OFFER AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY TO STUDY MSC IN MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE...PLEASE WHICH ACCOMODATION IS CHEAPER BTW ON CAMPUS AND OFF CAMPUS AND WHAT IS THE PROBABILITY OF GETTING A PARTTIME JOB DURING MY STUDY PROGRAM AND WHICH TYPE OF JOBS....TNX

gonon: Hi guys, I intend going for my Masters in Kingston University, its in Southwest London, in January. The problem I don't know what to take over there. Please I need your advice on whether I should do my shopping here in Nigeria or over there? Secondly, what do I need to take there, from Naija? Thirdly, I intend to cook when I get there, where do I go to get cheap foodstuffs?

Thanks

FutureDon: Fellow Nigerians in Sheffield, I'm yet to secure a part time job o, in fact I got tired discouraged of submitting applications online. The Naija folk I have here won't open up [s](guess he wants to do all the available jobs)[/s].

Could you please tell me the best steps to take.

Make I no wait till account go enter red.

Sky-walker:


Dont know about sheffield but what type of job u looking for? Have you tried care or support worker?

ochukoccna: Good evening you'all
Please can I get the 411 on how life is like for students in Hertfordshire and Sunderland?
Cost of living, Hospitality of the locals, Wow factor of this locations, Availability of student jobs and any interesting yet necessary info
Thanks

FutureDon:

Thanks for responding. Honestly, I open to any kind of available jobs in as much as it won't disturb School activities. I have come across few care jobs that requires CRB.

gonon: Hi guys, please I got my visa and am thinking of travelling on saturday. The problem now is that, what I packed is small since I was hoping to shop in the uk. Please wat do I need to carry? Secondly, is it true that I can be delayed for travelling with only one bag, as a first time traveller?

Sky-walker:


Not sure if there are jobs for barbers. They are quite a few around but not sure if they are actually looking for someone as most of the barbers are actually the owners. I cant say as they might be looking for someone part time also. You can try when you come around. Most of them are around the Fratton area which where most Naijas are.

hunter777:

I beg to disagree with you. There is only one African barber around Fratton (on Fawcett Rd) and how do you justify your statement that Fratton is where most Nigerians are?

Sky-walker:


so the barbers on fratton road towards north-end and albert road are called?

hunter777:

Mate, there are no African barbers on Fratton rd towards North end and none on Albert Rd as well.. that much i know

peteafrik88: @Skywalker & @Hunter777; that means it will be a very good development coming to Portsmouth with the barbing skill...

gonon: Guys, just arrived the UK. The cold is on point. Na so so chicken for everything, fish expensive. Well thank God for everything tho

peteafrik88: My concern is just the best method on how I could make ends meet as a student in portsmouth. This issue of no jobs is kinda bothering me, driving me to find out any other substitute without keeping my life and visa at risk.
Suggestions please from our folks that have schooled or still leaving there.