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CptCharlesVane:
One doesn't have to be clairvoyant to spot a poser. And Yes, I know as he's written here severally. He's the top b school MBA who got an emergency F1 visa, recruited on campus to become MD of JP Morgan Chase, that also operates in the IT sector with Sergey Brin. Did you not know that he wrote the reference letter for the Akosua somebody. I forgot to mention he also wrote the source codes for nairaland and has alternate accounts to like and support his comments.

So much hate in one post. SMH.

How you guys manage to twist people's opinions because they differ from your reality amazes me.

Are there facts in what he says? Most certainly. Has he said top schools are the 'only' way to succeed? Well, I am yet to read that. Saying top schools are not important is akin to saying getting good grades are not important - cos we all know "no be everybody wey go school go make am". I'd advise you all to be a little less touchy/offended about the "top school" matter and instead just pass your important message that it's not all about the school you attend (all without crucifying the man for stating obvious facts).

Cheers!

Thanks

CuteRedd:
70% scholarship to a top 10mba prog? hearty congratulations

Thanks for your response. Really comforting to read.

bracelum:
Hi Dabaniru,

Thank you for the kind words.

Getting an admit to a top 10 US MBA itself is a wonderful achievement, and getting that with financial aid is awesome. Getting your F1/F2 visa will not be an issue because the rejection rate for top business schools is very very low.

I know a lot of folks who attend MBAs with their spouses and kids on F2 visas (a lot of them from Nigeria too). So, I don't think that would be a problem. You might want to tell the VO that staying apart for a long time might not be healthy for your young marriage (I guess your marriage is <5 years).

Just make sure you are articulate in your visa interview - I honestly think it will be a cakewalk for you because getting into a top program alone shows you are genuine and smart student (the US needs people like you).

Overall, the visa will not be a big issue. Relax . Your mind should be on how to get those consulting gigs at MBB, those IB gigs or those PM roles at top tech firms depending on your career goal.

Hey Bracelum,

It appears you have a good grasp about US MBA programs and all... So I'd hope you can provide any guidance.

I have an admission to a top 10 MBA program with very good scholarship (say 70% COA). The balance should be sorted with student loans.

My worry is I'd like to travel with my spouse (as we would rather not be apart for that long). What do I need to put in place/do to help ensure we get the F1/F2 visa? What hurdles would you reckon I might face.

Anyone with helpful insights can please also chip in...will appreciate any help/advice.

AndroBlaze:
I strongly disagree with this.

In most English Speaking Countries anyone who has a strong and formal understanding of a "Foreign" language(s) could be termed a Linguist. Thus if you have have a strong formal grasp of French, calling you a linguist would not be far off.

However you would not be termed a linguist because you studied "English" in an "English" speaking country as:

1. it is not foreign to us
2. Most of the course has to do with English literature and logical thinking and not the scientific "break down" of the language as you highlighted.

The answer is:
1. An English Graduate in the UK and most of the CommonWealth
2. An English Major in the US.

Therefore you should only be termed a Linguist in an English Speaking country if:

1. You have mastered Foreign Languages
2. You study Linguistics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_studies

Hi Blaze, Just wondering what informed your position that a linguist would have to master foreign languages. First, one who is well grounded in multiple languages is a "polyglot" and not necessarily a linguist.

Next, if you read through "your" links, you would learn that linguistics is an important field in English Studies. So again, it beats me why you insist that studying the language does not make you a linguist simply because it is your spoken language - weird logic I must say.

Now, if your position was that studying a course does not automatically bestow you the right to d title ( e.g. not all mathematics students should be called mathematicians), then I might agree with you - since the mere decision to study a course does not make one a master of that course.

So OP, for d sake of clarity, anyone who studies a language and 'masters' the structure, history, grammar, dialects, etc.of that language, can be called a Linguist. To put this in context, your friend studying English Language is studying to be a linguist.

Cheers!

livelymatilda:
1.....TOBI LIED TO MIRACLE THAT BIGGIE SUMMOND HIM TO THE DIARY ROOM FOR MEDICATION... HE DOESNT TRUST MIRACLE.

2....TOBI TOLD ALEX THE TRUTH THAT BIGGIE TO HIM AND ALEX TO STOP HAVING A CONVERSATION (GOSSIP) ABOUT CEE-C..

3...ALEX WITH HER LEAKY MOUTH TOLD MIRACLE AND THE CAMERA WAS QUICKLY TAKEN OFF THEM..


4....CEE-C WAS REALLY EXPOSING TOBI LIKE I SAID EARLIER.BIGGIE AND HERITAGE BANK WERE REALLY ANNOYED AND RESTLESS..

5...BIGGIE AND HERITAGE BANK, UNA WELDONE OOOOO.

CONTUNUUUU

Hmm.... I struggle to accept that the person behind dis moniker is normal. How you manage to misinterprete every situation to suit your preconceived notions befuddles me...Strange.

For my sanity though, lemme believe that you are somehow related to Ceec and would do whatever is needed to help her win the money. That, I can manage to swallow.

Really Strange!!

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