I remember this story like it was just yesterday. I had heard everything about Freiberg even before my admission came through. How small the town is, how ‘unfriendly’ the inhabitants are and most importantly, how difficult it is to get a job there. So being a black girl who didn’t speak any German language…
I couldn’t sleep the night before! If you have ever lived in Lagos, you would know never to anticipate a good sleep the night before a 7 am appointment any distance from your house, especially on a weekday. I ended up arriving for my 7 am visa interview appointment at 5:30 am - of…
I made my visa application from Nigeria in 2019. This was one of the easiest parts of my journey besides boarding the plane of course. Way too many things have changed since then. So here’s a ‘then’ versus ‘now’ comparison. I imagine 'now' is what’s actually relevant for you. Making the visa application Then:…
