AdoChel:
Okay
Can we still use form I-20s received by email?

Phenomenalopeye:


Ok thanks

So I've narrowed my list of universities for undergraduate admissions

MIT
Harvard University
Princeton University
Yale University
Stanford University

Gpa: 4.95/5.0
WASSCE 7B's and 2 A's
Great essays
Great letters of recommendations
I've not taken SAT/ TOEFL
Due to the pandemic, but I've been emailed by each institution that I can submit my application without test scores

Pls what's my chances of admission
I'll be using the coailation app

And your questions and contributions are highly appreciated

Thanks!

mayDtolu:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/ice-tells-foreign-students-leave-u-s-if-their-school-n1233026?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma

mayDtolu:
It is getting out of hand...I don't think USA want us anymore!

mayDtolu:
It is getting out of hand...I don't think USA want us anymore!

fairheart:

Yes sure! That new rule is still intact. You don't need to get a hard-copy of the i-20; once schools get the idea that have to state which teaching format they are adopting for fall 2020 on the i-20, they will certainly issue another i-20 to you. It can be done within 2-3 days, and you can use electronic copy to apply for your visa.

pdjohnson:


Hello,

A research work does not necessarily equal published work. If you're in the stem, then a whole lot can be included as 'research experience'as long as this includes collecting, organizIng and analusis of data (or a variant), please feel free to include them as a research experience. And this doesn't necessarily have to be your personal research. If you've worked as part of a research group or laboratory to investigate say 'how EV's transport tyRNA' you can always include your role and overall findings of the team as a research experience. Of cause it will help if you do cite the PI in charge of the overall research.

example. Research assistant to Professor xoxo
Project title: Investigating the mechanism of tyRNA transport via EV's.

Your role: carried out PFGE to separate PCR products.

Also, with the help of your current or previous undergraduate advisor or mentor, you could always publish your finals project as a research article. The key is having thorough understanding of what you have done.

Hope this helps!

kilankoazeez:


What if it's a decoy for schools to open during fall semester in-person instead of online. I think Trump wants to reopen at all cost and that's what majority of his fans want. If schools don't reopen in-person int'l students will transfer or leave the country and schools will lose funds invariably.

So see this policy/threat in an objective way.

waynee2baba:
Lol y'all see what's going on in the US and how they don't want y'all badly but y'all still wana go. Better start considering other options because it can only get worse.

Eniolakiite:
Yes to other options. That is what I keep preaching.

If and when Trump wins in November, he can and will likely change as many things as possible. Maybe this period is for everyone to reflect and decide what they want. It doesn’t have to be a particular country. One should be open to options. No amount of curse or anything can change things to your favor all the time.

UK in the past didn’t want students to stay back after studying, now they want them. Other countries want what they want. Nigeria wants what it wants Policies change from time to time. Don’t be rigid and insist it must be a particular country so that frustration doesn’t set in. This advice is particularly for those yet to come in to the US.
By the way, saw that attached image somewhere and feel like putting it here

Eniolakiite:
Yes to other options. That is what I keep preaching.

If and when Trump wins in November, he can and will likely change as many things as possible. Maybe this period is for everyone to reflect and decide what they want. It doesn’t have to be a particular country. One should be open to options. No amount of curse or anything can change things to your favor all the time.

UK in the past didn’t want students to stay back after studying, now they want them. Other countries want what they want. Nigeria wants what it wants Policies change from time to time. Don’t be rigid and insist it must be a particular country so that frustration doesn’t set in. This advice is particularly for those yet to come in to the US.
By the way, saw that attached image somewhere and feel like putting it here

sonofakin:
You can keep preaching till eternity. Most people chose a particular country for a reason. Most are potential graduate students and are adults that know the options available to them. They have heard about UK, Australia and Canada, Estonia and Germany, Turkey, North Cryprus, Scandinavian countries and the likes. Some are so desperate that they try five countries at a time. I can apply to a UK university today with my undergraduate transcript, WAEC result and paper reference letters and get an admission offer in 5hours or 3days. Very easy and less tedious. But we still go through the pain of writing GRE, GMAT,TOEFL and the likes to get to a US school. All for a reason. Everyone knows where they came from. Millions of dollars are awarded to Nigerian students in funding every year, you won't get that in any other country. I am sure you are currently enjoying some of their benevolence. My point is that it is not as easy to ignore US as you are presenting it to be

Mosminic:

Are you aware the comment in the picture you attached is actually sarcasm?

Eniolakiite:
Yes to other options. That is what I keep preaching.

If and when Trump wins in November, he can and will likely change as many things as possible. Maybe this period is for everyone to reflect and decide what they want. It doesn’t have to be a particular country. One should be open to options. No amount of curse or anything can change things to your favor all the time.

UK in the past didn’t want students to stay back after studying, now they want them. Other countries want what they want. Nigeria wants what it wants Policies change from time to time. Don’t be rigid and insist it must be a particular country so that frustration doesn’t set in. This advice is particularly for those yet to come in to the US.
By the way, saw that attached image somewhere and feel like putting it here

fairheart:

It is nice you're advising them to consider these options--and that is chiefly because you're in yourself. If you are still in Nigeria and grappling with the uncertainties, and other frustrating stuffs, you'd have seen things differently. First, the focus on the US is because of its generosity in aids to international students. We have been on this road before, and I think we settled the matter once and for all. None of those countries you mention support international students as US invest in them. None!

You mentioned Germany. How many people were getting German study visas before the pandemic to set in? I have students who could not get appointment due to "crowd or too many application"--which is a systemic way of saying: "We are not giving more visas, do not apply!" How many Nigerians will Australia give full funding as you got from Austin Peay (maybe with minor deficit, cause I remember you contacted me before you got your visa). Check those countries you listed and see the difference compare to the US.

Policies always change, and true, people must not be rigid in their pursuit. What makes you think Germany, Australia, UK, Canada, and others cannot change their own policies, too? Also, the funds required to process things can be heavy and burdensome. The US, in my view and based on experience, is still one of the most affordable countries, with better opportunities--which is why you chose to go there yourself.

What I am saying? Time changes, Nations change, politicians come and go, pandemic come and leave, but your dream must remain solid--or else, you will miss fulfillment later in life, and regret for not shooting at your ideal target.

If anybody here wants US, I would like to advise them to keep US as option A[/b], and if they can afford to process other countries, they should put that as [b]option B. There's nothing wrong with the present US in the sense that the world itself is experiencing shakes and era of uncertainties, I also do not see Trump as a threat to dreamers who wish to study and work in the US. He's a politician, and it is in the nature of politicians to be temperamental and fickles. The politicians now making policy that students who study in the UK can now stay and get work permit, can change tomorrow, reversing the policy. You see? That is life for us when our own Homeland has refused to grow, and neither you, myself and other Nigerian youths are ready to demand for change that hinges on making this decisive demand.

It is well. I strongly believe the US is going through a transitional phase; things may get better or worse--and we must say that for those countries you mention. Nowhere is certain my dear! But no matter what, one must hold unto his/her dream!
I hope your school is going 100% online in fall, or else, Nigeria is waiting for you

sonofakin:
I get your point. But one thing I know is that one can still use a stone to kill many birds. You can get into US,
have a plan B from day one on ways to get into other countries and still get your US degree. People are doing it. Canada and UK for example have other immigration pathways that isn't student Visa. For example, UK has a route for PhD holders. I heard of someone that got into US to study MSc Systems Engineering on full funding and still found his way into Canada post graduation to work as a Data Scientist. The guy even turned down a PhD offer from his US school. Truth is US is a land of opportunities, though, it is unfortunate that they don't want us. Someone that graduated with a 2.2 here still has the chance to get into a reasonable school, study for free or almost free at worst, by just strengthening other part of their application package. The country practically gives you hope of a standard reasonably priced education.

HoluwadareY:
Though I feel the new proclamation is not very fair especially for students already in the US, but I think it's ICE' way of ensuring ONLY people that needs to travel to study are given VISAs...I also think this is a good step leading to embassy reopening (International students are to be prioritized for the new i-20). All the best guys and I hope those affected negatively will be okay , too.

sonofakin:
You can keep preaching till eternity. Most people chose a particular country for a reason. Most are potential graduate students and are adults that know the options available to them. They have heard about UK, Australia and Canada, Estonia and Germany, Turkey, North Cryprus, Scandinavian countries and the likes. Some are so desperate that they try five countries at a time. I can apply to a UK university today with my undergraduate transcript, WAEC result and paper reference letters and get an admission offer in 5hours or 3days. Very easy and less tedious. But we still go through the pain of writing GRE, GMAT,TOEFL and the likes to get to a US school. All for a reason. Everyone knows where they came from. Millions of dollars are awarded to Nigerian students in funding every year, you won't get that in any other country. I am sure you are currently enjoying some of their benevolence. My point is that it is not as easy to ignore US as you are presenting it to be

kilankoazeez:


What if it's a decoy for schools to open during fall semester in-person instead of online. I think Trump wants to reopen at all cost and that's what majority of his fans want. If schools don't reopen in-person int'l students will transfer or leave the country and schools will lose funds invariably.

So see this policy/threat in an objective way.

Eniolakiite:
I wanted to share this..
If you’re a woman particularly planning to come to US for stem or tech related field, I want to advice that you plan to apply to Grace hopper celebration of women in Computing program, the scholarship is by anitab.org
It’s done annually.
I am part of their scholarship recipients for this year. There are many benefits of that program. I heard about it when I was still in Nigeria so I’m putting it out for others to know about it too.

sonofakin:
I get your point. But one thing I know is that one can still use a stone to kill many birds. You can get into US,
have a plan B from day one on ways to get into other countries and still get your US degree. People are doing it. Canada and UK for example have other immigration pathways that isn't student Visa. For example, UK has a route for PhD holders. I heard of someone that got into US to study MSc Systems Engineering on full funding and still found his way into Canada post graduation to work as a Data Scientist. The guy even turned down a PhD offer from his US school. Truth is US is a land of opportunities, though, it is unfortunate that they don't want us. Someone that graduated with a 2.2 here still has the chance to get into a reasonable school, study for free or almost free at worst, by just strengthening other part of their application package. The country practically gives you hope of a standard reasonably priced education.

Friedpotato:
do mind her. I have a full ride undergraduate scholarship which includes a free laptop for this fall 2020 session. I should just leave it and go to Canada.

She herself is there on a good scholarship offer. I hope she sees what we've been trying to say since that Trumps policies are not pro-americans but purely anti-immigrant and xenophobic.

AdoChel:
Thank you

Please do you know about any for women in medicine/medical fields?

Friedpotato:
yes bro. With what's happening, I am and I believe we should be checking the US to Canada route