jimtosam: 7. Another thing I learnt about phone here. I was surprised they charge both ways..receiver and caller. So, if you can afford unlimited of T-mobile, boostmobile, etc. It will really pay compare to buying minutes. I think most of them are 50dollars/month (unlimited call, data, and SMS within USA). For International call, there are lots of services online. I use www.localphone.com. 5dollars will give you about 80mins to Nigeria line. Try to skype too.

8. Watch what you eat. America has the highest rate of cancer. All because of burger, 7-layer burrito, ice cream, and those junks. Don't try to feel among when you know some things can compromise your health. Coffee is not good cos of Caffeine. I will talk more about this later.

9. Don't downgrade your Country. If you can afford schooling in America, your father is rich too. Those white cant pay the fees you are paying.We had a discussion in our room about just concluded olympics. Even, the Americans there still believe we are very intelligent cos Naija guys dey collect awards here but the two Nigerians around me here downgraded my beloved country and I felt like punching them.

bigfrancis21: @Imperiouxx
Please how many years is your masters program? And what determines the duration of program?

bigfrancis21:
Very educative and insightful. Thanks man.
How many years is your masters program?

jimtosam: 7. Another thing I learnt about phone here. I was surprised they charge both ways..receiver and caller. So, if you can afford unlimited of T-mobile, boostmobile, etc. It will really pay compare to buying minutes. I think most of them are 50dollars/month (unlimited call, data, and SMS within USA). For International call, there are lots of services online. I use www.localphone.com. 5dollars will give you about 80mins to Nigeria line. Try to skype too.

8. Watch what you eat. America has the highest rate of cancer. All because of burger, 7-layer burrito, ice cream, and those junks. Don't try to feel among when you know some things can compromise your health. Coffee is not good cos of Caffeine. I will talk more about this later.

9. Don't downgrade your Country. If you can afford schooling in America, your father is rich too. Those white cant pay the fees you are paying.We had a discussion in our room about just concluded olympics. Even, the Americans there still believe we are very intelligent cos Naija guys dey collect awards here but the two Nigerians around me here downgraded my beloved country and I felt like punching them.

madeit2thetop: pls how will I know maybe a school is giving scholarship or not

walex57:
...me wey go get long throat go order for double whopper for burger king...i never even eat am reach half wey my neck don dey expand...i for bring alabukun as chi tow base talk ooo...bush meat no dey hear...and abeg i fit set trap for the front of my house as i dey see squirrels dey move about...that na real bush meat ooo...dem dey hungry me as i dey see them....visa interviewees...i guess fall 2012 shld be getting finished by now...so spring applicants...all the very best ooo

Dr pak: @imperioux, does filling d ds160 form abt 2 months b4 d interview matas I.e d intended date on d form is far behind d date for d interview, does dis reli matas during d interview.

jimtosam: 7. Another thing I learnt about phone here. I was surprised they charge both ways..receiver and caller. So, if you can afford unlimited of T-mobile, boostmobile, etc. It will really pay compare to buying minutes. I think most of them are 50dollars/month (unlimited call, data, and SMS within USA). For International call, there are lots of services online. I use www.localphone.com. 5dollars will give you about 80mins to Nigeria line. Try to skype too.

8. Watch what you eat. America has the highest rate of cancer. All because of burger, 7-layer burrito, ice cream, and those junks. Don't try to feel among when you know some things can compromise your health. Coffee is not good cos of Caffeine. I will talk more about this later.

9. Don't downgrade your Country. If you can afford schooling in America, your father is rich too. Those white cant pay the fees you are paying.We had a discussion in our room about just concluded olympics. Even, the Americans there still believe we are very intelligent cos Naija guys dey collect awards here but the two Nigerians around me here downgraded my beloved country and I felt like punching them.

jimtosam: Greetings to everyone ... I am still trying to settle here in the downtown of Chicago. Successgreat is greeting you guys too..Trying to settle at Hammond, Indianna....

I'm still learning but simple lessons I have learnt in just a week I spent in the United States:

1. To really enjoy your stay, bring down your school fees or Guarantee your Graduate Assitantship or Undergraduate Scholarship. Your Graduate Assistantship stipend will conveniently feed you, pay rent and utilities. If you are already into it without GA and no money, God will see you through.There are legal way out of this problem. Start thinking of transfer to a cheaper school or school that can Guarantee ur GA. GA is easy while you are here than from Nigeria. You might be called for interview and you will be there. So that you will never be out of status.

2. With your GA or any on campus job, you can easily get ur Sola Sola and eyes. Decode. If you don't have GA, quickly look for on campus job. Even if you have all the millions, just get those two stuffs. Lots of advantages are attach to them that will make your stay smooth.

3. Contribute in class and do some extra curricular activities if time permits.

4. In case you are not bouyant, patronize thrift store.There are lots of thrift stores around you. I just got a reading table at a very ridiculous price. Thrift store is a store where people donate things. You can donate too. They will sell these things at small prices and give the money realize to motherless babies' home, Disable, etc.Google for the nearest thrift store around you.

5. Make craigslist.com your friend. Somebody around you might want to sell stuffs that will be useful to you at ridiculous prices, why not take advantage. I just sealed a deal for an office chair yesterday. The person selling is very close to my residence.

6. Look for promo online. Or wait till promo time to buy some things. A friend here just took advantage Verizon promo to buy Galaxy for 50dollars (One month unlimited payment inclusive). Just be looking out for promo. Companies here do promote a lot when they have achieved their target for the year on time.Even Air ticket could be very cheap at promo time.

I'm still learning..I will always update any latest thing I learn for the benefit of Nairalanders who have invested in me.I love you all.

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jimtosam: Greetings to everyone ... I am still trying to settle here in the downtown of Chicago. Successgreat is greeting you guys too..Trying to settle at Hammond, Indianna....

I'm still learning but simple lessons I have learnt in just a week I spent in the United States:

1. To really enjoy your stay, bring down your school fees or Guarantee your Graduate Assitantship or Undergraduate Scholarship. Your Graduate Assistantship stipend will conveniently feed you, pay rent and utilities. If you are already into it without GA and no money, God will see you through.There are legal way out of this problem. Start thinking of transfer to a cheaper school or school that can Guarantee ur GA. GA is easy while you are here than from Nigeria. You might be called for interview and you will be there. So that you will never be out of status.

2. With your GA or any on campus job, you can easily get ur Sola Sola and eyes. Decode. If you don't have GA, quickly look for on campus job. Even if you have all the millions, just get those two stuffs. Lots of advantages are attach to them that will make your stay smooth.

3. Contribute in class and do some extra curricular activities if time permits.

4. In case you are not bouyant, patronize thrift store.There are lots of thrift stores around you. I just got a reading table at a very ridiculous price. Thrift store is a store where people donate things. You can donate too. They will sell these things at small prices and give the money realize to motherless babies' home, Disable, etc.Google for the nearest thrift store around you.

5. Make craigslist.com your friend. Somebody around you might want to sell stuffs that will be useful to you at ridiculous prices, why not take advantage. I just sealed a deal for an office chair yesterday. The person selling is very close to my residence.

6. Look for promo online. Or wait till promo time to buy some things. A friend here just took advantage Verizon promo to buy Galaxy for 50dollars (One month unlimited payment inclusive). Just be looking out for promo. Companies here do promote a lot when they have achieved their target for the year on time.Even Air ticket could be very cheap at promo time.

I'm still learning..I will always update any latest thing I learn for the benefit of Nairalanders who have invested in me.I love you all.

splashilicious: Howdy house,could someone please tell me how/where to register for gre.Thanks

biofem2000:

Goodwill is a good thrift store for anyone considering buying from a thrift store.
Please be very careful when you buy through craigs list. People are crazier than you think. You`re safer going to thrift store like Goodwill. This is not to say everyone selling on craigs list is crazy but.... crazy people list on craigs list a lot. Dont go in the hoods looking for bargains. Also, before you check craigs list or thrift store, check new items first and be sure you are really getting a deal. I have been here long enough to know that when they tell you you`re getting a deal, check twice. You`ll be surprised what you think you`re buying on sale was cheaper at some point ( Ha ha ha.. you can never be wiser than Walmart).

Good Luck.

imperiouxx:

@moruphb,

I have been out since morning, I will reply you mail later. K? Cheers!

Anthonymighty: Hey Guys. I have not been commenting for sometime. I was only doing the reading. So far; all the interview experiences shared...I noticed the VO all asked for GRE, SAT or TOEFL. But my school never asked me for that so I didn't do any of 'em. I am having an interview next month and I will like to know if that won't be a problem. I am going for Undergraduate studies. Will they still ask me for it because I noticed most of youz are for Masters. Kindly reply pls. Almighty imperioxxxx....I hail o. U too much. God bless ya 4 everything u have been doing here.

dnpasion: I'm having the same issues too but my school said they will write me a letter which I will take with me to the interview in case if they ask me. So I don't think that should be a problem but I hope Α̲̅ℓℓ the gurus in here can shield more light to this. Thanks

deevick246:



@ jimtosam,
If you that have just spent a few weeks in the US can come up with this didactic writeup about schooling and living in Yankee, I know assuredly with time you will with a more replete version. Kudos to you man.

bigfrancis21:

Nna men, I think say na GRE Analytical writing you dey write . You sabi blow grammar o.

splashilicious: I will prefer to write the gre in Ibadan,this month or early September Does anyone know a centre to take the test in Ibadan? thanks.

s-beauty :
Pls how much does it cost to write SAT ?