FIZIK: Just one month in the US and I had to use password help to log into my dear Nairaland.

Education is fast-paced and demanding, with loads of homework that makes me wonder if I am not gonna break down.
I understand why people rarely post when classes starts (not because they don't want to).
I am wondering how Imperiouxx et al does it.

My suggestion based on experience:
GTBank mastercard is accepted in most payment platforms.
Rather than having people do FX transfers from Nigeria with attendant transaction costs(fixed and %'s), You can have them pay into your Current/Savings account while you use the money here.
Note that for each ATM withdrawal, GT charges #1,000. so what I do is to take out a money order on my GT ATM at Walmart (60cents) or Wells fargo bank ($3 for 3 leaves) and deposit into my domestic checking account here where I don't incur ATM withdrawal charges.
You can take a maximum $5,000 out of your card in a day but you will be required to provide your passport if it exceeds $3,000 for the day.

Be outspoken,ask for clarifications when you do not understand.
Don't think your accent sucks because there are lots of Indians and Chinese who can barely speak the way you do. ( I have been told many times my English(British accent) is great and sometimes I like the idea of an American asking me ''What did you say?"
90% of my class composition are Chinese, 5% Indians and few Americans.
At first I wondered how they follow in class but you will be damned to write them off because they are really smart.
Do not isolate yourself, nobody sees you in that way.

I use a calling card (African King) when i call Nigeria.
45 minutes for $5.
Some of my friends use Keepcalling.com.
Its also cheap and convenient because you can pay online.
Skype(I mean purchasing skype credit and calling the Nigerian GSM) is most convenient if enabled on your mobile and not just on your computer.
For domestic calls, visit a cell phone carrier and get a plan tailored to your individual need.
Limit your international calls, you are here to study.
Be sure of what you subscribe to, bills add up real fast.

Be careful what you sign at the leasing office.
It may put you in bad rating if you don't follow through.
Judging by where we come from, you dont need a sea view or pool.
All apartments have relatively the basic amenities you need.
Off campus apartments are usually cheaper if its on the free bus route or you have a car/bike.

COOK, COOK and COOK.
Not only will stop overs at Mcdonald's and Subway for pizza and sandwitch drain your pocket, you'd be imagining how fast you got obese each time you look in the mirror(there's always a big one in the bathroom).
My groceries come from HEB and Walmart.
Basically Rice,egg, chicken, milk, bread.
Who has an idea of alternatives to Beans and garri which I order from Houston at a cost?
Convenience stores are not as good.
Come with condiments if you can.

Come prepared.
It takes money to settle in here no matter how you try to cut cost.
There are many side attractions, only you know your priority.
Maintain a positive outlook and Lastly NETWORK,
That's what you'd have left after graduation.

God bless Nairaland

mandybaby2007: Goodevening house, my interview date is drawing close(nextweek) abeg whats d dress sense at the embassy like? i wish to enquire if wearing my normal three piece suit with a tie is over dressing? I am a girl but i use ties a lot, may sound amusing but i dont feel comfortable when i dont knot a tie to work, i use them to work mon-thur, fri is dress down, dunno how serious a place the embassy is, can i use my tie or mak i find simple skirt suit buy?

mandybaby2007: Goodevening house, my interview date is drawing close(nextweek) abeg whats d dress sense at the embassy like? i wish to enquire if wearing my normal three piece suit with a tie is over dressing? I am a girl but i use ties a lot, may sound amusing but i dont feel comfortable when i dont knot a tie to work, i use them to work mon-thur, fri is dress down, dunno how serious a place the embassy is, can i use my tie or mak i find simple skirt suit buy?

Tochium: Is it possible to do a part time job inspite of all these?

imperiouxx:

Yes it's very possible if you like to be sent back home immediately you are caught.

Imperiouxx!!! U no nice o. Guess he wanted to add *on-camp job* I hail u bo$$ and like FIZIK said, I also wonder how you do it. We need to talk sef...

JFdENIGMA: I feel I owe this house a beef, sorry, I mean a brief after receiving my GRE score.


GRE: 309(Q155, V154) AW:3.5. I prepared leisurely for it like three weeks. My 1st Power Prep try before preparation was like 300-303
I intend applying to:

1MIT*
2CalTech*
3Yale
4T Austin
5TAMU
6MSU
7LSU
8. MI(UAE)

I sent my scores to 4, 5,6,7 on test day. For 1 & 2 I think I made mistake in my approach when I contacted them so I may take out 2. I may add Houstein in, I may also apply to University of Edinburg and Toronto depending . All things remaining as they should I will complete my application before the end of this coming week.

To add to what recent and past test takers in this house and in the old thread on GRE Preparation have been saying about materials. I will only like to add that your also consider RS Argawal quantitative material. I was opportune to use it for a day or two. It will help



Last: Schools that evaluate transcript themselves any clue on the method they use if they USE WES. I mean will it b favourable.

THANKS HOUSE!!

FIZIK: Just one month in the US and I had to use password help to log into my dear Nairaland.

Education is fast-paced and demanding, with loads of homework that makes me wonder if I am not gonna break down.
I understand why people rarely post when classes starts (not because they don't want to).
I am wondering how Imperiouxx et al does it... I wonder too

My suggestion based on experience:
GTBank mastercard is accepted in most payment platforms...

Be outspoken,ask for clarifications when you do not understand.
Don't think your accent sucks because there are lots of Indians and Chinese who can barely speak the way you do....

I use a calling card (African King) when i call Nigeria.
45 minutes for $5. WHAT

Be careful what you sign at the leasing office.
It may put you in bad rating if you don't follow through....

Off campus apartments are usually cheaper if its on the free bus route or you have a car/bike....

COOK, COOK and COOK...

Come prepared.
It takes money to settle in here no matter how you try to cut cost.
There are many side attractions, only you know your priority.

God bless Nairaland
God bless you too

imperiouxx:

Yes it's very possible if you like to be sent back home immediately you are caught.

Ricky Rozay:

But I thought students are PERMITTED to work on campus during term hours and can work off campus during holidays... Is that not the law in the US?

valentino81: what of the age range btw 31-35 yrs going for Masters? Any complication? If both Toefl and GMAT has been taken and well passed?

lisadem:

Correct but guess off campus during CPT or OPT

Ricky Rozay:

But I thought students are PERMITTED to work on campus during term hours and can work off campus during holidays... Is that not the law in the US?

lisadem:

Imperiouxx!!! U no nice o. Guess he wanted to add *on-camp job* I hail u bo$$ and like FIZIK said, I also wonder how you do it. We need to talk sef...

imperiouxx:

Int'l students only work off campus during breaks as in internship or during CPT/OPT. Apart from all these, I won't dispute it that the person might be tired of snacking on burger and like to snack on more Garri lebu + sugar.

kunlebal:
There's no particular dress code, the most important thing is to dress nice, clean and comfortable. If wearing of a tie will make you look comfortable please go ahead and wear it. But you they try sha woman with tie mon-thur

mandybaby2007:

Loll@Kunlebal some girls are like that, some of my male coliqs give me dier tie to knot for them every morning nd I Love helping them, my boss nd 1oda coliqs gave me a tie as my birthday gift earlier ds month.
Eva Since i stumbled on this thread i have been rehearsing questions and answers my interview is 1week away i neva reach VO front nervousness wan kil me already, think i wil boro my lil brother's medicated glasses 2use so dt i pass off as a nerd they won't ask too many questions if i look nerdish loll

imperiouxx:

Yes it's very possible if you like to be sent back home immediately you are caught.

lisadem:

Correct but guess off campus during CPT or OPT

Tochium:


There is no particular dress code, the most important thing is for you to appear neat and decent. As u said that knotting ur tie makes you comfortable, I will suggest u knot ur tie.

kunlebal:
that's very funny, what course are you going for and which school. Wish you best of luck baby girl

sannytex: i hell all d gurus in d house imperioux and ordas.i am having diffecutist now,and i am confuse where to book my appointment if lagos or abuja.i ve gotten my 1.20 and d school dat gave me admission is NOrtheastern state university,i still want to if it is a red flag in d embssy.pls help me out in dis

mandybaby2007:

@Tochium thanx, @Kunlebal Msc Economics and Finance Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

sannytex: i hell all d gurus in d house imperioux and ordas.i am having diffecutist now,and i am confuse where to book my appointment if lagos or abuja.i ve gotten my 1.20 and pay for my sevis in d u.s d school dat gave me admission is NOrtheastern state university,i still want to if it is a red flag in d embssy.pls help me out in dis.i just wana be sure on what am doing.thanx for everything d helps u guys are giving here God will reward u all.

sannytex: i hell all d gurus in d house imperioux and ordas.i am having diffecutist now,and i am confuse where to book my appointment if lagos or abuja.i ve gotten my 1.20 and pay for my sevis in d u.s d school dat gave me admission is NOrtheastern state university,i still want to if it is a red flag in d embssy.pls help me out in dis.i just wana be sure on what am doing.thanx for everything d helps u guys are giving here God will reward u all.

Tochium:

You seem to misunderstand me, I mean on-campus job. I know it is not illegal to work 20hrs per week on-campus

imperiouxx:

I didn't misunderstand your question, you're the one that stated your question wrongly. However, sorry for the whole misconception. Yes, you can do on campus job starting from your first semester if you are smart to get one.