Hello, does anyone have any idea what it’s like in Gold Coast, Queensland? Any Nigerians there?

Is there a website that lists all STEM programs for USA ? I've seen so many lists online but not sure of their accuracy.

TWoods:


If Twoods says anything now, the association of Nigerians-Must-Go-To-America-By-Force will come for my head. A word, or in this case, many words from the NY Times is enough for the wise.

As i have always maintained, too many are focused on short term gains - admission and an F1 visa. There is very little thought about the "what next". You won't go to school forever, you don't want to be on an F1 for life. You will need to get a job and move on to an H1B. I recall many Nigerians had to go back home in 2009/2010 because of the financial meltdown which meant a lot of financial service employers were not hiring at all. For those who found jobs, the H1B visa was 100% guaranteed because there were so few people applying compared to the limit (there was practically no lottery that period). What to expect in the next 1-2 years:

1. The OPT is going to be severely limited. More than likely the USCIS will come out with new rules to shorten the OPT period and reduce the number of folks who are eligible. Those outside of STEM programs are likely going to lose out big time.

2. The H1B isn't going anywhere. The government can make all the noise they want. However, the rules have changed. As the NYT has noted, you now have a higher bar to meet to convince the USCIS that you bring a specialized skill that no American can meet. Going to 1-building schools is a sure banker that you will find it very hard to meet that bar, at which point, i can only wish you good luck.

Godforbid bad thing in Jesus name. I will not weep insha Allah. Ahahn which kind thing be dis shoo. Lol

imperiouxx:


Good. You will enjoy the meal. Buffet style where you select any food you want and eat as much as you want.

At that moment, you won't stop weeping for Nigeria.

Depends on your courier service if you chose to courier it yourself then that's like 3 to 5 working days... But if the school sends it themselves then that's 4 to 6 weeks

aanu007:
Please anyone knows how many days it will take to ship the i-20?

yeah per semester. Double checked

imperiouxx:


$5900 per semester my friend. Just for 4 months. After school goes on vacation, you will be kicked out and pay another $5900 to return in fall semester.

Yeah and meal is a separate plan.

LagosismyHome:

As i said earlier even low cost states like TX you will not see $5,900 for room and meal one year.

Best to call the school and verify...for New Jersey that i know this can never be cost of accomodation and meal plan for a whole year.........

more like per semester charge .

True, thanks

imperiouxx:


$5900 per semester my friend. Just for 4 months. After school goes on vacation, you will be kicked out and pay another $5900 to return in fall semester.

LagosismyHome:


5800 for a year is a steal / very good price for East Coast general.... maybe you need to double check if this is right quote for NJ area . I would expect it to be higher, this more like Texas rent

UPDATE!!! ITS ACTUALLY $5900

OGreene:
Does it include feeding? Then take it! You wont have any added cost as regards to feeding, transport, internet etc.
Unless you have people to share an apartment with, that will bring down the cost.

Meal plans are compulsory but with added prices. �

TWoods:


lol your school is in Nashville, what did you expect?

Wow. Rich gang lol

TWoods:


Looks like you've done some research of your own... which is good. At $5800/annum, that boils down to $480/month. That is just rent alone and does not include gas/electric - which could be up to $100/month (or ask your landlord, some of them cover this for you but in Jersey city, i very much doubt it). Add at least $30/month for internet, water should be in your lease so you should be ok. A cell phone should run you a minimum of $60/month (you'll want the fancy iphone of course ). So for rent and utilities alone, you're up to $670/month. For jersey city, you really should not need a car at least your first year, there is better public transportation (buses and trains, there are daily trains to NYC, lucky you!), so that saves you having to buy a car, gas (at least $100/month) and auto insurance (another ~$50/month). However, public transportation isn't that great in the less populated areas of NJ so if you want to visit those, you'll need your own car.

Bottomline, get friends to share an apartment with, that cuts down on your rent and you all share utilities. It's the most common way college kids can afford living outside campus. I always advise dorms the first year. Aside from the cost (a lot of which you won't be used to), you also need time to acclimatise to the culture - where and how to pay for stuff, best places to get groceries, American attitudes to money, living space etc. foods. You don't lose anything by taking that time to find folks that you can comfortably live with and then plan your move off campus.

If this was back in my hey days, i would have volunteered my services! But as a child of God now, i can only pray for you. All the best!

Lol I mean... Yeah iPhone obviously. This is really good advice though. I definitely will go for on campus now. Then research my options to move off campus in the following year. We could meet up.....im a child of God too. We children of the most high need to be close to each other. Thanks! I'll be sure to let you know my progress.

TWoods:


NJ is a very expensive state to live in. Which is why i live in neighbouring PA 20 mins outside of central NJ. Also the school is in Jersey city, which is only separated from NYC by the Hudson. Those areas are even more expensive as New Yorkers live there and commute to NYC. I would advise that you stay in the dorms your first year. You can try living off campus in your second year once you have a better idea of the costs of living and whether you have the financial capacity to bear it. Living off campus is not as easy as you might think. Rent is all on you, food, utilities (gas, water, electric), house repair (if your landlord doesn't include this in the lease - i needed to repair a dishwasher today, it was going to cost me $175 flat rate just to take a look at it! ), transportation etc. Americans do not joke with bills, there is no begging... they are paid on time or you get kicked out.

Wow this is super helpful. Thanks! I better start reconsidering living on campus then. But then again campus living is like $5800 per annum that's roughly 2.something million naira which is a whole lot to consider lol. Does it help if I have someone I can stay with like a share a house with or something so that bills can be split.

TWoods:


Central NJ. We've got Kean, NJIT, Rutgers... never heard of NJCU.

Okay. Anyway I'm going there. How's rent like in NJ especially for students because I don't want to stay in dorms.

iambiola:
Good afternoon house . I got my I20 just today and interview is slated for next week Wednesday. I am going for msc accounting in new Jersey city university. I graduated with a bachelor in accounting also and work in a banking sector . What are the chances of getting a visa with my past education and working experience. @lagosismyhome@texrem and other Scholar's in the house ,anticipating your responses. Thanks

Hello, just wondering you should have gotten your visa and probably be in school now. How is the school in general because I want to go there to do my bsc

Did anyone else go for that EducationUSA visa orientation program on Tuesday?? How far with your application?

Is there anyone going to New Jersey for spring 2018? If you are please let me know. Or if you're currently in New Jersey let me know too. We might be of great help to each other

Is it possible they ask for birth certificate during an interview?

Really, where in New Jersey do you work? The school has been around for a long while.

TWoods:


I work in nj and know almost all the major colleges here. Never heard of this school

Okay thanks

LagosismyHome:


Yes ...bank statement within 3 to 6 months is fine

Please who knows about the bank statements. Like can you take a bank statement that ends in October but your appointment is in December.

Urgent pls...

Hello everyone. Please who is going to New Jersey City University for spring 2018. Have you done your visa interview? How did it go.