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Guys, pls I need your help.
A friend in US helped me pay for my SEVIS fee, now I want to refund him. How can I send money from Nigeria to US?

Mcilfero:
Quick one my people. I have been offered admission and i-20 is due to arrive on March 29. However, reading this thread, I realize it's better to apply early to get a good date. My question is can I book appointment without i-20 and SEVIS fee. Please I need clarification on what is required to actually book an appointment. Please I desire a swift response my Ogas

Is your i-20 being shipped to you?

Guys I have a question.
Does the US Embassy now accept emailed I-20?

anikemoses:
why not simply put a call through to the school’s admission office, if u are scared of the credit to call, there are apps that allows u to call US for free..This is the fastest way to reach schools here except when stated otherwise, to communicate via emails.

Can you mention these apps please

Tuition and fees, living expense and other expense is about 13million.
How much do you guys suggest I should have in my SOA?

I have a question.

Would it be indicated in my i-20 that I was exempted from writing English Proficiency Exam?

pompeiimagnus:
Just my thoughts sha. For a research based program like this, you should really look for tuition funding at least. Your current experience as a research assistant should be a bonus and to your advantage when contacting Profs. Your Uncle is retired and based in Naija, with the current depreciation of the Naira it might not be very easy to convince someone that he would foot your bills easily - even though he can. All the best.

Thanks for your input.
I already requested for my i-20 and it's on it way.
How can I change this narrative to suit me?
Would it be best I sell myself as a research assistant?

pennstate:
What will the program do for you?
The program will provide me with the skills needed to have a successful career as a Hydrogeologist, specifically in the areas of contaminant hydrogeology/groundwater geochemistry. I intend to establish a/my consulting firm (Groundwater Treatment Plant) to provide consulting services to the Nigerian Breweries to help purify their water from radioactive elements before production. As well as State and Federal Ministry of Environment, in the remediation of polluted sites.

I ll be taking courses such as Aquifer Systems, Introduction to Groundwater Modelling, Hydrology, Aqueous Geochemistry.

Thanks bro!
Really appreciate.

Guys here is my proposed transcript.
University: Illinois State University
Program: Msc Hydrogeology
Tuition & Fees $17000
Living Expense: $8000

V.O: Where are you going to in the US?.

ME: I'm going to Illinois State University for my Masters in Hydrogeology.

V.O: Why Hydrogeology?

ME: About 40% of groundwater is conterminated with radioactive materials. This program will expose me to latest scientific techniques that are deployed in ground water treatment which we don't have in Nigeria as we speak; a good example is Granulated Activated Carbon treatment, so as to make groundwater safe for whatever use. Especially in bottling companies like Nigerian breweries coca-cola etc.

V.O: How many schools do you apply to?

ME: 3

VO: Name them

ME : Illinois State University, Oklahoma State University and University of Arkansas.

V.O: Why did you go for ISU?

ME: There are actually 2 reasons.
Firstly, the just concluded research work by Dr Peterson got my attention. He worked on Radon Concentration in Groundwater, and this is what I'm working on as a research assistant.
Secondly, from the three schools, it is only ISU that has a research lab that is designed exclusively for the purpose of research in Random Conc in groundwater.
V.O: What's your study plan
ME: I'll be taking a 32 credit hour class within 24 months, a few of my class includes, Engineering geology, Geochemistry. Micropalaeontology amongst others. I'll also be going for field trips and field mappings.
VO: What did you study in your undergraduate?
ME: I studied applied Geology, I graduated 2018 September.
VO:What have you been doing after that?
ME: I started working as a research assistant under my supervisor Dr Afolabi for 4months, then I went for my mandatory one year youth service. After that, I returned to my supervisor and continued working as a research assistant.
V.O: What is your research about?
ME: It's on Radon Concert in Groundwater. I carry out alkaline and ph analyisis on samples of groundwater collected in airtight plastic bottles, I also probe for random concentration in them using a machine called Rad7. I also review and write journals for my Supervisor, currently we are planning to write a journal together. It would be great to be a coauthor.
V.O: what will this program do for you?
ME: firstly it will improve the quality of my research when I'm back to Nigeria, especially the geochemical composition of radon and geospatial distribution of groundwater. I also want to have my own groundwater treatment plant, I'm looking at partnering with Nigerian breweries to help purify their water from radioactive elements before production.
V.O: Who is footing these bills.
ME: My maternal uncle.
V.O:What does he do?
ME: He is a retired lawyer and he currently run a real estate business.
VO: Why is he sponsoring you?
ME: He has been my father figure since I lost my dad in 2019.
V.O: I'll be approving your visa.

Malone122:
you know when submitting the SOA to the school for I-20 the statement of account is meant to have your sponsors name and that would be the name on the I-20.
What you can do is try and mail the school that you want the name on the I-20 to be “family” since you don’t want any name there
I did that for a university and they obliged
You can try

Thanks!

Malone122:
it’s not possible and it’s a must it has the sponsors name there
If you don’t want it there you can ask them to put it as “family “

If I get you clearly, are you saying it is possible to have his name removed and replaced with "family"?

I have a question.
Does the i-20 has the name of my sponsor written on it?
Is it possible to tell my school not to write my sponsor's name on the i-20?

ifedayosol:
Congrat bro. I applied to same ISU, still waiting for thr response.
Msc Chemistry in ISU comes with full funding

Thsnks bro
.You can email your program coordinator.

I just got admission into Illinois State University. Msc hydrogeology.
Tuition and Fees $17000

Living Expense $8500.

No Fumding.

My uncle is willing to sponsor me. Do I stand a chance of getting my visa approved?



I'll post my proposed transcript soon.

UgwuanyiM:
Hi, which Geography program / University is this?

Hydrogeology program.
Illinois State University

Hello everyone.
Does this mean I'll be taking 32credit hour classes per year?.
Or does it mean the whole program for two years is 32 credit hours?

Bawz007:
Hello Guys, does a WES CGPA of 2.86/4 Bsc, GRE score of VR 153, QR 169, AW 3.0 stand any chance for admission and funding? Msc. Geosciences/ geology.Does anyone have a list of schools I can apply to?

Thanks

You can apply to Illinois State University. MSc Hydrogeology.

Reytheon:
I also applied early January, but I haven't heard from them. When were you sent admission notice?

Have you been offered admission?

Reytheon:
Please I sent you a PM.

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Okay, I replied

Reytheon:
I also applied early January, but I haven't heard from them. When were you sent admission notice?

Decision on admission is usually made mid-to-late February. I got mine last night, by next week you should get yours.

Reytheon:
Hello what is your profile like? What session did you apply for?

CGPA: 3.61
SESSION: FALL
FIRST ATTEMPT
No Funding

My interview is about 5weeks times.
Here is my proposed transcript.
Funding: Kill.
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir
VO: Where are you going to in the US.
ME: I'm going to Illinois. State University for my Masters degree in Hydrogeology.
VO: Why Hydrogeology?
ME: I'm a Geoscientist, currently working on Radon Concentration in Groundwater. Hydrogeology will expose me to latest scientific techniques in groundwater treatment like Aeration treatment and Granulated Activated Carbon Treatment, so as to make groundwater safe for domestic, commercial and industry use, especially in bottling companies like Nigerian breweries, coca-cola and host of others.
VO: Why did you chose Illinois State University?
ME: Like I said earlier, I'm working on a research project-Radom concentration in groundwater, I went online to look out for Profs currently working on this project, I met with Dr Peterson I emailed him telling him I'm keen working with him and he encouraged me to apply. Aside from that, Looking at all the schools I applied to, it is only Illinois state university that has public lab designated exclusively for the purpose of research in Radon Conc in ground water.
VO: What will this program do for you?
ME: This program will no doubt improve the quality of my research work when I'm back to Nigeria, especially in areas like Geochemical composition of Radon in groundwater and the geospatial distribution of groundwater in Basement complex environment like Ibadan.
I also want to kick start my career in having my own groundwater treatment plant, I'm looking at partnering with bottling companies like Nigeria Breweries to treat their water before undergoing production.
VO: Who is Sponsoring you?
ME: My Uncle
V.O what does he do?
ME: He is a cyber security officer at XYZ company in Chicago.
V.O: I'll be approving your visa..

Experts in the house, please help me review my transcript. E dakun

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