Okay.. Thank you so much

GeneralShepherd:


It's been 8 years since I left Cranfield and England. Most of the things I remember and know are probably outdated.

@Generalshepherd
Please I want to know what family life is like as my hubby got admission in Cranfield and we intend moving with him. Accommodation, job for dependant.
Thank you

GeneralShepherd:


1.Employment after school is high for home students as per international students it is increasingly difficult.

2. Accommodation is cheaper if you live in a shared house on campus. If you are interested in this option, please apply early on EVE portal. Cranfield University is in a remote location and to be honest living on campus is your best bet.

3. The nearest big towns are Bedford on one side and milton Keynes on the other. There busses going either direction from school every half hour. The journey as well in either direction takes approximately 30 mins.

However I must warn that the services are less frequent on Saturdays (hourly) and even lesser on Sundays (every 1 Hour 30 mins)

Also London is about 40 via train from both MK and Bedford train stations.

4. Social activity is poor due to the size and nature of the school. It is a postgraduate only University, therefore it is shouldn't be surprising that the population is significantly lower when compared to traditional universities. However, you can always go to Bedford or Milton Keynes to club etc.

5. The school is highly regarded in Europe but if you are self sponsored, and wish to study in Cranfield University studying an Msc in Manufacturing or Supply chain may do you better overall. This is because alot of jobs related to thermal power in the UK require security clearance, which you cannot meet as an international student.

Cranfield University would have been perfect if the immigration laws in the UK were fairer, as it is one of the best universities in Europe. This is evidenced by the unparalleled industry collaboration in research as well as the unprecedented reputation it commands.

Hope this helps. (forgive any typo or errors, I'm replying on my mobile)

Tripletmom:
In the spirit of giving back.
Had my baby girl at Henricho doctor’s hospital n used Dr W.F
Presented at the emergency after my EDD wen I started contracting but after bin observed for about 6-8hours was told to go back home to avoid accumulating bill since i wasn’t dilating but after about 24hours I had my baby.

Was discharged 2days after delivery
Hospital fee
Mother $2100
Baby $275
Got my zero bal reciept bfor i left the hospital.
Emergency fee $1471
Came in after about a week of discharge, called the financial counsellor and it was further discounted to $176.52
I made sure it was a discount n not Medicaid or any form of insurance.

Doctor fee-$850
My naija medical investigation report were approved
First doctor appt fee -$120 den subsequent visit $30
Did about 2 investigations approx $150
Also paid an additional $100 for the emergency

Peadiatrican fee 1059$ was given 25% ($794)discount which was to be paid within 30 days.
Epidural fee $6500 called n was also discounted to $1450
Hearing test cancelled.
Paid all fee over the phone n got zero bal receipts in d mail.
Follow up peadiatrician $250 for 2 visits at Gaithersburg MD

SSN came in almost a month after delivery
The lady at vital statistics refused to collect my money order for BC at d hospital.
She told me to call after 4 weeks to know if it’s has bin processed n den go pick it up at DMV while I drop d money order.
After several calls was told it wasn’t processed because d money order was not dropped n I was advised to send in a new application which I did n got my LO’s BC in less than 2 weeks

US passport application $175
I was told to come pick it up nxt day but I left it til d day I went for naija passport interview.
Naija passport $77
For pick up June 26 but showed the person in charge my flight itinerary n was told to come after 2 days.

Accommodation: My sis made herself available for me during my appt days.
About 3hours drive from MD to Richmond.

Bought my LO’s ticket $102 (Turkish Airline)at the airport
On board bassinet was provided.
Had 23hrs layover at Istanbul , was able to pay for my LO’s e-visa online using my Skye bank dom acct card bfor departure but I did mine at d self hlp desk paid with my GTB naira master card.
checked in to the hotel n had complimentary breakfast.

During this missionary journey DH went for his visa interview twice, he was refused the first time, reapplied n got interviewed after I delivered n was approved.

Everythng I learnt was from dis forum.
Thank you all.....

please which paediatrician did you use? also the PD fee didn't cover follow up? u paid another 250

Vlesparza:


You do not need anything else. Some people try to use emails (correspondence) to show they are traveling to the US for maternity tourism and that a doctor has accepted them. Doctors rarely respond to emails themselves and emails are informal (and often rejected). What you claim to have is better.

thank you for your response

please I have been reading through the conversation. I keep seeing hospital and doctors correspondence. what correspondence is needed for a Medical visa applicant? I have doctor's fee schedule and letter of confirmation of appointment from the doctor. which other correspondence do I need to obtain?

[quote author=AdomMum post=69153364]Hello Nairaland Mamas & Papas!

In the spirit of giving back....
I came into Washington Dulles airport on Tuesday via Turkish Airlines... no fit to fly nor doctor’s report asked. Flew at 34weeks. Flight wasn’t so bad on the first leg because I was lucky to get empty seats to sleep. Istanbul to Washington flight was full and so it was 12hrs of torture and discomfort (no leg room and it was tight). Food wasn’t nice at all but I was compensated with the lovely airhost and air hostesses who gave me bread and butter every time I asked for (as that was the only thing I could enjoy).

Arrived Washington Dulles airport late in the evening. Queue wasn’t long as there were just two flights that landed around the same time. Before I could say Jack, I was in front of the CBP officer.

CBP: Good evening
ME: Good evening Sir (he was an elderly man)
CBP: Can I have your passport please
ME: Yeah sure! (Handed it to him)
CBP: why are you here in the US
ME: i’m here for vacation and childbirth
CBP: and how long will you be here for?
ME: 10 weeks
CBP: do you have any food?
ME: Yes please, I do! I have frozen pap, grounded egusi, grounded Ogbono, garri, pepper (I kept listing and listing until he interrupted...)
CBP: do you have any fresh foods say banana, orange, meat, fish....
ME: oh no...not at all
CBP: ok
CBP: Welcome to America!
ME: Thank you!

And that was how he stamped me in oo. He stamped and wrote “July x6” (has anyone experienced this before?) Just to be double sure, does this mean I was stamped in for 6months?

Was thinking I would be sent for secondary inspection cuz of the foods I mentioned or that I had a baby here 2 years ago but nothing oo...that was how I sharply exit the place...no Sec inspection, no agric! How much I had on me wasn’t asked? Not one of my documents was checked from the point of exit up to POE! The interrogation lasted for a minute or possibly less sef...it was super fast!

I give God all the glory ooo and thanks to all lovely Mamas & Papas in the house for giving back to this thread. It was a supersmooth POE experience!

I wish you all the very best at whatever stage you are in on this missionary journey!




congrats on your safe arrival. will you be using Dr W and henrico?

please aside henrico, any other affordable hospital in Virginia preferably Ashburn or a closer city to Ashburn.

doyin2me:



The 1 I'm in is filled up atm.
Don't know of any other.

If u can help with their contact,will be needing the accommodation in November December period

hello house,please anyone with info on affordable accommodation close to henricos in VA should help out.
@doyin2me @GFavor

please I have been reading through the threads,most people are Houston bound. please any referral for Virginia hospitals. @amygod

[quote author=AmyGod post=65696408]Hi goobyparks,

Please, I had my baby 2 weeks ago in Virginia and is yet to get his birth certificate, was told it takes 4 to 6 weeks to get.

I have only 2 weeks more before returning to Naija. Please, how did you process your baby's birth certificate in less than 3 weeks?[/quote

hello Amygod
please I will like to know the hospital you used and doctor's contact. thanks

please house,i have observed for d third time recently that before my period,like 4 to 5 days,i will have a boil on my groin. Cant understand this new trend,cos its always painful. Does someone have an idea of what ds could mean and also,possible medications. Thanks.

plz doctors in the house. I have been havin vulval burning for a while. It all started after i had an episode of candidiasis which i treated with gynodakktarin and other drugs recommended by my doctor. My lab results came out clean for the different labs i have been to. Av even seen a gynae who said nothin seemed wrong with me.but the burnin sensation is still there and gets unbearable most times.i dnt know what else to do. Plz some advice,thks.

hello doc,plz i have been having vulval burning for some time. It all started after i had an episode of candidiasis which i treated with gynodaktarin.i have had lab tests which shows no growth but this burning has continued even though i have taken some drugs. What could be the cause? Thks.