Jimtosam's Posts
Nairaland Forum › Jimtosam's Profile › Jimtosam's Posts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (of 11 pages)
drop ur number and lets negotiate |
08050304702 |
oxygen9gs:You got good profile man...You must be very smart..pls,take your time,write toefl and pick the best school that offer you best assistantship or fellowship..University of Colorado is a nice place to be and it won't be a bad idea if you also try Colorado school of mines. |
JoyPaulLaw:They can't give you more than 1 week extension.if they give you more than that,you may have trouble at the port of entry cos they would think you have missed some vital things..I advise people not to joke with orientation week.people think they can get all information from their friends..Sometimes,friends don't even get those information right...pls,defer till August.Go for interview in June and get ur VISA...use this long waiting period to fully prepare all ur docs. |
vector3:All schools in US offer assistantship but it's more easier in some schools. I will recommend the following schools for u Western Illinois University Southern Illinois University Armstrong,savannah GA. It takes little efforts to get full assistantship in those schools...i bagged my Masters from one of those schools. |
This thread is moving from strength to strength. I'm so happy to return after three years break. |
reach me on oa.ayinla@gmail.com and let's do business |
Why do we put so much weight on physical strength. I'm not saying that is not important but leadership job is more of mental strength. Jonathan may be physically fit but sluggish mentally. Leadership is more of mental strength. This really show how retarded our leaders are. I just pray God help us. Nigeria is full of smart and intelligent people home and abroad but we still struggle to handle boko haram. Instead of them campaigning with facts and figures, they keep fooling around. God we cry for help. |
I'm tired of CNN showing American Ebola survivors again and again. They are rejoicing while hundreds are still dying in West Africa. I wonder how the family members of people dying in West Africa will feel. |
oliverjiad: what's the shipping linethx.RORO on grimaldi from USA |
pls how much will clear 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA(salvaged) |
308km/Hr.. If we have this in Nigeria; Lagos - Ibadan: 12mins Lagos - Abuja: 1hr 40mins Lagos - Abeokuta: 10mins. Lagos - My Hometown (Ogbomoso): 50mins That is, I can be working in Lagos and live in my hometown. Still eat my fresh fruits, live in less noisy neighborhood, maintain great connections with family members and still enjoy my executive job in Lagos. So, why would people be suffering/struggling to live in Lagos? God give us leaders that can think. |
hmmmmmmm |
Nice thread... What I keep telling people is that a lizard in Nigeria cannot come to America and turn to lion. I have seen lot of Nigerians established here in USA and they are doing legal business. the same USA, a Nigerian just sold a website to Apple for about $1b....Where you are does not matters, who you are really matters...I personally believe I can make it anywhere in the world. whether Kafanchan, Benin Republic, Ghana, Togo, Vietnam.. Change yourself before you start changing location. But, to be really candid USA is a good platform to launch one's idea. |
Congrats.. eduson002: Ok.Here is my experience. |
I don't think that should be a problem. xtus: plz house, just a quick advice here..... i have a friend who is married and her I-20 reflect her dad as sponsor. i just wanna know if that would be a problem to the VO as to why her dad will be sponsoring her and not her husband. ur candid opinion is required. thanks |
Chris407: Dear fellow nairaland members, my interview will come up on the 17th of this month in Abuja I'm a little bit nervous of the result because this will be my second trial. Pleaseeee evryone any avise and update pleaseeeeee keep the prayers up!!! #Teamnairaland#mHave you corrected your last mistakes? I mean, do you know why you are denied and have u rectified the problem(s)? |
osram: THIS IS THE DERAILING IMPERIOUX WAS TALKN ABOUT...#Grow up policewoman# |
We don't talk about visiting visa here but as the name implies, it's VISA for visitation. Someone/organization must invite you. It visitation must be on purpose (greetings, conference, holiday, etc). About student visa: you need to apply to a school, get admission and book appointment at US embassy for VISA interview. Search schools Meet up their requirements e.g exams(toefl/GRE) score apply get admission go to embassy with ur admission letter and I-20 (given by ur schl), financial docs, academics docs, and any other docs to support ur return. get ur VISA I guess it's very simple !!! kelvinmitchell1: Pls i will like to know the requirement to apply for student visa and visiting visa to usa, |
Good ... Go for your dream Amefrica: I just gt my sexy int'l passport done today.. |
pls drop ur mobile to reach u.thx |
can it fly 4 25K? |
Do you mean communications (English) or wireless communications (IT). I'm sorry to ask this. I asked because u said communications or computer engineering. If it's communication ( English ), try the following schools: SIU.edu WIU.edu EIU.edu wvu.edu Your Graduate Assistantship chance is high. If eventually you are given admission with no GA, you can still risk it. Raise for ur first semester tuition in Nigeria. If you can do well in ur first semester, work hard, open up to ur Graduate Coordinator, your chance is high of getting GA for the remaining semesters.. Some of those schools mentioned above do not have Computer Engineering. fnykl: Hi House. |
Letter introducing you as a staff is not as important as study leave letter. Your employment letter is good to introduce you. Ask your company if they could give you a study leave letter. This will serve as a tie. Pls, Let me seize this opportunity to tell other guys going to embassy. Ties are very important. At least go with a tie. The following could serve as ties: Study Leave Letter: It means, you have a guarantee job after ur study..The letter must reflect why the company will reserve your seat for 2yrs. Also, if the company is sponsoring you(i.e u use their stmt), you won't really have any questions to answer. But if the company is giving you a study leave letter but a family member is sponsoring you. You may answer a question why your company is not responsible for u since, all u learnt for 2yrs in US will be used for d company when u return.One of the ways you can defend that is " you envisaged the company will need a professional in E-Commerce due to the recent contract awarded (kicking off 2015) to them by Lagos state Government and you think if you are to be relevant, you need to improve your skill. That's y u r going for M.Sc in Comp Science (E-commerce specialization). You discussed this with ur company and they bought into the idea of furthering ur education in the US. But, the company did not have a budget for u in this fiscal year, that's why u took it upon urself...pls, I just used comp sci as a case study...there many other ways to defend this. Family: A reasonable man/woman cannot forget a country where his immediate family resides..This is very strong. Marriage is an advantage. Properties: Someone that owns many landed properties, cars, and stuffs cannot forget to return. and you must able to prove that a reliable person can handle them during ur stay in US. Father's business: If you dad has a company that relate to the field u r pursuing in US, pls go with that. It means ur dad's company is sending you abroad so that you could become a better manager/chief Engineer/Information Technologist....etc You can go with your own business as a tie if and only if you can prove that a capable hands will handle it before ur return. You can't hand over oil business for ur wife (Doctor) working in Hospital. You can't hand over a Marketing company to ur brother who is an Engineer... yomifowe: No, its just a letter introducing me as a confirmed staff of d company and that they shld assist in any way they can. |
I don't think VO will ask percentage. The VO MAY ask which grade you finished with (first class/2nd class upper/lower,...). Go with a student copy of your undergraduate transcripts or WES evaluation (if available) and note those courses in which you performed extra-ordinary. Where you scored 85 'A' or 90 'A'. If the VO is inclined to your field, questions may be asked on such courses. Another thing that can come up on ur undergraduate stuffs is your final project. Prepare to brilliantly discuss ur undergraduate final project. fidelia.john: |
Guys, sometimes direct flight to some locations could be expensive (due to low influx), try some nearby locations. It could save you a lot though it may be stressful. But, for me I don't really see a stress in it. It's just to be moving bags around in the airport or at worse, sleep in the airport. For example, if your school is in Chicago and you get a very cheap flight to New York . Air Maroc always go to New York at a very cheap rate. Sometimes 150 - 160k. New York to Chicago local flight can't cost you more than $200 (if you can book early). Though, it may be stressful especially for a first time traveler. But, if this saves you something like 70 - 80k, pls go through the stress. Note: watch the time differences while booking local flight or train. wabi_wabi_91: Congratulations, and its great that your school gave you financial aid. To compare tickets, I'd suggest www.wakanow.com. I don't know if justwise will delete the suggestion sha. Right now, a one-way ticket from Lagos to Atlanta is 350k via Delta Airlines. These guys aren't smiling o. |
What's the company's introduction letter all about? If the letter is about sponsorship, you will present this when you get to sponsor's session of the interview. yomifowe: Hi everyone. I am going for my interview next wk. When I am asked 'may i have your documents pls?', can i add my company's introduction letter? Pls reply. |
For House to help, Can you pls share your 3 experiences at the embassy..Also, share a little detail about urself. The school you intend going (University/College), your age, sponsor, etc... It's very easy to get deny several times at US embassy if the VO discovered any little inconsistency. If one of your responses in the second interview was different from the first interview, that's denial. Applicants use microphone at the embassy not just for amplification but to record every responses and have the transcript on their database.. let's have your detail. Never give up. risher ris: hi nairalanders...... |
I think the basic documents are admission letter, I-20, DS-160 confirmation page and passport. Later, the VO will request other supporting docs like bank statement, academic certificates, ties (if any), etc. Some specify what they want. foohard: Hi good people. |
Adroitbabz: Please gurus in d aous z it ok to apply to a 4yr college wit names such as Bleep college.........Candid reply wit reasons will be apprc8d.Do they award degree? Some colleges like MooreHouse College awards degree.. People still call MooreHouse a college but it's caliber is beyond.Though, I've not heard of Bleep before but it may also be in such category. |
You are right. But, we've advised that applicants should know general things about their schools..General information about the school. Location, Geographical location in the USA (Midwest, South, West, North, etc). Also, know basic information like when the school was established, how far is the school from the capital city, popular alumni,population size of city where d school is situated and correct pronunciation of names. Illinois "s" is silent ..Tennessee as ten-uh-see..An applicant called Tennessee like Tennis..Imagine that... If you don't know all these, it may not really harm but knowing it send a signal to the consular that the applicant knows what he's doing....Just know general info. All These can be found on the school website. Anthonymighty: My advise, carry out extensive research, the interview doesnt always follow a particular trend or pattern.. a chic was asked how cold her school is as in average temperature year round and what is a must have as an international student, another was asked how will he get into his school, which airline, flight route and closest airport to his school. location of school in terms of geography(north, west, south east), which states share border and what is the state known for.... funny questions right? |
for my mind I say which kind question be dis one na) then I replied: Ma,apart from the fact I got gud grade in my undergrad studies,I also wrote a gud statement of purpose clearly protraying my intentions to study.