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trolling: a lot of dreamers and boasters on the thread only if you know what the future holds, ouch! didnt mean to burst yall bubbles

Urine: That's good, you need to start learning client/server side languages now you can go through the HTML 5, CSS, Javascript, and a good server side language route. You will be kicking it with the guys @ Google in no time.

imperiouxx: No! You no no me!

adeaugustus:
Heard it's "deadly" cold in Arkansas, is that true? One of the Prof. in your school is helping me with my review.

imperiouxx: I know you!

Urine: Cool! What programming language are you good with?

oloto: That's impressive. I studied Physics too. Amen to your dreams and ambitions.

flynbird: Been so busy with studies and settling down here. What's the importance of SSN? Do we need it as students?

imperiouxx: I wan com fisit you 2, se I fit com?

FIZIK: Just one month in the US and I had to use password help to log into my dear Nairaland.

Education is fast-paced and demanding, with loads of homework that makes me wonder if I am not gonna break down.
I understand why people rarely post when classes starts (not because they don't want to).
I am wondering how Imperiouxx et al does it.

My suggestion based on experience:
GTBank mastercard is accepted in most payment platforms.
Rather than having people do FX transfers from Nigeria with attendant transaction costs(fixed and %'s), You can have them pay into your Current/Savings account while you use the money here.
Note that for each ATM withdrawal, GT charges #1,000. so what I do is to take out a money order on my GT ATM at Walmart (60cents) or Wells fargo bank ($3 for 3 leaves) and deposit into my domestic checking account here where I don't incur ATM withdrawal charges.
You can take a maximum $5,000 out of your card in a day but you will be required to provide your passport if it exceeds $3,000 for the day.

Be outspoken,ask for clarifications when you do not understand.
Don't think your accent sucks because there are lots of Indians and Chinese who can barely speak the way you do. ( I have been told many times my English(British accent) is great and sometimes I like the idea of an American asking me ''What did you say?"
90% of my class composition are Chinese, 5% Indians and few Americans.
At first I wondered how they follow in class but you will be damned to write them off because they are really smart.
Do not isolate yourself, nobody sees you in that way.

I use a calling card (African King) when i call Nigeria.
45 minutes for $5.
Some of my friends use Keepcalling.com.
Its also cheap and convenient because you can pay online.
Skype(I mean purchasing skype credit and calling the Nigerian GSM) is most convenient if enabled on your mobile and not just on your computer.
For domestic calls, visit a cell phone carrier and get a plan tailored to your individual need.
Limit your international calls, you are here to study.
Be sure of what you subscribe to, bills add up real fast.

Be careful what you sign at the leasing office.
It may put you in bad rating if you don't follow through.
Judging by where we come from, you dont need a sea view or pool.
All apartments have relatively the basic amenities you need.
Off campus apartments are usually cheaper if its on the free bus route or you have a car/bike.

COOK, COOK and COOK.
Not only will stop overs at Mcdonald's and Subway for pizza and sandwitch drain your pocket, you'd be imagining how fast you got obese each time you look in the mirror(there's always a big one in the bathroom).
My groceries come from HEB and Walmart.
Basically Rice,egg, chicken, milk, bread.
Who has an idea of alternatives to Beans and garri which I order from Houston at a cost?
Convenience stores are not as good.
Come with condiments if you can.

Come prepared.
It takes money to settle in here no matter how you try to cut cost.
There are many side attractions, only you know your priority.
Maintain a positive outlook and Lastly NETWORK,
That's what you'd have left after graduation.

God bless Nairaland

dolapobello1: Young age does not necessarily translate to insolence.

De Tus: @Ms Nas, hahahaha you're a funny chick. You've got a gud sense of humor indeed. I like dat. Promise me dat u gonna roll out some sotries in the next couple of days. Abeg na:-) i dey beg o:-) babygurl plz:-)

babsharon: Omo Ibadan kini show re??

godG: Don't mind me jare. I rep the Pace Setter too.

De Tus: @Imperiouxx, lol...of course i know. I used some conventional words in order to motivate the guy to go for the Admission. How are u man? U live in Texas, right? @MS Nas...how r u baby? More strories this time?. I like stories a lot u know? haha.

kofsy: Hmmmmmmmm! Ms Nas I see you've settle in fully! how have you been? You are now scarce on these streets o

godG: Dear Justwise
So the Ibadan boy (Amefrica) told me he is on a ban. Ibadan people sha! Justwise, the dude na ur boy, let us not forget the fact that being a teen comes with so many stuffs. With this in mind, why not just take this stage of his life as it is. He keeps learning. He needs this house at this stage of his visa app process than before. On his behalf, please, pardon him once again.

Yours.

imperiouxx: Hmmmm, living in big cities is very costly o! Hope you guys know that? Don't reach there before you find my rede useful.

Paretomaster: But ur brodas see every Yoruba as a coward and betrayer, and Hausas as BH, bt d fact is ur kinsmen r criminals from elders to Youth.

imperiouxx: Yea, that's certain. All Asian countries have two official languages, the English Lang isn't used until when they are going out of their territories. So, it's always hard for them to speak in English and to mix up with Americans culture.

imperiouxx: Na so o. We usually say it here that Nigerian students population is very small compare with Indian and Asians.

imperiouxx: Combine all that with thesis and GA, then I'll give you reverberating Tuwale after 1 and half year. Studies here aren't for the weak in mind. FYI: I close 10 or 11pm every 4 days week (on weekends.... half of day)...... last lap race.

imperiouxx: Got you. Hardly got free time these days.

imperiouxx: ^^^ baby, you can write ooo!

Got a Louisiana roommate, even other Americans will ask him to say that again.

flynbird: Lool... Why me nau?

Glad you enjoyed your trip. I've been busy lately, wanted to meet you before you left Ibadan. Didn't know you'll be flying soon .

imperiouxx: Welcome to where you eat no much spices like you used to except you spice your food to your taste.

GboyegaD: You no see say the babe and her uncle nice? Them one dash immigration $200 over what? Abeg, na those people go give me money ni. I remember the day wey I come, one wan psych me say only me get 2 visas and I no wan drop naim I tell am say if he give me offering wey I go pay for church this morning, I go appreciate.

kofsy: Ms Nas, I sight you Congrats on your safe trip

Sha complete the chronicle!!!