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Oh yeah, congrats.... I remember you on the white native , I think we were standing at the bus stop together about to crossover.

NefT:
I finally collect am today.

Dem approve am on saturday 21st July 2018.
Infact i go knack my white lace native with cap ontop am as a typical Yoruba man wey I be; the plan na to dey unique for the entire crowd.

Ist interview, June 27th, Lagos consulate, 6:45am

After the initial pleasantries and passing of documents, he was typing all through without looking up much.

VO: what course are you going for? Masters in Social work at ETSU

VO: how many schools? 6

VO: how many admits? 4

VO: why ETSU?
Most importantly the MSW program functions on a generalist practice model and also offers an individualized plan of study whereby in addition to my foundation and core courses, I am expected to take three electives. Two of these electives will culminate in certificates. The electives available like neurodevelopmental disabilities in children and addiction counseling align with my educational and career goals (he looked up, seemingly waiting for me to continue. I had two more points to make but it all flew the coop at that moment)

VO: so you have a first degree? Yes, Bsc in physiology

VO: what year? 2015

VO: so after your service what next? What have you been doing?
I currently work at xyz specialist center (he looked at me, so I continued). It's a special needs schools that caters to children with autism, down syndrome, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. I am a program facilitator and my main duties are to evaluate the children and match them to individualized and specially designed study/therapy plans. I also follow up on their progress through the term and make monthly reports to the director.

VO: who is your sponsor? My great-uncle

VO: do you have a statement to back this? Hand over statement >$100k

VO: oh he lives in MD.... And that was it.

He had already made a decision before I noticed he didn't even look at my i20 and wouldn't know I had a merit.

The most important thing was my low confidence level and generic answers. I stuttered alot, couldn't meet him in the eyes and didn't really believe in my answers so how would I expect him to.

Oegbeyem:
please let me see your first transcript. I was denied on my first try too

....you're awesome sir. God bless you more

texrem:
Congratulations! God bless amelika!

Thank you sir.

imperiouxx:
This is a very good interview, where everything comes out naturally. A nice atmosphere that tells you, you've got it before it even finished. My second F1 interview and green card interview was like that.

Yes, nothing changed with my profile.... Just my confidence level

Enasdan:
from your first interview and second interview was it the same school, that offers you admission.

Hello good people.... The queen of silent followers association over here whup whup

July 21st, 7:30 I was interviewed by the beautiful black American Lady (the young light-skinned one), she was just so calm and focused and it really helped me regain my confidence. Whenever she asked a question I didn't have an immediate answer, I would say excuse me.... The time it takes for her to reply, I was already thinking up an answer. I did breathe-in-breathe-out exercise at the beginning.

She was just staring at me and smiling, not typing much.... I couldn't afford to fidget or flinch at any question.

I: Good morning ma'am

VO: Good morning, and how do you do?
I: I am great, thank you and you?

VO: good, good. pass me just your i20 and passport please. So what's your course of study?
I: Masters of social work at east Tennessee State University in Johnson city Tennessee

VO: what do you do now?
I: I am currently employed at xyz specialist center, a special needs school that caters to children with developmental disorders like autism, ADHD and Down's syndrome. As a program facilitator, my main duties are (she cuts me off, she was cross-checking with my DS160 throughout)

VO: so who would be sponsoring this trip?
I: I got a merit scholarship that covers 50% of my tuition, my great-uncle and sister would cover the rest of my expenses. Then she goes through my i20

VO: Why didn't you apply to more affordable programs?
I: well most of the other schools expect their MSW students to pick a concentration at the second year but since I don't have a BSW nor basic SW knowledge, I wanted programs that offer a generalist practice model where I would be able to experience every aspect of the profession

VO: any standardized tests
I: yes, I sat for the GRE with a score of 314 and IELTS with an overall band score of 8

VO: who would you be staying with? Do you know anyone that has applied to or attending this school?
I: I will be staying on campus at the Buccaneers ridge apartment and already made a deposit. No I don't know anyone at the school

VO: how then did you know about the school
I: I made use of the worksheet available on the EducationUSA website and was able to solidly define my priorities. Then I researched for schools using socialworkdegreeguide.com, usnews, mastersportal and gradcafe and I was able to shortlist the programs fitting my requirements.

VO: What other schools did you apply to and how many admits?
I: southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, University of Maine at Orono, Michigan State University at East Lansing, Ohio State University at Columbus and Georgia State at Atlanta. I was admitted by four of them.

VO: can I have bank statements to backup your claims (handed over my sis first, savings with over #11m) what does your sister do?
I: she is a level 13 civil servant with the Lagos State govt

VO: (just looks at front page of the statement), has she ever left the country?
I: No, she hasn't

VO: looks at my Uncle's (>$100k), where does he reside and what does he do?
I: He stays at Maryland and is a real estates agent

VO: how did he get to the US?
I: (laughing) he's my great-uncle and it would have been rude for me to ask him that, it was a long time ago even before my mum was born. From the stories passed down, I hear he was given a federal scholarship when he was in secondary school and later citizenship, I don't really know specifics, you know how stories can change when passed from generations to generations.

VO: (laughing along with me) congratulations, I would be approving your visa..... Blah blah DHL.... Blah blah i20.... POE
I: thank you ma'am, I do hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
VO: I hope so too, thank you

This is my second interview, was denied June 27th.... Will dig that up and post later.

It would be remiss of me not to thank the wonderful people of this thread especially Texrem (wonderful man with a beautiful soul), Sorelee, Walsprings, lagosismyhome, profojah, meritdee and sponge3.

CCs don't offer BSN, they only have ADN (associate) and Lpn (certificate).

snoopylinus:
Good morning from here,please people,i got confuse, I'm about applying for SAT exams and parents wants Me to go through community college to do nursing from a family friend's advice they got,Is it advisable to use a community college for a bachelors degree in Nursing science,please i need your advice,and should i go ahead and apply for SAT exams...

Oh.... I'm sorry. I got a 314, V165 Q149 (was surprised at this score; never been good with math exams). Though I'm still trying to understand how knowing my score helps anyone.

I already talked about my study schedule and the simple strategies I applied on test day.

smallsuper:
Do not be evasive. Tell us your stat, that might inspire someone here.

I can't really comment on the specifics of the test, there's a voice prompt at the beginning where you have to swear an oath not to divulge any info about the nature of the test.

Well the verbal section wasn't easy at all but English has always been a strong point for me (got a 9 on my IELTS). I attended to the reasoning questions and then the reading comprehension. The passages were longer and more complex than I expected for just a few questions.

I was in luck with the Quant section but time wasn't on anyone's side. The main strategy I used was answering the easy questions within the first 10mins, just skipping all the hard ones and using the remainder time to tackle them.

pronto543:
Congratulations for the success of the GRE exam. I very sure you swot up on the general strategies of answering GRE questions to find both sections and the exam overall surprisingly easy.

Could you please share your test day experience with peeps here so we could be better prepared mentally and technically to ace the exam as you have done.

I studied intensively for a month (8hrs/day). Made use of Manhattan series and Gruber and the free powerprep.
The test itself was surprisingly easy but I had a hard time with time�, especially with the Quant section. But all in all, it turned out good.

tobbie247:
how was it? I'm planning to write soon.

Oooook....... It got complicated rather quick. I don't really know how the access works, don't know if it can be accessed by multiple persons simultaneously.

I had my GRE yesterday. Didn't get to use my magoosh premium one month access. Anyone interested?

Hi all, please anyone in Flinders or Adelaide as a whole? Lemme pick ya brain a little.

I have a dilemma..... Adelaide vs Melbourne....... Flinders vs Monash

Hey guys, please those who recently got an IDL come to my aid.

Would I get the local driving license before applying for the IDL? Do I have to know how to drive first before applying?

Most importantly, how much is the real cost of obtaining one and how long? The website is saying 6k but I know my naija na�

Please can anyone help out with paying of application fee? 100AUD......my card is being rejected.

Thank you @jewelstone for your time and help.... You're already progressing in Oz.... You could have easily stopped commenting on this thread; but you didn't.

Plain and uncoated Honesty should be the order of the day. Most persons who rant about niceness and being diplomatic; might be as rude as they come in their respective lives.

Thank you to all who have contributed and still contributing immensely and truthfully to this thread.

You should look at adjusting your orientation man.... You're supposed to be educated for earth's sake.

JoeDuch:
Please Nairaland should delect and block this girl that lacks manners. tomorrow someone will marry this one and keep in the house, u re just so rude . simple request from and u re freaking , its simple u politely say u cant help and u re hear ranting....BE GUIDED and cut down ur Ego....

Wow... Congrats to everyone.... Weldonextreme, Joe, bblesing

Please oo, I need to ask. I am scared of driving as it is....if I learn how to drive in Nigeria (left side steering)....how easy would the transition to Australian mode (right sided) be??

no-one can make that decision for you dear. you just have to take your time and weigh the pros and cons. I had the same dilemma; US and Australia.

bookorlah:
Hello everyone
Please help a confused mind, don't know which is better for study between Canada and Australia.

Congrats dear, journey mercies in a few days time @Haliru001

True..... I've always thought about that.

bestdiddy:
Australia really needs to consider having Embassies in countries where they are receiving high numbers of applications from. What I dont get is that theres an Australian High Commission at Abuja . . . Can't the High Commission issue visas? we won't have to face these delays if that was the case.

oh my gosh!!! i never expected this. so sorry love, do take heart. I like that you ain't giving up. your alternative plan will pull through IJN.

Fishlink:
Hmmmm! Have to take heart anyway! Got my visa rejected with decision from DIBP yesterday. The worst part is I got 3 years ban from applying any visa to Australia. This happens as a result of employment letter which could not be verified. God will grant everyone expecting his/her visa on this platform. I would get immigration lawyer in Aussie so the ban could be waived cos my Aussie partner will be in Naija for marriage so I'll file for spouse visa

Thank you @weldonextreme

Thank you. Most people say it's really difficult to work during the semester cause the graduate entry nursing is rigorous.

JewelStone:
WSU is AL2. Cost of living is higher in Sydney and so are the wages. I'm not sure about internships but that should depend on the course, check your course info page. School fees are increased each year, no chance of being lower second or third year. You can work within the allowed 40 per fortnight during school term and still make good grades easily but it's up to you.

I applied through PFL but they didn't make any difference in my application, feel like I wasted my 100k. WSU don't require agents for applications.

everyone writes according to their experiences and those of the people around them. please I would be interested in reading yours. thank you.

egbabiekperemo1:
Your assertions are not completely correct

well thank you......but most of these questions can only be answered by someone who has been there done that. I have swept through the school's website with an igbale (broom) of life. well it's all good, I get your point though.

tobe4real:
if you're serious about wanting answers you will do your research yourself,pple on here are either looking to get on the Aussie bus or in Aussie already and pretty much occupied with hustle and studying,there are no agents on here...but well I will help some,if you actually get on the school's website you will get all the answers u seek...but yes 2nd year is cheaper and they have a number of agents...options edu agency,pfl and bcie are some of them.

https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/

diego2015:
Can someone plz drop a link for samples of personal statement.

yay.....i'm ecstatic. you are here, also pmed you. this is a rare opportunity, so you'd have to pardon my bombardment ma.
did you apply to WSU through agent? if yes which?
is it true the second year tuition is lower than the first?
how feasible is it to work during the semester and still maintain a high grade? or do you work only during breaks?
does the course offer internship/capstone at the end?
how would you compare the cost of living in sydney to melbourne?
is WSU AL1?
mehn....this sounds like an interview

JewelStone:
Hey good job tracking me down, lol. How can I help?


Maybe people don't mention it cos their Bachelor of Nursing isn't reputable or the location isn't suitable. For nursing degrees, the Uni you choose matters cos you don't want to struggle for placements during studies or jobs after graduation. I'll be doing the entire next semester of my practical unit in a reputable hospital, thanks to WSU. Cheap doesn't always mean good you know.

When people refuse to take sound advice, they end up in cities with no good jobs, doing mean and frustrating jobs with little pay. This makes them bitter because they are always tired and worn out, so they give others the impression that Australia isn't a good country for Intl students. And most times they have to search for obese ghetto white women/men as their only way out of frustration . Choose the right course and city and your life will be a bliss. Mine is a bliss, there's no city or country I would rather be right now #sydneyrocks