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favouredtk:
Wow. For some reason, I got emotional reading these transcripts.
Congratulations to both of you. I celebrate your friendship.

Thank you so much.

Mosminic:
One of the most interesting transcripts I've come across Congrats!!!

Thank you!

Status Approved
Lagos Embassy
Nov 24th
Graduated from University of Ibadan (2019)
CGPA- 6.4/7.0
Course- German Language
Admitted to- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Course- German Studies

I waited this long to share my transcript because my best friend and I got admitted to the same university (graduate teaching assistant with monthly stipend, tuition waiver), but her interview was scheduled for today after the embassy rescheduled her appointment twice and I can’t share a testimony while my partner’s’ is pending.

The white guy inside the room with long hair interviewed me, it was less than 3 minutes.

VO: after the usual ‘fingerprint, remove nose mask, drop your passport and I20, he asked: where are you going?’

Me: I’ll be going to the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for my Masters in German Studies.

V.O: Why University of Alabama?

Me: (I wasn’t as fluent as this, but this is 90% accurate) I cofounded a Language School here in Nigeria with my best friend and we’ll need to garner more experience to hone our language skills and since I’ll be working as a graduate assistant for 2 years, it’ll help to make my teaching skills not to rusty before I come back, as we hope to expand our language school. The University of Alabama also has an accredited Institute where I can write my C1 German Language Proficiency exam after my studies.

V.O: Okay, so why US, not Germany

Me: Well, like I said, I got the opportunity to teach as a graduate assistant for 2 years. Germany will only give me the Opportunity to learn the language and I already speak very good German. I want to hone my teaching skills.

V.O: (nods his head then asks in really poor German ) Sprechen Sie Deutsch? (Meaning, do you speak German)

Me: Ja, ich spreche Deutsch.

V.O: okay

Me: (continues) Ich habe das an der Uni studiert (meaning, that’s what I studied in the University)

V.O: oh! No no, I don’t speak German, that’s the only thing I know how to say.

Both of us laughed out very loud.

V:O: Are you married

Me: No

V.O: Do you have kids?

Me: No

V.O: I’ll be approving your Visa, pay your reciprocity fee etc etc (I was too excited to hear the rest. That thing they say is very true��)


I’m a silent reader, thank you all for your transcripts that helped to boost my confidence. Though I’m a pretty confident person, lol, but I can’t underestimate the power of prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit (who actually told me about 2 days to my interview, the exact question to prepare for and those were the exact main questions I was asked - (why University of Alabama, why US not Germany). The V.O didn’t even ask for any documents whatsoever

I didn’t hold any mock interview, the process of getting admitted up until getting a Visa was just me and God.
If I’ll give any advice, it’s let your reasons for traveling be genuine, even if you’re not coming back and rely on God completely, if you’re a Christian.

My best friend also got approved today to the glory of God, it was a long wait from Nov 24 till this morning, filled with tension, prayer and acts of faith.
I wish everyone of us the very best