₦airaland Forum

Time2win:
Can we stop all this shading. Do you know his background? We can always have positive criticism without attacking often.

NoQualms1:
I am applying to a school that needs foreign transcript evaluation. I checked WES website and discovered that their process is long, is there another evaluation body I can use apart from WES?

Can I evaluate more than one transcript at once?

Who has gone through it that can explain it better?

Thanks.

walepepe21:
]Let me first thank all the beautiful people on this platform...it was just by God's grace ..My interview went well yesterday and my visa was approved
I got GTA for my msc program which covers the full tuition fee for the duration of the program as well as monthly stipend

My interview yesterday went below.

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning pass me your documents
Me: gave her the required documents

VO: how did you hear abt the university
Me: i first heard about the University during my undergraduate days through my lecturer who attended geoscience conference in the school, upon her return, she would not stop talking about the quality of academic research in the university (vo cut in)
VO: Do you have relatives over there?
Me: No No No ( I said that like 4 times)
VO: what other universities do you apply to?
Me: I applied to university of Wyoming, university of Wisconsin
VO: why this uni
ME: I'm interested in prof..... ongoing research project, this research project aligns with area of my research interest, the research is focusing on contamination and remediation of groundwater ( VO cut in) I was about saying contamination of groundwater is one of the environmental challenges in Nigeria today
VO : Did you write GRE
Me: yes
VO: your score
Me: 278
VO: what will you be doing as a graduate assistant?
Me: I will be assisting the lecturer in the preparation of course materials, I will also be assisting in marking and grading of assignments and tests (VO..cut in)
VO: when did you finish undergraduate?
Me: 2015
VO: which University?
Me: Ekiti State University
VO: what have you been doing since then
Me: I completed my NYSC 2016-2017 at national universities commission, immediately after that I got teaching job where I teach physics and geography at...... International group of school ( VO cut in is it secondary school? I said yes) I got my present job at.... Geophysical services Limited, I work as field geologist
VO: what's your plans after the degree?
Me: I intend to come back to Nigeria upon the completion of the program, I will have acquired adequate research knowledge as well as practical and field knowledge to enable me take up lecturing and research position in my alma mater (VO cut in)
VO: your visa has been approved, take your I-20 form ,you will need at the port of entry.. Take this white paper and collect your visa in three business days in the location where I circled
Me : I was like thanks thanks more that six times

My remark... VO didn't ask about how I got the scholarship ? She didnt ask about the SOA because I have deficit of 2780
Above all pray for favour and mercy of God.. Then always listen to whoever being interviewed before you. So that you can learn from their mistakes.

Congratulations Boss ���

CptCharlesVane:
One doesn't have to be clairvoyant to spot a poser. And Yes, I know as he's written here severally. He's the top b school MBA who got an emergency F1 visa, recruited on campus to become MD of JP Morgan Chase, that also operates in the IT sector with Sergey Brin. Did you not know that he wrote the reference letter for the Akosua somebody. I forgot to mention he also wrote the source codes for nairaland and has alternate accounts to like and support his comments.

1stdami:
PS: I actually liked his comments
Are you saying my account is a fake account

toluene1234:
Good evening all,

Please I urgently need your advice and contribution. I was filling my DS 160, i saw a portion that ask if anyone will be travelling with me? I obviously want my spouse to travel with me may be later in the year she joins me. I tick YES for that portion.
On my I-20 my dependent spouse estimated expenses wasn't included, my school reprinted another I-20 which included my dependent estimated expenses I.e I have two I-20 forms. Concerning home ties, should I use the 1st I-20 without spouse estimated expenses for my interview knowingfully well that I have ticked YES for spouse travelling with me or I should just go with the second I-20 with estimated expenses or i should not tick YES for anyone travelling with me? How do I now deal with home ties in this regards.

Please I need your insight, experiences on this issue.
@lagosismyhome, @walspring @texim and others with similar experience.
Thanks

toluene1234:
Please someone should help me now. I need your an experienced advice on my current situation.

toluene1234:
Good evening all,

Please I urgently need your advice and contribution. I was filling my DS 160, i saw a portion that ask if anyone will be travelling with me? I obviously want my spouse to travel with me may be later in the year she joins me. I tick YES for that portion.
On my I-20 my dependent spouse estimated expenses wasn't included, my school reprinted another I-20 which included my dependent estimated expenses I.e I have two I-20 forms. Concerning home ties, should I use the 1st I-20 without spouse estimated expenses for my interview knowingfully well that I have ticked YES for spouse travelling with me or I should just go with the second I-20 with estimated expenses or i should not tick YES for anyone travelling with me? How do I now deal with home ties in this regards.

Please I need your insight, experiences on this issue.
@lagosismyhome, @walspring @texim and others with similar experience.
Thanks

Ellakemzy:
Good day Everyone..i have been a silent follower for a week now..a lot to learn here...I want to start my Visa application. How do I go about it? I hear people talking abt DS160, scheduling appointment, sevis payment and so on. Which is first to do ? And also I need help on sevis payment . Do I have to fill these forms to know when they are available dates? I am hoping to have my interview in june

CptCharlesVane:
One doesn't have to be clairvoyant to spot a poser. And Yes, I know as he's written here severally. He's the top b school MBA who got an emergency F1 visa, recruited on campus to become MD of JP Morgan Chase, that also operates in the IT sector with Sergey Brin. Did you not know that he wrote the reference letter for the Akosua somebody. I forgot to mention he also wrote the source codes for nairaland and has alternate accounts to like and support his comments.

dabaniru:
So much hate in one post. SMH.

How you guys manage to twist people's opinions because they differ from your reality amazes me.

Are there facts in what he says? Most certainly. Has he said top schools are the 'only' way to succeed? Well, I am yet to read that. Saying top schools are not important is akin to saying getting good grades are not important - cos we all know "no be everybody wey go school go make am". I'd advise you all to be a little less touchy/offended about the "top school" matter and instead just pass your important message that it's not all about the school you attend (all without crucifying the man for stating obvious facts).

Cheers!

prety247:
Good day all thanks for vast knowledge shared here to help us.
Pls am 32 yrs old female would love to study in Canada.
Married wit kids but don't intend traveling wit my family.
Pls I want to know if I have any chances of being admitted for a degree?
Or is it safer to seek for a diploma ?
Which schools would you advice I apply to I would love to study Information technology (Networking, hardware or alike cos I love working with you my hands)?

lalavita:
For everyone trying to get an earlier date, the Embassy just opened up a date next week - 13th. Hurry if you are interested. I had been checking everyday and this is the first time an earlier date opened up.
Wishing everyone a successful experience.

Brown2Green:
And please be prepared very well before choosing a date. Get your funding right or wait for it.
Don't be unnecessarily hasty.

sheke01:
Has there ever been any argument about networking? I guess LinkedIn is now a comedy booking platform.

I shared a LinkedIn post which he antagonized the authenticity.
If how his post started didn't clearly show the intention, doesn't this show it

I get the whole idea of him trying to be the smartest guy in the room but gosh, this is a faceless forum. Lemme not say anything negative

LagosismyHome:
There is no right or wrong answer ......... But when you dwell on something too much then it becomes a high Mountain . If its me they cannot travel without you so focus on getting yours first . The rest might follow seamlessly after. If you go with the I20 alone then if asked , be very upfront and say you would love your family to be together at some point but your i20 is for yours now. If you go with the other i20 then work with what you have and be ready to defend home ties

Interview is so subjective that there is no right or wrong way. Any of them can work. It depends on the voices in the VO head at the time of interview.. Some people have all the home ties in this world and are still denied ... So just Prepare for questions and how to present yourself well and hope for the best

vinnyvince:
Visa Approved today at the Abuja Embassy.

Here's an abridged version of my transcriot to K.I.S.S.

VO: Hello
Me: Oh Hi!
VO: I can see you're going for your Doctorate in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Me: Thats correct.
VO: Are you married?
Me: Nope, I am single.
VO: Why the Univerisity of Cincinnati?
Me: My choice of schools was based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education in which UC falls under the Schools with Very High Research activity(R1). I had emailed many profs with similar research interests who work in schools within the R1 list and received interesting replys from the Profs at UC. Also, they have a really strong faculty. Particularly, the first man to land on the moon surface, Neil Armstrong, was a one-time member of the aerospace engineering faculty and helped develop it. The above helped to shape my decision.

VO: **cute smile** Whats your research field about?
Me: oh I am interested in the aerodynamics of airfoils as well as the development of miniaturized satellites--CubeSats in particular.

VO: *smiles* and asks, whats your highest degree qualification?
Me: I currently hold a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of xxxx where i finished with a first class.

VO: hmm, i can see from your I-20 that you've been offered full scholarships.

Me: That's Correct.

VO: I will be approving your Visa. Please keep your I-20 very safe as you will be needing it at the POE.


I am grateful to God for his grace.

vinnyvince:
Visa Approved today at the Abuja Embassy.

Here's an abridged version of my transcriot to K.I.S.S.

VO: Hello
Me: Oh Hi!
VO: I can see you're going for your Doctorate in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Me: Thats correct.
VO: Are you married?
Me: Nope, I am single.
VO: Why the Univerisity of Cincinnati?
Me: My choice of schools was based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education in which UC falls under the Schools with Very High Research activity(R1). I had emailed many profs with similar research interests who work in schools within the R1 list and received interesting replys from the Profs at UC. Also, they have a really strong faculty. Particularly, the first man to land on the moon surface, Neil Armstrong, was a one-time member of the aerospace engineering faculty and helped develop it. The above helped to shape my decision.

VO: **cute smile** Whats your research field about?
Me: oh I am interested in the aerodynamics of airfoils as well as the development of miniaturized satellites--CubeSats in particular.

VO: *smiles* and asks, whats your highest degree qualification?
Me: I currently hold a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of xxxx where i finished with a first class.

VO: hmm, i can see from your I-20 that you've been offered full scholarships.

Me: That's Correct.

VO: I will be approving your Visa. Please keep your I-20 very safe as you will be needing it at the POE.


I am grateful to God for his grace.

Brown2Green:
Congrats man

Did you have any deficit?

Oasishavenng:
Congratulations.
You deserve the visa, your responses were topnotch walahi. Enjoy the land of Trump

vinnyvince:
No sir, i didn't

vinnyvince:
Visa Approved today at the Abuja Embassy.

Here's an abridged version of my transcriot to K.I.S.S.

VO: Hello
Me: Oh Hi!
VO: I can see you're going for your Doctorate in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.

VO: I will be approving your Visa. Please keep your I-20 very safe as you will be needing it at the POE.

vinnyvince:
Visa Approved today at the Abuja Embassy.

Here's an abridged version of my transcriot to K.I.S.S.

VO: Hello
Me: Oh Hi!
VO: I can see you're going for your Doctorate in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Me: oh I am interested in the aerodynamics of airfoils as well as the development of miniaturized satellites--CubeSats in particular.

VO: *smiles* and asks, whats your highest degree qualification?
Me: I currently hold a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of xxxx where i finished with a first class.

VO: hmm, i can see from your I-20 that you've been offered full scholarships.

vinnyvince:
Visa Approved today at the Abuja Embassy.

Here's an abridged version of my transcriot to K.I.S.S.

VO: Hello
Me: Oh Hi!
VO: I can see you're going for your Doctorate in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Me: Thats correct.
VO: Are you married?
Me: Nope, I am single.
VO: Why the Univerisity of Cincinnati?
Me: My choice of schools was based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education in which UC falls under the Schools with Very High Research activity(R1). I had emailed many profs with similar research interests who work in schools within the R1 list and received interesting replys from the Profs at UC. Also, they have a really strong faculty. Particularly, the first man to land on the moon surface, Neil Armstrong, was a one-time member of the aerospace engineering faculty and helped develop it. The above helped to shape my decision.

VO: **cute smile** Whats your research field about?
Me: oh I am interested in the aerodynamics of airfoils as well as the development of miniaturized satellites--CubeSats in particular.

VO: *smiles* and asks, whats your highest degree qualification?
Me: I currently hold a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of xxxx where i finished with a first class.

VO: hmm, i can see from your I-20 that you've been offered full scholarships.

Me: That's Correct.

VO: I will be approving your Visa. Please keep your I-20 very safe as you will be needing it at the POE.


I am grateful to God for his grace.

prety247:
Good day all thanks for vast knowledge shared here to help us.
Pls am 32 yrs old female would love to study in Canada.
Married wit kids but don't intend traveling wit my family.
Pls I want to know if I have any chances of being admitted for a degree?
Or is it safer to seek for a diploma ?
Which schools would you advice I apply to I would love to study Information technology (Networking, hardware or alike cos I love working with you my hands)?