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KingIbot:
actually sis its not really like a lady online just a sis I know personally like we used to live in the same house but after her sec school edu she just fleed with tourist visa and got married to one oyinbo like that and she told me she paid the man I think 2k$ tho not instantly and they later divorced so I was thinking she could help with the marriage ish...
Thanks for caring sis

I was referring to the advice the person who quoted you earlier gave. Saying you should go online to look for ladies, and you might be lucky. I still insist that it's not a good one!
I'm afraid cos you are already thinking way too wide, even before you arrive the US. Why do you wanna involve yourself, with all these "arrangee" marriages? You wanna pay the person, to probably fake the marriage cos of papers? Right?

You know what? I think you should come to Canada. When you come to Canada, it's straightforward. You can get a Permanent Residency even before you finish your undergraduate. If that's the only reason you would wanna go to the US, to pay for papers. Fine, I know that people practise "arrangee" marriages here too, or common law just to get papers, (Especially for those who aren't patient enough) but not as much as it is in the States.

I often advise people: "If you make it to Canada to study, why not hustle legitimately, and be patient enough to have your documents afterwards. Even after your studies for Masters degree, you are entitled to 3 years work permit after studies, (I think for undergraduate it's even more) of which before the 3 years elapse, you can secure your permanent residency. Now, they even make it possible to start processing before you complete your program. And as a student, you are entitled to work. So really I don't see any reason why you would wanna involve yourself in something you probably will regret later.

Maybe I'm being too rigid, but If I had a kid brother, this is the same advice I'd give him. Don't let frustration make you do what you shouldn't do.
If you are not ready to travel now, just do your best and get your undergraduate degree in Naija, before travelling.
My advice may not count now, probably cos of how serious or desperate you just wanna leave the country, but I believe one day it will!

Awwwwwnnnn!!! HML Vivienne!

KingIbot:
Baba abeg brief me wella about finding a lady because I get babe wey fit help and she dey us and maybe that's gonna reduce cost because agent Is asking for 450k including visa fee

Why would you spend 450k for an agent, when you can do this yourself?
No offence, to agents on here! But 450 will buy your flight ticket, hope you know that?
I have friends in the US, who processed their visas themselves. I processed my visa to Canada myself too. And from admission processing to visa application, I didn't even spend up to 200k or 250k. It was just time-consuming, but it was worth it.
There is no big deal in it, cos using an agent doesn't guarantee you the visa. As long as you're willing to read advises and step by step procedure of how others have done in the past, I'm sure you can do it yourself.
Highest, because you are 18, I can advise that you have your brother or sister, guide you through what you need to do. It's pretty straightforward. Trust me!
Also, regarding the advice someone gave you to look for a willing lady online, who might probably fund you, please don't thread that lane. (I've heard stories of how such ends, and in some cases, you owe them for life) Whatever you wanna do to secure your admission or green papers in the States, do it legitimately. Go through it the right way. Hustle it out legitimately. It will pay off. Don't even start on a wrong foot. However, if you already have someone in the States, willing to help sponsor you, then that's fine, and best of luck. But 450k is too much for something you probably need 200k to process on your own.

vickertony:
Hi Vicky,

Any idea of University in Canada that has full funding or half funding for graduate students?? i know you have a experience on this,I intend to do msc in USA or Canada so am weighing my options!

Hello Vickertony,
Contrary to your comment about me having experience on this. I honestly do not have experience on funding, as I'm not here on funding. I wasn't sure how it worked before I came, so I didn't go that lane at all.
I can only provide information and probably refer you to one or two people here, who I know are on partial funding.

Firstly, in Canada, for Masters degree, I know that Funding is mostly available for Research students. (Courses based students are also eligible for funding, but not as much as Research students) Research students can get full or partial funding from their supervisors, and even from other programs that provide funding for graduate students.
So the first question will be, are you planning to come for research or course based? Have you secured a supervisor? Although I have research students here, who are not on funding at all because their supervisors told them, they are unable to fund them. And the students still decided to go on with them being their supervisors and funded themselves. (So, I'd say even if you find a supervisor who is ready to take you, and not provide funding, don't throw away the opportunity, as some of them could provide funding later while in your program. i.e if you wanna come for research)
Also, even if you come in as course-based you can always switch to research, once you are able to secure a supervisor, that will fund you partially or fully.
Also, if it's for course-based like I said funding for this can be competitive and limited as well, depending on the school you choose. And some of them are only available when you've resumed, and probably gone through a semester or two. So they can review your current Cgpa and check eligibility.

So, I'll advise you choose the schools you want to go to first. Look at their website for funding available and the requirements to apply for each. If there is any funding available before you come, please do your best to begin applying for them. You can find this in most schools "Graduate and Awards" website page. You can also send emails to the program advisors to provide you with a list of awards/funding available.
Note, that they may tell you there are none available at the moment, cos every semester comes with different funding programs.
Truthfully, I don't know if this is applicable to other schools, but this is the little I know and can remember about funding in my school for graduate students.

And if you ask me, I'd say you come to Canada, especially if you want to remain in North America after your studies.
I don't know much about why some of my friends studying in the states want to relocate to Canada, but I think it's challenging having your permanent residency in the States, compared to the process in Canada. It's pretty straightforward in Canada and Canada is more acocomodating! But first thing first, Study, and then other things will fall in place!

I hope I have been able to provide little information regarding your questions. All the best!

optional1:
New Month wishes and Happy Independence to my dad robosky02 and my sis VickyRotex

Thank you, Sweetheart! Happy New Month and Happy Independence day to you! May this month and the remaining months of the year bring forth God's unending Supernatural blessings on your life and Family. Lots of Love Cherie!

Omoluabi16:
I dedicate the song 'which way Nigeria' by Sunny okosun to You and every Nigerian out there.

lol. Abeg I no fit cry!

Omoluabi16:
hehe.. don't blame me abeg. The babe package get as e be.

Greenback:

Orishirishi. Only you, angry and laughing at the same time. smh!

Jexyme:
May God bless you abundantly.

Amen sis! Thank you. God Bless you immeasurably too!

I dedicate this song by Korede Bello, to all Nigerians!
"I love Naija"
I still get hope sey Naija go better.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIBuCSsYnuo

Omoluabi16:
I be omoluabi with a difference But like you too.. I'm no saint!

lol. See that kind defense!

Dide eyin ara.
Wa je-pe Naijiria,
ka fife sin 'lewa
pelu okun ati 'gbagbo
Ki ise awon akoni wa
ko ma se ja sa-san,
Ka sin tokan-tara
ile tominira wa,
ti alafia so-dokan.
________________________________________
Yaku 'yan Nijeriya ku farka;
Ku amsa kiran Nijeriya;
Domin mu taimaki ƙasarmu ta haihuwa;
Don aiki ga ƙasata cikin soyayya da riƙon gaskiya;
Domin gudumawar da shuwagabaninmu 'yan kishin ƙasa suka bada;
kada ta zama a banza;
Muyi aiki da zuciya ɗaya da girmamawa a gareta;
Domin ta kasance ƙasa ɗaya mai yanci ga kowa tare da haɗin kai da zaman lafiya.
_______________________________________________

Bilie, O compatriots,
Nigeria oku rubere,
Iji na-eje ozi anyị nna,
Na ịhụnanya na ike na okwukwe,
The ọrụ anyị dike gara aga,
Agaghi-abụ ihe efu,
Iji na-eje ozi na obi na idi-ike,
Otu mba kee onwe,
Udo na ịdị n'otu.

I love you Nigeria! And I pray that the labours of our heroes past, will not be in vain! Please don't let it be in vain. Happy 57th!

Arise, O compatriots
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom
Peace and unity.

I love you Nigeria! And I pray that the labours of our heroes past, will not be in vain!

Happy 57th!

Omoluabi16:
biko is it ya own Leave us make we look jare abi which kind bad belle you be.

Omoluabi! And your name is Omoluabi o!

Lionofdjungle:
Something is left for imagination: ni*pl*s

Chaiii. Diaris God o!

KingIbot:
Thanks for the words sis I really appreciate the time you spared

You're welcome!

emeijeh:
Who still goes for a 512mb RAM phone in 2017

Just the question I was about to ask! 512 RAM! Haba na.

lx3as:
Ekitis eat pounded yam more than 'amala' and they have the highest number of twins when it comes to state.
There are also lots of twins among Igbominas, Ijesas; Yorubas generally. Yorubas love and worship them. Every household in my town gets sets of twins. We have four sets in my family. In those days we were invited from house to house for twins celebrations.

Oh interesting! I'm Igbomina too! We get plenty twins for my Family!

lx3as:
It's no longer yam of a food, it's in the genes. You will probably have a set or two.

lol. I pray so o! Else awee start eating yam more than anything now.

KingIbot:
I understand bro but cost of studying for international students these days ain't smiling and am the medical and surgery freak and I think most universities outside the country hardly accept waec and neco for undergraduate course

I'm a lady! Like someone said, WAEC is very much accepted. I don't know how US schools handles their Undergrad admissions, but first advise I'd give to you if you're really interested in pursuing an outside degree is to look up schools you're interested in and reach out to them. Read the requirement on their websites. Send emails to their program advisors. They often respond almost immediately. They're proactive, and they will be happy to guide you.

But if you're looking at the cost, then you may wanna consider staying back in Naija for a while, secure admission to complete your undergrad and probably move out for Masters. Like someone said, don't give up, you can still get admission in Naija.

Although I know there are fundings for International students, (Partial/Full) but I dont wanna build your hope so high. Especially as I dont know much about how US undergraduate programs run.

All these prospective G*Y

Op, depending on your country of choice, I'll really advise you to go and study instead. That way you can work while you study, and it will be pretty easy and straight forward to secure your Permanent residency and even Citizenship in less than 7 years. (This is for Canada)

Btw, you dont even need an agent to process anything. You can do it yourself!

Happy Birthday Angel

What kind of Rhetorical question is that?
Ofcouse she made the right decision!

Na from small slap e dey start. The guy is very silly!

I'm no saint! But what's with the latest trend of leaving nothing to the imagination on Social Media?

This is heart breaking! Why don't you just take the baby to a care home if you can't take care of him or her?
I hope the little soul hunts you!

DrBasit:
That's my town....OMO Igboora Lasako
Igboora, ibarapa central ....

How many twins do you have?

I want to have Twins too o.
Biko where's the yam let me start eating before I get married

My Grandmum had 3 sets of Twins. My Mum and her twin are the first set.
And out of all the sets, only my mum had twins. Me and my Twin!
I would love to have twins too! Just one set is okay for me

tayecrypto:
Twins rocks

My namesake. I'm Taiwo

Bjgirl1:
Then you must be aje butter, we the aje pakos played this ball wella.

lol. I'm not ajebutter o. Wait is it the one that has like a blue colour also and stretches? Not necessarily this colour?

Omoluabi16:
lol. That didn't need fixing.

We're not terrorists!

Omoluabi16:
don't tell me you're among these animal right terrorists Activists.

Fixed!