₦airaland Forum

lomodele:
av dey sent u ur e-ticket?

yes.. I got it the same day from Air France

lomodele:
Pls can someone assist with a trusted/sure flight booking site where I can book flight to Minneapolis st. Paul(Minnesoata), I booked with Wakanow but it takes dem almost 12 hours after so many call and email for dem to confirm my payment after which dey den send me a text d next day dat there is an increase in fare. I pay d balance of increment, it took dem hours again to confirm payment even after providing evidence of payment. Now dey text me again of an increment in fare of almost N105K. Am just tired of dis their wahala. I want to ask for refund and book my flight elsewhere.

hello, I used wakanow on Friday to minneapolis. about 476k. are you going to St cloud?

twentyk:
After Man city demolition of Tottenham, Man utd fans be like "we even try sef.....


Katikati

you are wicked

I got a mail from travel docs that my document has been collected from the embassy. Do I have to wait for a message from DHL before I go to their office to pick it up or do I just go and pick it it up. I really want to travel back to ph. money for hotel is almost finishing.

its good to save but I can't help but notice that 64k is less than 200usd and she saved that in 4 months. God help the Nigerian youth. The govt has finished us..

Messibliss207:
bless you on this one. The state I'm going to is -1 today and I'm already having palpitations. I don't like cold at all. I haven't seen where to get good winter clothes here in Lagos. At least the one I'll wear to the states before I can settle and shop for real winter clothes. This scares me ee

which state is that?

sheke01:
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I am applying to UTEP and am being asked for electronic signature. I have no idea what to input here. please previous UTEP applicants and gurus in d house help me out

just type in your name. It will serve as a legal representation of your actual signature.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
... I have no relations with FUTA sir

Me sef tire for the guy. Wetin concern ezeigbo1ofimo and futa. Come to think of it, I am impressed with your sudden change. I once asked you a question and you told me about your signature. I vex sha but I am glad the way you now respond to questions. Thank you for nothing.

Ability247:
I repeat, the cold here is not film trick, and for some states the cold works overtime.

This line got me laughing for real. Working overtime. And I am coming to minnesota, I learnt temperature goes as low as -10 degrees Celsius.
Na die o.

Seriousbuyer:
I figured the funny thing my vo didn't ask of any doc aside my I-20 and sevis payment receipt but Bros I didn't stop talking and I wasnt in a rush even while he was on the system I was still looking at his long nose and talking like a parrot and smiling...

she you have not heard that vos are on this thread. keep calling them long nose... its your visa that will feel the pain.

I just came to look at photos.

omoluabiguy:
Two VOs on the thread studying y’all conversations like GRE lol.

Hello VOs

you know, someone has actually mentioned that the VOs are codedly on this thread. I for one thought that was a joke until you just spotted them. USA is really a great country.. They don't take anything for granted.. For those of us that will be asking yeye question on this thread like "should I sign my i20 form?" and later you will be saying I answered all my questions correctly but I was delayed.. you were not delayed my friend. You were denied and it's because of your yeye question. The vos are here monitoring your yeye questions. I would have tagged them both to just greet them but I am scared so dey don't change their minds on my case. any how sha Lagosniv thank you for approving my visa yesterday.

jerrypeacelinks:
Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy.

It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot...

VO: Hello good morning.
Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night.
VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20.
Me: Here it is. (Passed it).
VO: So where are you going to?
Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling.
VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University.
VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana?
Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons.
VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard.
Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school.
In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in).
VO: When did you graduate?
Me: November 2011.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science.
VO: So since after school, what have you been doing?
Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla...

VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters?
Me: Sorry?
VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters?
Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals...
VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects?
Me: Job prospects.
VO: Oh? Okay?
Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source.
(VO again nodding continuously like agama)
Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US....

VO now nodding harder and harder..

Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)...and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.)

VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist...

Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....)

VO:

Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir....

VO: Just calm down. Take your time.

Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country.

VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before?
Me: No. I have not had any need to.
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba

VO: Are you married?
Me: No, but am engaged.

VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify....

Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else).

VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student.

Me: thank you.
VO: Have a nice day


Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village....

All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now.

@lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best.

(I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry?

I like the humor in your adversity. my own advice is that you should try to go for Ms in computer science and if you did not write the gre, try to write it.
cheers

LagosismyHome:
you no like cold and you pick Minnesota .....wrong city my friend . Last year i was in Minneapolis, i was outside for less than 10 minutes trying to find the Lost taxi driver only to have Frost bite . It can be very cold there so make sure you get some winterlike clothing as soon as possible .

I believe I will adjust though... I will get clothing's Ince I reach.. Make I no go buy the one wey no go fit handle the cold from here [quote author=LagosismyHome post=63243171]

gbaby4live have you made arrangements yet for your trip. I got approved .

Yankee101:
Congratulations...the cold sha!

and i no dey like too much cold? where you dey, weda we go switch.

LagosismyHome:
Very pleased to see this
Congrats...may God bless your new journey

you are one good soul.. Thanks so much..

visa approved this morning at the Lagos Consulate.

The young guy at window 2
very few questions.
vo. why are you going to the USA
me. to study and obtain a masters degree in computer science
vo. why computer science
me. There. is a current shift from "oyel" to technology in Nigeria. I would like to be among the young entrepreneurs that would make this happen. (I said other things too but all within this context)
vo. how many schools did you apply to.
me. Two schools actually because I did not complete my application on the third since I was given admission already at scsu
vo. did you write any standardised test
me. Yes. gre. 291. 144, 147, 3.0. verbal quant and AW
vo. what will you be doing when you come back
me. I started talking plenty nonsense on how dangote gave me job and this one that one. I actually had a plan to drive down to the answer but the vo cut in and asked me the question again. so I knew I had to go straight to the answer. so I said, I plan to set up a software development institute somewhere in the south east of NG just like what Andela has in lagos. I believe you know Andela right? he said yes, so you want to be a software developer. I nodded.
vo. which programming language will you work with
me. java.
vo start to type.
I will be approving your visa. you will get a notification on where to pick it up.
I said thank you and left. but him no circle any location for my white paper just like folks here always say. But I believe it will come with the notification.

FYI I was the guy that Twoods allowed to pm him. And let me now tell you guys what he told me. "make it about yourself". i just knew i had to change everything I was about to cram.
Lagosismyhome thank you so much.
twoods I thank you too.
and also to every one who has been putting up information on this platform, I say a big thank you.
Now, who is going to minnesota?

PrinceDekunle:
I’m not even here to argue this early Thursday morning after exams. Just show me proves and let me go enjoy my semester break

you really need proof that all black skinned people are descendants of Africa. your village people are following you my friend.

Upandup:
Ok thanks...

What about the parent or guardian part? My dad is not in town.

Can that be left blank?

how can you be asking this kind of question. The guardian part is for those who are under 18 and are not yet adults. did you not read the i20 at all. If twoods talk now it will be as if he likes to talk.

cojunior:
Ph. d in educational reforms at the university of Arkansas

My latest profile is summarized below:

Undergraduate CGPA: 4.1/5

Masters degree CGPA: 5.8/7-- best graduating result. 


Two conferences attended

Two publications

One paper accepted for publication


Four online statement of accomplishments

One conference paper

One workshop attended

Two professional qualifications

GRE scores: 297 ( 148 verbal and 149 quantitative) and Analytical writing is 3.5

New GRE scores: 296 ( 144 verbal and 152 quantitative) 


TOEFL: 87


Few years of teaching experience.

Currently working as Education and Policy Officer in a security school. I got promoted of recent.


Currently the head of content development in an NGO

Recommendation letter from 1 prof, 1 associate prof( my Master's degree advisor and H. O. D.) and 1 senior lecturer.

do you want us to fry egg for you?

TWoods:
I must be having the flu... my heart is weak today. Off to the doc.

please it's not the flu... don't mind Lagosismyhome . I already sent you the pm. if you reply it then I can forward you the text. Please don't listen to anyone a beg.. All I want is to ace the interview once. and I am a genuine student.

TWoods:
Send me a private message on here. I can read through tonight and send you my comments privately... if that is your wish.

I will thanks.. that's exactly what I want. Thanks.

LagosismyHome:
Yes i saw it but wont be free until monday to review

Thanks I just wanted to be sure you got it. thanks.

hello Lagosismyhome , please if you have seen my mail don't forget to reply. Thank you.

TWoods:
That is clearly a lie, the VO isn't stupid.

hello TWoods . I see you don't mince words when it comes to critiquing. the only help I need from you is to look at the transcript I made out of possible interview questions and best answers. how can I send it across to you please. Thank you.

hello Lagosismyhome and Twoods I have a compiled possible questions and best answers I would like to use for my interview coming up next 2 weeks. I would like to send them to you guys to help me take a look at them. If it will be possible please this is my email please send a blank mail to me so I can forward you the text. kaccimane at Gmail dot com.
I know it might be crazy asking you to mail me first but I can't figure out any other way as the PM here sometimes don't work.
Thank you.

AusterHeights:
Hi guys,

I just got admitted (today) for Ms Applied Economics at St. Cloud State, Minnesota. I'm quite worried about the timing - is it too late to start processing my I-20 and Visa application? Orientation starts Jan 3. How long does it take to receive I-20 and get a visa appointment? I need your responses please.

same school Bro. why did your admission decision take that long.?

modified: I think the timing is tight though. But you can give it a shot if you think you can beat the time. Is your i20 ready? If yes use eshipglobal to send it down, it takes a about 5 days. Before then, ask the school to tell you your sevis number and the school code. those are the info you need to fill your ds160 form and to book for the visa interview. When you get those info, quickly apply for your visa and pay for your sevis.

gbaby4live:
So, when are you leaving Nigeria?

I don't have my visa yet. visa comes up 2nd es time

gbaby4live:
Is there anyone going to Minnesota for Spring 2018?

yup.