It is this kind of intensive training that prepares you for the "real" world. You will certainly know you are learning something. I have met people that attained a computer science degree from Nigerian universities, and they have never written a line of computer code. A big joke indeed!


Continue working hard. And good luck with it man!

MackyNaija:
Last week, this week and the next are mapped for quizzes..
Exams come up by mid-week October.

I have a quiz by daybreak, will update on how it went down...
6 whole chapters from a textbook just for "common" quiz. Me I bow.

An assignment to turn in tomorrow and another next tomorrow, we will likely get issued some more today and these are not moi-moi questions, Na who send me come do masters??

USA masters is highly intensive, no be joke!

sonnie10:


I would assume you applied for the position with a certain educational qualification, if yes, then indicate what ever GPA you have. It does not matter where you obtained the degree. GPA is GPA, the only difference is that some are on a scale of 4.0 (USA) while others are on a scale of 5.0 (Nigeria).

Addendum:
Hints on how to graduate with summa com laude -

1 Take every graded paper serious. Even if it is only worth one point.

2 Do all assignments

3 Study review questions on topics for every test (search the internet for those)

4 Do all the extra credits even if you feel you don't need them

5 Find people that have taken the course in past and get their inputs

6 Study ahead and be ready to find answers to your questions during lectures

7Get a note and write every question the professor asks during classes. Those are usually test questions.

8 Write your papers and turn them in as at when due, don't let them take out points for late paper

9 Attendance might earn you some points too.

When you do all these during the semester , you will find out that most final exams will be just formality, because you already had your A.

Super advice there bro.Please can you recommend or do you know any university that runs a full masters of occupational therapy programe[MOT] for less than 30k in california or Texas,with respect to a non state resident applicant but not a foriegn applicant.Thank you

nelem:


all the best in your quizzes bro. we know say u go pass them for sure.


biko expatiate when you said this I wish I attended a bigger school,I need to jab.
thanks much

How long will I keep burning through the money I came with?
I need work abeg and jobs are very scarce here.

Bossman:
It is this kind of intensive training that prepares you for the "real" world. You will certainly know you are learning something. I have met people that attained a computer science degree from Nigerian universities, and they have never written a line of computer code. A big joke indeed!


Continue working hard. And good luck with it man!

Thanks Boss man, I am truly learning a lot.
Today's test was good.
Got home and saw an accompanying assignment due in two weeks! Prof no even let our Biro cool down.

These people no go kill person!

I friend of mine bought me Call of Duty_Black Ops III, how will I finish this game with excess assignments??

He pre-ordered Call of Duty_World War II specially for me, I cannot come and go and come and disappoint him by not finishing them after all the boasting!

rinzaugustine:
Super advice there bro.Please can you recommend or do you know any university that runs a full masters of occupational therapy programe[MOT] for less than 30k in california or Texas,with respect to a non state resident applicant but not a foriegn applicant.Thank you

This is not my line of specialization but one thing I know is that californi-a has a higher cost of living than Texas.

Today is a rainy day...

Got another class soon, make I deh find my square root before the rain resumes.

rinzaugustine:
Super advice there bro.Please can you recommend or do you know any university that runs a full masters of occupational therapy programe[MOT] for less than 30k in california or Texas,with respect to a non state resident applicant but not a foriegn applicant.Thank you

The only OT program I am familiar with is the one in Salem State University Massachusetts. Their fees is relatively low.

sonnie10:


The only OT program I am familiar with is the one in Salem State University Massachusetts. Their fees is relatively low.

okay thanks bro

MackyNaija:
Lot's of people moving around the campus today...
In my mind I said , "Ehen, na so school suppose be"


I have met a couple more Nigerians, cool sets...
Most recently an undergraduate student, he struck up a conversation and we got talking from school back to my apartment.

He felt the 30year old (+- 4years) Grad students feel they are 'too old' to relate with the teenage undergrads.
Me too don 'old' but we still related fine, showing that his feeling was not a fact but a perception which he should clear.....

Home now, make I go enjoy my 50mbps internet conxtn.
If you feel say you go kee these internet people, na you go die! 1000gb monthly... No be child's play!!!
Cost $50 monthly with separate fees for the modem. Will check up and confirm.

Modified: Modem rental fee is a one-time payment of $6 for standard or $9 for high speed modems that can handle the 100mbps speed.

With this internet demn woh know say I no do research online for 3years for nothing.... I woh stream and research the heal out of the 1000gig but wait Ohh I never see even 10mb for naija you dey talk 50mbps may GOD save us here.. .I Am intending applying for UG I have national diploma and also am over 27 what do you suggest Sir...should I just do HND here or apply with my ND I love that school also I like west Texas a and m

eddyme:



With this internet demn woh know say I no do research online for 3years for nothing.... I woh stream and research the heal out of the 1000gig but wait Ohh I never see even 10mb for naija you dey talk 50mbps may GOD save us here.. .I Am intending applying for UG I have national diploma and also am over 27 what do you suggest Sir...should I just do HND here or apply with my ND I love that school also I like west Texas a and m

I forgot to write, the internet bill came in for September and modem rental bill was again included. Jipitit people, they charge for that shi monthly!

After the first month, you will forget the massive data allowance an just concentrate and enjoy the steady availability and efficient service.


It is always cheaper to go through the masters route, paying 4 years of UG is a lot of money except you garrit - plenty money I mean.
As is usually said here, age is a determining factor when you go to the embassy irrespective of what they write on their site. They would always ask what you have been doing all these years that you are just seeking to go for UG studies.

Most UG students here are below 20 years, your plan isn't an impossible one though but I would say conclude your HND and apply for masters after transcript evaluation with WES and here siblings.

Phewww!
The pinning down here is deep...
It is so bad, we had to ask a lecturer to extend submission date for an assignement.

The most recent assignments for course A covers 2 chapters, one has been as usual, breezed through. Shebi na masters class we deh?

Course B's assignment covers 3 different textbook chapters, 2 yet to be taught but we have been given assignments on it due in a few days... The previous two chapters taught in class have been rugged - people no fit breath.


That's by the way...
Results from tests and quizzes are coming in...
Choi!!! I see my scripts and I feel like hiding them before people stab me unto - "how come our scores are so different!?" Na me write their exam for them??

Overall, everything is now taking shape, all men now know where they belong...
bottom of the pack or ahead of the game.

The pressure is reduced in a way...
I can say I have understood the grounds to an extent.

The initial race to come up to speed on the courses has passed; at this point it is - You either know it or you don't!
We are now building up on the knowledge gained from the first 1/3 of the chapters in our textbooks.

Mid term exams are due to be taken by mid October.
Omo, e no easy but we deh rugged am.


Common a/c at 70F, I go don begin shake. Visited a friend that did 65F on his a/c - my palms, arms and head hear am.
Winter is coming, how man go take survive the cold??

eddyme:



With this internet demn woh know say I no do research online for 3years for nothing.... I woh stream and research the heal out of the 1000gig but wait Ohh I never see even 10mb for naija you dey talk 50mbps may GOD save us here.. .I Am intending applying for UG I have national diploma and also am over 27 what do you suggest Sir...should I just do HND here or apply with my ND I love that school also I like west Texas a and m

dont be offended.. Do you currently work with the OND

Jigba:

Here in Germany
Yam is really cheap
You could get a tube for 3€. Oh and I like your thread

And your name means Yam in igbo language. Ji : yam .

Cold no go do u much nh Texas u dey it hardly snows is Texas as i heard

MackyNaija:
The pressure is reduced in a way...
I can say I have understood the grounds to an extent.

The initial race to come up to speed on the courses has passed; at this point it is - You either know it or you don't!
We are now building up on the knowledge gained from the first 1/3 of the chapters in our textbooks.

Mid term exams are due to be taken by mid October.
Omo, e no easy but we deh rugged am.


Common a/c at 70F, I go don begin shake. Visited a friend that did 65F on his a/c - my palms, arms and head hear am.
Winter is coming, how man go take survive the cold??

dannyfrank1:
Cold no go do u much nh Texas u dey it hardly snows is Texas as i heard

That might be true but it isn't only snow that can cause harm..
You mentioned this at the right time..

It rained lightly today and the usual 91F temperature fell to 71F - e don deh set.
It's cold everywhere now but still manageable, I am thinking below 60F might be where we would start crying.

I have been looking up winter clothing online, any ideas from anyone?

MackyNaija:


I forgot to write, the internet bill came in for September and modem rental bill was again included. Jipitit people, they charge for that shi monthly!

After the first month, you will forget the massive data allowance an just concentrate and enjoy the steady availability and efficient service.


It is always cheaper to go through the masters route, paying 4 years of UG is a lot of money except you garrit - plenty money I mean.
As is usually said here, age is a determining factor when you go to the embassy irrespective of what they write on their site. They would always ask what you have been doing all these years that you are just seeking to go for UG studies.
Most UG students here are below 20 years, your plan isn't an impossible one though but I would say conclude your HND and apply for masters after transcript evaluation with WES and here siblings.

..


I will see to the HND then but might still give the UG a try though HND will take 1.4 years to complete and i don't think that is much...

Thanks for the info.
Continue enjoying the blazing speed..Even if we get the small internet speed here NEPA no woh even let us use am...
Up naija.

How is kv City?

Malayy:
dont be offended.. Do you currently work with the OND

Nah i have never work with it....Though it was goten from NIIT but i decide to work for myself and now want to apply for HND and by 2020 i should be applying for the Msc.

MackyNaija:

That might be true but it isn't only snow that can cause harm..
You mentioned this at the right time..

It rained lightly today and the usual 91F temperature fell to 71F - e don deh set.
It's cold everywhere now but still manageable, I am thinking below 60F might be where we would start crying.

I have been looking up winter clothing online, any ideas from anyone?

.

Better get that winter cloth fast..E now funny as my guys dey hear am hurt from estonia so..

But is not that cold in texas shall lol i never go how i woh take know

eddyme:
..

How is kv City?

Village you mean?
It has been fine here... Lesser bumshort wearing babes, the cold don teach them lesson.

eddyme:
.

But is not that cold in texas shall lol i never go how i woh take know

Master, you don't need to go to know this one.
If you are comparing here with other states, it wouldn't be as cold.
Looking at my area stand alone.. Everyone would say it is, gradually the real winter is creeping in.

Make I deh go o...
Midterm exam on Supply Chain Management - lecturer said we should read Chapter 1-10!
Who does that??

The american educational system is very intense...
In the past 5 days -

Thursday was the reiteration that we should go read 10 chapters for the midterm exam.

Did a 6 hour round-trip on Friday to unwind, I cannot go madt reading books. Lost so much time though.

Turned in an assignment on Sunday, had to rush through Friday's assignment due on Monday

Turned in an assignment on Monday, told to prepare for midterm exam. This one should be easier.

Getting set to take a midterm exam today, Tuesday. Did I cover all 10 chapters?? When I reach hall, I go know..

An assignment is due on Thursday (will I be able to meet the deadline?), also we have the Fall Carnival then or have I forgotten the Carnival date?

Another exam is on Friday, na wa o.



Overall, no time to drink beer or chase woman...
If I had a job, how I for take deh manage this kinda workload??

I deh go - need to complete my 'cheat sheet' (legal expo). Oshe!

How many courses are you taking? I thought it's unwise to take more than 3 courses in your first semester

MackyNaija:
The american educational system is very intense...
In the past 5 days, I -

Thursday was the reiteration that we should go read 10 chapters for the midterm exam.

Did a 6 hour round-trip on Friday to unwind, I cannot go madt reading books. Lost so much time though.

Turned in an assignment on Sunday, had to rush through Friday's assignment due on Monday

Turned in an assignment on Monday, told to prepare for midterm exam. This one should be easier.

Getting set to take a midterm exam today, Tuesday. Did I cover all 10 chapters?? When I reach hall, I go know..

An assignment is due on Thursday (will I be able to meet the deadline?), also we have the Fall Carnival then or have I forgotten the Carnival date?



Overall, no time to drink beer or chase woman...
If I had a job, how I for take deh manage this kinda workload??

I deh go - need to complete my 'cheat sheet' (legal expo). Oshe!

Yildiz:
How many courses are you taking? I thought it's unwise to take more than 3 courses in your first semester

Only 3 but it is tight!

Done with my exams...
As usual, we wait for the result.

That's a picture of the venue...
That should be over 500 capacity, we are less than 50 taking the course.

It is well...
Need to find where to lay my head.

MackyNaija:

Only 3 but it is tight!

Yes I know it's very tight. Just wondering whether you took more than that.

MackyNaija:
The american educational system is very intense...
In the past 5 days -

Thursday was the reiteration that we should go read 10 chapters for the midterm exam.

Did a 6 hour round-trip on Friday to unwind, I cannot go madt reading books. Lost so much time though.

Turned in an assignment on Sunday, had to rush through Friday's assignment due on Monday

Turned in an assignment on Monday, told to prepare for midterm exam. This one should be easier.

Getting set to take a midterm exam today, Tuesday. Did I cover all 10 chapters?? When I reach hall, I go know..

An assignment is due on Thursday (will I be able to meet the deadline?), also we have the Fall Carnival then or have I forgotten the Carnival date?

Another exam is on Friday, na wa o.



Overall, no time to drink beer or chase woman...
If I had a job, how I for take deh manage this kinda workload??

I deh go - need to complete my 'cheat sheet' (legal expo). Oshe!

I remember when I was an undergrad, I used to wonder how some of us find time to combine work and school. Because in this country, at least one or two assignments are due every week.

PDPGuy:


I remember when I was an undergrad, I used to wonder how some of us find time to combine work and school. Because in this country, at least one or two assignments are due every week.

Same way it is here...
I wonder how those that work find the time to touch their books.

So far, it has been a nice experience here.

In the midst of all the school work, there has been the Fall Carnival and this is Homecoming week.

The Carnival as I heard was fun filled, I and my coconut head didn't or is it couldn't attend?

I had a friend get me some pictures though, na market square something..

Different campus organizations, societies etal come together on make merry at several points on the university boulevard.

I missed it! Doubt if I will be here when that of next Fall holds.

I sat in my room few minutes ago, trying to get a little school work into my head then suddenly I heard what sounded like rapid gun fire...

That kinda sound from an assault rifle- ratatata.. rata.. rata..
My reaction? Flight or Fright?? I could care less..
Guy, hide your head!

On a second thought - if the bullets were coming my way, I would have either heard screams or worse still I would have dropped dead.

A brief pause, then the sounds continued... this time, more rapidly.

I said to myself...
Na whose kain wahala be this??

Then I heard a thud! Gboa!!!
Grenade!?? Oh lawd!

The sounds continued... A mixture of rapid gunfire and grenades..
Guy, I cannot continue like this..

I stood up and went outside,

First thing I noticed, the skies were bright... Colors everywhere...

People standing outside...

Looking up and cheering.
The sight was beautiful! It was from Fireworks!

Then I remembered, Today is bonfire night!!!


I brought out my phone and took pictures, the videos are more wonderful to watch. Lasted well over 10minutes.
I loved the sights men, today felt like Christmas...

Some more...

@MackyNaija
Nice pictures
you made me remember the movie *vampire Diaries * with the Burn fire pictures

I pray to make it to the USA, soon just like you!