₦airaland Forum

psoto: Morning House!

mr swagger: Thanks fadinus, Dr slip, fedilli and others for your useful contribution. My school said they accept notarized copies of my transcripts. So I intend putting in my application soon to allow enough time for post office and others.
Thanks guys....

ferdiii: Okay I will prefer they do this and take in only their application fees.

RedReact: Still on this WES, can evaluated transcripts be sent to institutions outside of North America?
I am considering sending my transcripts to WES and from them send it to any school I want. Let the folks enlighten more on this.

ferdiii: Does one wait until one's intending school or schools demand WES's version of transcript and evaluation reports? Because I believe some schools just ask for your transcript from your Nigerian school, evaluate by themselves and you are good to go right.

mr swagger: Hello house, I intend applying for undergraduate for fall 2013 session. The schools I intend applying to said I shouldn't send photocopy of any documents. They said they accept notarized documets. I intend notarizing my documents and transcript at the ikeja high court and sending it to the school in Us. But I'm a bit confused here which one is WES evaluation of transcripts as I'm seeing on here. Is WES for masters or transfer students. Is it the same as notarization of documents as well too. Because WES seems to be a long process for me compared to Notarization. Pls help guys before I make a silly mistake.

gaquilani: Please which one is dat "UID" on visa appointment confirmation letter.

prodam: Before 52 in Nigeria was not 51, it has been challenges, struggles, strike, fuel hike, high level of prejudice, and many other activities. We have seen the ups and downs of nationalism and democracy. We have seen what the developed nations have seen in all spheres of our economy before they are where they are today. When we had the very 1st coup by maj. gen. Kaduna Nzeogwu, little did we know that things would get worse. Nigeria seem to be confused at this point, there is no right direction, is it the military or democratic govt., but they've both been given the golden opportunity to rule our nation and yet no transformation..what do we need then?..what is the solution?..that's a question that begs for an answer..think about it today! Cos ur Country is 52..HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO NIGERIA......
ShoutOut to every naija Kingz n Queens in here!...we shall soar high!....also happy new month, d month of good news
OneLove!....

eduson002: To fast track admision decision as stated on their website.

eduson002: My pple,happy independence to Nigeria. I have a question to ask which concern my transcript.I have a copy of my transcript(had it since last year) which has a template different from the one my undergrad sch sent to my applied sch in US.I want to upload the transcript on the sch application portal and I am wondering if it will be accepted because of the difference in template design even though it has same grades with the new one.

jonath0012: Yes o, they did omit some units in Science education department. You know Science Education consists of 5 units of which 2(i.e. Edutech and Bio edu) are on the list, but Physics Edu, my course; and 2 other( Math.education and Chemistry Edu) were
omitted.

jonath0012: Hello House,
I feel so sad to announce to you that I, a member ( though not active) of this house, no longer have the privilege to be among the to-be members of NYSC batch C, 2012. I've been knocked out!

I just can't explain why my school, unilorin, singled out my department, of all the departments we have. I received the sad news on Friday, and up till now, i still can't believe my ears. I put a call through to a friend on that said day to help check my name on the NYSC call-up number list, as i had earlier checked on here and seen that almost everyone has received theirs including those from my school. After sometimes, he called back and told me he could not see any name from my department in the list. I called anoda person to confim, but naa the same toori the guy tell me. So, i carried out a little research to find out who should take the blame and my findings show that the Senate be held responsible- they failed to send our names even though they had our results earlier enough. Whether their action was delibrate / an oversight i don't knw, but what i do know is that what they've is very unfair.

I've been feeling sad and disappointed since then! But make una no pity me and my course mates too much oo cos we don '' gba ka mu''. i.e. i have moved on. But a friend told me that they may forward them this week, i just laughed at him for consoling himself with smt unrealistic. But, seriously do anyone think something can still be done if our names are sent this week?

Lest i forget, i congratulate those who have actually got their call-up numbers. You dont know what God has done for you oo!
I wish you all the best of luck as you prepare to serve your fatherland!

Dont my long post, just need to pour out my emotions and ask some questions bordering my mind.

Thanks you all

Gods-child:
Me na Oyo ooo...Pacesetter things!

Gods-child:
Congrats bro!...We thank GOD!!!...So, shey you don conclude??..Abj or Lag??

Gods-child:
Sure thing bro, I don get am since friday...You nko??...I trust UNILORIN nah...

Gods-child:
Okay baba...No wahala...Nothing do us....*One Love*

Gods-child:
FADDY, I no too like this your new style ooo...Your 'low key' things don dey fear me nah...Wetin happen bro??

Abbasufi: WATS WRONG WIT D CAPSLOCK

psoto: Yeah. But he's getting better.

Yettyosi: Thank God 4 every+ dat have seen their nunbers, i rily appreciate God becos dos dat av nt seen theirs, u ll also receive nd jubilate like d others. Tanks 2 God i av seen mine. Av great day

Yettyosi: Av u checked ur, @ unilorin

Yvete: I have never posted on this education forum but I feel the need to say a few things to those experiencing difficulties here. I came to the US in 2005, did my undergrad, worked for 2 years and now pursuing my MBA in Texas. *Btw I'm 26 so you know how young I was when I came to the US. Plus, I'm not a nurse nor in the healthcare field.

1. Avoid expensive cities like a plague. (You need a cheap city where you can live comfortably and make excellent grades at school without distractions). For instance, If you like the city of Miami because of its popular beach, take a vacation there. You don't need to reside there permanently. I'm just saying....
Texas is a best friend for new comers. I'll tell you why --- Cheap accommodation. (Roughly about $400 monthly, All bills included plus free transportation to school. I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO MOVE TO TEXAS OH. ITS JUST AN EXAMPLE. Small cities anywhere are less expensive.

2. On-campus jobs are not provided to help pay your tuition --- Do NOT come to the US broke, Period! Have enough funds to cover at least one semester of your stay, in terms of feeding, transportation, etc. During my 4 years as an undergrad, I worked on campus for $8/hr x 20hrs/weekly (plus a lil' overtime). I USED to take home roughly about $640/monthly, but it was enough. Student housing rent for $385 (which my brother still pays here in 2012) and the change for my personal use.

If you need a job on campus, walk into their office and boldly ask for the supervisor. Don't be scared, this ain't Nigeria. Explain that you're an Intl student in dire need of a job. Make sure you've applied on-line and take a copy of your application. Prepare a resume with part-time experiences in Nigeria (For females, maybe babysitting experience, part-time secretary & for males, part-time Admin Assistant). Basically you need a resume that highlight basic communication skills, computer use, team-player skills and time management). Nigerians are usually timid, i think!

3. NEVER buy new textbooks. Shop for textbooks on ebay, amazon or craigslist. Wait till a week after school to find out what books your professors need.Some will give you handout and not really care about the books. There is also a book rental service at your schools' bookstore. Take advantage of that as well. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE EXCELLENT GRADES ..C is unacceptable. A's & B's only.

4. You need a laptop. If you don't have one, use the desktop at the library. I didn't buy a laptop till the next semester, but I was ok. November Thanksgiving sale is around the corner, you can get a cheap brand new laptop for about $399. Save for that if you can. That's the only time I purchase electronics.

5. Education is the US is all about time management! Learn to prioritize. Don't spend money on phone cards calling "Friends" in Nigeria. CUT SPENDING: Avoid eating out as much as possible. Cook noodles, noodles and noodles! Ramen is your best friend. Look for cheap grocery stores and cook! cereals, noodles, rice, chicken...basically, do not spend money eating out. It wont help if you're struggling financially.

6. Look for cheap housing on craigslist.com . You'll find people looking for students to sub-lease a room from their homes (choose wisely), or students looking for roommates, or people that are dropping out of school and need someone to take over the contract for housing. Trust me, you'll find amazingly awesome deals there.

7. BE FREAKING PATIENT! I graduated with Intl. business and it took a whole year for a company to hire/sponsor me to get a work authorization. It was rough but now I'm living comfortably in Houston. If your family struggled to send you here, do NOT equate yourself with children of those that got millions to shut down a nightclub. Be frugal and stingy to yourself, IF NEED BE.

8. A city with a lot of Africans or Nigerians will help you. You will be able to familiarize yourself with other Nigerians and could get help. They can always hire you ----- you know what i mean----- even without your ------- because many people here run private businesses. As a student, I've always worked under the ------- and has nothing to do with my social --- number. Look for Nigerian owned small businesses and Do NOT tell them that you've got the ----- s---y number. Be honest about your status.

9. If you're in an expensive city, spend one semester and TRANSFER TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Unless you're a dummy or if you can afford it, that's fine. Houston Community College averages less than $2000 per semester for 12 hours(4 courses). Who wouldn't take advantage of that? After 2 years, you can transfer to your intended university. I did it and can guide you if you need help.

10. All my 4 siblings live in this city and life is easy for everyone. Its best to go where you know somebody. 5 of us, each coming from Nigeria one after the other is a success. Look for an old school friend (they might not help you financially, but guide you and introduce you to other Nigerians). I knew 4 Nigerian guys that shared a 2 bedroom condo years back and they were fine. It was the party place and regular hang out spot for us...fun times xx. You might end up paying less than $300 monthly, all bills included. Talk to your friends and ask if they're willing to share. IF YOU'VE GOT ANGER ISSUES,INTOLERANCE, ETC...Just STAY BY YOURSELF TO AVOID WAHALA!

11. If you intend to live/work in the US after graduating, please get a very solid degree. Theatre arts, communication, marketing...sounds good, but it would be almost impossible for a US Company to sponsor you for a work authorization/green card. Medical field, technology and business are great. I majored in International Relations but my business MINOR is my saving grace. You need a degree that markets you to potential employers. When you settle comfortably in the US, look for unpaid volunteer positions, community service and free internships. That's another gateway to building a solid resume.

I'm kinda tired of typing ...lol. If anyone has questions with finding jobs, school transfer, etc,....holla! I think every necessary info. has been listed on this thread since part 1. THERE ARE OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS THAT I CANT WRITE HERE. PM me if interested.