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Nov 18, 2021 14 tweets 4 min read
If you want to consider a career in Data Analysis, this thread is for you.

10 FREE Data Analysis online courses for Beginners

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🧵 1. Introduction to Data Analytics

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Jul 26, 2021 5 tweets 1 min read
This thread contains:

◾️10 Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in UK 🇬🇧

◽️7 Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in Germany 🇩🇪

◾️How to Apply and Win DAAD EPOS scholarship for Masters & PhD in Germany 🇩🇪

◽️How to Gain Master’s Admission in Canada 🇨🇦
Jul 26, 2021 12 tweets 4 min read
Cyber Security is one of the highly sought-after tech skills in 🇨🇦, 🇺🇸, 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺.

Companies are willing to pay up to £50k to £100k for a Cyber Security Specialist in 🇬🇧.

Here are 10 FREE Cyber Security online courses for Beginners

RT and follow @damilolaODS. 1. Introduction to Cyber Security

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Jul 5, 2021 4 tweets 1 min read
Want to study in Germany 🇩🇪 for free by 2022?

Apply for the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scholarship by DAAD.

Program: Masters & PhD

Value:

• Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 861 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for PhD candidates Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
•Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
Jun 24, 2021 13 tweets 4 min read
Data Analysis is one of my most in-demand and lucrative skills to have in 🇨🇦, 🇬🇧, 🇺🇸 &🇦🇺.

You can leverage on online courses to become a data analyst.

Here are 10 FREE Data Analysis courses Available Online 👇🏻👇🏻

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🧵 1. Introduction to Data Analytics

coursera.org/learn/introduc…
Jun 22, 2021 23 tweets 8 min read
Thinking of learning Web Development?

20 FREE Web Development online Courses for Beginners

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#Thread 1. Introduction to Web Development

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Jun 21, 2021 4 tweets 2 min read
Canada 🇨🇦 govt has announced that PR applicants with valid COPR that move to the country.

This signals that it’ll resume the Express Entry draw for Outland applicants soon.

Now is the time to quickly go and sit for IELTS, if you haven’t.

Some IELTS resources for you: 👇🏻👇🏻 YouTube channels for free IELTS preparation resources:

◾️E2 Language IELTS
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◾️IELTS Advantage
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◾️IELTS Liz
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◾️IELTS Simon
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◾️IELTS fastrack
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Jun 14, 2021 22 tweets 9 min read
20 Scholarship Opportunities (Masters & PhD) for International Applicants

This thread contains 20 scholarship opportunities for international applicants for 2021/2022 session👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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▪️Follow @damilolaODS 1. University of York Vice-Chancellor's scholarships

The Uni awards the highest-achieving students with our prestigious Vice-Chancellor's scholarships.

Funding: £10,000 to £20,000

Applications for 2021/22 are open until 21 June 2021, 11.59am BST

york.ac.uk/study/internat…
May 27, 2021 67 tweets 21 min read
100 Scholarship (Masters and PhD) Opportunities for International Applicants

As promised, here are 100 scholarship opportunities for international applicants to study abroad in 2021/2022 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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▪️Follow @damilolaODS 1. 2021 Banach Scholarship Programme For International Students

Host Country: Poland

Category: Undergraduate | Masters

Eligible Countries: 34 Countries including Nigeria

Reward: Full Scholarship

Deadline: June 21, 2021

nawa.gov.pl/en/students/fo…
May 25, 2021 5 tweets 2 min read
Got a job interview soon?

Take note of these 20 Questions often Asked during Job Interview
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Kindly RT & inform a friend. 1. Tell us about yourself.

2. How would you describe yourself?

3. What interests you about this role?

4. What motivates you?

5. What are you passionate about?

6. Why are you leaving your current job?

7. Where do you see yourself in 5/10/20 years?
May 25, 2021 13 tweets 5 min read
Hints on How to Answer Scholarship Interview Questions

In this thread, I discussed how to approach specific questions often asked in scholarship interviews whether PhD or Masters.

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#Thread 1.  Why do you want to study your chosen course at University of XYZ?

This is often the first question being asked during scholarship interviews. The committee want to know the rationale behind your motivation. Why exactly do you want to study XYZ at ABC university?
May 24, 2021 8 tweets 4 min read
15 Questions often Asked During Scholarship Interview

When applying for a scholarship, whether PhD or Masters, it is common practice to be invited for an interview.

Below are 15 possible questions you could be asked: 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Kindly RT. 1.  Why do you want to study your chosen course at The University of XYZ?

2. How does the program relate to your career goals?

3. What is your research interest?

4. Do you have any experience in conducting impactful research or projects in your area of research interest?
May 14, 2021 4 tweets 1 min read
Tips to Maintain a Professional Conversation With Opposite Sex

▪️Avoid using unnecessary pet names like sweetie, dearie, honey etc. They’re not your spouse, such words are meant for your spouse or people very close to you.

#Thread ▪️It is not your job to make them feel comfortable when texting or speaking with you. You’re NOT a therapist or relationship coach. 🙄

▪️Ensure the conversation has a goal. Once you discover the conversation is becoming aimless, end it immediately.
May 1, 2021 7 tweets 3 min read
Fully-Funded Scholarships with Deadlines in May 2021 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Apply as soon as possible.

RT and inform others. Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship at University of Nottingham

Tuition fee scholarships of 50% or 100% for outstanding students who live in Africa, India and selected Commonwealth countries

Application deadline: 21 May, 2021

nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/fundin…
Apr 25, 2021 7 tweets 2 min read
Tips to score a Band 9 in IELTS Listening Section

Below are some tips to smash IELTS listening on the test day based on my experience of scoring 9 with just 3 days’ preparation:👇🏻👇🏻

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#Thread 1. NEVER lose concentration, not even for a second

Once you lose concentration while listening to any of the recordings, you might miss answers to two questions.

During your practice, master the act of maintaining concentration on the recording for a long time.
Apr 23, 2021 12 tweets 6 min read
5 Side Hustles you can start as a PhD/Master's Student schooling abroad or in Nigeria

1. Amazon FBA
2. Stock/Crypto Trading
3. Dropshipping
4. Freelancing
5. Vlogging

Check thread for explanation on how to get started 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

RT and follow @damilolaODS 1. Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon)

Amazon FBA is an e-commerce business you can start. Amazon helps you with storing your products and delivering your products to your customers.

Amazon takes a lot of stress away from you and you get paid every 2 weeks by Amazon.
Mar 20, 2021 5 tweets 2 min read
If you’re currently applying for Commonwealth Shared Scholarship,

check this thread for necessary resources to help you WIN the scholarship 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Deadline is 6th April, 2021. How to Secure Multiple Nominations for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Feb 28, 2021 7 tweets 4 min read
You are thinking of applying for Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (CSS) but you don't know how to go about it?

Check this!

Step-by-step process to apply for CSS:

1. Check the eligibility criteria whether you meet them: bit.ly/3qZRAd8 2. Scan through the list of eligible Master's programs and select the ones you qualify for. bit.ly/3pYjyog

3. Apply for admission for the eligible programs in 2 from the official universities' websites.
(You can apply to as many as possible!)
Feb 26, 2021 11 tweets 4 min read
Currently based in Nigeria and you need a Side Hustle to Support Yourself?

Check these 5 Side Hustles You can Start in Nigeria.

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#Thread 1. Selling products on Jumia

Jumia is an online marketplace where buyers can target over 6.7 million active customers in Nigeria. Jumia Nigeria's ecommerce website, Jumia.com.ng, is ranked number 1,503 in global internet engagement.
Feb 26, 2021 4 tweets 3 min read
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship application for 2021 finally Out!

Deadline: April 9th, 2021

Eligible Programmes: bit.ly/3pYjyog

Eligibility Criteria: bit.ly/3qZRAd8

Apply Here: bit.ly/3krY16j @matajson @olumuyiwaayo @AaronAkpuPhilip @Okafor_SC @Oludeewon @Okpala_IU @drhammed
Feb 21, 2021 7 tweets 3 min read
As promised, here are some less popular freelancing websites that pay well:

Kindly RT to pass the info across. 1. Clickworker.com

Click worker is a freelance platform for training artificial intelligence data. You’ll be expected to complete task such as: SEO texts, web research, tagging, surveys and more.