bayocanny:

I like your perspective and the way you organized your logical views. You predicted lots of things earlier on and it becoming reality.

HoluwadareY:
My takeaways from this whole conversation can be categorized into 4 people as follow:

1. Most people already in the US are either more interested in us staying alive than travelling to the US or hoping we dont get to the US like them. This is because, most of them jump at every opportunity and magnify every post that reads : " you cant travel this year". They also have posted some things about these impossibilities in the past, and are hoping to God things dont work out so they can say: "I said it". I wouldnt know why, maybe just to preserve their ego or ...

2. Most people still in Nigeria are somehow desperate, hopeful and refreshing their feeds every day. They wish things will work out well so they can put this behind them. Due to this, they turn blind eyes to most of the discouraging contents (even though some of them are true).

3. Some people still in Nigeria are neutral. They are hopeful but also have other plans, while watching how the situation unfolds. If its possible this year, fine, if not, good. So, their opinions might be bias or they may show some form of non-challant attitude...but it doesnt mean they dont care.

4. Some people already in the US knows the reality but while using data from the realities on ground, they still find a way to give people hope or encourage them and put themselves in their shoes...not just saying : " just forget it, you cant travel...blah blah". These people have some high level skill of EI.

In all, if you are still in Nigeria...I think you should aim to be #3...hope that things can be good at anytime but also have other plans to keep you busy while at it. If you are already abroad, please and please, we already know things are bad...you dnt need to spend time on google to find evidence to prove that to us...you dont need to emphasize how bad tins are, you dnt need to tell people not to hope- you might have done worse if in their shoes...Please try to be #4

I hope everyone achieves their heart desires and see you at the top...if MIT is in Nigeria, maybe most of us wont be trying so hard to leave�

Cocao:


You are absolutely spot on.

In addition to this, if you are a fall hopeful, there is a need to liaise with your graduate coordinator. They may be sympathetic enough to understand the whole COVID situation and let you have more flexible options, especially if you have a scholarship or fellowship pending on the line. It's definitely not easy at all emotionally but still keep faith. If it gets to the point where you have to defer or even forego the entire admission, know that you can still do it again. Some might have gotten even more than one offer. If you can do it before you can do it again. Don't let it hang over you like a dark cloud.

I wished more people could be kinder and more strategic with their words as it costs zero naira or dollar. Some of you know how it is like to wait for something and never get it, yet, all of a sudden we seem to have forgotten.

Most people already in the US are either more interested in us staying alive than travelling to the US or hoping we dont get to the US like them. This is because, most of them jump at every opportunity and magnify every post that reads : " you cant travel this year". They also have posted some things about these impossibilities in the past, and are hoping to God things dont work out so they can say: "I said it". I wouldnt know why, maybe just to preserve their ego or ...

bayocanny:

You're just deceiving yourself.

iwriterng:

If you think people in the US don't want you to come over here because of the advice they're giving you, you can't be more wrong.

Your absence or presence does not cause anybody any harm, so why would they discourage you from coming?

iwriterng:
If you think people in the US don't want you to come over here because of the advice they're giving you, you can't be more wrong.

Your absence or presence does not cause anybody any harm, so why would they discourage you from coming?

Sometimes, we just like hearing what we want to hear, and this is exactly why religion is a big business in Nigeria.

If you think students on F1 visa have the luxury of time to wish you bad luck, wait until you resume and see how busy and stressful your life is; much less invest the little free time you have into discouraging others.

iwriterng:
If you think people in the US don't want you to come over here because of the advice they're giving you, you can't be more wrong.

Your absence or presence does not cause anybody any harm, so why would they discourage you from coming?

Sometimes, we just like hearing what we want to hear, and this is exactly why religion is a big business in Nigeria.

If you think students on F1 visa have the luxury of time to wish you bad luck, wait until you resume and see how busy and stressful your life is; much less invest the little free time you have into discouraging others.

Eniolakiite:
Love and Light

LagosismyHome:


YES and Yes I have had to adjust plans and adjust to changes, plus in areas where covid has impacted . One or two I had no control self, life situation changed it . ..... had no choice but it accept

I never said people should have no plans , save money or those things you listed there BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE DYING . It very easy to take someone words out of context.

Schrodinger1:
Good news guys!

The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has disclosed that COVID-19 cases are likely to peak in the month of August.

He said; “Based on postulations, COVID-19 cases are like to peak next month; we are hoping it peaks soon and the curve eventually gets flattened.”

Lagos actually has about 70% of the cases and if this happens, then other states might follow soon.

kastgeraldino:
No you can't. You apply for a visa from your home country. If he plans to travel, that means he already has a visa.

Friedpotato:
lol, I don't trust Nigeria's statistics especially when they're not doing anything to curb it.

LagosismyHome:



On the topic of students on f1 that caught my eyes . I wonder how students are doing in all this. Hopefully on campus job is still ongoing and worse case able to do it from home?

iwriterng:


As far as my school is concerned, graduate students still get to keep their job. But funding is going to be tough this fall. I know that because I’ve seen faculty briefings (my supervisor shared one with me) and every single bullet point ends with “funding cut”. So it’s going to be an interesting fall semester for sure.

Lots of undergrad lost their job, since you can’t help in the library online, or work as an undergrad assistant online. It’s an interesting time to be in America for sure, and I can’t wait to see what happens in November.

Oreoluwamipo:
Hi guys , I'm new here .. Please does is make sense to apply into a college after a Bsc degree over here ? I await your response (s) , thanks.

lifeofgolden1:
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With all due respect Sir/Ma, that's not a good response. Some questions might be asked, not because the questionnaire does not have the answer, but for clarity and firmness sake he/she just wants to know. Been helpful costs us nothing biko.

In the mouth of two witnesses, the truth will be established.
@Oreoluwamipo:
It is not a wise decision to seek a second degree when you've passed that stage already. It might be a red flag for you at the embassy but it's not impossible. I won't say the chances are low or high but you should always be on the safer side you know!.....Anyways, it all depends on how you defend yourself in the presence of the consular officer. But, if I were you, I won't go for a second degree. Nothing pass God

sheke01:


Why are we just keen to attack. Your response is exactly the biased one sided opinion I talked about.

While it may not be a wise decision and doesn't make sense to you, some other persons have successfully gone for another BSc after acquiring a Bsc in Nigeria. You clearly don't know the posters reason for going for a second degree and so you won't necessary be in the best position to give advices.

You criticized my response yet you went further to say "it depends on her". How does that differ from my response?

We can all give advice without criticizing other people's responses

Oreoluwamipo:
Hi guys , I'm new here .. Please does is make sense to apply into a college after a Bsc degree over here ? I await your response (s) , thanks.

HoluwadareY:
My takeaways from this whole conversation can be categorized into 4 people as follow:

1. Most people already in the US are either more interested in us staying alive than travelling to the US or hoping we dont get to the US like them. This is because, most of them jump at every opportunity and magnify every post that reads : " you cant travel this year". They also have posted some things about these impossibilities in the past, and are hoping to God things dont work out so they can say: "I said it". I wouldnt know why, maybe just to preserve their ego or ...

2. Most people still in Nigeria are somehow desperate, hopeful and refreshing their feeds every day. They wish things will work out well so they can put this behind them. Due to this, they turn blind eyes to most of the discouraging contents (even though some of them are true).

3. Some people still in Nigeria are neutral. They are hopeful but also have other plans, while watching how the situation unfolds. If its possible this year, fine, if not, good. So, their opinions might be bias or they may show some form of non-challant attitude...but it doesnt mean they dont care.

4. Some people already in the US knows the reality but while using data from the realities on ground, they still find a way to give people hope or encourage them and put themselves in their shoes...not just saying : " just forget it, you cant travel...blah blah". These people have some high level skill of EI.

In all, if you are still in Nigeria...I think you should aim to be #3...hope that things can be good at anytime but also have other plans to keep you busy while at it. If you are already abroad, please and please, we already know things are bad...you dnt need to spend time on google to find evidence to prove that to us...you dont need to emphasize how bad tins are, you dnt need to tell people not to hope- you might have done worse if in their shoes...Please try to be #4

I hope everyone achieves their heart desires and see you at the top...if MIT is in Nigeria, maybe most of us wont be trying so hard to leave�

iwriterng:
If you think people in the US don't want you to come over here because of the advice they're giving you, you can't be more wrong.

Your absence or presence does not cause anybody any harm, so why would they discourage you from coming?

Sometimes, we just like hearing what we want to hear, and this is exactly why religion is a big business in Nigeria.

If you think students on F1 visa have the luxury of time to wish you bad luck, wait until you resume and see how busy and stressful your life is; much less invest the little free time you have into discouraging others.