I think studying in Uk is overrated and a rip off,why would a Nigerian students want to study in a country that would rip them off there hard earned money ?, We all know that majority of Nigerian except for the extremely rich individuals who can always provide jobs for there children after graduation,majority of prospective student just want to study abroad to improve their chances of working and living abroad in order to make a decent living ,but we all know the UK do not offer this ,they just take the money and send you out of there country without allowing the student to make a choice of staying or leaving,you are not allowed to work or even gain valuable experience,i think people should spend there money in studying at educational destinations that allows them to a large extant determine their own fortune.
So why study in UK when they see you only as an economic tool ,you take your money to the country but what do you get? some will say certificate ,but we all no certificates do not really make big difference in Nigeria ,you need experience and practical skills ,i want to discourage every average/middle class Nigerian parent dreaming of sending their children to study in UK,to think twice.
Some of the Reason not to choose UK as a study destination.
1. There are no Jobs
It
is the dream of everyone going to study abroad to get to practice their
skills in the environment where they have learned them. Unfortunately,
however, for migrants coming to study in the UK, the chances of getting a
job after completion of their study are very slim and there a few
reasons for this. But most importantly is that there are simply no Jobs.
The UK has an unemployment rate of about 6% and there are about 1
million UK citizens receiving job seekers allowance. So you see, jobs
are difficult to come by.
2. Strict Immigration Rules
The
immigration rules in the UK are quite complex and sometimes even
officials in the universities do not understand many of these rules as
it is none of their business. The UK immigration system has been
deliberately designed to deter migrants from coming into the country.
Unlike in the past, the Tier 4 student Visa does not have enough time
allowance for foreign students to apply for Jobs and attend interviews
after the completion of their study. You would usually on get between
2-4 months to stay after handing-in you dissertation. This is usually
not enough time. In addition, to be eligible for a job interview, the
company must ensure that there is no suitable UK citizen for that job.
This is almost always impossible except for few fields such as medicine
and nursing.
3. Excessive Visa application fees and expensive tuition
Applying
for a Tier 4 student Visa could be a nightmare. At present, it costs
£322 (NGN 100000). This is excluding costs associated with planning,
consulting and logistics. In addition, you have to have a “maintenance
fund” in your bank account for 28 consecutive days at least 31 days
before your Visa application. This includes a full year tuition fee
which could be about £12000 (NGN 3.6 Million) and living expenses of
about £10000 (NGN 3 Million). These are definitely not easy to come by,
even by well to do UK Citizens. More recently, there has also been an
addition of a “Health Surcharge” of about £150 pound (NGN 50000) a year
and you don’t get a refund if during the year you do not use the health
system.
In terms of Tuition fees, the average tuition fee for a
non-UK citizen for most one-year courses is about £12000 (NGN 3.6
Million) which is about twice the amount a non-UK citizen pays for the
same course.
4. Discrimination
Although not overt, there
is a subtle but palpable air of discrimination towards immigrants in the
UK, more so in recent years where many people face financial hardships.
Many UK citizens have been made to believe that immigrants are the
cause of their difficulties, however many independent studies would
disprove this. The truth however remains that many Britons would prefer
that you stay back in your home country.
5. It is not worth the hassle
Considering
the financial implications, job prospects and the shock associated with
relocating, it is only wise to think and think again before taking that
step towards coming to the UK to study. Even UK citizens with all the
benefits they have being citizens do not find it easy coping with their
own system.
UK universities make money off immigrants hence the
widespread media campaigns and open days, however they do not influence
policies in a positive way so as to make it a wise investment for young
people hoping to break new ground. Therefore, before you take that step,
think, “Would I be better-off investing the money and resources in
other more fruitful ventures?”
This is not to discourage you. Many
people come to the UK and settle in nicely, but you must weigh the pros
against the cons before you take your decisions.
Reference...
http://www.nairaland.com/greenhouse2012
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