Hello, please i'm new here and i'm currently planning to apply to the University of Hamburg for my Bsc. i will be glad if i can get any info or tips about the school as i continue my research. Thank you

dipotol:


I'm telling you.
If I'm right, you were advised to cancel and rebook with a new start date. Right? When last have you contacted them self

Congrats dear .

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

Congrats bro

samdgreat2011:
Woke up intermittently between 1am and 3:45am when I finally rose to dress. Got to the consulate around 6:30 something. After so much checking/biometrics, I finally found myself in front of the young man in window 2. Friendly but thorough (he spent close to 30 mins with a family in front me, and gave a yellow paper)

Below is my transcript. Note that I couldn't use word for word what transpired.

vo: what are you going to do in the US

me: I'm going for a PhD degree program in Physics at Florida State University. I would be specializing on condensed matter physics.

vo: why this school.

me: I chose it because of the research facilities and the researches being conducted there. The National High Magnetic field lab, which is the highest powered lab in the world is located there. Researches on magnetic fields and the likes are carried out there which is what I'll also do.Dr xyz research on fabrication of nanomaterials which are used for solar energy harvesting attracted me too. And considering Nigeria for example, our hydropower has failed us, and people are going solar, so there's a need for more researches there because of the growing demand (he listened to all the story, typing on the system, looking at me, and nodding)

vo: can you name the top schools in physics

me: Harvard, Stanford and ehmmm British Columbia

vo: How many programs did you apply to

me: I applied to 7 other schools

vo: Is FSU your preference

me: ehnnnn, I actually have FSU and USF as my preference.

vo: what do you do

me: I teach Physics in an advanced level college.

vo: do you have a degree in Physics

me: Yes, I have a first class bachelors degree in Physics and also a masters in Physics.

vo: which school

me: University of Ibadan, here in Nigeria.

vo: who will be funding you.

me: I have an assistantship and also the deans doctoral scholarship from the school.

vo: are you traveling alone

me: yes

vo: you're married

me: yes, with a child

vo: so your wife will be coming to join later

me: ehnmm, yea, not yet because we have a little baby. she has nothing doing there for now.

vo: what is mustard seed unilab (he picked that from my ds 160)

me: it's an educational center that prepares students for utme; university admissions.

vo: what's the meaning of mustard seed

me: its a very small seed that grows to become a very large tree, ..

vo: when will you be traveling

me: ending of July because school resumes August 2.

vo: (gives my i-20 and sevis back to me, includes the EducationUSA orientation stuff. Searches for the white paper) Pick your bla bla in 3 working days

me: (receives white paper with a smile, just put in my folder jejely with what he earlier passed across) Thank you sir.

Saw one handicapped guy selling white handkerchief outside; bought with joy and overpaid wella.

We pray for more of this. Thanks to all who contributed something here that helped

I wasn’t giving a scholarship by the school and I got another admission from park university no scholarships amount $27,500

fairheart:
I like your faith! But I recommend getting scholarship before you go back, or you may be refused again (this is my opinion). You have been out of secondary school for almost 6 years. You are 2015, just going for your undergraduate. That is what I used [b]Hmmm [/b]for. Think about it and do what you know is best for you.

Yes bro all things are possible, I’ll reapply and see how it goes.

fairheart:
It is possible the VO was angry or placed there to deal blue or yellow papers to visa applicants. Yes, they sometimes do this for God known reasons. However, as a lay person, I am looking at these: tuition is a bit high; no scholarship; your age. You can reapply. All things are possible!

Just surprised lol, he was just issuing the yellow no SOA asked no further questions about what will you be doing after your studies and about the course and why? Lol I’m gonna pay in another visa fee on Monday any advice please?

fairheart:
Hmmm.

The total cost was $39,286 no scholarships, level of program undergraduate and I’m 25years

fairheart:
Wht is the total cost of the program? Any scholarship? Level of program? How old are you?

My visa was denied this morning at Lagos and funny enough much wasn’t asked as the guy was just issuing everyone a yellow paper which I got one too stating I have no ties, below is my transcript kindly help review and look deep as I plan paying another visa fees on Monday.
Vo : good morning
Me: good morning
Vo: what course?
Me: computer engineering at the University of Idaho.
Vo: have you traveled before?
Me: No, I’ve never had the course to
Vo: are you married?
Me: NO
Vo: you’ve got kids?
Me: No
Vo: who’s sponsoring you?
Me: my dad
Vo: what does he do?
Me: he’s a chartered accountant and the CEO of bla bla bla
Then hands the yellow paper saying you can reapply.

texrem:


shoot!!!

Thanks

TheZed:
adekunmi28

In your answer to why U of I, remove the last statement(student to faculty ratio). Add something else instead.

Thanks a bunch

sharwama:
Daddy Texrem already said you are good to go but I really want to commend you for posting an amplified transcript! You worked on what was pointed out, kept things in order and added more substance. Well done!
However, I am not sure about "if the VO is the listening type, you can try to be emotional and talk about your mum"
Like where did that come from
Also what your dad does, that place gave me small headache
Conclusively, BREATHE, SMILE, CONVERSE(don't sound like a robot that memorized/internalized these information).
I wish you well my friend, let's go get that visa!!!

hello @sharwama and @texrem check out this new transcript and let me have your opinion please and thanks. Proposed Transcript
VO: tell me about the program you going for?
Me: I’m going for my bachelor’s degree in computer engineering at the University of Idaho
VO: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: 4 schools
VO: name them?
Me: university of Idaho, southern Arkansas University, Park University, and western Illinois University
VO: how many admit?
Me: 3
VO: why u of I?
Me: aside it’s remarkable, and notable achievements, U of I gives opportunities to students to partner with industries to solve real-world problems even before becoming a graduate of the school, by so doing it helps enhance the students experience, also when I looked at the student to faculty ratio I saw it’s of a ratio 15:1 given room for instructors to know each students by their name.
VO: How did you find out about U of I?
Me: I found out while researching about the school on Princeton review, USnews.com and looking at the top 200 research schools in US and their achievements.
VO: tell me about your study plan?
Me: I’ll be studying this course for a duration of 60 months, and few of the courses I’ll be taking are the ECE 101 which is the introduction to computer engineering, ECE 241 which is the Logic circuit lab, and other foundational courses like Math 101, chemistry, and physics and computer science and of course I’ll be focusing more on the communication and the wireless network aspect of the course for my research which is going to be a privilege to work with professor James Frenzel.
VO: tell me about your background?
Me: finished high school
VO: I can see you finished high school 2013 so what have you been doing since then?
Me: after high school I enrolled at a computer school for 4 years where I was groomed by my instructors on how to modify, design and repair computer parts and gadgets, I have also been doing the best I can at my dad’s company in his computer engineering department. Then if he/she is the listening type you can try to be emotional and talk about your mom.
VO: why do you want to study in the United States and not in Nigeria?
Me: Academic experience from a US university is highly valued, and acknowledged around the world, it’s going to give me an advantage, and also a great opportunity whenever and wherever I decide to make use of my certificate when I’m back to Nigeria after my studies in the US.
VO: why this program?
Me: Reason because computer engineering gives access to the future, that in terms of new innovations and creativity, it’s also a course that combines both the knowledge of electrical engineering and software design which gives room for continuous learning and various career paths. It shouldn’t be forgotten that computer engineering as some other areas too which is the coding and cryptography, communication and wireless networks as mentioned above to mention a few and of course the hardware engineering and the software development.
VO: have you been to the US before?
Me: No, because I’ve never had the cause to.
VO: where will you be staying?
Me: I’ll be staying in the school dormitory theophellos hall to be precise.
VO: what will this course do for you?
Me: it will provide me with an adequate knowledge of computer networking, database administration which will help me perform efficiently and effectively while working at my dad’s company here in Nigeria.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my dad
VO: what does he do?
Me: he’s a chartered accountant and also the CEO of complete hotels limited which consults for top companies’ part of which are park inn by Radisson, preparation of Sops for organizations in the country.
VO: what will you do after your studies?
Me: I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to implement all what I’ve learnt over the years at my dad’s company by making sure I give an efficient and effective output which will help increase the growth of the company, and also I’ll be focusing on the communication and wireless network problems as part of my research and preferable solution to solving the problem here in Nigeria.
VO: I’ll be approving your visa, here’s the white paper and pick up your passport in the next 3 days.
Me: thanks

sharwama:
Since you added "bro" I figured this transcript is for a male figure, so technically I am not allowed However, I can't sleep and I care about you enough to share my thoughts.
First, your transcript is beautiful, I love your ginger, I love your spirit. I feel like you know what you want to say but you just need to work a little bit on your organisation.
Again, I am concerned about "research opportunities through assistantship programs" coz those are graduate terminologies and you are going for a B.Sc.
Do you think you can solidify your reason for choosing U of I, I mean what makes it stand out for YOU? Other schools give such opportunities, there are far notable schools and being ranked 153rd doesn't necessarily justify your choice. Do you see where I am coming from?
I have seen a couple of transcripts where the VO tackled the applicant just on the choice of school and made him/her quite nervous.
I'm also concerned about your response to "what will this course do for you?" You probably need to hit the nail on the head or if you insist on a verbose response, you probably would need to work on the synergy of your answer(each sentence should enforce the other)
Going forward, I am not sure how I feel about what you have been doing since 2013.
Let me show you something:
"I enrolled at a computer school for four years, there I was groomed by my instructors on how to modify, repair, design computer parts and gadgets"
My example may not be perfect but I hope you see the power of clarity. I also brought "four years" forward because it's a vital part of your answer and the VO might interrupt.
Finally, on what the course will do for you. You probably need to work on your response, I'm not sure it would "wow" the VO
I wish I could write more but I'm always scared to comment on transcripts. Liver dey cut as I dey write this one sef
I wish you tremendous success my friend. Go get that visa

Thanks I’ll work on it all over again grateful.

sharwama:
Since you added "bro" I figured this transcript is for a male figure, so technically I am not allowed However, I can't sleep and I care about you enough to share my thoughts.
First, your transcript is beautiful, I love your ginger, I love your spirit. I feel like you know what you want to say but you just need to work a little bit on your organisation.
Again, I am concerned about "research opportunities through assistantship programs" coz those are graduate terminologies and you are going for a B.Sc.
Do you think you can solidify your reason for choosing U of I, I mean what makes it stand out for YOU? Other schools give such opportunities, there are far notable schools and being ranked 153rd doesn't necessarily justify your choice. Do you see where I am coming from?
I have seen a couple of transcripts where the VO tackled the applicant just on the choice of school and made him/her quite nervous.
I'm also concerned about your response to "what will this course do for you?" You probably need to hit the nail on the head or if you insist on a verbose response, you probably would need to work on the synergy of your answer(each sentence should enforce the other)
Going forward, I am not sure how I feel about what you have been doing since 2013.
Let me show you something:
"I enrolled at a computer school for four years, there I was groomed by my instructors on how to modify, repair, design computer parts and gadgets"
My example may not be perfect but I hope you see the power of clarity. I also brought "four years" forward because it's a vital part of your answer and the VO might interrupt.
Finally, on what the course will do for you. You probably need to work on your response, I'm not sure it would "wow" the VO
I wish I could write more but I'm always scared to comment on transcripts. Liver dey cut as I dey write this one sef
I wish you tremendous success my friend. Go get that visa

Congrats bro, when was the interview?

NoelJunior:
Good evening friends. I want to appreciate every member of this great platform. I’ve benefited immensely. I wish to share my Visa interview transcript (approved)
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning. Pass your Passport and I-20
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I’m going to the US to pursue a Doctorate degree in Computer Science at the Manhattan Campus of Kansas State University
VO: Why KSU?
Me: From my findings, KSU has a very high research activity status. In fact, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland and Security have designated the Centre for information of the University as a National Centre of Academic excellence in cyber defense research. The computer science three-pronged motto of world class faculty, world class education and world class research, coupled with the presence of three robust data science laboratories makes KSU a great platform for me to… (VO cuts in)
VO: Tell me about your background
Me: I hold a Bachelors of Science degree and majored in Statistics and Computer Science with a first class honors. I went further to study for Master of Science in Statistics
VO: So why are you going for a PhD in Computer Science?
Me: The world today is marked with an explosion of large volume of data, data that are potentially useful and informative but structurally complex and requires algorithms and techniques to determine the patterns/trends so as to aid effective decision making. I’d like to be a part of the research team that would develop novel techniques to unfold these complexities. I intend to achieve this by integrating my knowledge of statistics and computer programming
VO: Are you married?
Me: (Smiles) No, I’m not yet married
VO: Okaaaay, your Visa is approved. {She passed me a white paper and my from I-20}
Me: (Wider Smiles) Thank you
{Got an email the following day to pick up my passport at the address I chose on the visa application which also reflected on the white paper she gave me}

Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! I hope to read success stories in torrents. May God grant you uncommon favor in your interviews. Cheers!

i'm good to go?

texrem:


shoot!!!

she return your statement to you after confirming right?

Curious101:
Hello guys ! My visa was granted , here’s my transcript.

My interview was supposed to be in August 2018 at the U.S embassy ABJ,but on the day of the interview ,I went to the embassy And to my greatest surprise the embassy told the securities to tell us they were on strike and anybody with any urgency should go to the Lagos consulate �( although I’ve traveled all the way from Lagos and there was no mail from the embassy about the apparent change).i looked at positive side of it and went home , although I couldn’t go to the Lagos Embassy because there wasn’t enough time until my school resumes , so I had to wait for fall 2019. Long story short , I scheduled my interview for Jan 17 2019 .

It was the morning of my interview and I had prayed fervently and fasted and also was very nervous as hell but I didn’t stop believing.
Time for my interview and the person Interviewing me was a black thin lady who wasn’t smiling at all .;(
* still very nervous, wasn’t confident at all *

V.O : good morning, let me have your ppt and I.20
Me: * passes it * “good morning” * with a crooked smile on my face *
V.O: So were in California are you going

Me: California State University Bakersfield

V.O To do what

Me: to obtain bachelors degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration.

V.O; what did you do after sec sch edu .

ME: I did a diploma in political science at the university of Benin and afterwards went for a compulsory industrial training.

V.O: why didn’t you pursue a bachelors in the course you studied instead of criminal justice.

M.E; (freaks out a little , said something I don’t even remember)

V.O: * asked the question again *

Me: well i don’t know if it’s allowed to bring ones family problems to a visa interview, but here it goes ; in 2015 my mum was kidnapped and was almost killed, they were like plenty ways for the police to catch these people and save my mum but they didn’t because of the lack of literacy And technology we have at the Nigerian police force.
I’m pursuing the career in criminal justice and law enforcement administration not only to get involved with the shaping of crime policy in Nigeria but also to expose Nigeria to a technology based systems to catch criminals and bring them to Jistice .
V.O: * was nodding with a smile and was typing so fast too *
Felt a huge relief in my heart , then she brought the almighty white paper out and held my bank statement to confirm if it was original. p.s my aunty was sponsorer btw.
I couldn’t go in spring cos my visa came out late , it’s the schools fault though ?they didn’t send my 1.20 on time and now I’ll have to wait for fall ( a whole 8 months in this Naija �).
I just want to thank God and everyone that dropped their transcript here , I learnt a lot from you all and I’m so grateful. And to all the professors in the house , I’m sorry for the blunders and the improper use of my grammar and punctuations , I’m not perfect .
And I’m also open to making new friends, if you’re in California and would like to be friends when I come please HMU.

here's my proposed transcript bro help look am thanks.
vo: pass me your pass and i-20
me: passed
vo: where are you going to in the US?
me: i'm going for my bachelors degree at the university of idaho moscow idaho
vo: why the US and not here in NIG?
me: it's widely known that an academic experience from a US university is highly valued and respected around the world for they give excellent research opportunities through assistant ship programs.
vo: why U of I?
me: asides it's notable and remarkable achievements, the school gives opportunity to students to partner with industries to solve real world problems by so doing it helps enhance the students experience, also according to the national university rankings Forbes ranked the school 153rd, zzzzzz
vo: why computer engineering?
me: computer engineering is a course that gives access to the future, in terms of innovations and creativity...... it's also a course that combines both the knowledge of electrical engineering and software design giving room for different career paths and also continuous learning throughout ones career.
vo: you finished high school 2013 what have you been doing?
me: i enrolled in a computer school to learn about computer engineering which as always been my dream course in which we focused on the hardware engineering aspect of it which deals with the modification, design,and repair of computer parts and gadgets that lasted for for years........
vo:what will this course do for you?
me: it will help increasing and brooding my horizon about the course and also help to add to the knowledge i had before, also will help me perform better when i return to work at my dads company, not forgetting the fact that i'll be focusing on the communication and wireless network for my research which will help problems to the solution we having presently in the country.
vo: who's sponsoring you?
me: my dad
vo: what does he do?
me: he's a chattered accountant and the CEO ................
vo: where will you be staying?
me: in the school dormitory so so so to be precise
vo: you been to the US before?
me: no
vo: why?
me: i've never had the course to
vo: hands me the white paper, you be needing this at the poe
me: thanks

Adekunmi28:
Bro @texrem Abeg run the mock for me thanks .

Bro @texrem Abeg run the mock for me thanks .

texrem:


Please do!

Lol � it’s alright, please Texrem I’d like you to conduct one for me thanks.

sharwama:
I cover myself with the blood of Texrem
I shield myself with the mantle of fairheart
Why ask for crayfish when you can have catfish?
I am not qualified to run a mock interview, I have no firsthand experience. Mesef dey find the kind visa like you and my interview don dey near finish too.
Please contact the gurus on this platform, I am still an apprentice
May the Triune force be with you!

Good morning, I’d like you to run a mock interview with me @shawarma cuz I’ll be going in for my interview this month thanks .

tufin:
What do you need?
Let me know.

i'm going this year.

please i need advises, i just got admitted into the university of Idaho to study computer engineering as an undergraduate and the following are the prepared transcript i'd like to be looked into as i need opinions and suggestions thanks.
vo: why this course?
me: because it deals with the design, test and development of innovations of new computers for modern day life and of course it comprises of the electrical engineering as well
vo: why Idaho?
me:because of the universities notable achievements, and also the school gives students the opportunity to partner with industries to solve real world problems, the school has nationally accredited programs like the ABET( Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
vo:when did you finish high school and what have you been doing?
me: 2013, after which enrolled in a computer center to study and practice computer engineering which lasted for 4 years, i also helped in building my dads company's website, started my own business due to the desire of been an entrepreneur which i still run till date and got certified early this year, before deciding to go ahead to get a degree in my dream course, which i plan coming back to continue the running of my business.
vo: who's your sponsor?
me: my dad
vo: what does he do?
me: he's a chattered accountant and he's the owner of complete hotels nig ltd, he consults for top companies and firms, prepares SOP's for organizations in this present country Nigeria, he's been able to consult for park inn by Radison here in lagos to mention a few
please i need suggestions and advises if its okay or not thanks

justwise:

I’m new here and I’d like to know more about what’s next for me to do after applying to the school I chose for my degree program , southern Arkansas university, park university and the university of Idaho, and I hope this are good schools one can actually attend I need your advice please and thanks.