bigfrancis21:
I resent them again.

Yvete: I have never posted on this education forum but I feel the need to say a few things to those experiencing difficulties here. I came to the US in 2005, did my undergrad, worked for 2 years and now pursuing my MBA in Texas. *Btw I'm 26 so you know how young I was when I came to the US. Plus, I'm not a nurse nor in the healthcare field.

1. Avoid expensive cities like a plague. (You need a cheap city where you can live comfortably and make excellent grades at school without distractions). For instance, If you like the city of Miami because of its popular beach, take a vacation there. You don't need to reside there permanently. I'm just saying....
Texas is a best friend for new comers. I'll tell you why --- Cheap accommodation. (Roughly about $400 monthly, All bills included plus free transportation to school. I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO MOVE TO TEXAS OH. ITS JUST AN EXAMPLE. Small cities anywhere are less expensive.

2. On-campus jobs are not provided to help pay your tuition --- Do NOT come to the US broke, Period! Have enough funds to cover at least one semester of your stay, in terms of feeding, transportation, etc. During my 4 years as an undergrad, I worked on campus for $8/hr x 20hrs/weekly (plus a lil' overtime). I USED to take home roughly about $640/monthly, but it was enough. Student housing rent for $385 (which my brother still pays here in 2012) and the change for my personal use.

If you need a job on campus, walk into their office and boldly ask for the supervisor. Don't be scared, this ain't Nigeria. Explain that you're an Intl student in dire need of a job. Make sure you've applied on-line and take a copy of your application. Prepare a resume with part-time experiences in Nigeria (For females, maybe babysitting experience, part-time secretary & for males, part-time Admin Assistant). Basically you need a resume that highlight basic communication skills, computer use, team-player skills and time management). Nigerians are usually timid, i think!

3. NEVER buy new textbooks. Shop for textbooks on ebay, amazon or craigslist. Wait till a week after school to find out what books your professors need.Some will give you handout and not really care about the books. There is also a book rental service at your schools' bookstore. Take advantage of that as well. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE EXCELLENT GRADES ..C is unacceptable. A's & B's only.

4. You need a laptop. If you don't have one, use the desktop at the library. I didn't buy a laptop till the next semester, but I was ok. November Thanksgiving sale is around the corner, you can get a cheap brand new laptop for about $399. Save for that if you can. That's the only time I purchase electronics.

5. Education is the US is all about time management! Learn to prioritize. Don't spend money on phone cards calling "Friends" in Nigeria. CUT SPENDING: Avoid eating out as much as possible. Cook noodles, noodles and noodles! Ramen is your best friend. Look for cheap grocery stores and cook! cereals, noodles, rice, chicken...basically, do not spend money eating out. It wont help if you're struggling financially.

6. Look for cheap housing on craigslist.com . You'll find people looking for students to sub-lease a room from their homes (choose wisely), or students looking for roommates, or people that are dropping out of school and need someone to take over the contract for housing. Trust me, you'll find amazingly awesome deals there.

7. BE FREAKING PATIENT! I graduated with Intl. business and it took a whole year for a company to hire/sponsor me to get a work authorization. It was rough but now I'm living comfortably in Houston. If your family struggled to send you here, do NOT equate yourself with children of those that got millions to shut down a nightclub. Be frugal and stingy to yourself, IF NEED BE.

8. A city with a lot of Africans or Nigerians will help you. You will be able to familiarize yourself with other Nigerians and could get help. They can always hire you ----- you know what i mean----- even without your ------- because many people here run private businesses. As a student, I've always worked under the ------- and has nothing to do with my social --- number. Look for Nigerian owned small businesses and Do NOT tell them that you've got the ----- s---y number. Be honest about your status.

9. If you're in an expensive city, spend one semester and TRANSFER TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Unless you're a dummy or if you can afford it, that's fine. Houston Community College averages less than $2000 per semester for 12 hours(4 courses). Who wouldn't take advantage of that? After 2 years, you can transfer to your intended university. I did it and can guide you if you need help.

10. All my 4 siblings live in this city and life is easy for everyone. Its best to go where you know somebody. 5 of us, each coming from Nigeria one after the other is a success. Look for an old school friend (they might not help you financially, but guide you and introduce you to other Nigerians). I knew 4 Nigerian guys that shared a 2 bedroom condo years back and they were fine. It was the party place and regular hang out spot for us...fun times xx. You might end up paying less than $300 monthly, all bills included. Talk to your friends and ask if they're willing to share. IF YOU'VE GOT ANGER ISSUES,INTOLERANCE, ETC...Just STAY BY YOURSELF TO AVOID WAHALA!

11. If you intend to live/work in the US after graduating, please get a very solid degree. Theatre arts, communication, marketing...sounds good, but it would be almost impossible for a US Company to sponsor you for a work authorization/green card. Medical field, technology and business are great. I majored in International Relations but my business MINOR is my saving grace. You need a degree that markets you to potential employers. When you settle comfortably in the US, look for unpaid volunteer positions, community service and free internships. That's another gateway to building a solid resume.

I'm kinda tired of typing ...lol. If anyone has questions with finding jobs, school transfer, etc,....holla! I think every necessary info. has been listed on this thread since part 1. THERE ARE OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS THAT I CANT WRITE HERE. PM me if interested.

Yvete: I have never posted on this education forum but I feel the need to say a few things to those experiencing difficulties here. I came to the US in 2005, did my undergrad, worked for 2 years and now pursuing my MBA in Texas. *Btw I'm 26 so you know how young I was when I came to the US. Plus, I'm not a nurse nor in the healthcare field.

1. Avoid expensive cities like a plague. (You need a cheap city where you can live comfortably and make excellent grades at school without distractions). For instance, If you like the city of Miami because of its popular beach, take a vacation there. You don't need to reside there permanently. I'm just saying....
Texas is a best friend for new comers. I'll tell you why --- Cheap accommodation. (Roughly about $400 monthly, All bills included plus free transportation to school. I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO MOVE TO TEXAS OH. ITS JUST AN EXAMPLE. Small cities anywhere are less expensive.

2. On-campus jobs are not provided to help pay your tuition --- Do NOT come to the US broke, Period! Have enough funds to cover at least one semester of your stay, in terms of feeding, transportation, etc. During my 4 years as an undergrad, I worked on campus for $8/hr x 20hrs/weekly (plus a lil' overtime). I USED to take home roughly about $640/monthly, but it was enough. Student housing rent for $385 (which my brother still pays here in 2012) and the change for my personal use.

If you need a job on campus, walk into their office and boldly ask for the supervisor. Don't be scared, this ain't Nigeria. Explain that you're an Intl student in dire need of a job. Make sure you've applied on-line and take a copy of your application. Prepare a resume with part-time experiences in Nigeria (For females, maybe babysitting experience, part-time secretary & for males, part-time Admin Assistant). Basically you need a resume that highlight basic communication skills, computer use, team-player skills and time management). Nigerians are usually timid, i think!

3. NEVER buy new textbooks. Shop for textbooks on ebay, amazon or craigslist. Wait till a week after school to find out what books your professors need.Some will give you handout and not really care about the books. There is also a book rental service at your schools' bookstore. Take advantage of that as well. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE EXCELLENT GRADES ..C is unacceptable. A's & B's only.

4. You need a laptop. If you don't have one, use the desktop at the library. I didn't buy a laptop till the next semester, but I was ok. November Thanksgiving sale is around the corner, you can get a cheap brand new laptop for about $399. Save for that if you can. That's the only time I purchase electronics.

5. Education is the US is all about time management! Learn to prioritize. Don't spend money on phone cards calling "Friends" in Nigeria. CUT SPENDING: Avoid eating out as much as possible. Cook noodles, noodles and noodles! Ramen is your best friend. Look for cheap grocery stores and cook! cereals, noodles, rice, chicken...basically, do not spend money eating out. It wont help if you're struggling financially.

6. Look for cheap housing on craigslist.com . You'll find people looking for students to sub-lease a room from their homes (choose wisely), or students looking for roommates, or people that are dropping out of school and need someone to take over the contract for housing. Trust me, you'll find amazingly awesome deals there.

7. BE FREAKING PATIENT! I graduated with Intl. business and it took a whole year for a company to hire/sponsor me to get a work authorization. It was rough but now I'm living comfortably in Houston. If your family struggled to send you here, do NOT equate yourself with children of those that got millions to shut down a nightclub. Be frugal and stingy to yourself, IF NEED BE.

8. A city with a lot of Africans or Nigerians will help you. You will be able to familiarize yourself with other Nigerians and could get help. They can always hire you ----- you know what i mean----- even without your ------- because many people here run private businesses. As a student, I've always worked under the ------- and has nothing to do with my social --- number. Look for Nigerian owned small businesses and Do NOT tell them that you've got the ----- s---y number. Be honest about your status.

9. If you're in an expensive city, spend one semester and TRANSFER TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Unless you're a dummy or if you can afford it, that's fine. Houston Community College averages less than $2000 per semester for 12 hours(4 courses). Who wouldn't take advantage of that? After 2 years, you can transfer to your intended university. I did it and can guide you if you need help.

10. All my 4 siblings live in this city and life is easy for everyone. Its best to go where you know somebody. 5 of us, each coming from Nigeria one after the other is a success. Look for an old school friend (they might not help you financially, but guide you and introduce you to other Nigerians). I knew 4 Nigerian guys that shared a 2 bedroom condo years back and they were fine. It was the party place and regular hang out spot for us...fun times xx. You might end up paying less than $300 monthly, all bills included. Talk to your friends and ask if they're willing to share. IF YOU'VE GOT ANGER ISSUES,INTOLERANCE, ETC...Just STAY BY YOURSELF TO AVOID WAHALA!

11. If you intend to live/work in the US after graduating, please get a very solid degree. Theatre arts, communication, marketing...sounds good, but it would be almost impossible for a US Company to sponsor you for a work authorization/green card. Medical field, technology and business are great. I majored in International Relations but my business MINOR is my saving grace. You need a degree that markets you to potential employers. When you settle comfortably in the US, look for unpaid volunteer positions, community service and free internships. That's another gateway to building a solid resume.

I'm kinda tired of typing ...lol. If anyone has questions with finding jobs, school transfer, etc,....holla! I think every necessary info. has been listed on this thread since part 1. THERE ARE OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS THAT I CANT WRITE HERE. PM me if interested.

Bem_bem:
I did exactly the SAME THING. I came here immediately after nysc..this is my second bachelors thou and im just 25. Being here over 4 years .Spent a semester at lousiana state university(LSU) their tuition was killing..i paid abt 12k for that semester which includes tuition, meal plan, and dorm. I later transferred to a community college in Lafayette which was about 2500 a semester. Got a lot of campus jobs..math tutoring,desk assistant job, and a volunteer job.Graduated from the cc with an associate degree. i got an opt..worked for a few months under the opt..i then later transferred to a uni with a scholarship...graduating this December. It's a long journey but quite interesting.

Yvete: I have never posted on this education forum but I feel the need to say a few things to those experiencing difficulties here. I came to the US in 2005, did my undergrad, worked for 2 years and now pursuing my MBA in Texas. *Btw I'm 26 so you know how young I was when I came to the US. Plus, I'm not a nurse nor in the healthcare field.

1. Avoid expensive cities like a plague. (You need a cheap city where you can live comfortably and make excellent grades at school without distractions). For instance, If you like the city of Miami because of its popular beach, take a vacation there. You don't need to reside there permanently. I'm just saying....
Texas is a best friend for new comers. I'll tell you why --- Cheap accommodation. (Roughly about $400 monthly, All bills included plus free transportation to school. I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO MOVE TO TEXAS OH. ITS JUST AN EXAMPLE. Small cities anywhere are less expensive.

2. On-campus jobs are not provided to help pay your tuition --- Do NOT come to the US broke, Period! Have enough funds to cover at least one semester of your stay, in terms of feeding, transportation, etc. During my 4 years as an undergrad, I worked on campus for $8/hr x 20hrs/weekly (plus a lil' overtime). I USED to take home roughly about $640/monthly, but it was enough. Student housing rent for $385 (which my brother still pays here in 2012) and the change for my personal use.

If you need a job on campus, walk into their office and boldly ask for the supervisor. Don't be scared, this ain't Nigeria. Explain that you're an Intl student in dire need of a job. Make sure you've applied on-line and take a copy of your application. Prepare a resume with part-time experiences in Nigeria (For females, maybe babysitting experience, part-time secretary & for males, part-time Admin Assistant). Basically you need a resume that highlight basic communication skills, computer use, team-player skills and time management). Nigerians are usually timid, i think!

3. NEVER buy new textbooks. Shop for textbooks on ebay, amazon or craigslist. Wait till a week after school to find out what books your professors need.Some will give you handout and not really care about the books. There is also a book rental service at your schools' bookstore. Take advantage of that as well. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE EXCELLENT GRADES ..C is unacceptable. A's & B's only.

4. You need a laptop. If you don't have one, use the desktop at the library. I didn't buy a laptop till the next semester, but I was ok. November Thanksgiving sale is around the corner, you can get a cheap brand new laptop for about $399. Save for that if you can. That's the only time I purchase electronics.

5. Education is the US is all about time management! Learn to prioritize. Don't spend money on phone cards calling "Friends" in Nigeria. CUT SPENDING: Avoid eating out as much as possible. Cook noodles, noodles and noodles! Ramen is your best friend. Look for cheap grocery stores and cook! cereals, noodles, rice, chicken...basically, do not spend money eating out. It wont help if you're struggling financially.

6. Look for cheap housing on craigslist.com . You'll find people looking for students to sub-lease a room from their homes (choose wisely), or students looking for roommates, or people that are dropping out of school and need someone to take over the contract for housing. Trust me, you'll find amazingly awesome deals there.

7. BE FREAKING PATIENT! I graduated with Intl. business and it took a whole year for a company to hire/sponsor me to get a work authorization. It was rough but now I'm living comfortably in Houston. If your family struggled to send you here, do NOT equate yourself with children of those that got millions to shut down a nightclub. Be frugal and stingy to yourself, IF NEED BE.

8. A city with a lot of Africans or Nigerians will help you. You will be able to familiarize yourself with other Nigerians and could get help. They can always hire you ----- you know what i mean----- even without your ------- because many people here run private businesses. As a student, I've always worked under the ------- and has nothing to do with my social --- number. Look for Nigerian owned small businesses and Do NOT tell them that you've got the ----- s---y number. Be honest about your status.

9. If you're in an expensive city, spend one semester and TRANSFER TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Unless you're a dummy or if you can afford it, that's fine. Houston Community College averages less than $2000 per semester for 12 hours(4 courses). Who wouldn't take advantage of that? After 2 years, you can transfer to your intended university. I did it and can guide you if you need help.

10. All my 4 siblings live in this city and life is easy for everyone. Its best to go where you know somebody. 5 of us, each coming from Nigeria one after the other is a success. Look for an old school friend (they might not help you financially, but guide you and introduce you to other Nigerians). I knew 4 Nigerian guys that shared a 2 bedroom condo years back and they were fine. It was the party place and regular hang out spot for us...fun times xx. You might end up paying less than $300 monthly, all bills included. Talk to your friends and ask if they're willing to share. IF YOU'VE GOT ANGER ISSUES,INTOLERANCE, ETC...Just STAY BY YOURSELF TO AVOID WAHALA!

11. If you intend to live/work in the US after graduating, please get a very solid degree. Theatre arts, communication, marketing...sounds good, but it would be almost impossible for a US Company to sponsor you for a work authorization/green card. Medical field, technology and business are great. I majored in International Relations but my business MINOR is my saving grace. You need a degree that markets you to potential employers. When you settle comfortably in the US, look for unpaid volunteer positions, community service and free internships. That's another gateway to building a solid resume.

I'm kinda tired of typing ...lol. If anyone has questions with finding jobs, school transfer, etc,....holla! I think every necessary info. has been listed on this thread since part 1. THERE ARE OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS THAT I CANT WRITE HERE. PM me if interested.

bigfrancis21:
I attached a note explaining how to extract the file. If you dont already have poweriso.exe installed on your system, download and install the one i attached. DOWNLOAD ALL the 4 parts of grubers i sent. Run the poweriso, from there locate on your system all the 4 parts, and extract. The software will automatically extract the book. If any of the 4 parts is missing, the extraction won't work.

Mr. Chris:

I did exactly the SAME THING. I came here immediately after nysc..this is my second bachelors thou and im just 25. Being here over 4 years .Spent a semester at lousiana state university(LSU) their tuition was killing..i paid abt 12k for that semester which includes tuition, meal plan, and dorm. I later transferred to a community college in Lafayette which was about 2500 a semester. Got a lot of campus jobs..math tutoring,desk assistant job, and a volunteer job.Graduated from the cc with an associate degree. i got an opt..worked for a few months under the opt..i then later transferred to a uni with a scholarship...graduating this December. It's a long journey but quite interesting. Good Info! Please, can i have your e-mail address. Thanks a lot.

eduson002: My people,I am writing my SOP,and am extracting a large chunk of it from google,I hope this school wil nt find out ?

franklynx: fellow nairalanders,i sent my admission docs via NIPOST since 5th of SEPT. to my school in US..and av since been tracking it and weneva i do wat i see is:


Processed Through Sort Facility,


September 11, 2012, 5:09 am,


ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS).

pls guys wat should i do?? deadline is October 1.. pls kindly reply ASAP.. i am very tensed here oo..

shema: I hope you aint writing word for word. You have to refine it. Read and rephrase in your own words to suite your career goals.

shema: I hope you aint writing word for word. You have to refine it. Read and rephrase in your own words to suite your career goals.

Theyjih: any idea hw long it takes express mail wiv USPS to reach northern NAija (Lafia to be exact) from NEWJersey ?

eduson002: My people,I am writing my SOP,and am extracting a large chunk of it from google,I hope this school wil nt find out ?

imperiouxx: @eduson002,

All they need is to upload your SOP on www.turnitin.com Chikena! Na wetin we dey take catch students for plagiarism here be that

Yvete:

DON'T DARE IT! PLAGIARISM. Professors use a software that could track every on-line document where you copied from. You can read online materials to get the idea, close it and write it in your own words.

Yvete:

DON'T DARE IT! PLAGIARISM. Professors use a software that could track every on-line document where you copied from. You can read online materials to get the idea, close it and write it in your own words.

Soyedele1: Does d tracking number starts with letter 'E'?

eduson002: [size=8pt][/size] Na wao.I ve changed many sentences to my own words.There are some sentences I left unchanged.Will few exact sentence nail me?God help me o.I used whole 8 hrs to write this SOP

Theyjih:
dont have the tracking number with me,the institution sent it via express mail, so they claim.

biofem2000:

A single exact word will nail you. This should be YOUR statement of purpose. YOUR statement of goals. You may get formatting ideas from the internet. Anything beyond that ....... You may also want to get yourself accustommed to writing from within. You may spend days writing it; be sure it is original. If its not your work, you need to reference it. Who references SOP? No one.
Your SOP is like a grad school version of MYSELF. You may not copy anyone.

Good luck!

Soyedele1:
Since its frm new jersey,it'll enter international dispatch d next day,gets to lagos after 5 days(at most)den to ur destination.
If u supply ur postal address,chk ur mail box.if its home address,goto ur NIPOST headoffice(EMS dept) so they can chk if there is a letter in ur name.u can go after 14days starting frm d day d schl nofitied u dt they sent u a letter

Theyjih:
the above is for standard mail if i'm not mistaken bro!

Soyedele1:
Since your school said 'express mail',my analysis ws based on that.anything express mail frm usa will have a tracking number starting with 'E' and it will be handled by EMS speedpost department at NIPOST but you av to be at their headoffice cos their branches doesn't keep letters that is if u supplied a residential address..express mail is very fast.I av received more than 50 letters through them before.the fastest ws 5days yl the slowest ws 14days thou I stay in southwest(ibadan).so I'm talking based on experience..if the school sent it tru regular/priority/registered mail,den it can take long

imperiouxx: @eduson002,

All they need is to upload your SOP on www.turnitin.com Chikena! Na wetin we dey take catch students for plagiarism here be that

eduson002: [size=8pt][/size] Na wao.I ve changed many sentences to my own words.There are some sentences I left unchanged.Will few exact sentence nail me?God help me o.I used whole 8 hrs to write this SOP

imperiouxx:


Read this few words from the www.turnitin.com :

Originality Check

''Check papers against 20+ billion web pages, 220+ million student papers and 90,000+ publications. Like everything else in today's digital culture, plagiarism is moving online. Turnitin's OriginalityCheck helps instructors check students' work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against the world's most accurate text comparison database''

The site will just run some seconds and all percentage matches popped up..... No where to run

imperiouxx:


Read this few words from the www.turnitin.com :

Originality Check

''Check papers against 20+ billion web pages, 220+ million student papers and 90,000+ publications. Like everything else in today's digital culture, plagiarism is moving online. Turnitin's OriginalityCheck helps instructors check students' work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against the world's most accurate text comparison database''

The site will just run some seconds and all percentage matches popped up..... No where to run

franklynx: fellow nairalanders,i sent my admission docs via NIPOST since 5th of SEPT. to my school in US..and av since been tracking it and weneva i do wat i see is:


Processed Through Sort Facility,


September 11, 2012, 5:09 am,


ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS).

pls guys wat should i do?? deadline is October 1.. pls kindly reply ASAP.. i am very tensed here oo..