why dont you email the school and ask for their international student or african student association, you'd be suprised the kind of help you could get from them.

kaykad:
Hi House,

Have been admitted to American College of Commerce and Technology in Virginia Falls church, Need help from members in the forum that can house me in Virginia US for some period max 2 month, till i get on my feet and rent my own space, its been lovely associating my self to this section. praise be to God Almighty am good to go now.

anybody here going to ETSU this fall?

my guy na ghost.....lol, hardly ever see the dude

slimmy05:
You never wonder why I don't go to church, shades or hangout with guys. My brother, this school no be here o. 4 weeks to go and I get constant headache and my heart skips just cos of deadline.

12 credit hours isnt a bad idea but it will leave you little room for anything else, believe me even 9 credit hours is a lot of work, because you have to do coursework and research for all of them, you might end up overstretching yourself, but if you think you can handle it then its no problem

damine:
Hello everyone,

Please, I have a couple of questions and I would appreciate feedback:

1. How easy is it enrolling for 12 credit hours or more per semester?
2. Is there anyone here attending Frostburg State University, Maryland?

Thank you in advance.

ayzero007:
Visa approved at the Lagos consulate on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Below is my transcript.

Me: good morning sir
VO: good morning ( with a warm smile) and pass him my document. He typed for a while and said, you are going to East Tennessee State University
Me: Yes sir
VO: what are you going to do in US
Me: to do my Masters Degree in Chemistry
VO: how many universities do you apply to and which of them admitted you aside ETSU
Me: I applied to four universities and three of them gave me admission (though I applied to only three but I didn't complete their application since I've been admitted by ETSU)
VO: name all the universities you applied to
Me: I named them
VO: why ETSU
Me: I have a very good conversation with Dr. Scott Kirkby (the graduate coordinator for MS Chemistry) whose research area interest me
VO: that's good. Which course did you study for your B.sc
Me: Biochemistry sir
VO: What are your emphasis in Biochemistry
Me: I told him my research project during my final year ( though I don't know what to say initially but God put a word in my mouth)
VO: that's interesting. Who's your sponsor?
Me: My Dad and also, I was awarded a Merit scholarship by the school (it doesn't reflect on my I-20 so I showed him the letter confirming it)
VO: checked the letter and said I should maintain the required GP in order to maintain the scholarship)
Me: Ok and thank you sir
VO: what does your father do?
Me: He's a building contractor
VO: that's good. How much does he earn
Me: he doesn't have a fixed salary
VO: but you should be able to give the range
Me: 500 - 600K
VO: I will be issuing your visa now
Me: Thank you sir
VO: Do you know Isolo
Me: Yes sir
VO: pick up your visa in there in three business day and good luck
Me: thank you

Key of success :

Fervent praying and fasting

Prepare very well by going through the thread for recently approved visa

Confidence

Welcome to Tennessee in advance bro, my 2 cents would be to get here a week or 2 before classes begin, it makes a world of difference and dm me or slimmy05

warriboy21:

guy wer u de c goat meat...walmart?

went to buy a full one at a farm, 4 of us shared it

naa, na goat meat i dey chop now

slimmy05:
Boss, this school wan kill me with papers. I dey vex here. I never enjoy my life for the past 2 months.

lol, no be only you, im only here right now because im a little sick with a stomach virus, and i have class in an hour, will probably email my professor to tell her i wont be able to attend her 2 classes today, i have never been absent though so im sure she will understand. papers here and there...........bros e no easy.

slimmy05:
I can help you, but you have to fill your online form yourself. Send me a PM.

Baba, you and this your vanishing act........lol................we no dey see you steady

Hello guys, im here in Tennessee with slimmy05 and chidexhenry and its been really nice, classes and settling in haven't been easy but to God be the glory, congratulations also to all the nairalanders that just got their visas approved, chidexhenry got an email from chummygirl but he's unable to reply his messages at the moment so you can send me a message and i will get it through to him.

Hello house,

Want to say a big thank you to all the gurus in the house, especially slimmy05, who has and continues to be a big help. I was really sick the days leading up to my exit from Nigeria so it made preparations and layover really tricky but, Left Lagos very early on friday morning on Air Maroc flight, didnt have any issues with customs and immigration but NDLEA was asking for my NYSC certificate (awon werey) gave them 2k to leave me alone, layover was over 17 hours in Morocco, but the people i met on the plane made time fly and it really didnt seem like much time, also they have this transit hotel inside the airport where you can book a room for $24 but the hotel lounge was comfortable too with long couches where you can sleep plus free wifi.

Got into New York JFK early Saturday morning, POE was easier than i expected. CBP seized my indomie though, said something about bird flu and not allowing any kind of food processed with chicken into the country. Got out and took another bus to Newark Airport where my cousin picked me up.

Anyone looking for a cheap flight with short notice should try Air Maroc, Mine was just 254k, there's a long lay over but considering the fact that they feed you lunch and dinner, you can sleep on a really comfy couch in the hotel lounge, plus you have the chance to get a hotel room for just $24, it makes a lot of sense.

slimmy05:
Its better you get it filled in Nigeria. But there is a place you can have the MMR shot for free here. You will have to do a TB test which cost around $100-200 can't really remember, but once you pay for your insurance, it will cover the cost. House is not cheap anywhere bro, but you can get a 2 bedroom for like $500 to $600 and share with someone. Usually hard getting accommodation cheaper and closer to school. All the best

Bro, please how can I search for accommodation in the area from here, got any link?

slimmy05:
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/gscholarships/gats_positions.aspx

Just incase you didn't get funding. You can apply

Thanks for the help bro, really appreciate..... Hope to see you soon

slimmy05:
congrats.

Thanks bro

Ni

tosynbolade:



Thanks bro, I have dropped my transcript!!..
I have been waiting for your customary 'cheers'..lol

Replied your email

imperiouxx:
@ Nsurg, Yomi777, rDna, dworldsbest, Nabylet, gik56, ayyyyo, scriptwriter19 and BloodyMitch,

Let's celebtrate guys! You guys are great.

Cheers!



Wey your transcript list

Cyclotron
Notonlyamerika
tosynbolade
Denvan
blonde10

Thanks alot bro

tosynbolade:


I think we need to relate bro, I am also going to etsu for fall. You don't need to be desperate! Just calm down

PLEASE BRO, DM ME YOUR NUMBER SO WE CAN TALK

ABEG, DOES ANYONE HERE KNOW ANY LINK TO GET OFF CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION AT ETSU, IM GETTING DESPERATE HERE, ALSO, I NEED ADVISE ON WHETHER TO DO MEDICALS HERE AND WHERE I CAN GET IT DONE, CAUSE IT COSTS $500 AT THE SCHOOL AND IM SURE ITS CHEAPER HERE..............ABEG!!!!!!!!!! ANYONE!!!!!!!!!

finestcash:
i was denied july 8, by a white vo at lagos consulate.....i am 23 going for barchelors.....what are my chances of getting the visa if i reapply pls i need your advise

I got mine on my fifth run, so no harm there

elmadavida:



I saw it on a blog as part of documents to take to the POE.
My school requires some proof of immunization before registering for classes. I don't know if I can do it here or will have to do it when I get to the school.

Im facing the same issues, i cant register for classes until i get it done and someone told me not to do it here but looking on the school website i saw where they posted there that it will cost $500 to get it done over there, can i do it at any general hospital or is there somewhere specific i have to do it?

Thanks Everyone, been a silent member her for close to 2 years now and even though i dont post on here, i read everything people post and have learnt so much. Thanks Again for this thread

Visa Approved at the Us Embassy in Lagos yesterday, 6:30 am appointment

Getting in to the visa hall, some guys on the right just kept denying people and quoting US immigration law for them, the ladies on the left were more lenient and listened more, before my turn the lady just denied a 13 year old boy who was going to high school on scholarship, i was a little scared but confident that God had my back, at this point, i didnt really care anymore (5th try)

VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: To pursue a master's degree in public administration
VO: Why this course
Me: Looking at the system of governance in Nigeria which hasn't been the best in recent years, i feel we the youths need to stand up and try to make a difference, be the change we want to see, i believe this course will give me the necessary knowledge to come back to Nigeria and make a difference in a system that has failed its people.
VO: Why do you thing you can make a change with this course
Me: I specifically chose this course because of my planned area of concentration which is "Urban planning and development" and we all know that Nigeria has alot of rural areas in need of development with a huge shortfall of true professionals in that sector, studying this course will give me a unique advantage.
VO: Who is paying for this?
Me: I have a scholarship but my mum is paying for the rest.
VO: (looks at my I-20 again) Do you have a letter from the school confirming the scholarship?
Me: No, but i have the form they sent me when the scholarship was awarded (i passed it over)
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: Yes, 2
VO: Why aren't your kids going with you
Me: My wife has a job, besides im coming back after my studies so i didnt see the need.
VO: Im returning your I-20, you will need it at the point of entry, your visa has been approved, you can pick it up at this location.
Me: Thank you (Didnt know how to feel, just kept smiling)

Walking out of the Visa hall, i saw a guy at the small security check point just outside the Visa hall, his visa had just been approved, dude knelt down, dropped his documents and started thanking God, security guard was telling him to leave, my bros no even answer am.

Now i have to leave in three weeks, is anyone here in ETSU? I need to find accommodation off campus, is there anyone here that can help or give some pointers? will be highly appreciated.

Hello House, Visa delay @ the Us Embassy today, 6:30am
Transcript as follows

VO -good morning
Me -a very good morning sir
Vo -what are you going to the US for?
Me -to pursue a masters degree in public administration
Vo -were in the U.S. are you going
Me -Tennessee State
Vo -which university
Me -East Tennessee State University
Vo -How did you find out this school
Me -through google, us news streamlining my search with my intended course of study
Vo -who will be paying for your studies
Me -i have a scholarship but my mum will be paying the rest of the fees
Vo -(looking @ my i-20) How much is the scholarship for
Me -11,400USD
Vo -What does your mum do
Me -told him
Vo -how much does she make in a month?
Me -told him
Vo -do you know anybody in the US?
Me -No

The guy just types for over a min on his computer, the long wait almost killed me, looks at me and gives me back the documents and says, i'm sorry but you do not qualify for a visa at this time.

Didn't ask for any document though.

Called the embassy when i got to work to know the actual reason for the denial and they asked me to call back tomorrow (might as well know what i said wrong)

My question now is, does the fact that previous applied for a B1 visa (denied) last year affect my chances of getting a student visa this year?

bro, i wouldn't have someone there to help with info and still come on here to ask bro

slimmy05:
for you to get information on etsu means you have someone in etsu.

Yes i do, but none at the school and you seem to have more information on the school than anyone i know

slimmy05:
I am sure you have someone here. The person should be able to feed you with detailed information.

i will have to call him then, thanks alot bro, can i get your contact so i can email you if i have any questions or need advice

slimmy05:
Cal that mugu, or wait till 2nd week of May and email the red neck.

I have sent the graduate coordinator for my program (Dr Briley) several emails in the past 2 weeks but he has not replied any

slimmy05:
that's good. Well the international merit scholarship is not so good as you still have to pay 5 to 7k. Email your graduate coordinator thy you would need a tuition scholarship or possibly a GA. You can go to www.etsu.edu and in the search link type ga/ts and apply to any of the position that fits your profile and again keep checking just in case you don't find any that suits your profile.

Do you know Janice Howard at the international students office. Send her email that you are interested in GA position, send along your detailed CV as well.

Do you have anyone here helping you. You had better email him/her so that they can get some stuffs down for you like bed and all the rest, you hardly find already furnished apt here except you want to stay in 16 rooms and 1kitched kind of apt.

I just applied for the international student merit scholarship, they got back to me within 2 days

I applied for a masters degree, Public Administation with concentration in planning and development

Hello gurus, i applied to ETSU and got admitted for fall semester, also got 50% tuition scholarship, my uncle in the UN also said he will pay 10,000 out of my fees, it might seem like i'm a glutton but do you know any other scholarship i can apply to?

New address by these people but i managed to find this place with the help of their phone number thank God for the internet...........find their invite below

would have been really pissed if i had gone gone and finally found out they were the medicine or wellness/health people.

YOU HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED AND INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH YIMAX GLOBAL AS A CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER ON TUESDAY, 17TH MARCH, 2015.

TIME 9:00AM PROMPT

VENUE: STARLINK GLOBAL HOUSE, 8 SALAMOTU ENIOLA STREET, SADIKU BUS STOP, ILASAMAJA, ALONG OSHODI-APAPA EXPRESSWAY, LAGOS.

DIRECTION: (A) FROM OSHODI TAKE A BUS GOING TO MILE 2, STOP AT HASSAN BUS STOP, CROSS TO THE OTHER SIDE USING THE BRIDGE,WALK INTO THE STREET BETWEEN ECOBANK AND DIAMOND BANK AND TAKE A BIKE TO THE ADDRESS.

( B) FROM MILE 2, TAKE A BUS GOING TO OSHODI, STOP AT SADIKU BUS STOP,WALK INTO THE STREET BETWEEN ECOBANK AND DIAMOND BANK AND TAKE A BIKE TO THE ADDRESS.

NOTE: COME WITH A PRINTOUT OF THIS INVITE,YOUR WRITING MATERIALS AND BE AT THE VENUE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SLATED TIME.

REGARDS
HR YIMAX
08065077713

hello, guys, im new here, quick question, i have a us visit visa and i later gained admission to in a school in the us, do i have to apply for another visa or how do i go about it, your help would be appreciated