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Best201195:
Silent reader since 2016.
Lagos Consulate
July 18 - 8am
Window 5, White guy with beards.


Special thanks to @Fairheart. I don’t know what would have happened without you in this process. I’m saying it again ... “if not for you I for don go chop hot beans for embassy” Thanks for the morning and night mocks , scolding and everything.

Congratulations

a4pelumi:
VISA APPROVED

School: Georgia Southern University
Program: MPH
Deficit: $11,182
I wrote GRE and TOEFL
No document asked.
Interviewed at window 5 on 19th July, 2019.


Appreciation
Kudos to every single person that has contributed in one way or the other to this thread, I have been following this thread since page 14 everyday for more than 2 months. I learnt a lot from this platform. Thank you.

I wish everyone preparing for interview the best.

Congratulations.

In lagosismyhome's voice...May God bless your new journey.

Johnolukolade:


If you are going to travel with cash, check Craigslist to see what fit in your budget. Don't pay anyone online until you get to check the apartment out physically.

How do I go about it?

ProYouWebsiteUK:


Search for chiezzh and pm him. He announced like three times here that anyone coming to ETSU should feel free to contact him for any help. You can search for him and contact him.

Thank you.

kacey007:
Anyone presently at ETSU should please help a first time traveller with accommodation.

Thank you.

Cc: Shawarwa, floral895, fairheart, chiezzh, kaylhey20, patsodek

Anyone?

Shawarma please check your mail

Anyone presently at ETSU should please help a first time traveller with accommodation.

Thank you.

Cc: Shawarwa, floral895, fairheart, chiezzh, kaylhey20, patsodek

kacey007:
Anyone in Johnson City TN who needs a roommate should please help a brother or perhaps welcome me. This is my first time of traveling out of the country.

Please

Anyone please

Justabama:
travelstart.com I booked for august 15 and its just 277k only Ethiopian Airline and just about 13 hours

The Ethiopian Airline I'm seeing on the 15th is 422k oooo

Justabama:
I just booked 270k to New York. Its just about 14 hours total flight time...its still yet to be fully booked

Can you help with the link and what date?

Anyone in Johnson City TN who needs a roommate should please help a brother or perhaps welcome me. This is my first time of traveling out of the country.

Please

sharwama:

I don't know what your definition of "cheapest" is but I think this should be affordable
LOS to NYC by flight
NYC to JC by bus (about 10hrs or more) I have attached the link below for you. Bus fare should be about $60 or thereabout.
https://m.gotobus.com/

Thank you.

clapper04:

Congratulations fellow mathematician! May God bless your new journey.

Thank you.

sharwama:

Awww, this made me so emotional. Now your journey begins my friend. Congratulations and see you in JC

Thank you sharwama. Do you know the cheapest way to get to JC?

LagosismyHome:


Nice one ...

Congrats... May God bless your new journey

Thank you

Visa approved today at Lagos Consulate.
Deficit: 16k
Msc Mathematics at ETSU

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir

VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my masters degree in mathematics with a specialization in applied statistics at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City.

VO: Why did you choose ETSU?
Me: Apart from the fact that I was offered a GA that covers tuition waiver and monthly stipends, their mathematics and statistics offers a good research and curriculum that is in line with my career pursuit which is a pathway to achieving my career goal as a data analyst.

Then he looked at my I-20 to confirm the GA

VO: What will you be doing as a Graduate Assistant?
Me: I will be assisting the lecturer in the preparation of course materials, marking and grading of assignments and tests.

VO: who will pay the deficit?
Me: My uncle

VO: What does he do?
Me: He is successful business man

VO: Can I see a statement?
Me: Sure (I passed it)

VO: What is your first degree?
Me: Bsc Mathematics

VO: Are you married?
Me: No sir

VO: Any kids
Me: No

VO: What is your plan after studies?
Me: My plan is to return to Nigeria to resume a higher position as a Senior Research and data analyst at bleep company.

VO: I will be approving your Visa
Me: Thank you.

Thank you shawarma, lagosismyhome and fairheart. You all are wonderful.

Erhuns67:
Hey guys, my Visa was approved 26th June at the Lagos consulate. Here is my transcript

VO: sir ur visa has been approved,..........
Na for here i take blank, mumu like me dey wait mke she give me my passport b4 i come remember say na der dem wan put my visa. Na him i jejely bone my face waka comot mke those security nor come use me shine.

The consular was very thorough and I was grateful to have her interview me. Nor b say dem go ask person 2 question come tell yu say u nor qualify.
Thanks @sharwama for the job yu re doing. When you strictly warn me never to downplay Nigeria research inclination.

Congratulations

Erhuns67:
School : Idaho State University
Course : Master in Mechanical Engineering
Date of interview: 26th June, 2019.
Lagos consulate :Visa Approved.
Scholarship: 65% waiver of tuition($16292)
GRE:311
I will encourage those with good Gre score and GPA to apply to this school cause Non-Resident Tuition Waiver is guaranteed.

When I am less busy, i will update my transcript.

thanks @sharwama for transcript review.

Congratulations

Confirmation of the I-20 payment received. Those who needs assistance for sevis payment should contact walspring ASAP.

Thank you, walspring.

solihp:


So far you don't select the date and click reschedule, it won't. The old date will still be yours until you finally reschedule.

I just tried it now but the earliest date I could see is August 7

Thank you

solihp:


Of course you can, just click reschedule appointment. And check the available datse, you can reschedule when you see your desired date. Note that you are limited to visiting the rescheduling page 5 times per day

Thank you.

Wretch32:
Yeah you can, just keep checking, especially during the early hours of the day when people are asleep

In case I didn't see any availability date, will it affect the the previously booked date?

solihp:


I saw June 21(yes tomorrow, 1 slot) and July 18(didnt check how many slots) and alot of August. That's for Lagos and provided the person haven't been refused before, if he/she has been refused, he/she might not see any date.

This report was valid till 3am today. Don't know about now.

Can I be able to see available dates if I want to reschedule an appointment? If yes, how do I go about it?

The initial date I booked was too far.
Thank you.

Cc sharwama, lagosismyhome

Walspring, please do check your mail.
Thank you

Walspring, please check your mail.

segunbolawole:
Congratulations already, Did you have funding?

Does it matter? She has done her interview already.

Kapapa:
Pls is it true tha there is a ban on students visa on Nigerians by Trump

No sir.

sharwama:
SHARWAMA'S APPROVED VISA TRANSCRIPT.
Date: June 7, 2019
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Time:6:30 a.m
Gender of VO: Male
Window: I Didn't notice, I was blown away by his cuteness and jerry curl
Ok it was the second to last window, before the exit door.
I: (Smiling) Good morning sir
V.O: Good morning, please pass me your passport and your I-20.
I did and he was like "please push your passport a little bit further". I pushed it and asked, "is it okay now sir?"
VO: Yes it is. Why are you going to the US
I: (deep breath + killer smile) To uhm, pursue a masters degree in Biology, Biomedical Science Concentration at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee.
V.O: Why this degree?
I: I really want to work as a research scientist at a renowned biomedical research Institute here in Nigeria. Unfortunately, a masters degree in Biology or a closely related field is the minimum requirement for such a position. So this degree would not just help me hone my research skills or build my critical thinking, it would qualify me for the position I really want, when I return.
V.O: So why did you pick this school?
I: (Gesticulating with magical hands) For me, it wasn't just about the generous funding I received, which I am extremely grateful for by the way, it had a lot more to do with the student-faculty relationship I have built with my potential supervisor, professor Burna boy. We Skyped a couple of times and we have chosen a thesis topic I am super excited about.
V.O: What other schools did you apply to?
I: I applied at Texas A&M University, Commerce
VO: uhum(while typing)
I: Cleveland State University Ohio and Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas.
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
I: I have not had the need to sir.
VO: Are you married
I: No sir
V.O: You said you have funding, let me see the evidence
I: My school did not give me an official letter but it's on the I-20(I pointed at the document so he looked at it)
V.O: Ok I see $9590 to be payed by someone ,who is this?
I: That's my mum sir
V.O: What does she do?
I: My mum is a business woman, she sells African fabrics and traditional bridal attires
V.O: Yes do you have any proof, I want to see evidence.
I was confused and he mentioned "or bank statement"
I: (Killer smile)Yes, with all pleasure. Just a moment please.
So I got the bank statement
V.O(while looking at the statement) Doesn't your mum have other children to sponsor in school?
I: (I never expected that question, so my English technically failed me, so I looked at him and answered) All of us have finished school, it remainder two of us.
I was so embarrassed about my grammatical blunder but I was glad he understood the point, we were all done with school except two of my siblings.
V.O: Ok, I will be approving your Visa. He hands me the white paper. Talked about pick up in three working days, gave me back my SOA and I-20, asked me to keep it carefully and I would need the latter at the port of entry... Told me to have a wonderful day
I: (Killer smile) Thank you and have a wonderful rest of the day too.
Yup, I bounced out of the building
THE END

Congratulations.

learner007:


It depends on whether your program is tailored towards pure maths or applied maths. The pure maths is really rigorous (heavy on writing mathematical proofs). La cram la pour no dey work here, walahi talahi. If you have to take a proof writing remedial course, dont hesitate at all. It will really help you. But the applied/numerical path is okay! I have taken course across both paths. I took Real Analysis semester...it was deeper than what I did in my undergrad. So I advice anyone coming to start to prepare early in order to hit the ground running. Download some calculus textbooks online and drill yourself like mad! Thank me later!

Thank you for this information.

hybeenoni:
Seems we Mathematics guys for fall are much, I'm also going to Texas tech this fall

I guess because funding is more available during fall. Have you done your Visa interview?

learner007:


Congrats man. God bless your new journey. I am a Mathematics student here too, but in a different state. I like to advice that you start reviewing your CALCULUS, ABSTRACT ALGEBRA & LINEAR ALGEBRA concepts intensely. You will be glad you did. Congrats, once again!

How is it over there in the mathematics department? Going to ETSU this fall for Msc Mathematics.

sharwama:

You know this My friend
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
Glory glory glory

Congratulations on your approval. Oya share your transcript.