FOREIGN STUDENTS IN RUSSIA: TOP TIPS FOR GETTING STUDENT-FOCUSED OPPORTUNITIES
We are interviewing Mahfuz Taofeeq who came to Russia in 2018 as a scholarship student but has since then become a student leader in various capacities. He is passionate about student development activities, self growth and helping other foreign students in Russia find opportunities that help them grow their career even while studying abroad. Hello! Can […]
YOUR BUDGET DOESN’T WORK– BUDGETING MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING AND HOW TO FIX THEM
We all have to make a budget at one point or the other– whether in preparation for an event, for the month, or even for a trip. For a few people, budgeting means a quick mental evaluation of future expenses while others might want to have all the details written or typed according to their […]
HOW TO REFLECT ON THE PAST YEAR AND GET READY FOR 2023
The year is finally coming to an end. This is the exact time many people make it a point to think about how the year went for them and what things they’d like to change or improve in their lives. Here’s how to properly take a quick reflection at your year and assess your progress […]
MISTAKES AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA MAKE WHEN LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IN AFRICA
If you are an African in the diaspora, you might have considered starting a business in your home country or in any country in Africa just because you are being compelled to ‘go make a difference’, ‘give back’ or invest in your country’s economy. But there are a lot of factors to consider. Have you […]
HOW TO LAND WELL-PAYING PROFESSIONAL TECH JOB IN RUSSIA
Guest: Fater Akuhwa (Project Manager at Yandex Go | Founder at Guidetryb) We recently had a live webinar on our Telegram Community for foreigners living in Russia— ‘How to land a good job in tech in Russia’. Here are our top picks from that discussion: 1. Tech is a language everyone should be able […]
JAPA CHRONICLES E3: I WAS WARNED TO BE CAREFUL OF NIGERIANS ABROAD AND THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT
Because some (Nigerians) are really used to borrowing money all the time, some of them might be envious of you or they may try to set you up or implicate you. The two people I tried to help out fully— after putting aside my decision to not relate with Nigerians in this country— they […]
I’M ALWAYS BROKE: HERE’S HOW TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION
Maybe you feel like you’re at a dangerous place with your finances. You’re always broke. Even though you receive money regularly whether from your stipends or salary, you just feel like that money is never enough. You’re actually not alone. Many many people have issues with balancing their finances and find themselves […]
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS A FOREIGNER IN RUSSIA
Moving to a new country is not always as easy as it seems. Between the cultural shock, climate differences, language barrier, homesickness, acceptance issues, security fears and so on, it’s common for foreigners abroad to feel out of place and suffer consistent mental health problems. Just the thought of being separated from family and friends, […]
JAPA CHRONICLES E2: I DID HARD LABOUR ON A FARM IN RUSSIA FOR 5 DAYS WITHOUT PAYMENT
“We eventually got there around 1pm the next day and it was like we were in the middle of nowhere. They asked us to sleep in one abandoned shed— a mini camp with some bunk beds. So they would wake us up by 2 am to go to the farm…” Please let’s get to […]
MONEY DIARY: I’M A SCHOLARSHIP MEDICAL STUDENT. BUT ON A BUDGET
I am a 22-year-old medical student in Russia. I run a pastry business and also make money from making people’s hair from time to time. I am in my 4th year of medical school and I currently live with my 2 roommates in our school hostel. I don’t really have a lot of expenses and […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEACHING ENGLISH IN RUSSIA
We recently had a live webinar on our Telegram Community for foreigners living in Russia— ‘Everything you need to know about teaching English in Russia’. Here are our top picks from that discussion: Create a profile on the popular freelance platforms in Russia— hh.ru, expats.com, Avito etc. present yourself as an English teacher with a […]
TOP COUNTRIES TO MIGRATE TO AS AN AFRICAN
Every year, Africans everywhere decide to migrate to other countries because of economic opportunities, to work or study, sponsored by family or a partner, especially on a permanent basis. At a time when things in some African countries are escalating with worsening education systems and other circumstances, more and more people are moving out without […]
JAPA CHRONICLES E1: I MISSED MY FLIGHT BECAUSE OF MANKA AND EGUSI
“But my agent was not around because he went to get African food- egusi and manka for me. That’s how the team left me in Moscow and went to Turkey and I lost my opportunity to play for the team because I did not understand Russian.” What is your name? ***** Where are you from […]
MONEY TRUTHS YOU SHOULD KNOW AS A STUDENT
I know you’re thinking, “This is just another one of those financial talks”, but money advice is never too much, is it? If you run out without actually reading, you’ll miss a chance to revisit and internalise all the money advice you’ve ever received. And who knows? That might be just what you need to […]
WHAT TO PACK WHEN GOING ABROAD: JAPA STARTER PACK
Yay! Congratulations on your JAPA achievement. Your excitement has led you here and you’re warmly welcome. Planning for trips and events can be a very daunting chore. If you are someone who does not like stress and just want to be taken care of, having a concise checklist will definitely help. You don’t want to […]
HOW TO NOT GET SCAMMED ONLINE
Have you ever been scammed? Like real scam— they type you put money in and the whole thing just blows up. Or have you ever done an ‘investment’ and you got neither the promised rewards nor the initial money back? Don’t be shy. You’re not the only one that has lost money online. It’s time […]
HOW TO STOP BUYING THINGS YOU REGRET
You still regret buying it. What’s that one thing that readily comes to mind? You know how you feel when you buy that new iPhone and you’re wondering, “Should I have bought that? Was it really worth it? Can I even afford to live like this? I could have saved that money.” Some people end […]
TOP WAYS TO RELOCATE ABROAD FROM AFRICA
In many African countries, Nigeria as a striking example, more and more people are becoming unsatisfied with the living circumstances and would rather find themselves in another country. In fact many people dream about this for months and years on end before it eventually becomes a reality. The truth is not everyone will, can or […]
BILLINGS FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY: WHAT TO DO
‘He/she is living abroad. They must have a lot of money.’ This is probably what goes on in the mind of those friends and family members that won’t stop billing you every month. In fact, they’re now expecting that that you send them money for ‘upkeep’ as often as possible. But you’re getting tired. You […]
DATING ABROAD: TOP TIPS FOR YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Living abroad comes with its own ups and downs. As much as you get to see and experience a lot of new things, you can also meet people that can either make or mar your destiny. And that’s the deal with starting relationships in a foreign land… The simple truth is that, with the excitement […]
JOBS YOU CAN DO AS A FOREIGNER IN RUSSIA
Are you an African in Russia looking for job opportunities to work and earn money legally? More and more Africans are coming into Russia and there’s just a growing need for high-income jobs to be able to cater for themselves and their family members. If you haven’t read it already, check out the first part […]
5 MONEY TRUTHS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY KNOW
When it comes to money, we simply don’t know enough. We’ve heard so many things about personal finance– save often, invest early, spend wisely, budget weekly. We could go on and on… But sometimes, it’s either we don’t have the best money information, or we don’t know the best way to apply these rules so […]
HOW TO ACQUIRE RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP
Many Africans in Russia are constantly looking for opportunities to stay in Russia long term- whether by acquiring a permanent residency or by going for full citizenship. Getting permanent residency is, however, a good first step if you’re planning to become a Russian citizen in the future. Some people might even choose to remain permanent […]
INTERVIEW: ADEVERSAL (ENJOY LOUNGE)
What is your full name? (Brief introduction) My name is Adewunmi Adeyanju Abdulfatai from Lagos, Nigeria. I am basically into entertainment, but I studied Banking and Finance at the University of Lagos. I then came to Russia as a student at the University of Management in Saint Petersburg. You own ‘Enjoy Lounge’. Please tell us […]