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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 9:53pm On Oct 07, 2018 |
All the best to the Fall2019 applicants. 5 Likes |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 12:38am On Aug 29, 2018 |
Quoran: Congratulations Quoran. This news is absolutely amazing. I am so elated. Enjoy Stanford. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 7:23pm On Jul 20, 2018 |
TheGrandChemist: Congratulations TheGrandChemist! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 2:17pm On Jun 25, 2018 |
Fan01:Congratulations dear. I knew your interview would be perfect. lol@ she did not want me to lie. Please check your email. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 9:53am On Jun 23, 2018 |
The word on the street is stay away from all these supposed benevolent offers of a cheap GRE/SAT/TOEFL price. I can remember this starting as an offer of help to some test-takers. Later, somehow it has grown to a full fledged business. The ironic part is I can't wrap my head how someone can afford to pay such a very low price for these exams. If it stinks like fraud, it is fraudulent. To all those supporting them, your test scores might be okay right now. How about months from now? Scores can be cancelled at anytime. And you would need to pay again. Please, don't be shortsighted. I am saying this for newbies. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 7:13pm On Jun 21, 2018 |
dmus4love10: I am so optimistic for you right now; I mean you are a chemistry major with a good profile. So you have a great chance of getting a fully funded MSc or PhD in the USA. To add to drhammed's advice, mail professors whose research interest is similar to yours as quickly as you can. In your mail, mention that you are seeking for a research position in their lab. Please go through this thread to see samples of such emails. Moreover, check out the University of Utah and Wayne State University too. Also, if you graduated from a public university in Nigeria, please apply for the Opportunity Fund Program of EducationUSA. The deadline is June 30th. All the best. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by reDazey(f): 9:01am On Jun 18, 2018 |
Nigerian- Americans are considered one of the most successful immigrants in the US. I bet they would never had attained such heights if they were in Nigeria. Check out the link below. https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/the-most-successful-ethnic-group-in-the-us-may-surprise-you/86885?utm_source=SM&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_name=Organic 3 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 9:02pm On Jun 12, 2018 |
nosagiez:Big mistake. That money should have remained there. The VOs are not stupid. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 7:31am On Jun 12, 2018 |
If you are in or around Abuja and preparing for your student visa interview, please endeavor to attend the EducationUSA Visa Orientation for students tomorrow. 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 7:16am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Jumybecks:Congratulations Jumybecks. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 6:50pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
So I have good news. Congratulations to a member of this thread, with the moniker epithet. You can check past pages for his profile. He was accepted into the Chemical Engineering Phd program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with full funding. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 10:57pm On Jun 08, 2018 |
Quoran:I am looking forward to the answer to this question. A friend of mine can't access her TOEFL result on the ETS website. And her visa interview is next week. It is a worrisome situation. Please, I am not saying the people here are using s n cards but I need to be enlightened on how you can afford to pay at these cheap prices. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 6:52pm On Jun 08, 2018 |
olaolu39: Congratulations olaolu39. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 9:06pm On Jun 01, 2018 |
Sassandra: From your post, I think I agree with the GRE and TOEFL part. The other part is influenced by your own personal views. 1. Are you aware that there are over 4000 accredited schools in the United States? If EducationUSA can invite such schools to Nigeria for college fair, please madam, you have no business calling them dead schools! 2. Are you aware that all fingers are not equal? Everyone did not and would not come out with first class or second class upper? 3. Are you aware that everyone must not attend top schools? 4. Are you aware that some of those who went to your so-called dead schools get H1b visa sponsorship? 5. Are you aware that people further their studies for different reasons other than the limited reasons you gave above? The world is full of opportunities and everyone's path is different. 6. Are you aware that going to a top school does not guarantee a job offer after school? My point: The flavor of your post was haughty. Hence, my response to you. Do not use your personal preferences to judge other people. They are not you. Learn to understand individual differences. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:58am On May 31, 2018 |
Fan01:Thank you Fan01. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:57am On May 31, 2018 |
shayhune: Thank you, shayhune . 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:55am On May 31, 2018 |
Josh4wod:Thank you, Josh4wod. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:53am On May 31, 2018 |
LagosismyHome:Thank you, Lagosismyhome. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:52am On May 31, 2018 |
imperiouxx: Thank you, Oga imperiouxx. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:51am On May 31, 2018 |
TravelDrim:Thanks TravelDrim. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:48am On May 31, 2018 |
jaybiz007: Thank you jaybiz007 . |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 10:46am On May 31, 2018 |
Quoran: Congratulations Quoran. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by reDazey(f): 6:36pm On May 30, 2018 |
My Visa was approved today at Abuja Embassy. My transcript goes like this: VO: Good morning, can I have your passport and I-20? Me: Good morning(with a smile). I gave her. VO: You are going for a Ph.D. at the College of William and Mary? Me: Yes VO: What course? Me: Computer Science VO: Are you married? Do you have kids? Me: No, I am not married. I have no kids. VO: Do you have any relative in the US? Me: No VO: What do you do? Me: I am a network security administrator at bleep company. VO: Your visa has been approved. She gave me my I-20, a white A4 paper with all information on where to pick my passport. And another small white paper with reminders I should note before I travel to the US. I walked out cheerfully. Thanks to all my fam on the GRE thread, you guys are terrific. And to those helping folks with information here, thank you so much. I learned so much searching for answers from past threads. To all those going with VIU, please reconsider. I witnessed a guy being queried with his VIU admission. He answered all questions confidently. However, if you were there, you would observe that the VO would not give the VIU guy the visa. Please be wise. If you like, you can contradict my opinion, I won't reply. Thank you all. 44 Likes 4 Shares |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 11:48am On May 19, 2018 |
Education is acquired to help you assess contrary arguments and get to a common ground. You do not need to stoop to insults to make your points. Both of you made valid points and there is an intersection to your not so contrary views. Thank you, I have learned about computational linguistics and I know whom to blame for introducing formal language theory. That course was hard oh. We pass am sha |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 3:53pm On May 18, 2018 |
chaiks:Did you study a STEM course? If yes, please apply. You can never tell... |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 11:16am On May 18, 2018 |
For more on Opportunity Fund Program, follow EducationUSA Abuja for a Facebook Live. This event is happening right now. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 11:13am On May 18, 2018 |
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Travel / Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by reDazey(f): 10:52pm On May 12, 2018 |
theamerican:If the rights of everyone in Nigeria is respected,we would have progressed. For me, I am scared of a country where the court of law tells the government to release certain people, the government refuses consistently. Then what would happen to minute and inconsequential me if I should have a problem with a high ranking government personel? Our government officials swore under oath to uphold the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, yet they are the first to break it. They don't respect the law, so who do they fear? Without rule of law, rights of citizens will never be respected. I recall an incident that made me weep for Nigeria. One evening, I was strolling down a busy roadside with a friend. Suddenly, an elderly man approached us. He had a bag with him. At first, I was scared but I relaxed cause I was not alone. Then this old man started "My children, I am sorry to disturb you. I am embarrased standing here to beg you for money. I came from the East because of lack of payment of our pension. We were told that we should come that it would be sorted out. I came with the belief that it would be sorted out. However, it was not the case. I have no money with me, my children. Help me with 500 naira to go somewhere(can't recall)." Tears were dropping down his sad face when he was telling his travail. I could not help crying, imagining what the old man was passing through. After 35 years of service, he has been disappointed consistently. Looking into his sad eyes that evening was a rude awakening. What would the old man do? Take the Pension Board to court? What are his options. This is just one case out of many. Please theamerican, keep discussing how things work in a developed country. Maybe, just maybe,some individuals here might see the truth, and challenge the status quo in Nigeria. 34 Likes 8 Shares |
Travel / Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by reDazey(f): 1:20pm On May 12, 2018 |
EMMAACHILE: Well, like you mentioned a civil servant relying on only salary is akin to a pauper. Are you aware that civil servants in Nigeria, under the law are only allowed to farm. You can do the math. After working 8am-5pm on weekdays, when do you get to do the farm work? Who are we fooling? Why would everyone in Nigeria not have access to 33kvA lines? Why do I have to search for it. Or be special to have access to it. My dear, you don't get the thrust of this discussion. If there is rule of law, equality and justice, most people in Nigeria should have access to the basic necessities of life and should not be connected or "oversharp" to get it. Most people making it in Nigeria have to be selfish. It is the way it is. You have to find a way to owe salaries, or reduce salaries of your workers. You can evade taxes. You can do anything you want in Nigeria and go scot-free. For some individuals, that is the joy of being in Nigeria, the possibilities of getting away with breaking the law. Oh yeah, I have heard this being discussed as one of the perks of being a Nigerian. Ever wondered why MMM thrived in Nigeria? Selfishness. Many persons closed their eyes to the notion behind that PONZI. The rich dubiously taking from the poor to become richer and leaving the poor poorer. That is the reflection of our socioeconomic life in Nigeria. On your last paragraph, obviously, you did not read that from me. So I have nothing to say on that. In conclusion, if someone wants to leave Nigeria to a saner country, where there is orderliness, it is his/her choice. Everyone cannot survive here. For those who are making it here, well done. 23 Likes 4 Shares |
Travel / Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by reDazey(f): 12:21pm On May 12, 2018 |
As I mentioned earlier, you need to be myopic and selfish to live in Nigeria successfully. If someone claims to have government generated power supply 24/7, does his claim reflect the position of majority of Nigerians? I live in Abuja and I can say on average, power supply in my home lasts for 6 hours a day. Currently, it is raining and there is no light. Oh yes, I have to pray fervently for no rain because it means no light. But then, what would the subsistence farmer rely on for his water supply if my prayer is answered? In effect, I supply my own power through my noisy and unhealthy generator more than I receive from AEDC. My office is at the city center and yes, you would think we would have 24/7 power supply. Well, unfortunately, we have to run those generators almost 24/7. Look around you before you say Nigeria is developing. Maybe visit the villages too. No good roads, no power supply, no water supply, no healthcare. When will all these infrastructure be provided? It is easy to sit in my office and say there is so much job opportunities for Nigerian youths when there are recorded statistics to the contrary. 22 Likes 1 Share |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 10:05am On May 12, 2018 |
DavidLoves:Hey, I am female. |
Travel / Re: Is Life Abroad Worth The Stress And Hype? Memoirs Of A Naturalized Immigrant. by reDazey(f): 10:00am On May 12, 2018 |
I like this thread, @theamerican. Please keep the good work going. 12 Likes |
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