So many schools but prepare for standardized tests or test for embassy. @Temi4fash

warriboy21:
we should talk about internships.. pls who is doing internship/OPT now should enlighten us on how he/she applied .esp summer internship or after graduation internship.

which internship site do we visit especially paid internship?

what do we need to apply?

in general, transition from graduation to opt. how is it like?

experienced gurus pls enlighten us ..so we can get enuf infos as d indians...
thanks

I am not an experienced guru but I can share a bit of what I have experienced and what I know. I would say the best sites to check are indeed.com and linkedin (Of course you should check you career services too). One tip I would give to people looking for internships, don't necessarily limit your choices to one geographical area. Some companies don't mind paying relocation and accommodation expenses during the summer internship. What you need to apply depends on what the organization asks for but most of them ask for your resume, referees and sometimes cover letter and transcript.

I don't know about after graduation internship.....why apply for internship when you can get a full time job most organizations offer internships only to students that are returning back to school for at least one semester after the completion of the internship.

Graduation to OPT is easy as long as you start applying early enough. Study the employment cycle. If you are graduating in December you don't want to start applying for jobs oct-dec, that's practically late (you can still get jobs o, but you have less options). Start early. Even summer internship applications should start by august/september of the previous year. The ideal situation is to get your job before you graduate so as to avoid stories that touch.

Now this last portion is my own personal two cents, you don't need to do do them but it sure helps.
When applying for internship, and you are asked if you would require sponsorship now or in the future, I suggest you say no. Even though you obviously want one but it helps your resume to go further in the recruitment process. Think about it this way, do you need sponsorship for internship? NO, the koko is that you have an internship for that period if you can impress them they might offer you a full time job and decide to file H1B1 visa. If not you apply to another company for full time job that does.

Also if you can remove any reference to Nigeria on your resume e.g. Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. I'm not saying you shouldn't be proud of where you come from, but the harsh reality is some companies filter out resumes from applicants from other countries due to that same sponsorship issue.

Hell All, I need list of schools giving full tuition waiver for graduate student in Pharmacy. Slimmy05, welcome back brother.Lol.
LOg 1 and otunbacoded, I saw your PMs,you guys can send me mail on topeakinmoladun AT GMAIL.COM. Regards

landuseact:


I am not an experienced guru but I can share a bit of what I have experienced and what I know. I would say the best sites to check are indeed.com and linkedin (Of course you should check you career services too). One tip I would give to people looking for internships, don't necessarily limit your choices to one geographical area. Some companies don't mind paying relocation and accommodation expenses during the summer internship. What you need to apply depends on what the organization asks for but most of them ask for your resume, referees and sometimes cover letter and transcript.

I don't know about after graduation internship.....why apply for internship when you can get a full time job most organizations offer internships only to students that are returning back to school for at least one semester after the completion of the internship.

Graduation to OPT is easy as long as you start applying early enough. Study the employment cycle. If you are graduating in December you don't want to start applying for jobs oct-dec, that's practically late (you can still get jobs o, but you have less options). Start early. Even summer internship applications should start by august/september of the previous year. The ideal situation is to get your job before you graduate so as to avoid stories that touch.

Now this last portion is my own personal two cents, you don't need to do do them but it sure helps.
When applying for internship, and you are asked if you would require sponsorship now or in the future, I suggest you say no. Even though you obviously want one but it helps your resume to go further in the recruitment process. Think about it this way, do you need sponsorship for internship? NO, the koko is that you have an internship for that period if you can impress them they might offer you a full time job and decide to file H1B1 visa. If not you apply to another company for full time job that does.

Also if you can remove any reference to Nigeria on your resume e.g. Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. I'm not saying you shouldn't be proud of where you come from, but the harsh reality is some companies filter out resumes from applicants from other countries due to that same sponsorship issue.

Spot on, succinctly written. How have you been? You just disappeared like that.

slimmy2005:
Spot on, succinctly written. How have you been? You just disappeared like that.

Abeg no vex.....I just had to stay off social media for a while to get myself here. It's been really good so far o. New experience everyday. This my last year is flexing mode activated o.

temi4fash:
Gurus in the house,

I started my application to University of Minnesota and they asking me to upload an unofficial transcript, I tried doing that but upload is not going through page by page. Once I upload the first page and I try to upload the second it automatically cancels the first.

Also they require I submit all my documents online like my recommendation letters, SOP before I submit my application. And please do any one know where I can write GRE in ibadan.

As regards the the recommendation letter they said they would send a link to the email of the people who will recommend me and they will fill and submit online. Who would you guys advise I use for the recommendations.

I don't know what to do.

Thanks in advance.

Well done guys.. God bless you..

Cc Deetus, profojah, walspring

Will you use me

Your project supervisor and HOD in your university will be the best to give you the recommendation letter only if you have good student to lecture relationship with them before you graduated from the university

happney65:

warriboy21:
we should talk about internships.. pls who is doing internship/OPT now should enlighten us on how he/she applied .esp summer internship or after graduation internship.

which internship site do we visit especially paid internship?

what do we need to apply?

in general, transition from graduation to opt. how is it like?

experienced gurus pls enlighten us ..so we can get enuf infos as d indians...
thanks

Key is start applying as early as possible..for both internships and full-time jobs. For full-time, ideally you want to have at least one offer in hand before you graduate-or things might become tricky with OPT timelines. Brand yourself-highlight your skills on your resume/LinkedIn profile.

The indians you mentioned apply to hundreds and hundreds of openings way before they graduate. Don't limit yourself, especially if you're apply for an entry level position. Connect with recruiters from those companies you apply to on Linkedin too, and drop them a note. Shouldn't be that hard to get something.

hey guys, is there any blogger here leaving in USA?? If you are please quote me and reply or pm me. its urgent.

worry359:


What makes it so difficult for you to enter that question into Google?
Is it too complicated for you or are you too idle?
Would you rather rely on a stranger here than FACTS from a university?

I will post it here to help other people. http://em.tsu.edu/registrar/gpacc.php

(4.35 = 3.48)

Don't believe that website. It's a GPA killer. U should be near 3.6 or more. It also depends on your last two years in school

slimmy2005:
which school accepts uploading documents online for masters program? Thanks

University of Houston, University of missouri

slimmy2005:
Spot on, succinctly written. How have you been? You just disappeared like that.

Slimmy05 back, couldnt stay away that long

warriboy21:
we should talk about internships.. pls who is doing internship/OPT now should enlighten us on how he/she applied .esp summer internship or after graduation internship.

which internship site do we visit especially paid internship?

what do we need to apply?

in general, transition from graduation to opt. how is it like?

experienced gurus pls enlighten us ..so we can get enuf infos as d indians...
thanks

see as you write like better person. you no like dis style pass that your chicken scratch join join style

landuseact:


I am not an experienced guru but I can share a bit of what I have experienced and what I know. I would say the best sites to check are i, but the harsh reality is some companies filter out resumes from applicants from other countries due to that same sponsorship issue.

thanks boss.. u really made it clear.i appreciate. one more question is that , does internship application or opt require a tight resume' ?
what about those that dont have any experience at al, would companies consider them for internship and opt.?.....

is masters degree enough for us employers of labour/

or do i need more certification?

Jchi9876:


see as you write like better person. you no like dis style pass that your chicken scratch join join style

lol hwfa na

biikeys:


Key is start applying as early as possible..for both internships and full-time jobs. For full-time, ideally you want to have at least one offer in hand before you graduate-or things might become tricky with OPT timelines. Brand yourself-highlight your skills on your resume/LinkedIn profile.

The indians you mentioned apply to hundreds and hundreds of openings way before they graduate. Don't limit yourself, especially if you're apply for an entry level position. Connect with recruiters from those companies you apply to on Linkedin too, and drop them a note. Shouldn't be that hard to get something.

what if i fake a resume

warriboy21:


thanks boss.. u really made it clear.i appreciate. one more question is that , does internship application or opt require a tight resume' ?
what about those that dont have any experience at al, would companies consider them for internship and opt.?.....

is masters degree enough for us employers of labour/

or do i need more certification?

I don't know exactly what classifies as tight resume, what do you mean by not having experience? do you mean work experience? If you did Youth service then that counts, if you are engaged in extracurricular activities or have been in the past, then put it on your resume. But no matter what you do, don't put something that can't be verified o. Not trying to be racist but Indians do this a lot but you don't need to. I know someone that after doing interview for internship, the company actually called the place she served in Nigeria. They verify lots of stuff here, so you have to be careful. If you want a certification that's cool but it isn't the most important thing in securing internship.

Now if you dont mind me asking what are you studying and if you have seen any open vacancies so far what are the main requirements?

temi4fash:
Gurus in the house,

I started my application to University of Minnesota and they asking me to upload an unofficial transcript, I tried doing that but upload is not going through page by page. Once I upload the first page and I try to upload the second it automatically cancels the first.

Also they require I submit all my documents online like my recommendation letters, SOP before I submit my application. And please do any one know where I can write GRE in ibadan.

As regards the the recommendation letter they said they would send a link to the email of the people who will recommend me and they will fill and submit online. Who would you guys advise I use for the recommendations.

I don't know what to do.

Thanks in advance.

Well done guys.. God bless you..

Cc Deetus, profojah, walspring

Hey. combine the files your you have into one pdf and upload!

Any one with info?

Both my Nigerian passport and the F1 visa on it will expire in June (2016) but my i-20 is valid till Sept 2017. I will be in Nigeria for spring break and I will like to renew my passport via dropoff after obtaining a new passport. Does anyone know how long it takes to get dropoff sorted out in Lagos for F1 visas? Or precautions I need to take; as in experiences with dropoffs. Thanks

Zik Oye

bebedlolo:
Can someone please help me with a contact at unilag records office for my transcript.

Log on to www.unilag.edu.ng/transcript.pdf and download the form

Scan Teller/Confirmation of payment as attachment along with the completed Application form and send to all the e-mail addresses below:
• records@unilag.edu.ng
• unilagrecords@yahoo.co.uk
• unilagrecords@gmail.com
and with the Subject format below:
SURNAME/PG/MATRIC NO (for Post-Graduate)
SURNAME/G/MATRIC NO. (for First Degree)
Call 07044607904, 07044607903, 07044607905, 07010738836, 07010738800, 07010738838, 07010738890, 012802420, 012802421 (Between 8am & 4pm, Mon – Fri)

Good morning everyone. I got 277 in the GRE, yet to take TOEFL. Can I get into Texas A&M with this score. I want to study MPA. My GPA is 3.98 on a 5.0 scale. Can you suggest affordable schools that I can apply to with these scores?

am preparing for TOEFL... is dere any way forward?

Just to say success to all those that are writing the paper-based GRE exam this weekend at Aba,with me inclusive. God's grace and all the best.

Walspring:


Will you use me

Your project supervisor and HOD in your university will be the best to give you the recommendation letter only if you have good student to lecture relationship with them before you graduated from the university

No wahala... I won't mind so far it would guarantee me admission.. my supervisor has since left the school.. would go and meet my h.o.d for it too.

drzik:

Hey. combine the files your you have into one pdf and upload!

Thanks

hello peeps, please can i get the TOELF practice questions here, i tried the online practiced and my performance was really poor.... please i need your help....thanks

landuseact:


I don't know exactly what classifies as tight resume, what do you mean by not having experience? do you mean work experience? If you did Youth service then that counts, if you are engaged in extracurricular activities or have been in the past, then put it on your resume. But no matter what you do, don't put something that can't be verified o. Not trying to be racist but Indians do this a lot but you don't need to. I know someone that after doing interview for internship, the company actually called the place she served in Nigeria. They verify lots of stuff here, so you have to be careful. If you want a certification that's cool but it isn't the most important thing in securing internship.

Now if you dont mind me asking what are you studying and if you have seen any open vacancies so far what are the main requirements?

msc information technology (management track)...ok i will pm u

Pls you guys who have gotten a Phd Admission to US schools should kindly share interview experience/questions asked during the online/telephone interview by the universities before the admission/scholarship offer. This is to enable some of us to be better prepared.

thanks

warriboy21:


what if i fake a resume

Looks like that has been answered already..

Ok so I've decided to do my masters degree in the united states..
I know the basic steps are..
1.write GRE and toefl
2. Apply to the schools after you have done research and all that
3. Wait for admission
4. Get visa
5. Start school

What I'm more interested is funding... Thats the ONLY thing I'm really worried about as I'm basically a one man riot and there's almost no way of getting a sponsor, so I'd like to know if its possible.. To get some sort of funding to cover tuition and other stuff and i wont have to look for millions of naira before i can think of schooling in the US.

Please anyone that can help me out woth answers or advice will greatly appreciate.
Thanks in advance.

Also what time for admission should i be targetting that'll be perfect and timely.

Hi Everyone,
Please can anyone help me with a contact in Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma for transcript.
It has been a challenge since last year.
Please help brother in need.
Thank you

Ojah i woke up on a Monday morning craving this

better Pounded yam and ofe onugbo hmmmmm

plz dont refer me to any of those African restaurant na slap you go chop

I hail everyone in the house o, Walspring, OjaP, BigFrancis21, Justwise, MsNas, Imperiouxx and others. Just thought to drop in here! Canada is cool, literally, this winter has been pretty unfriendly. Success to everyone seeking admission and those going for interview soon!