switcyndy:
Good Afternoon House,

Please i will be going to University Of Nebraska at Kearney this fall and i need contact of anybody in the school or anybody that can help link me to somebody in that school. I will really appreciate all the help i can get biko.

Thank you

omilaomila:
Food! Food! Food! Very important. Do not do "big boy no dey carry egusi and crayfish travel". Eventually, hunger will beat "big boy" and he will start to look for African / Hispanic store & even Walmart okra will be like magic to him. We have seen it happen. Take as much as you can carry.

happyday:


Haha, I'm sure it will pass. Especially if you're 'eating out', when your salad is 12 95! Ordinary leaves from the backyard!

Chinewon88:


When will you quit posting everything that comes into your head? I get that you may be nervous because of your upcoming interview. Relax! Or better still, go get laid.

LagosismyHome:


It tiring reminding them.... they forget to post but remember to come back for questions

michael1385:
I am going for m.sc physics but major in biophysics......pls can I tell v.o dis reason if ask why biophysics

Ans:
My alma mater just introduced a new program I.e biophysics and presently they lack much lecturers especially in that field. Acquiring a degree in this field will make me to be at the forefront and able to contribute my own quota to the development of the new program. I also see it as an opportunity of quickly getting into system thereby achieving my career goal of being a lecturer.

cc: all active members

omilaomila:
Food! Food! Food! Very important. Do not do "big boy no dey carry egusi and crayfish travel". Eventually, hunger will beat "big boy" and he will start to look for African / Hispanic store & even Walmart okra will be like magic to him. We have seen it happen. Take as much as you can carry.

OluDare01:
Lmaoooo at bold.
I told someone I seldomly 'eat out', she was like what do you mean Naija English

happyday:


Lol . . .That word been hurting people's pocket since the '60's!!

Tunnyz:

As much as I'lld love to take my school says meal plan is compulsory last last I'll transfer in spring

LagosismyHome:


Meal plan made me and my 3 other Naija friends add weight ...... We used to behave like people just let out from the jungle.
Since it more like buffet style , we used to say "make we chop our money complete ".....So plus the one we can eat and the one we cant eat we be on the tray with an attempt to eat it all (value for money)

o Boy !!!.......After a semester , once you see the waist line increase or you see the scale ,nobody will tell you to calm down .

LagosismyHome:


Meal plan made me and my 3 other Naija friends add weight ...... We used to behave like people just let out from the jungle.
Since it more like buffet style , we used to say "[/b]make we chop our money complete[b] ".....So plus the one we can eat and the one we cant eat will be on the tray with an attempt to eat it all (value for money)

o Boy !!!.......After a semester or a year , once you see the waist line increase or you see the scale ,nobody will tell you to calm down . Only you will advise yourself

segunojo866:
bro, good response but i strongly disagree that its more difficult to obtain visa for bachelors. Dnt put fear in his mind, its very easy to obtain a student visa for both master,bachelors and phd. The important thing is applying to a top accredited public school, scoring good on standard test or if possible having a scholarship. Thanks

segunojo866:
no single female here apart from lagosismyhome.

OluDare01:

You need to comedown.
Reminds me of cecemat

happyday:
Congrats to everyone who's got their F1's'; thanks for keeping faith with the process. If you're waiting, I also wish you the best. I figure people could use some help here coming to the US this Fall, (or whenever you want to come). So here goes. Hopefully, we can switch to the other (Life in the USA) thread when y'all get here.

First, reach out to folks in your school to help you with arrival. What plane to fly with, schedule airport pick up, housing arrangements, and settling in a place within few days of arrival. Schools have the Int'l Student offices that would help you do most of these, so don't hesitate to shoot them emails, ask them about anything and everything you're worried about as an Int'l student. They won't be surprised, in fact they would be excited you're curious and eager to come. So, ask away!

Speaking of Nigerian folks in your school, Linkedin works great! Google 'Research Assistant' 'School Name' Nigeria Linkedin ; you can use other variations like 'Teaching Assistant', 'Graduate Teaching Assistant', "Master's Student", 'Graduate Student', 'Graduate Research Assistant', 'PhD candidate', 'Doctoral candidate', 'PhD Student;, 'Post doctoral candidate' and so forth.

So, if I'm looking to connect with Nigerian grad students @ Stanford, I'll use, for instance, research assistant Stanford Nigeria Linkedin
on Google. This way, you can make solid connections, ask for their help, and if they can't help you, refer you to someone who can.

"Why should they help you?" Good question. I'm glad I asked. Here's why, in my opinion. They know what it feels like to be exactly where you're right now. And more importantly, they ask for help everyday. At least, I ask for help every single day. It therefore goes without reason, that getting people to help me means I'm ready to assist others as well.

Plus, it definitely helps we're Nigerians. We 'get' each other. So, start connecting.

PS: The 'Search' function on Nairaland doesn't work quite well. Except you go right through the transcripts. And see who's currently attending your school. Hopefully, we have a decent database of something along those lines pretty soon.

That takes care of your arrival, and what not. Remember, ask questions. Don't be shy, don't hesitate. You never know who's gonna say 'yes', or 'no'.

Next up, studying in America comes with its whole set of challenges. I wish I had braced up for them, prior to arrival.

Simon21:
Hello everyone, its been a while i posted here, its not been easy. I thank God for a successful semester that has just ended. It has been a bitter sweet feeling for me this semester. The worst happened to me, i lost my dad, i was emotionally devastated but God was able to see me through. I was still able to pull a 4.0 gpa cause God had my back and i know He will never abandon his son. I wish you all success in your ambitions and endevours.

OluDare01:
Hey! Scroll up and read Happyday's post about using LinkedIn. It works so great.
The problem is most people after getting their visa are very busy so they may not respond to your question. But from my few years on this thread, I've not heard of anyone in that school.

lekinxyn12:
Visa Approved today at Lagos Embassy
My appreciation goes to all my MTSU alumni friends (Phakus, Kenkool) and The Monikers in the House for contributing immensely on this thread. The Good Lord will continue to bless you all and your household.
I got to the embassy about 5.57am with my wife to support me with prayers while am in, both of us are pressed and we want to wee. The hustler boys said to wee is N100/person that for me I can do it by the river side and still pay the money, I said no wahala. Sorry all that I still fall for the hustlers who said I will be needing the coloured copy of my passport data page and is N1, 000 which I negotiated to N500 (Not needed pls). They assisted in stapling my document.
The Transcript goes thus, conversation with a white guy in mid-30’s window 2
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning Sir, How was night?
VO: Great, Pass me your Passport and I-20
Me: I Obliged
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: Am going to the US for Masters in Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University (vo cuts)
VO: How do you hear about the course?
Me: A senior colleague who is an alumnus of the school in my company advised me to go for the course since am aspiring to become a Manager in my current workplace.
VO: when did you finish your first degree?
Me: 2009
VO: And you did your 1 year NYSC
Me: That’s correct
VO: So what have you being doing since then?
Me: I work with XXXX Networks Ltd for three (3) year as field Service Engineer where I deploy VSAT and Radio technology for internet services. I was promoted as Team lead and that is the post I maintain till date. And now anticipating to be a manager in my company that is the more reason why am going for this program.
VO: Do you take any test and what is your score?
Me: Yes, I took GRE and my score is 290 Q=150 V=140 writing 3.5
VO: Tell me about Engineering Technology
Me: It incorporate courses like Six Sigma, Project Management and Safety planning
VO: But the course are management courses not technical?
Me: Yes they are. As am aspiring to be a manager to understand six sigma for organizational process and also safety planning so that my field Engineers will be safety conscious. That is also one of the reason why I chose the school which has these combined courses.
VO: So the school teach Six Sigma?
Me: Yes, is part of the courses.
VO: How do you want to finance your study?
Me: I have a tuition waiver and monthly stipend offered to me by my department
VO: Ooh. I did not see that earlier on your I-20 (He looks at the I-20 again and also saw dad as the sponsor though I filled self in Ds-160)
VO: What qualifies you for the tuition waiver?
Me: I had a CGPA of 3.5 of 4.0 scale and my Statement of Purpose explain in detail my intent.
VO: Ooh that’s great.
VO: what does your dad do?
Me: He has a big Farm.
VO: I will be approving your visa, take your I-20 you will need it at port of entry, pick up your passport in the next 3 business day.
I thank Almighty Allah for his grace and favour, for the courage, confidence and the ability to articulate my point. I was the 20th on the queue and when I started seeing blue paper I forgot everything I planned to say and was like God I know you are there watching and will change the story when it get to my turn.
My advice to the prospecting applicant, understand the whole process of your application, understand your courses and most importantly be able to explain why you have chosen the school and the courses.
Please the Research thing has cast, soft pedal on it VO are now particular about your course of study.
Goodluck and let’s keep the traveling transcript Loading.

Congrats bro. I tap into your success story overall. Enjoy Life ahead.

onicemus1:


lol I was about to ask .. and he said his interview is next month? Shouldn't he be busy going through transcripts and getting used to the questions and answers he prepared? Black out is real o.. oh ,,who Am I to tell someone what he should do.. cheers

Hushee:

Lol. I dey feel your ginger Bro, you remind me of Cecemat.

Hushee:

Wow! Congrats bro, the Lord is your strength. Sorry about your Dad, may his soul rest in peace.

segunojo866:
fine dear. Love to knw u better

electronic:

To m my findings,
There might be slight differences between WES and some Schools.
This is because some schools might have their own GPA template for international students developed by in-house evaluation experts.
While some other schools who don't have all those resources would just request for a WES evaluation to save them the stress.
For me I used WES free Calculator to get an Idea of my GP on a 4point scale.
Hope this helps..

Joyflexxy:
Good day,pls I just sent u a Pm

segunojo866:
Scholarship available for undergraduate student with waec gp of 3.0/4.0 scale