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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Flashh: 7:46pm On Jun 09, 2016
DBestDoc:

staying in Nigeria my dear is a bigger risk. Nothing is guaranteed.
It depends on him like I said earlier.

BTW... Are you a doctor?
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by AAinEqGuinea: 7:49pm On Jun 09, 2016
I'd love to have and meet more Nigerians/Africans here in America... but theres a part of me that dont like Brain Drain thats going on while holding a strong belief that you shouldnt have to run to anyone/anywhere to be a better person.

Do as you wish OP and best of luck.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Naikkie(f): 7:52pm On Jun 09, 2016
Please and please OP, if you are sure of your full tuition and living expense coverage, please contact the finance office of the school and you would be told on how to procure loans before your pay check starts coming in. The only thing you need to do is for you to resume school. It's a general thing in US, especially if your pay check is also coming from the school. It's a standard procedure for the first 1- 2 months. Please don't resume too early oh!

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by grandstar(m): 7:53pm On Jun 09, 2016
CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters cry
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks

My friend, it's best you go. You are going legitimately and not through the back door. You should be able to make it. Many in worse situations have done well in the U. S.

Wish you the best!
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by KELVIN086: 7:53pm On Jun 09, 2016
Seeeeeeee:
Hmmm nairalanders should i apply for buhari meager 23,000 graduate teacher's job or i keep my Bachelor Of Engineering Degree at home? If i think of the money i will earn & how i suffered to get that degree, i can't control tears rolling down my eyes. Honest response please!
Bros we dey the same shoe , I just dey reason am since yesterday shey make i apply or make I continue dey keep my b.eng certificate under bed.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Naikkie(f): 7:54pm On Jun 09, 2016
Please and please OP, if you are sure of your full tuition and living expense coverage, please contact the finance office of the school and you would be told on how to procure loans before your pay check starts coming in. The only thing you need to do is for you to resume school. It's a general thing in US, especially if your pay check is also coming from the school. It's a standard procedure for the first 1- 2 months. Please don't resume too early oh at least to save cost

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by kaykad: 7:55pm On Jun 09, 2016
if you have somewhere to put your head you can go ASAP, even if you don't have still come, talk to international office and student. the weather is okay for now you can still make it on the street before u finally get a place to sleep.
CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters cry
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by tolutweety(m): 7:55pm On Jun 09, 2016
DBestDoc:

I can believe this. You have a full tuition waiver and monthly stipend, yet you can't hustle your way out?
you want to be spoonfed abe?

When i left the shores of Nigeria for studies too, i had just 200usd on me. That was about 45kngn.
My flight ticket was 278kngn, all cash hustled and arranged by me 100%. I was also around your age. Totally self(family) sponsored, no scholarship from anywhere and no guarantee of monthly upkeep stipend.
Not everyone is lucky enough to be born into wealth, but serious people work their way to the top.
You have 100k which is well above 300usd, full scholarship, guaranteed monthly stipend and you are asking if you should forfeit the opportunity lipsrsealed?

You can forfeit the scholarship so that a more deserving, self-motivated person can get it. Perhaps you are here to garner sympathy for someone to dash you money instead of hustling. If that's the case, na u sabi
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by SUPOL(m): 8:00pm On Jun 09, 2016
PaulkillermanAg:
I hate this, this is as foolish as it can get, the worse thing any human being has ever adviced.... your mental slavery is irredeemable ....
Thank u. Am very sure ur not better.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Trini45: 8:00pm On Jun 09, 2016
Flashh:
There are two decisions involved for you here Mr... If you want to take the risk, you can go on and travel to the U.S.

If you don't want to take the risk, stay in Nigeria. (You can achieve anywhere).

It all depends on you.
oga please tell him the truth! achieve anywhere ke? With the way nigeria is going......as for the OP, you might end up using your BSC to open a kiosk!...RUN MY BROTHER!!! RUN O!!!

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by professore(m): 8:05pm On Jun 09, 2016
CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters cry
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks
Opportunity comes but once,I advise you to go.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by RaptorX: 8:06pm On Jun 09, 2016
All I see here are just a bunch of comments from people that only knows about America from what the media shows, bros just do you and follow your heart.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Naikkie(f): 8:09pm On Jun 09, 2016
OP PM me. I had similar experience.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by 3rdlegxxx(m): 8:10pm On Jun 09, 2016
grandstar:


My friend, it's best you go. You are going legitimately and not through the back door. You should be able to make it. Many in worse situations have done well in the U. S.

Wish you the best!

Now this is the 1st on point comment here all day, not all thus prayes and people that just think of things in america is better so go and then he gets in trouble and then none of are there, the point here, so many find it hard to go legitimately, he is and that's a plus, if he is well motivated, he should be able to make it, it;s ,uch more harder than we all make it sound, cos if he chooses to go, he will be alone and we all won't be there to advice him, if he gets really broke and has no one to talk, we won't be there and remenber ameriaca has one of the highest racism penetration in the world even thos they try to conseal it to us, your best bet is going there in a legit way and striving with all your heart, mind to succeed, it won't be easy but thinking back at the current situation in Nigeria should be a good motivation and a good driver for you. wish you god speed bro
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by MagnaB: 8:12pm On Jun 09, 2016
sleek82:
My friend i see only one option here and just one....which is to take your chances, since staying back wont guaranty anything either why not just give going to the states a try... I understand all you said about hustling but you still need to give it a try....lemme share my experience with you, maybe that would motivate you a lil
When i got my PR visa in December 2014...i had all i needed to travel since my brother were willing to support me but i had to think deeply if to get married and file for my wife or just travel and then come back after i have really settled down in Canada( this could take between 1 to 2 years or more) because i can only cater for myself alone....after much thoughts, i decided to face life head-on...i got married (registry) and in 3months got my wife's visa too....usually a single PR( permanent resident) applicant should travel with 11k canadian dollars and two would be about 15k dollars but all i had was just 5k US dollars for the two of us and the money for ticket is still there ooo....just one day i told myself i am leaving naija....i dont care whatever happens at the border( becos not having enough for the two of us is enough reason to send us back to naija) i bought our tickets (looked for the cheapest "maroc airline"wink and came through one of the tightest security airports in canada (Montreal) but i made sure i got loans from people to put in my naija account and had my ATM card with me just incase they ask at the airport for the remaining money.....i declared the correct amount i had on me (5k US dollars) and they just asked if we had where to stay and we said "yes" and that was it.
Not that everything is now very easy but i can say i save myself a good two years of waste because if i had come here without her, it would have been more time wasting!
So please just give the best try and God will do the rest for you. The main problem is already solved and that is your tuition....please proceed!
Hello sir. I am trying to get to the university of Alberta for my master's study. Is there any help u can be of to me.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by jojothaiv(m): 8:19pm On Jun 09, 2016
Addicted2Women:
Who told you that you need $2000 to survive for the first month ??
Have you ever heard of Chinese buffet ?? Price rite ??
Wetin you wan chop ??
A loaf of bread is 99 cent

Food is the cheapest thing you can buy in America.

You need no health insurance.

Again, where this country called Nigeria is headed to, you better get the fucck out.

Welcome to the land of opportunities.
Even if you graduate, you will still stay here for a long time before you start thinking of going back

America is the only and best country in the whole wide world, other countries are just local governments

America is the only and best country in the whole wide world, other countries are just local governments, you don't say that Buhari will not take Nigerians to that spot someday...

N.B Buhari and Nigerians are underlined

Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Nobody: 8:23pm On Jun 09, 2016
I need some clarifications before I give my opinion. Does the package include insurance or not? If no, does the university give the flexibility to select insurance company of your choosing? To the fellow who said you don't need insurance to be a grad student: Don't mislead OP, that's so not true. Congratulations OP for getting a tuition waiver and stipend, do everything to get here as soon as you can.

CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters cry
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by jojothaiv(m): 8:24pm On Jun 09, 2016
admax:
Talk to your relatives, friends, etc Do all you can to get the money, if not possible please stay in the country.

You can travel for your Masters later. Who will change this country if you run away now?
The guy should go, those who are left here should change the country...

Not all of us must stay here....

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by bigjoule(m): 8:28pm On Jun 09, 2016
CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters cry
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks

Please, get the F outta here! You can survive. Please, gimme names of the university you applied to. Thanks

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by psalmistkakah(m): 8:28pm On Jun 09, 2016
Allah kwa...you are man....you will definately survive with God by side
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by CProf: 8:30pm On Jun 09, 2016
MsNas:

I have a few questions for you...

1. What is your major?
2. What city/State are you going to?
3. Care to tell me what you need the $2000 for in the beginning? I mean break it down for me...
4. What do you do presently in Nigeria?


Answer those questions and I can give answers to your concerns based on your answers to the questions I asked above

1 &2). I studied industrial chemistry, going for MS Environmental chemistry at University of Rhode island,, Kingston.
3) I would pay a deposit of $600 befr registration.
Health insurance is $400/semester and i must pay befr reg. I checked up rooms on craiglist and the cheapest is $500/month. $300-$500 for miscellanous.
4) I finished NYSC in April. Currently coaching some students for neco and GRE where I make 60/month

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by akpos98: 8:33pm On Jun 09, 2016
valencia25:
Don't give up on that dream, get out of Nigeria while you can... Awa ti sign, we dn turn Mario for the situation.

Na here we go dy when $1 = N1 cool
$1 = 1kobo
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by GboyegaD(m): 8:49pm On Jun 09, 2016
It's all about you and your long term plans. My little advice to you is to go do the masters program if you really have the interest in it and thereafter, you can know what your next decision is. As it is right now, you do not have a better paying job thus, improving yourself academically wouldn't be a bad idea. More so, all you need for now is to raise enough money to pay your rent for the first month and also, the little fees you have to pay and I can assure you if you manage your stipends well enough, you will be able to live a comfortable and decent life in school. Many youths have taken this step and in my opinion, it has always paid off. I am a testimony to this.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by purpleblood: 8:57pm On Jun 09, 2016
MsNas:

I have a few questions for you...

1. What is your major?
2. What city/State are you going to?
3. Care to tell me what you need the $2000 for in the beginning? I mean break it down for me...
4. What do you do presently in Nigeria?


Answer those questions and I can give answers to your concerns based on your answers to the questions I asked above

Your best bet. Follow this lady, thank me later. She's more experienced than most Nlndrs. That's my own opinion.
Btw, Ms, I sent you a pm, please I'm awaiting your response. Thanks

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by magicfingers009: 8:59pm On Jun 09, 2016
Why do you wanna take a loan from the Bank? This is the problem I have with people. You run into financial crisis and you think a loan from the Bank wouldn't add more misery to your life? How did you intend to pay for the loan if you were granted the line? Run abroad and the bank would start incurring another bad debt? SMH
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Obidikejr(m): 9:04pm On Jun 09, 2016
GoldCircle:
Take your chances my broda. You will survive. you may 'technically' have to hustle your way through till things level,

Grab your chance. You are a survivor!
travel out the country without a dime, man am against that. been there before, america is not as easy as you think. if u have friends black or white over their that could get you a job on the downlow that pays daily/bi weekly cool.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by McBrooklyn(m): 9:12pm On Jun 09, 2016
Randy91:


pls wat do u mean by UK is d dam Deal??because I ll b leaving for my masters soon in the UK...pls I need answer ASAP

I mean I'll prefer make the guy go UK rather than stay in Nigeria
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by ronald4lif(m): 9:20pm On Jun 09, 2016
I really don't have much time to type long and address your fears but I've one thing to say; take the step and go to the U.S. It's a better decision to make based on your predicament. Don't let this chance slip you by. Good luck.
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by tianshie(m): 9:27pm On Jun 09, 2016
Addicted2Women:


Financial aid are given to students whose parents are average or below average financial status.

If his parents makes below $90,000 every year, then he's qualified for a free hostel and financial aid.
That's not the only money will receive, he can apply for GRANT and they will add extra $3000 to the $1,500 financial aid making all the money total to $4,000

Dude, with all due respect, are you pulling these figures out of your ar.se? Please don't misinform the brother. No one (not even liberals on steroids) is going to give financial aid to an international student.

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by JeffreyJamez(m): 9:28pm On Jun 09, 2016
meisterkitan:


What would Jesus do? grin


Hahahahahah idiot
Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by abike12(f): 9:35pm On Jun 09, 2016
@ OP, I see that you studied industrial chemistry, I hope your MSc is in Chemical Engineering, if not abeg change it to that when you get here. Since you are in STEM, I strongly advise you to come here. The health insurance works through your student account so you can still owe it till the end of the semester. You will use your stipend to pay it small small. When you get here, share room or squat with people. Eat ramen noodles or pack noodles plenty from naija. Go to where they sell second hand clothes in naija and buy clothes for winter as well, I will never forget my mum and I did this about 13 years ago because there was no extra 1 dollar for shopping. Also pack antibiotics, malaria and typhoid medicine on your way because sickness dey cost for here.

I know you won't like to be told what to study but remember the opportunity cost of you leaving naija for 2 years to come and do adult education here. If you go and study one kain major and you don't see who to file H1B for you after graduation, then you will either end up in naija back in square 1 (your mates would have moved on), work at african store or have to marry someone that will make you miserable on top papers. It's not worth it. Based on your background just do ChemE and tell your parents to be praying for you. You will see a good job by God's Grace and all this will be worth it.

Definitely pack your kaya and start coming here. Goodluck!

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Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by Nobody: 9:42pm On Jun 09, 2016
CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters cry
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks


Finish what you have started bros
Many people are looking for what you presently have

Use this oppurtunity well bros

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