innovativeame:

Abeg who be Austin oo?I wan follow threaten am, I dey pity the guy life. Abeg forgive am. Pick am up ooo, I don dey warn u now or else,What happened in 1976 will repeat itself .

kennyrony:

It obvious u don't want to learn

sealleone:
well thanks for the advice..ur still a dick though... Lol

Ripleus2:


Thanks for the correction! I understand better now.

slimmy05:
Hows preparation? Hope you've gotten what you need to survive here

Ripleus2:

Thanks bros. Lol me I no know all the things I need to survive there oh (besides academic and research preparation). Any advice for me? I am generally preparing to move sha.

slimmy05:
Well, for clothing, you would need traditional wears, cos they are pretty expensive to sew here. Well, you might look at drying small egusi, ogbono or crayfish and dry pepper, try and get some traditional spice. Your incentives should be very ok for your living expenses.

Ripleus2:

Thanks bros. Lol me I no know all the things I need to survive there oh (besides academic and research preparation). Any advice for me? I am generally preparing to move sha.

ebdib:


Watch out. Rent kills!!
Depending on your stipends, you're going to really be on a strict budget.
Like really strict.
If you're stipend is >25K then you can afford to splurge a bit here and there.

The biggest culprits are rent and feeding.
Start looking now for cheap deals but keep utilities and distance from campus and activities in mind.

Regarding feeding I hope you can cook.
I recommend learning how to cook with corned beef, baked beans, eggs. Raisins, frozen vegetables etc.

I didn't carry all those egusi etc. I can't cook those anyway.
Just bear in mind. Student life is a poor life. There's no sugar coating it.
Don't expect to be flexing oo. Clear your mind now.

Happy to answer any other questions.

Ripleus2:

Thanks! I am already applying for rent, one on campus and one just outside the campus gate. I am on a waitlist for both of them, and I am also checking out other options. Ah no my stipend is < 25k and that's even before tax. It might be more by my second year. I know grad school life is a lean life so we go try manage. Thankfully I can cook. I appreciate all the advice, man!

One thing that's been on my mind is the harsh cold weather. I hear the winters in Indiana are very long: from like September till late April or even May sometimes, so about 2/3 of the year is winter. This means heavy heating bills... that's one thing I have been planning along with housing options.

Edit: I mean, the really nice weather is just like 4 months.

onishaman05:
imperioux, Dicapino, zeehabee, slimmy05, Amefrica, biikeys, edib,

Hello House. First off, i wanna say a big shout out to all the Guru's in the house. Una well done o, May God continue to bless you guys abundantly. Yu guys r too much.
That said, Need your help asap. I would like to know if there's anyone in Georgia State University at the moment? I applied for Grad Studies but am having issues with Transcript delivery. My transcript was delivered to GSU since last year but the application check in portal indicates that my transcript is yet to be delivered. I have sent several mails and made several calls however the Graduate Officer's response is not helpful. So i was wondering if there's any nairalander who currently attends GSU to help me pursue my case.
Thank you very much.

DARKLIGHT:
HI ALL! I WANT TO KNOW THE POSTAL CODE OF LAGOS, HOUSE. DO I NEED TO INCLUDE A TRAVEL ITINERARY IN MY DS160 WHEN I HAVE NOT MADE ANY PLANS AS REGARDS TO FLIGHT BOOKING YET? ALL SHOULD I JUST SAY NO? I STAY AROUND ALAKIJA, SATELLITE TOWN IN LAGOS.

warriboy21:
Please let's try to encourage people seeking schools with less stressful applications by giving Dem name of such schools if we do have n also by encouraging Dem to take standardized tests.

No b by stressful application school's Dem take de make am for Yankee..
Grace n favour speaks.

TeeRaf:
Going for my visa interview on Monday in abuja. My school of first choice admitted me and hence I dint complete applications to other schools. I hope this wont be a turn off to the VO. I have faith that all will go well. but must not lie I am sooo nervous. This thread has been so encouraging. its good to know there are a whole lot of smart nd intelligent Nigerians. There is def hope for our future. Words of encouragement plsssss. plus any advice. Also wanted to know if my transcript copy from WES can suffice for my transcript cos I don't have any from my school.

f8luv87:
Please,am new here,I have heard much about how this site helps people.
I need help,I sent my waec to wes for evaluation,now wes has sent the photocopies of my result for verification to waec.
How can I get waec to do the needful?Do they collect money for verification.

sealleone:
he applied for a 2year AS degree in a community college and they have a summer semester..

kennyrony:

Bro SEVIS fee is not 31,200. That should be the Visa fee

icedbeatz:


Thanks, guess sevis fee is $200 while visa fee is #31,200. As one who wants to reapply do I need to pay the sevis $200 before the visa fee ?

sealleone:
www.wncc.com....go to the international students page and check it out...though they did say the summer semester ain't recommended for international students...expecting another smiley

icedbeatz:


Thanks, guess sevis fee is $200 while visa fee is #31,200. As one who wants to reapply do I need to pay the sevis $200 before the visa fee ?

EdetMavo:
Gurus in the house, your help is needed urgently....

Do I print a new bank statement for my visa interview, or I should use the one that I sent to the school in order for them to issue I-20?

kennyrony:

Bro, can't you just use Google? Check http://nigeriazipcodes.com/3491/lagos-town-area-zip-codes-4/. You do not need to include any Itinerary in ur DS-160. Say NO.

tradenet:
Thanks guys I would keep you posted with the out come and please everyone out there don't make same mistake

sirRiddy:
I'm Austin...who is looking for me?

slimmy05:
I think sometimes you're rather too forward. Try to read people's post before any sarcasm. Go back and read worry' post carefully.