folamorgan:

Will do so. Pray for me to receive mercy and favour

I spoke to a representative from CSUCI and he said Nigeria requires an English proficiency exam

scott12:


Hello...
Thanks for your contribution to this thread. Your insights have really been helpful. I have a question and would really appreciate your response.
I have a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and a masters degreee in environmental toxicology. I intend pursuing a phd in the environmental sciences in the Us. However,
I have no publication so I would like to know if I stand any chance of getting a fully funded offer. Please any idea of institutions thats offer fully funded phds in the environmental sciences in the usa.
Regards.

Can you work on the publication part?

Goto your uni where you did masters, and meet your lecturers preferably your project supervisor or any lecturer you have good relationship with

I don't know about yiur school, but my mom is a lecturer, she uses/needs about 4-6 publication for her promotion.

Meet your lecturers and ask them if you can contribute to 2-4 publications.

Roughfyzay:
VISA TRANSCRIPT
EMBASSY: Lagos
DATE: 03/03/2023
PROGRAMME: MSc Information Technology
SCHOOL: Washington University
COA: $21,780
FUNDING: 10% from the school
DEFICIT: Covered by my brother who is a New York attorney
VERDICT: Denied

VO: Good morning

Me: Good morning.

VO: Pass your I-20 and passport

Me: Passed it to her

VO: How old are you?

Me: 26

VO: Do you live alone

Me: No, I live with my parents — this is true because I manage and oversee my family business.

VO: How many schools did apply to?

Me: One… mentions the school

VO: typing….. then brought out the blue paper.

No question on funding, sponsorship, programme, plans after study.

I read previously that applying for just one school is a red flag. The funding balance on your i-20 what was the balance?

I read somewhere that if the funds is in a family account it should be 1.5x or more. The logic being that in case of emergency, they can sort themselves out while still fulfilling their promise to fund your education.

I think its much better for the money to be in your account if your cash is close to the COA.


THIS IS JUST MY OPINION.

Sorry boss. Really annoying when you don't even get to present your case

folamorgan:
Nairalanders, please I need your advice on what to do. I got admission to CSUCI in November 2022 for Spring January 2023 and the amount required for F-1 visa was $35200, which was N4900000 but i had N16,000000 in my account then, when a dollar was N422. But I didn't get early appointment time. I was given August but now my date has been rescheduled to April 20 of this year and when the school sent another i-20 form to me, they used the old account statement I sent to them in December 2022. Dollar rates now fluctuates between N460-N462, which will make the $35200 to be around N16270000. My question is should I take the old account balance to the embassy or do I need to print a new one to meet up with the current dollar rates? Thanks nairalanders in advance

I'm also going for a CSU (CSULB) with similar self fund.
Pls keep us updated on your interview.
Good luck

platypelloid:
Boss thank you so much.

Baba the THE STEM course is pharmaceutical chemistry
No funding from school,or the department.

Please house does it worth it taking loan of 80k usd for this course as an international student

Will someone be able to secure job after graduation please

PLEASE THIS IS URGENT.

THANK YOU.

80k is a lot. Not gonna lie

platypelloid:
Thank you very much
The course is Pharmaceuticalscience anyway.
Any further advice will be appreciated.

Thank you.

https://catalogue.uci.edu/schoolofpharmacyandpharmaceuticalsciences/#majorandgraduateprogramtext

Just realised its not a csu but a UC.


Sorry I couldn't help boss.

Davegabriel:
Greetings Everyone... Please I need some assistance. I want to pay for my enrollment deposit so I can receive my I-20. Abeg I don't know anyone in US and I'm not using any agent. Can someone help me out so I can refund in naira or any site or app I can use to make the payment

If they accept debit card, use payday or chipper cash

platypelloid:
Good morning house.
I must commend all those that have been responding to questions on this platform.
I must say that you people are wonderful.

Please is it advisable to get loan of 80K Usd to study a masters in a STEM Course in usa?

How much per hour can someone earn while a masters student in US?

Is it true that securing a loan to study is a trap for international students in Usa and heavy burden to pay back??

Thank you in advance.

If you're going for computer science (or related disciplines) look into CSUs in California. They are very cheap and you only need half that.

Kenny4smart:


That first paragraph was not necessary but thanks by the way. Meanwhile, I live and study in the UK and so, knows how studying works abroad to an extent, just so you know I didn’t ask those questions because I was st*p*d.

I'm sorry boss.

Try save to some extent.

30k+ ain't small money even to citizens.

FYI they buy cars of 20k on a 3 year loan.

Scholastica16:
It depends on what you mean but this is not exactly true. Don't get me wrong on paper, you are correct however, the rule is not implemented this way.

As long as one has classes registered for a year, you can work outside of campus during your first year. I made this mistake by following the rule you have up there but I saw and met other Nigerians who came in same time as me or even later and many of them had internships a semester after they got in with no repercussions after they graduated.

I learned my lesson that way.

Why not look I to cpt? Doesn't that give you opportunity to work off campus?

Kenny4smart:


The all-comprehensive answer I’ve been looking for. I believe there must certainly be a way but needed an insider to validate it.
God bless👍

Naija people just dey look for who will validate what they already believe. More grease to your elbow


Taking ok more jobs will sound nice in theory but trust me. Their academic style isn't like here. That you can just show up during exam.

You will f*ck your mental health, body too. Very very stressful. At least have your first year tuition before leaving

okomoney:
First and foremost, I am using this opportunity to thank the moderators, admins and participant in this forum for their effort in assisting and meeting the needs of many people all over the world. Please I need guide on how to get fully funded school in the USA. I Will be very grateful for comment or post in this regards. Thanks in advance

You pretty much have to search on Google cos everyone's course is different.

Once you find the school, send cold mails to professors

caneberry:
I have the same issue

Can you share your transcript?

chibertha:
E go haaaaaard oooh
It means you will do both legal 20hrs work and under-the-table work.

So how will you study and pass?

For your information, C is considered a fail in graduate school over here.

If your COA for a yr is 36k and you have 40k (460/d exchange). Is this a problem for f1 interview?

eniola1010:
Hello guys. What is the likelihood on a scale of 1-100 that someone who did phd in usa will get a work sponsorship and use that to remain in usa?

Also, using this same phd person as an analysis, what is the likelihood on a scale of 1-100 that his wife can be invited, and do a job that will pay her cash or off the record, because i know dependent of usa students are not allowed to work

I can answer the first part.


If you did a stem course. You will definitely get a job.
What people usually do in masters (I don't know of PhD). From the last 6months of their course, they start looking for job. If they don't find. They take an extra semester (remember most course need a minimum of 30 credit to complete, but you can take up to 59).that extra semester gives you additional 6months to look for job. If you still don't find. Activate your opt. You get additional 90days to find a job.

Every thing in this life na risk. No risk no reward. You'd definitely get a job within 1yr and 3months

BigIyanga:


How many of those countries are going to offer you admission and funding without paying COA first ?

True sha

BigIyanga:

Not entirely true. Your employer can file for your naturalization.
Also, you can file for yourself if you’re published/distinguished in your field.. your mentors/colleagues can write letter of recommendation for you. I think it's easier for STEM and healthcare applicants
Consult your immigration lawyer. My limited opinions are merely advisory. Good luck!

Compared to other countries... Its difficult o. But salary is not comparable to any country.

After studies, you get 1yr opt but stem gets 36months.

You have to find a job within 90days of activating opt.

If you loose your job, you have 60days to find another one.

When on opt, your company can file for H1B Visa which is a raffle, aka pure luck. The raffle is 2-4x a year.

H1b visa is valid for 3yrs which your employer can auto renew for another 3, you company can file for green card for you then.

Cc chibertha

BigIyanga:

1: If your husband is not a prospective student, he’s going to be on F2 visa.. ie stay at home chop belleful hubby
Pros: You have your partner for emotional, sexual and psychological support.
-You can start family asap
- Naija chances of getting visa are narrowing day by day
-Proof of home ties, if he stays back..you can tell VO that you come back to see him every year.
Cons:
-If you’re funded, your stipend only covers you.
-He’s tied to ur immigration status. You’re the only one who can file for him to get his work permit… only possible if you have changed your status. So he’s a rider on your visa.
-Your income must be bigger to accommodate 2 adults plus a baby on the way.. lol
-You will be the breadwinner and your hubby will be bread chopper

Omo eh. Compared to other country, there isn't any incentive to goto us oo. If you plan on naturalizing

mantics:


I get your point.

That decision will be made at the right time. She is still hunting for position in a school, so she has no much option for now on that. When she gets to US, that decision will be made.

Oh ok 👌🏿

mantics:


It doesn't matter. She can always do internship in any state not compulsorily SDstate. And she can also get internship at SD state too, so the focus should be getting funded offer first and entering US.

Hence why I listed it.
I just think going out of state for cpt/coop internship which last 3 to 6months is expensive because you will either maintain two rents or move to your place on employment only to move back within 6months.

Sisib15:
Please what can you say about South Dakota state university and also you mentioned that it is in the middle of nowhere, does it mean that it is not a place to live or the school environment is not good. I am asking because your response will help me to make my decision

Oh no. What I'm talking about is in terms of internships (I don't think Computer science student will enjoy the school cos tech companies aren't there. That's what I mean)

Winner0718:


Thank you for your response. The moment she said what she said my eye don open i have been searching for UNI. ASAP but most of the ones i have see do request for GRE. However, there was this school i ignored a long time ago Wright state University i hope the UNI is good? I had their admission then

Wetin person no know pass ham. Eyes wide open!!

No GRE Universities:

Lewis University - 845 dollars /credit

South Dakota State University - cheap but in middle of no where lol. Cold too

San Diego state university

Columbus state university

Western Illinois University - cheap

California state university long Beach - cheap but high cost of living. Also, All CSU universities are cheap, not just long Beach

BigIyanga:


You havent provided any solution.. have you? You could have put the same energy into finding a school for him.
You cant be an entitled brat cos you cant really afford to pay anybody for their time and expertise. I’m not here to babysit him. I asked him a tough question without insults and he responded with insults.. then I responded cos I dont care how you feel once you start hurling insults.. you shall get a truckload.


1st question?
Low GP and you’re looking for the easiest uni to get into?? Are your parents worth more $500k

So you intentionally missed this his response.??

Take time to read through what you wrote and ask yourself if you made any sense. If I have a GPA of 4.0 would I need to worry about an easy school to get into? Something tells me you are either fostered or being fostered because I don't know what parents got to do with my question.

my dear you completely missed the point of my comment. How you word your comments matter. Stop being condescending in your response. We are building a community.

Read my reply again. You'd see that i said the exact thing you wrote. But without the extra layer.

You havent provided any solution.. have you? You could have put the same energy into finding a school for him.
You cant be an entitled brat cos you cant really afford to pay anybody for their time and expertise. I’m not here to babysit him. I asked him a tough question without insults and he responded with insults.. then I responded cos I dont care how you feel once you start hurling insults.. you shall get a truckload.

Just look at the bolded. To you, as a complete novice how does this sound? Pls get off your high horse and realise it is possible to help people without belittling them.

In other not to derail this thread, this is my last comment on this, have a nice day.

BigIyanga:

Or is it that askers like you dont like honest answers?
The easiest way to get admitted is pay $$ COA out of pocket

Why dont you do the digging and finding by yourself. Are you also mentally lazy to deploy your brain to serve you??]


Low GP and you’re looking for the easiest uni to get into?? Are your parents worth more $500k


If you say. Hi, your GPA is quite low, to get admitted, you'd need a good chunk of money since the schools that accept low GPA cost alot. Btw, make sure you or your parents have $50k for COA… that’s 10% of $500k..


This is a better way to respond to people without being condescending.

Go UK thread and see how they talk to each other

BigIyanga:

Good luck finding a uni that will offer you admission with your low GPA.
Btw, make sure you or your parents have $50k for COA… that’s 10% of $500k..

Why dont you do the digging and finding by yourself. Are you also mentally lazy to deploy your brain to serve you??

I don't understand why you guys hate questions here so much. Some people don't know how to start searching...

Let's say someone asked what are the best cheap universities for low GPA.

If you have had this issue before, it cost nothing to chip in a response.
. Sometimes when they see university of California San Diego.

It can prompt them to check other nearby universities.

I swear you guys need to check Indian forums and see how they help each other. Infact they have a whole forum dedicated to showing you exactly what gpa + gre combination to get admitted.

Example.. Someone asked can I get admitted with a 7.4/10 gpa, someone responded that he got admitted with that but he needs is to Co aurther a research paper or have 4 projects

I've seen really stupid questions on their YouTube pages and people answering them without being condescending.

Honestly we need to do better and stop being hostile to every question.

GeorgWashinton:
So what are you insinuating?

For someone on a tight budget, I don't think California schools are worth it. Even if they re cheap

i was checking universties with cheap tuition and I came across California State University Long Beach .
omo i checked rent for the area and its no joke! $1k cant even get you a decent house

chibertha:

Come to Marshall University, I guarantee you a 100% fee waiver and TA with a $12/hr stipend.


www.marshall.edu

Reach out to the chair

How about someone with 3.1/4 computer science.
GTA possible?

ikelords:
My Wes Evaluation came out and I was given 3.52/4.0 pls those that have gotten masters and PhD admission with assistantship abeg advice me how to go about this grad school thing. Anyone touched by God can chat me up on 080684745 zero five

what was your GPA before the evaluation

Dreamsss:


Is it? Well, I wouldn't know because where I come from, we never plan to pay shi shi. Are you an engineer? Write to profs and find out for yourself.

Going for the computer science course.