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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:30pm On May 10, 2018 |
FrankNetter:Welcome back bro. We know say enof tori go dey to yarn us. Abeg ur fans dey wait O. Do well to add pictures... |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Thegamingorca(m): 8:11pm On May 10, 2018 |
FrankNetter: Do you plan on going back to med school |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 10:17pm On May 10, 2018 |
Thegamingorca: Yeah bro. I will be a medical doctor, that’s a certainty. 21 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 10:18pm On May 10, 2018 |
edehgeorgeC: Tori plenty. I just dey reason where to start. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by cashmyles: 10:47pm On May 10, 2018 |
FrankNetter: You just have to start somewhere. We your fans don miss una tory and we have been patiently waiting for your update on here. How's life there. I wish you the best tho!!! 6 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Yanumo(m): 10:19am On May 11, 2018 |
Hey FrankNetter, I've been on your thread for over a year now. Great job you doing. My questions are; - What's the best way to switch schools for a f1 visa student? - The steps to get my F1 visa renewed in US - The best job platform to get a good side hustle. 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Originalsly: 9:33pm On May 11, 2018 |
FrankNetter:Been following.......start from the White babe you were ehmmm.......so sexcited about......if you can remember that one among the |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 9:57pm On May 11, 2018 |
investorD: Im not the OP but I can answer some of your questions. Both professions are compensated well. In fact most medical professions are compensated well here. But there are some differences. Nursing is more physically demanding and you will spend more hands on time with patients. Pharmacy here is mostly fulfilling and dispensing medications. There is hardly direct patient contact. Pharmacists require more education and passing of rigourous exams than nursing. 6 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by odigbosky(m): 1:02pm On May 12, 2018 |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Lucasinho(m): 7:33am On May 15, 2018 |
fSociety: Seconded. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Johnolukolade(m): 9:51am On May 15, 2018 |
hiawathia1981: Hi bro, can I inbox you? I have stuffs I need clarity on please. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 11:37am On May 15, 2018 |
Johnolukolade: Questions like what? |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 11:43am On May 15, 2018 |
Johnolukolade: |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by civilouis: 9:43pm On May 15, 2018 |
hello guyz, anyone in virginia (woodbridge), lets connect. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 10:28pm On May 15, 2018 |
Update Like I’ve said countless times in my previous posts, I’ve been waiting to get back to school, my transcripts have been evaluated, I’ve been offered admission into Chicago state uni to study nursing and I was revving my engines, ready to go. I wasn’t quite familiar with the whole admission process so I searched the school website looking for persons to get information from. After a couple of tries, I finally got in contact with someone who knew something about the process and got the contact details for an academic advisor. I booked an appointment some weeks back and counted down to the day. When the day arrived, I dressed up, got my documents together, fueled my car, set my gps and zoomed off. The ride was scheduled for 30 mins, while driving I put some jams on my stereo and was vibing to the playlist. I was having a good day. I got there in no time, paid the $5 parking fee, located the admissions office, walked in, took a sit and waited for my turn. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 10:42pm On May 15, 2018 |
My turn came in no time, so I was ushered into the office and offered a sit. After the greetings and all, we got down to business. I told the academic advisor that I wasn’t familiar with the process, that I would need her to walk me through everything step by step, she obliged and proceeded to pull up my file on her computer. The first red flag I noticed was that the she didn’t have my file on the system yet. I raised my eyebrows and was like . She made a call to the admissions department and requested for them to send my credentials down. So she told me to wait outside so she could attend to other people whose files were ready. I went back to the waiting area and took a sit, asking myself what sort of nigerianness was going on here I had sat there for like 20mins when a lady walked into her office carrying a file. I guessed that was my stuff, I was right. I was called into the office next, I walked in and sat down. Well, long story short, the academic advisor looked me in my face and told me my transcripts and credentials were useless. That I would have to start afresh. She said they don’t accept transferred credits from a professional school. I zoned out. I asked myself why then did they offer me admission? Like who tf made the decision to offer me admission when they knew about the policy they had in place? Why raise my hopes and then dash them to the ground? I zoned back in to see her smiling sadly at me. I then proceeded to try to explain to the lady how the educational system works, that I had done anatomy, physiology and biochemistry as part of my med school training, I told her they could set up a placement test for any of the courses in my transcript and place me in classes accordingly, she stood her ground, telling me they can’t accept any of my credits. She told me I would have to go take placement tests for math, science and reading, I mad Like wtf! Reading? 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by ezzylee(m): 10:53pm On May 15, 2018 |
FrankNetter: Woooowwww..... even after all the WES evaluations that took time. Just WOOOW is all that's coming outta my mouth. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 10:59pm On May 15, 2018 |
I looked at the course outline for nursing, it included anatomy and physiology 1 and 2. I asked if I could take a placement test for those at least, to take some credits, she declined. Even my GSTs from my first year in school, philosophy and logic, civic education etc etc, she said they can’t accept any of them. I thanked her for her time, stood up and while walking out it dawned on me, I had wasted 6years of my life, studying in that school for nothing. But then again, I understand the theory of time zones. I will start afresh, but not in Chicago state university. I will graduate when I graduate. ezzylee: Exactly bro. I just weak right now 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by ezzylee(m): 11:11pm On May 15, 2018 |
FrankNetter: Sorry about that bro.... 3 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 11:11pm On May 15, 2018 |
Originalsly: I don’t discuss my sexcapades here bro. I no wan derail the thread 6 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Dremca(m): 11:24pm On May 15, 2018 |
Which school did you attend in Nigeria FrankNetter: |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 11:27pm On May 15, 2018 |
FrankNetter: 6 years? You should've been done by now shaa,or about to... I guess.. 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 11:32pm On May 15, 2018 |
Driving Most of my posts on instagram show me driving. So someone slid into my dms asking me about the traffic laws and stuff. Here are some rules I’ve figured out so far. On the highway, the most important law is “go with the flow of traffic”. Everyone can’t be going at 60mph and you’re driving at 20mph, you will be pulled over by the cops. On 3 or 4 lane highways, the lane on the left is reserved for passing (overtaking), you cannot drive slow on that lane. Similarily, the lane on the right is for slower driving cars If you notice people slowing down, slow down too. Chances are there’s a cop hidden somewhere waiting to pull you over. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by peacengine(m): 3:04am On May 16, 2018 |
FrankNetter: Sorry bro, how can they insist on placement test for reading? With your green card and education it shouldn't apply |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by odigbosky(m): 3:33am On May 16, 2018 |
FrankNetter: My bro keep telling me d same...dat its only maybe a masters here that can save me, that my degree from Nigeria is worthless to them there. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by NYPD: 4:21am On May 16, 2018 |
FrankNetter: I did 5 years Engineering in Naija came to US and started school again. Started taking Pre Calculus. I was angry at first but i am happy now i took those classes. You think you know but really you dont. Nigeria we just struggle to pass without even understanding the concepts. Take the placement test... Trust the process . You would come out a better person and very knowledgeable... 32 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by ramalot(m): 4:59am On May 16, 2018 |
NYPD: Honestly, I chuckle a little when Nigerians expect their "education" to be weighted 1:1 in the U.S. Seriously, have you interacted with the average Nigerian college graduate? People who can barely spell words longer than four letters. People who lived their academic lives with the mantra "na kpali me I just de school to collect." People with zero interest in the subject matter. Unfortunately, these kinds significantly outnumber Nigerians who actually go through school to LEARN AND APPLY the subject matter. So sadly, they also suffer the consequences made necessary by the lecturer-bribing crowd. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:05am On May 16, 2018 |
FrankNetter:hello bro, my younger sis wants to study in the US, please what are the necessary things must she have to gain admission. She recently completed her waec exams and hopefully wants to apply for civil engineering. Also, can you please recommend a school so I can check out it's website. Please, anyone with knowledge of this can also dropped his/her advice. Thanks in anticipation. I no want make my sis go night school like me. cc:NYPD |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Yanumo(m): 6:22am On May 16, 2018 |
Damarislopez: University of Arkansas Tamuk Missouri State University |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:26am On May 16, 2018 |
Yanumo:thank you. I appreciate. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Electroweb(m): 7:53am On May 16, 2018 |
FrankNetter: Nice one. I noticed that people drive over the speed limit on the highway. It got me wondering if they break the law with style. I got a question to ask. If a policeman pulls you over, what do you do in order to avoid stories that touch? 1. Do you raise your hands so that he sees it as he is coming. 2. Do you put out your two hands from the window so that he can see them? 3. Do you put your hands on the steering or on your laps? 4. Do you come out of the car? Just want to know. 5 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by NYPD: 9:24am On May 16, 2018 |
Electroweb: In the united states if you get pulled over by the police. Keep your hands in the steering wheel and wait for the police officer to get to you wothout moving. Any sudden movement would make the officer think you are about to pull out a gun or attack him. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
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