MackyNaija:

The process deh straight forward and their score requirements no high.

I heard most Nigerian graduate students here blast their courses... Met one electrical man with a 4.0 total GPA at graduation and seen two others with A's in all their courses so far.

So.... There is hope for us + at international orientation, school official say 'A GPA of 3.0 isn't bad'. maybe for those with kpali

Their courses where?
From Nigeria or Texas?

MackyNaija:

The process deh straight forward and their score requirements no high.

I heardmost Nigerian graduate students here blast their courses... Met one electrical man with a 4.0 total GPA at graduation and seen two others with A's in all their courses so far.

So.... There is hope for us + at international orientation, school official say 'A GPA of 3.0 isn't bad'. maybe for those with kpali

Bro i beg to differ o! I paid my app fee since last Friday, still no word from TAMUK, mailed the international students' help desk and grad school, no replies. I'm not understanding your people o, what would you advice me to do now?

MackyNaija:

The process deh straight forward and their score requirements no high.

I heard most Nigerian graduate students here blast their courses... Met one electrical man with a 4.0 total GPA at graduation and seen two others with A's in all their courses so far.

So.... There is hope for us + at international orientation, school official say 'A GPA of 3.0 isn't bad'. maybe for those with kpali

You are very much correct, if you are a good student in Naija, you won't have single problem getting 4.0 here if you are serious. I mean how can you have low score here with just 3 courses per semester while you did well in Naija with 5 - 11 courses per semester. But u need to be serious

Also, most of their exam here are OBJ .....can be difficult sometimes though because of plenty assignment. Lecturer here are not like Naija lecturer that will require you to write word for word in the exam.

To cap it all, try to do well in your first semester to increase your chance of G.A and scholarship for the rest of your program.

TooMuchSauce:


Bro i beg to differ o! I paid my app fee since last Friday, still no word from TAMUK, mailed the international students' help desk and grad school, no replies. I'm not understanding your people o, what would you advice me to do now?

Them sabi jonse and they issue delays like this.
Hope you mailed your documents to the address meant for it?

Drop your whatsapp number in alphabet and figure format... I will copy and you delete it.

Zero 8 zero three four 5 six 7 8.

I go reach their office by next week, you owe me 4kg of garri when you resume.

When I copy it, you can delete.


As for advice, pester the grad school from Tuesday... School has been shut till further notice.
Serious storm issue deh on ground, been drizzling for like 27hours non-stop.

Ranchhoddas:
Their courses where?
From Nigeria or Texas?

Their 3 grad courses here.

Panama07:
You are very much correct, if you are a good student in Naija, you won't have single problem getting 4.0 here if you are serious. I mean how can you have low score here with just 3 courses per semester while you did well in Naija with 5 - 11 courses per semester. But u need to be serious.

So right... No matter how difficult the courses may look, there is enough allowance to blast them.
Quiz, tests, assignments, presentations, even attendance sef get 5%.
Exams between 50-60%.

Also, most of their exam here are OBJ .....can be difficult sometimes though because of plenty assignment. Lecturer here are not like Naija lecturer that will require you to write word for word in the exam.

A lecturer mentioned this objective thing + some fill in the blanks...
I deh laugh ooo

2 classes I have attended and it's like they are begging to assist you to pass.

To cap it all, try to do well in your first semester to increase your chance of G.A and scholarship for the rest of your program.

I owe you all a good result even if I don't want one.

Thanks for your input sir/ma.

I have verified the cost of wifi installation...

Router $6, one time rent fee
$40 monthly, promo price for first 3 months.
$25 Deposit, in case you do not return the router.


Setting up oneself here costs about $1000, + or -$300.
Initial rent, furniture, utensils, cutlery, mattress and frame etc etc.

So, even with a GA and full tuition waiver from naija you still need like $1k for accommodation and other small items before you receive your first salary.

The reason why it looks easier to pass American school exams is that the professors get promoted (or get pay raises) if a majority of their students pass their classes with a C, B, or A grade.
If most of the students get Ds and Fs, that professor may be in danger of either not being promoted (to, say, head of department), or even laid off. So, it is always in the best interests of the professor to ensure that most his/her students pass the class.

The reason why it looks easier to pass American school exams is that the professors get promoted (or get pay raises) if a majority of their students pass their classes with a C, B, or A grade.
If most of the students get Ds and Fs, that professor may be in danger of either not being promoted (to, say, head of department), or even laid off. So, it is always in the best interests of the professor to ensure that most his/her students pass the class.

No wonderrr!

It's in our favour then.

MackyNaija:

Them sabi jonse and they issue delays like this.
Hope you mailed your documents to the address meant for it?

Drop your whatsapp number in alphabet and figure format... I will copy and you delete it.

Zero 8 zero three four 5 six 7 8.

I go reach their office by next week, you owe me 4kg of garri when you resume.

When I copy it, you can delete.


As for advice, pester the grad school from Tuesday.. School has been shut till further notice.
Serious storm issue deh on ground, been drizzling for like 27hours non-stop.

Hehe thanks man, the garri no be issue, if you need one bag sef, I got you! Meanwhile, thanks again for the heads up. You're a triple O.G!

TooMuchSauce:
Hehe thanks man, the garri no be issue, if you need one bag sef, I got you! Meanwhile, thanks again for the heads up. You're a triple O.G!

If you bring one 50kg bag of garri, I go wash all your cloth for 1 semester!

MackyNaija:


If you bring one 50kg bag of garri, I go wash all your cloth for 1 semester!

Lol. With that una $4 per washing session fee? Naaah, just calculate the money give me instead, i'll do the needful.

Hi mackynaija,so have you paid the school fees now? And how much did you end up paying

LanrayMasters:
Hi mackynaija,so have you paid the school fees now? And how much did you end up paying

Approximately $3000.
All waivers and scholarships are in effect now.

It should be about $7700 (+ or - $200) for international students paying the full fee.

Which school is that @Mackynaija?

MackyNaija:

Approximately $3000.
All waivers and scholarships are in effect now.

It should be about $7700 (+ or - $200) for international students paying the full fee.

Emexnairaland:
Which school is that @Mackynaija?

Texas A&M University Kingsville, Texas.
The quote is per semester.


Storm is over but school will remain closed till Tuesday.
Upon all the rain here yesterday + day before, there was no cut in electricity... NEPA which way? Fashola how far?

Long holiday, time to cover some grounds bookwise.

MackyNaija:

Texas A&M University Kingsville, Texas.
The quote is per semester.


Storm is over but school will remain closed till Tuesday.
Upon all the rain here yesterday + day before, there was not cut in electricity... NEPA which way? Fashola how far?

Long holiday, time to cover some grounds bookwise.

my brother leave fashola alone , the issue is beyond him , just continue enjoying 24/7 power on , leave naija matter

More update macky

cleanshaven:



my brother leave fashola alone , the issue is beyond him , just continue enjoying 24/7 power on , leave naija matter

Okay Sir but remember it is difficult not to talk about the Nigerian matter knowing I still have friends and family there.

Emm22:
More update macky

I have been indoors for almost 3days...
I owe you 2 pictures today, make I go find where to snap.

I took some pictures 7days ago when I was at Corpus Christi...

i. A view of Corpus
ii. Very large cotton fields
iii. Look into the distance, there are windmills there!

Pictures from today, the storm warnings have passed and it's cloudy here today with a little sunshine.

Texas is beautiful o. Wonder how Mississippi will look . I heard it's like ibadan

SkinnyDude:
Texas is beautiful o. Wonder how Mississippi will look . I heard it's like ibadan

Lol...Texas is not in the list of 1st 10 most beautiful states here. Go to California or big apple

MackyNaija:
I learnt something though or should I say I reminded myself of something - these people like you to have a balanced life - 'what do you do when you are not working'? I was asked...

Na so I begin talk go 'left' Abeg, no form efico or workaholic...

I only realized after I left that I had flunked it. When I went home to soul search on what happened at the interview naim I know say I for answer - 'I go horse riding, water surfing and skateboarding in my spare time'.

'I also go to meetings of the Rotary Club, visit members of my book reading club and go for violin classes'....


I swareegard! I for get the job!!!

Ohboy your school nice o.. I was given $5 for printing credit on my pantherCard (Student ID) and to print per page is 5cents($0.5)

SkinnyDude:
Texas is beautiful o. Wonder how Mississippi will look . I heard it's like ibadan

nothing person no go hear.

ProfOjah1234:

Ohboy your school nice o.. I was given $5 for printing credit on my pantherCard (Student ID) and to print per page is 5cents($0.5)

Over nice deh worry them.
10cents a page here makes a lot of sense on a $20 account credit.

MackyNaija:

nothing person no go hear.


Over nice deh worry them.
10cents a page here makes a lot of sense on a $20 account credit.

but but na lie ?,

Panama07:


Lol...Texas is not in the list of 1st 10 most beautiful states here. Go to California or big apple

It's beautiful to me.. As a village champion I am..

MackyNaija:


I didn't, still searching for an off campus accommodation, the thing cost die!
1 bedroom $500 - $900+.... God no go allow NaijaBoi get high blood pressure!

[s]I came here and learnt 4 people can share a 2 bedroom...[/s] Beware of FaceBook pictures showing boys chilling in yankee, na #BoboJuice.
People here are all living a normal life.


*Please pardon my typos and wrong grammar. I usually don't proof read*

If ones tuition is around $14,000 which can actually be sent when you're already in school.... How much should one come in with to avoid being stranded and problem at the POE if one got no family abroad?

Nice one Macky, hope they accept January intake. I sent you pm bro.

MackyNaija:

Texas A&M University Kingsville, Texas.
The quote is per semester.


Storm is over but school will remain closed till Tuesday.
Upon all the rain here yesterday + day before, there was no cut in electricity... NEPA which way? Fashola how far?

Long holiday, time to cover some grounds bookwise.

abduldope:

hello, thanks for your response.
on the WES site am I to put all courses from year 1(100level) to year 4(400level) both 1st and second semester ?

Yes, sorry for the late reply.

Hushee:
Yes, sorry for the late reply.

thanks