walex57:
I go to California State University Sacramento, www.csus.edu

Ok..what are their fees like? can u pls elaborate on what the admission experience was like if you don't mind.what r u studying there?

bigfrancis21: I hope spam bot whatever doesn't ban this post.
For those who need the Barrons TOEFL iBT 2011 13th edition CD-Rom, download it directly from here:
http://www.mobimas.info/2012/06/barrons-toefl-ibt-2011-13th-edition-cd.html?m=1.

Pls I sent u an email,cud u pls reply?Thank you.

bigfrancis21:
GRE materials (Grubers 2012, Barrons 2012, and Cracking the New GRE 2013) sent. Toefl sent.
Please refer to the images on page 211 of this thread on how to unzip the Grubers and Barrons books.

Kk wud do dat..I intend to send u a mail.

bigfrancis21:
Yea I am. EE. Class of 2012. What about you?

Thanks bro,got the books.I'm grateful

Hello house,does anyone have any info on texas tech.I am interested in them.

walex57:
MSc...abeg please come to my school ooo...e be like say na so so Texas everybody dey go...make you come California jare, I need padis for here too nah..

What's ur school walex? I'm interested.

bigfrancis21:
Most US colleges don't offer B.Eng, as it is done in Nigeria. It is usually BS and equivalent to a B.Eng. Second, Electrical/Electronics as you know it in Nigeria is normally, in the US, Electrical and Computer Engineering/Electrical and Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or any of its variants. It is all the same. In my undergraduate university, UNN, Electrical and Electronics Engineering are even two separate departments on their own.
Just simply look for prospective schools that offers the course in any of its variants - it is the same thing. In addition, there are more factors to consider when selecting prospective schools.

Wow,so u r a Lion.Wat dept nd wat year dd u finish frm?

bigfrancis21:
Sent.

Sup bigfrancis,hw r u doing?pls can u send me the GRE and TOEFL materials.Send them to jaypee3007@yahoo.com.Regards

imperiouxx: GMAT and GRE takers. I stumbled on new materials once more. You can download them fast before they are taken away as usual. I have them download and as backup I'll post everything to bigfrancis in case the links were blocked.

Cracking the GRE, 2013 Edition

Cracking the New GMAT, 2013 Edition: Revised and Updated for the New GMAT



Edited: Links removed now due to good suggestion. They will be sent to bigfrancis who can get it across to you guys.

Hi bro,pls I need the GRE materials for study.pls email to jaypee3007@yahoo.com.Many thks nd Regards.Hws the weather treating you over there?

geodarmy: Yvette:


I was checking out your profile. Your back view no bad at all ooooo...


Is Yvette single??

Geodarmy,pls how do I contact you privately?Thanks.

geodarmy: Yvette:


I was checking out your profile. Your back view no bad at all ooooo...


Is Yvette single??

Geodarmy,pls hw do I contact u privately?Thanks.

geodarmy: I have been following this thread for long and I must commend you guys for a job well done.

I decided to register again today (after several unsuccessful attempts to retrieve my lost password)to atleast advise people who believe studying any of the STEM majors would automatically fetch them a Green card or good pay.

For those who care to listen, if you are a foreign student and you are not into IT or Oil and Gas, your chance(s) of making good money or getting a H-1B/Green Card after studies is so slim, unless you have a PhD. Even at that, you can and will never earn up to what the oil and IT guys with just a masters earn.

I have many friends who studied Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry in my school (UT Austin) but couldn't get a job or a company to sponsor after their studies. They were left with no other choice than to start their PhD in order not to fall out of status.

I would strongly advise anyone coming for a graduate study in the USA to consider such majors as Geological Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering/Networking. Those who will be considering going into the IT sector should try as much as possible to bag plenty certifications such as the CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Certified Ethical Hacking e.t.c. I have friends who make 6 figures having some of these certifications. I came into the USA to study Geological Sciences, got hired upon graduation and got my green card after. There is a guy who I met through this forum in 2010 who is also a geologist and working in an oil company now in California. We even met each other at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Conference somewhile ago in Long Beach. I also know some guys who are reservoir engineers who got hired right after school too. One out of every 100 "metabolites" would get that luck - for those who understand the "code"......lol.

For those considering schooling here: Yes, STEM is the way, but which of the STEM majors? Please study anything related to Health, Oil and Gas and I.T.

@ Mamacita: I saw your posts and I think your "people" actually want the best for you. It is a known fact that Doctors, Nurses and those in the health line make a lot of money in America. They may be right after all. One thing you may have to consider are the following factors?

- As an Int'l student, will I get a job upon graduation with a MA or MS in Human Resources?
- If Yes, will the company be ready to sponsor me?
- From records, how many int'l students with a MS in HR got their company to sponsor them? What is the ratio? Is it a ratio of 1:20? 1:100?
- Will I make enough money to be financially okay?

I will advise you to answer this deep inside you and make up your mind once and for all. I wish you the very best of luck.

NOTE: I don't expect anybody to hold me on these. This is just my own opinion - I may be wrong.

Goodluck to all prospective VISA applicants.

Very valid and insightful points u raised here.very much in line with my discussion with my cousin.He has a background in microbiology,Pet.eng fr his graduate degree nd he's ballin big time with one of d big oil coys over there.doesn't stll mean that those not in d mentioned majors can't make it after their various studies.It all depends on ur vision,determination,focus and most importantly,God.I was lucky to be one of the selectees fr d DV visa lottery enabling me to hv a green card,hv a Bsc in geology nd hope to major either in Geophysics/Pet.eng/Reservoir eng when I finally arrive,God help me.
Geodarmy any advise,contribution or suggestion you think I might need?

loconzo00:

If KCC tells you that you are scheduled for next month, this could be true if you submitted you forms early enough ,for their answer may have been based on your confirmation number.
However if you submitted early, i believe your 2NL might still be available anytime from now minding the Xmas holiday's out of office hours on the part of KCC.
Its much better if you wait and obtain your 2NL before you go for your medicals. If you do your medicals too early since you do not have your 2NL yet, this could count against you at your POE if your interview or departure date is more than 3 months after your medicals. Your medicals i understand expires after 3 months particularly if you haven't taken a follow-up Herp. B/A vaccine. I stand to be corrected.

Your medical expires after 6months all things been equal.Stop misleading people with the 3 months expiration msg.

Yvete:


Coolstuff! The only difference is that you will pay in-state tuition with your Temp GC. I'll advise you to study/follow this thread. Same process; Study for GRE, send in applications, send test scores, gain admission and show proof of LPR for tuition purposes.
Yea, went from F-1 to H1B, and trying to drag my Boss to sponsor a LPR.

Okk.moving over in jan.Wud start the process once I get in.what schools can u suggest for my field?wats ur boss saying abt it?

Yvete:

Congrats on the lotto! I gave up on that last year because they never chose me. To a certain extent, your career choices greatly affect you here. As a migrant, I'd advise you to pursue a degree that's easily marketable especially if you're gonna reside long term/permanently in the US.
Think critically. The Sciences, Technology, Heathcare...healthcare...healthcare...healthcare and education(quick jobs) = Bliss!
All others like communication,sociology, foreign language, yadda yadda yadda? Yawn. Could work in Nigeria though.

Why did you give up on it...plssss keep trying jur as u hv nothin to lose.r u in the us presently?

Yvete:

Congrats on the lotto! I gave up on that last year because they never chose me. To a certain extent, your career choices greatly affect you here. As a migrant, I'd advise you to pursue a degree that's easily marketable especially if you're gonna reside long term/permanently in the US.
Think critically. The Sciences, Technology, Heathcare...healthcare...healthcare...healthcare and education(quick jobs) = Bliss!
All others like communication,sociology, foreign language, yadda yadda yadda? Yawn. Could work in Nigeria though.

Thanks yvete,well I'm science inclined and I plan to continue in that line..Basically the geosciences/eng. I need suggestions on hw to go about the whole stuff as a new immigrant.

Hello house,I am new in here and would really commend everyone for the goodwork in helping people achieve their aim of furthering their studies in the usa.I am a winner of the yearly USA DV lottery and really grateful to God for it.I would like to use my new status to further my studies in the usa when I finally leave. I have a B.Sc from here, I would need advices nd suggestions on how I can continue with my studies i.e. applying to schools,getting my transcripts to the school via WES or by hand, applying for aids nd grants where applicable, GRE &Toefl stuff if I wud need them and any other useful tips that might come in handy.I would appreciate every help,advice and suggestion.I am planning to leave in jan.Many thanks in anticipation.
Best regards