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When you get bad grades, work on your weaknesses and move on. Why most people remain stagnant in life is because more often than not, they keep dwelling on their failure.
We've all failed in one thing or the other, no one is perfect. There's no need to continue crying over a spilled milk

Ramadan Mubarak to the Muslim folks out here.

Chinewon88:
Slept in the office for my 7am appointment because its closer to the consulate. Got there in the rain by 5:30 or so. After all the checks, queued up and the VOs came to their desks. I wanted one other slim vo because he seemed cool and patient lol, but I was asked to meet the Chinese guy - I think he should be about 32. I wouldn't say he's strict, as the interview wasn't as scary as I feared. You just need to give him or any of them good responses..

VO: good morning
me: good morning
vo: passport, i20? so why are you going to St Cloud?
me: I'm going to st cloud state university to study for an MS degree in Applied Clinical Research.
vo: how many schools did you apply to?
me: I applied to 4 schools; the university of Rhode Island, Virginia Commonwealth university, the university of Texas medical branch and St cloud state university.
vo: why st cloud?
me: I chose to attend st cloud because the clinical research program focuses on medical device research which basically aligns with my interests and I will ( vo cuts in)
vo: did you take any tests?
me: I took the GRE and TOEFL.
vo: how was your score on the GRE?
me: it was fair enough, I got 149, 149, 3.5
vo: ooh that's impressive( inside my mind I was like that one na score, you need to come GRE thread for nairaland make you see what brothers and sisters are doing to the GRE, but I was happy to hear him exclaim that way though)
vo: you do correlation and validation studies where you work( he read it off my ds160)
what's it about?
me: I told him we do it on new medical equipments and diagnostic procedures to ensure optimal standards.
vo: what's the difference between correlation and clausation?
me; I told him I wasn't sure what the difference is ( I had not heard that word in the context he was asking so I chose to be honest instead of explaining rubbish)
vo: what will this degree do for you?
me: this program will equip me with the requisite skills to be able to perform proper and ethical biomedical research upon my return to Nigeria.
vo: what's your research topic?
me: I'll be working on biosystems neuromodulation(the guy is super fast with asking questions and typing)
vo: do you have any scholarship ( looks at i20 for less than a second)?
me: no, I do not.
vo: OK, enjoy your time at st cloud.
me: thank you.
Passed i20 back with white form and said to pick up passport in three days.
Thanks to God and everyone on here for all your help. Walspring, Mekurexx, for assisting to pay fees from WES evaluation through application circle, I remain grateful. And to a kind heart Kene for adding his money to complete my sevis and pay in less than 48 hours to my interview- after my bossom friend( not from nairaland) squandered the first money I sent to him for sevis, may God bless you. Goodluck to everyone.

congrats enjoy ur trip.....

Hello house. Comments please.

Genomics:
Hello house, I am a first timer but I have been a secret follower for a while now.

Please I would like to know if it is possible to take a research assistant position in another campus. For instance if your school has a school of health that is away from the main campus?

VO: Why dis you choose UNH,
Me: After extensive research and juxtaposition, I decided to choose unh cos its the only school that offer me CIS with concentration in field of AI n robotics together and come with a well structure curricula. It also has an AI n robotics forum where prof, alumni and student of the school share there research Findings, issues and solution which I already joined and will help me in a long way. I Also find current research by prof wheeler ruml in. "Method for heuristic search and planning especially in robotics" in line with my research interest and will help me improve in the aspect of machine decision making and heuristic search in other to achieve my long term career goal of developing or build an expert system to help in diagnosing health issues so as to reduce the stack of queues experience on a daily basis in our medical center.
Guys either gurus,old, fresher, silent readers any category please help me comment on this jargons I put up here.

Help Grade it over 10,
Criticise it wella either constructive or destructive
Then give any advise.

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Kaabiyesi100:
Please I need to know what I need to do to relocate to the US. I have a relative who is a citizen and a goverment worker. Can I go with the Vist visa and get to extend it over there. I want to work and go to school there. Dropped out of the Uni so no degree. If I can . Approximately how much is the whole thing going to cost

So nobody to help this bro answer this question or does he need a connection here before his question can be answered?

princeGee23:
VO: Why dis you choose UNH,
Me: After extensive research and juxtaposition, I decided to choose unh cos its the only school that offer me CIS with concentration in field of AI n robotics together and come with a well structure curricula. It also has an AI n robotics forum where prof, alumni and student of the school share there research Findings, issues and solution which I already joined and will help me in a long way. I Also find current research by prof wheeler ruml in. "Method for heuristic search and planning especially in robotics" in line with my research interest and will help me improve in the aspect of machine decision making and heuristic search in other to achieve my long term career goal of developing or build an expert system to help in diagnosing health issues so as to reduce the stack of queues experience on a daily basis in our medical center.
Guys either gurus,old, fresher, silent readers any category please help me comment on this jargons I put up here.

Help Grade it over 10,
Criticise it wella either constructive or destructive
Then give any advise.

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Interview is usually less than 2 mins so keep your response simple... this might be a mouthful and the VO might think you sound textbookish than reality

You made some good points here but usually interview is quick quick. Most likely the VO will cut u off and move on to another question.. Also if it too long , you might forget a line and become tensed

browndegreat:
So nobody to help this bro answer this question or does he need a connection here before his question can be answered?

Depends on ur age. You can apply for first degree, much higher chance than obtaining a visiting visa I believe.
Write the SAT
Search schools online to apply to
Get a sponsorship bank statement
You good to go!

They are just slayer on social media e.g Instagram, twittewr, facebook and NL Romance Thread. 80% gat nothing upstairs bro.... #RespectToAllSlayLadies #NoDisrespectMeant

happyday:
Nigerian ladies are shy What of them slay queens?

234ng44uk:
If you attended some mushroom universities in Nigeria it's possible. I've seen students who took tests and had excellent test scores but couldn't take exams, in one stupid university like that I once attended in Nigeria, eventually only test scores were recorded as F. In fact, lots of Fs.
Funny thing is that those mushroom universities won't paste results nor can you check what's on file till your final year.

The guy in question went to Unilag, is Unilag now one of the mushroom school now? All I know is that a lot of things ain't right here and I pray Nigerian youth in diaspora should come and make it right after getting there PR sha ooo..... Ile Ni abo sile oko

See greatest akokites fighting for his school cos they are best in Nigeria but far behind in the world. This is very TRUE and POSSIBLE. Just thank your star such didn't happen to you. Something like that still happen recently, a course was remove from a student course and that drop his cgpa. the guy in question had A in this course and was able to know after his master admission ask him to retake this course as a prerequisites and he checked his transcript and see the reason for the drop in CGPA. Just keep thanking your stars.... a lot is wrong with Naija not only aso rock.... I really don't wanna talk to much but ur defense tactics made me. #GBAM

gaviria:
I find this very hard to believe. Except you graduated in like year 2000-2003 o. That kind of thing can't happen in Unilag. What happened to CITS that your department HOD would have his or her own software. Oh so there's even a software to use, meaning you probably graduated between 2008 and this year. And CITS was functional then, post ume was even computer based. So in Education an HOD used software to spoil your CGPA and you didn't go to DSA or Senate or even the CITS. You're a joker sir. Sell another story. They changed 2:2 to third class for you and you're telling us cool story here.lol. Don't spoil Unilag's reputation o biko. People would start thinking HODs can make their own software to calculate GPA for them. HODs don't even record anything, the lecturers submit the result to the department and the department takes the results to the senate for approval. Mistakes like that can only come from CITS and it can't be that bad or else it'll affect the whole department in which case it'll be resolved. So accept your Grade and don't blame Software sir.

What a pity some folks liking this post... You will want to know more about, Course Adviser, Department structure, Record Office and lecture. Congratulations on your visa

gaviria:
I find this very hard to believe. Except you graduated in like year 2000-2003 o. That kind of thing can't happen in Unilag. What happened to CITS that your department HOD would have his or her own software. Oh so there's even a software to use, meaning you probably graduated between 2008 and this year. And CITS was functional then, post ume was even computer based. So in Education an HOD used software to spoil your CGPA and you didn't go to DSA or Senate or even the CITS. You're a joker sir. Sell another story. They changed 2:2 to third class for you and you're telling us cool story here.lol. Don't spoil Unilag's reputation o biko. People would start thinking HODs can make their own software to calculate GPA for them. HODs don't even record anything, the lecturers submit the result to the department and the department takes the results to the senate for approval. Mistakes like that can only come from CITS and it can't be that bad or else it'll affect the whole department in which case it'll be resolved. So accept your Grade and don't blame Software sir.

LagosismyHome:
Again why is the first assumption that everyone here is male.....i sound like a broken record

i am a she

There is absolutely no reason for anyone here to assume you are male,not even from your moniker.

I think most of the males here and in the larger Nigerian society do not consciously think that a Nigerian lady can be this intelligent, educated and assertive.So their default reaction is to assume it must be a guy.You have unkowningly conducted a social experiment with interesting results that reinforces the long held view that the Nigerian society is patriarchal and women are seen as lesser beings compared to their male counterparts.

LagosismyHome:
Ghen Ghen the ambassador for Unilag is in the house.. ..... love the way you defending your alma mater

Funniest thing the guy doesn't really know much about his alma mater... Sorry gaviria. Enjoy ur stay in trumpland.

segunojo866:
i took both sat and toefl 2015 but was very sick for almost one year ( i had to do a life saving operation) so now both result have expired. I did d ielts january this year again. So what will i tell d consular about my Sat result.

Say what you've said here.

I guess this guy no little about Unilag... Best of luck bro#TheMOreYouLookTheLesSYouSee

adey2014:
why i like people like you is that u always think people are lying when u havent heard of such a case before, well i graduated in 2008. chemistry education. you dont know me and i had no reason to put up the story. i only did when someone made mention of why someone had to do a second undergraduate. well i did a second undergraduate. did exceptionally well and still doin fine till today. but saying i sud accept my grades and not blame the dept. i wont take that from u. if u feel am lying. contact me personally and İ will show u my transcript and u will have to come to the thread and apoligize cos u clearly said words u knew nothing about

@ikene, i need the GRE magoosh premium. How much is it?

adey2014:
its my school too. graduated and served after finishing from there but its absurd why she wud say i sud man up and accept my grades as if i was lying about it. things have improved now in unilag but that doesnt mean some peeps have not faced issues there before. and theres no where in my comments where i abused or blamed anyone for the mistake and as far as am concerned am glad it happened.

The guy/girl will not like some ppl to share experience abt Unilag in public. #MouthSealed. #PastTense

princeGee23:
VO: Why dis you choose UNH,
Me: After extensive research and juxtaposition, I decided to choose unh cos its the only school that offer me CIS with concentration in field of AI n robotics together and come with a well structure curricula. It also has an AI n robotics forum where prof, alumni and student of the school share there research Findings, issues and solution which I already joined and will help me in a long way. I Also find current research by prof wheeler ruml in. "Method for heuristic search and planning especially in robotics" in line with my research interest and will help me improve in the aspect of machine decision making and heuristic search in other to achieve my long term career goal of developing or build an expert system to help in diagnosing health issues so as to reduce the stack of queues experience on a daily basis in our medical center.
Guys either gurus,old, fresher, silent readers any category please help me comment on this jargons I put up here.

Help Grade it over 10,
Criticise it wella either constructive or destructive
Then give any advise.

Another version loading.....

If only you'd be able to actually say this. If you're like me, you'll easily forget most of what you wrote up there. The VO just wants to know if you've put some thoughts into the school you're attending, and can say why it's unique to you. Remember this, and you'd be fine.

princeGee23:
The guy in question went to Unilag, is Unilag now one of the mushroom school now? All I know is that a lot of things ain't right here and I pray Nigerian youth in diaspora should come and make it right after getting there PR sha ooo..... Ile Ni abo sile oko

What happened to Nigerians at home? @ bolded, meaning?

Tunnyz:
See if you haven't experienced sh!t you don't have to say people are lying n bla bla when they narrate their experiences. If it's smooth for you then u gotta ignore and move on. I put it to you that you're just being Mr itk..

But so unfortunate he knows nothing

Congratulations

Chinewon88:
Slept in the office for my 7am appointment because its closer to the consulate. Got there in the rain by 5:30 or so. After all the checks, queued up and the VOs came to their desks. I wanted one other slim vo because he seemed cool and patient lol, but I was asked to meet the Chinese guy - I think he should be about 32. I wouldn't say he's strict, as the interview wasn't as scary as I feared. You just need to give him or any of them good responses..

VO: good morning
me: good morning
vo: passport, i20? so why are you going to St Cloud?
me: I'm going to st cloud state university to study for an MS degree in Applied Clinical Research.
vo: how many schools did you apply to?
me: I applied to 4 schools; the university of Rhode Island, Virginia Commonwealth university, the university of Texas medical branch and St cloud state university.
vo: why st cloud?
me: I chose to attend st cloud because the clinical research program focuses on medical device research which basically aligns with my interests and I will ( vo cuts in)
vo: did you take any tests?
me: I took the GRE and TOEFL.
vo: how was your score on the GRE?
me: it was fair enough, I got 149, 149, 3.5
vo: ooh that's impressive( inside my mind I was like that one na score, you need to come GRE thread for nairaland make you see what brothers and sisters are doing to the GRE, but I was happy to hear him exclaim that way though)
vo: you do correlation and validation studies where you work( he read it off my ds160)
what's it about?
me: I told him we do it on new medical equipments and diagnostic procedures to ensure optimal standards.
vo: what's the difference between correlation and clausation?
me; I told him I wasn't sure what the difference is ( I had not heard that word in the context he was asking so I chose to be honest instead of explaining rubbish)
vo: what will this degree do for you?
me: this program will equip me with the requisite skills to be able to perform proper and ethical biomedical research upon my return to Nigeria.
vo: what's your research topic?
me: I'll be working on biosystems neuromodulation(the guy is super fast with asking questions and typing)
vo: do you have any scholarship ( looks at i20 for less than a second)?
me: no, I do not.
vo: OK, enjoy your time at st cloud.
me: thank you.
Passed i20 back with white form and said to pick up passport in three days.
Thanks to God and everyone on here for all your help. Walspring, Mekurexx, for assisting to pay fees from WES evaluation through application circle, I remain grateful. And to a kind heart Kene for adding his money to complete my sevis and pay in less than 48 hours to my interview- after my bossom friend( not from nairaland) squandered the first money I sent to him for sevis, may God bless you. Goodluck to everyone.

cseejhay:
Hi all,
Anyone knows how reputable university of new haven, CT is? Is it a good school to pursue a masters degree? The schooln is actually a university in connecticut. Pls someone advise.
CC lagosismyhome, oludare,imperiouxx,gunther6,slimmy2005, and other oldies in the house. your response would save alot.

You are the best to do this research... I was in your shoes but my research making me to like the school more.

slimmy2005:
it's a good school. Expensive as well, and less funding(ga/ts)

i got funding from the school tho. And i have seen another Nigerian student who got funding.

cseejhay:
Hi all,
Anyone knows how reputable university of new haven, CT is? Is it a good school to pursue a masters degree? The schooln is actually a university in connecticut. Pls someone advise.
CC lagosismyhome, oludare,imperiouxx,gunther6,slimmy2005, and other oldies in the house. your response would save alot.

You are the best to do this research... I was in your shoes but my research is making me to like the school more.

princeGee23:
You are the best to do this research... I was in your shoes but my research making me to like the school more.

Thats true. I did that prior to my making that post. I just thought been a private school its wise to hear from those who might have more first hand info than i do. From my research the school looks ok. because you may never know. am i right to assume that u are u in the school already or a prospective student?

slimmy2005:
it's a good school. Expensive as well, and less funding(ga/ts)

Slimmy2005, am fairly new here. Would like to make an inquiry about your school. Please pm me.. Am unable to send u a message.

Congratulations bro... You have really try explaining and those that feel otherwise will not want to hear another story in other not to even derail the thread or spoil the school reputation.... Ogreene a lot of cases in Unilag only the lucky once should thank God. Or what will even explain a lower CGPA on your transcript to the one u have on your final year statement of result? Thank God the same record office gave this same SOR and Transcript. #CaseClose ... I really still don't want to talk. Am 89% sure none of this doubting thomas can still even match my CGPA..... Walahi!

adey2014:
God bless u. i did then and i went with my uncle in 2009 and i was assured it was going to be rectified my cpga dropped to 2.38/5.0 and that it will reflect in the convocation of 2008/2009 which will be done in jan 2010. i went for service just for me to call my friend to check the convocation list which bought out my name but no rectification was done. if only two of the four courses . che 101 (4 units) and che 102 (2 units) which i didnt register for or even sat for cause İ was direct entry was removed then i wud av entered 2.40. i still went back after my service and applied for pgd in education. i was not admitted and by that time, the dean of education (prof busari) who knew my case had died and by 2011 after going up and down. the new hod for science and tech edu siad she had never had of my case. i gave up at that point and thank God for my parents encouraged me to do another undergraduate. it was not as if i didnt fight. i just chased a better dream and thank God it turned out well. its just a pity people who dont know anything about unilag all come out here talking. the days of ibidapo obe when course form was by paper and results were in broadsheets.

neahyo:
Bro, I empathize with you and I know how it feels. In my final year in the University, a course i had a B was turned to a C. How do i know i had a B you may ask? The course was a 300 level course and the result was on my portal and i printed it out. With this printed copy i had an evidence which i use to complain to the department severally. To cut the long story short, guess what i was told? I was told i already had a first class degree why should i still bother over a grade that was changed and it makes little difference in my CGPA. Moreover, from my transcript i never had a C, so at least it shows the department is very strict with marks. Do you know the difference of 0.01 costs me from being the Best Graduating student in the school? The Best graduating student's CGPA was higher than mine with 0.01.

This is just to give an insight on what is happening in our institutions. All said, i was asked to do my MSc in that same school, me? Only if they know the resentment i hold against them.

Bro, never give up, you don't have to prove anything to anyone and with God by your side your best is yet to come.

Grades alone cannot define your future but Grace can. Do your best, this American Dream must be achieved.

Sorry for the long epistle, I've never said all these to anyone.

Its those doubting Thomas that caused this..... #Respect
Grades don't but Grade do!

Thanks ma, this were just structured from most important down in case VO wan show he has good listening skills.... I live there forum n the combination

I will surely work on it n make it more succinct abi wetinbe the English to use #AppreciateMa

LagosismyHome:
Interview is usually less than 2 mins so keep your response simple... this might be a mouthful and the VO might think you sound textbookish than reality

You made some good points here but usually interview is quick quick. Most likely the VO will cut u off and move on to another question.. Also if it too long , you might forget a line and become tensed

If we can stop discussing Unilag for five hours, I'll send everybody recharge card.