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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Sherlock5577: 12:47pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley
Congrats Boss!

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by xxxXXXxxx: 1:50pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley

Congrats Bigman!!
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by gracefoundmme(m): 2:06pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy




And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley
Congratulations ...

Was here from the beginning when you started the Journey.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 5:47pm On Aug 08, 2021
gracefoundmme:

Congratulations ...

Was here from the beginning when you started the Journey.
Baba, my hands deh up! so you deh look me all these years as I deh roast?? cheesy

Do giveaway na grin Your boy need small thing.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Brightfab(m): 6:26pm On Aug 08, 2021
Congratulations Macky!!
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by alfonso36(m): 6:30pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:

Baba, my hands deh up! so you deh look me all these years as I deh roast?? cheesy

Do giveaway na grin Your boy need small thing.
bro I was here too, Na me get the highest likes for one of your comments here as I reply you lol....that was when you talked about washing your clothes and I adviced you get Paint rubber and buy detergent and use your hands.. we've been here since you started man. Congratulations brother.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drella(m): 7:20pm On Aug 08, 2021
pompeiimagnus:


With your OPT you can work anywhere that doesn't require security clearance. However, it's a smart idea to look for companies that understand the immigration processes for H1B and employment-based greencards. The national interest waiver is another process you can research. Finally, the easiest path is to genuinely marry a U.S. citizen.

How about seeking asy...?
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drella(m): 7:23pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley

Congrats bro!

Did you go for undergraduate or postgraduate studies?
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Firefox01: 7:40pm On Aug 08, 2021
Drella:


Congrats bro!

Did you go for undergraduate or postgraduate studies?
Start from Page one undecided

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 8:10pm On Aug 08, 2021
Congrats bro wink
@ Firefox01 , uchman , Sherlock5577 , xxxXXXxxx , gracefoundmme , Brightfab , alfonso36 , Drella...
and everyone else, thank you all for your good wishes! cool


@Drella, it was an Msc in Industrial Engineering. It was the Best Decision I made in 2016 - planned, implemented, and left in July 2017.
You too can do it if you are thinking about it.

With projections to be scheduled for an immigration interview earliest December 2021, as I saw the card with a 2031 expiry date, water full my eyes cry but as a strong man, I refuse to cry cheesy. I just said "Oluwa bu Eze!" cos I cannot explain how I was approved in 6 months instead of 18 to 24.5 months as I projected.

Glad I am not where I was a year ago, making progress and you can too (no use the money build fish pond grin, come yankee come discover your full potential).

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drella(m): 8:10pm On Aug 08, 2021
Firefox01:
Start from Page one undecided

I started from page 1 but was seeing how he left Nigeria till airport undecided
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drella(m): 8:12pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:

@ Firefox01 , uchman , Sherlock5577 , xxxXXXxxx , gracefoundmme , Brightfab , alfonso36 , Drella...
and everyone else, thank you all for your good wishes! cool


@Drella, it was an Msc in Industrial Engineering. It was the Best Decision I made in 2016 - planned, implemented, and left in July 2017.
You too can do it if you are thinking about it.

With projections to be scheduled for an immigration interview earliest December 2021, as I saw the card with a 2031 expiry date, water full my eyes cry but as a strong man, I refuse to cry cheesy. I just said "Oluwa bu Eze!" cos I cannot explain how I was approved in 6 months instead of 18 to 24.5 months as I projected.

Glad I am not where I was a year ago, making progress and you can too (no use the money build fish pond grin, come yankee come discover your full potential).


Thanks!
I am motivated!

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by olalekan9320(m): 8:51pm On Aug 08, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley

Congrats
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Froshloaded: 1:20pm On Aug 09, 2021
Congratulations
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by cameroncucumber(m): 2:38pm On Aug 09, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley

Congrats Mackynaija, wishing you more greater heights. 2017 seems like yesterday when you drove from PH to Lag to begin this journey. What can I say? You're an inspiration, how I wish my stubborn friend listen to me

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by cameroncucumber(m): 2:45pm On Aug 09, 2021
MackyNaija:

@ Firefox01 , uchman , Sherlock5577 , xxxXXXxxx , gracefoundmme , Brightfab , alfonso36 , Drella...
and everyone else, thank you all for your good wishes! cool


@Drella, it was an Msc in Industrial Engineering. It was the Best Decision I made in 2016 - planned, implemented, and left in July 2017.
You too can do it if you are thinking about it.

With projections to be scheduled for an immigration interview earliest December 2021, as I saw the card with a 2031 expiry date, water full my eyes cry but as a strong man, I refuse to cry cheesy. I just said "Oluwa bu Eze!" cos I cannot explain how I was approved in 6 months instead of 18 to 24.5 months as I projected.

Glad I am not where I was a year ago, making progress and you can too (no use the money build fish pond grin, come yankee come discover your full potential).

You've said it all @ the bold. All those people wey go dey advice intending travelers to invest their money, shey Una dey see am? And to intending travelers, no allow anyone deceive you o, don't use your traveling money to invest in this country o, instead invest in yourself by jappaing legally to a working country with a working system. Naira is becoming useless everyday, getting visa is becoming difficult our passport nor get head. Use the money invest in yourself by jappaing

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 5:30am On Aug 11, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley

Congrats brother. How time flies, na like yesterday when you deh chop rice with lion meat. No comot CA yet o, i deh near that place soon. Congrats once again.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 4:49am On Aug 12, 2021
Drenimarcus:


Congrats brother. How time flies, na like yesterday when you deh chop rice with lion meat. No comot CA yet o, i deh near that place soon. Congrats once again.
grin
Na that California yarns you take spoil the whole speech.

Come na, when you pay $3,000 monthly for 2bedroom, your body go tell you. wink
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Dremca(m): 10:56am On Aug 12, 2021
I heard seattle WA is cheap and is still on WestCoast
MackyNaija:

grin
Na that California yarns you take spoil the whole speech.

Come na, when you pay $3,000 monthly for 2bedroom, your body go tell you. wink
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Davidganna10: 9:10pm On Aug 12, 2021
Wow! read from page 1 to 88. well detail experience s and advice packed
It took me 12hrs to complete.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Nobody: 3:37am On Aug 13, 2021
Dremca:
I heard seattle WA is cheap and is still on WestCoast

Seattle isn't cheap per say. The presence of tech companies there also increased the cost of living to an extent
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by GboyegaD(m): 5:20am On Aug 13, 2021
Kahbahsah:
@Mackynaija and all other elders in the house, I extend my special greetings for this invaluable thread. I have two questions please:

1)From my little research, it seems to me that a PhD in Economics is considered a STEM course in the US. If I follow this pathway, what are my chances of getting a post study permanent residence permit?

2) I want to go through the PhD pathway because it seems that it has more and better funding opportunities. Do I stand a chance to get admitted with the following profile:

GRE score: 308
BSc GPA based on WES evaluation: 3.7/4
IELTS overall band: 7.5

Thanks all.

Were you able to gain admission this year? You seem to have a strong profile however how did you do on the quantitative? Most schools in my days required at least 163 in QA. You could pick some safety schools alongside good schools to increase your chances.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Mcslize: 6:01am On Aug 13, 2021
Toppytek:


Lol, TBH I don’t just understand, even South Africa that’s closer to us looks different in pictures... well maybe it’s because am too used to the naija atmosphere.

Our sky looks different due to our naija polluted atmosphere.
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Mcslize: 6:15am On Aug 13, 2021
MackyNaija:
As I said before, my resume was patterned to fit into roles as a manufacturing, process and industrial engineer... No love for Quality.

I still applied for roles in all.
At the interview, I was discharging answers in the line of control plan, Guage RnR, Cpk, Ppk, SQL etc etc..
The manager just deh look me.. cheesy See this one...

That's not what you'll be doing here - he said.
I was confused then but now I understand.



Tuck in every morning, go to the office, press my keyboard, caress n romance the customers, ensure compliance documentation are in order and processes are compliant, do customer facility walk-through, do supplier facility audits etc etc..

After all this, my shirt remains tucked in... No Sweat.. grin

For the same salary as our process n manufacturing engineers? I cannot cough...



Make Una follow me thank Oluwa for delivering me from manual labor engineer and turning me to a keyboard pressing engineer. cheesy


My plans have changed - I Aspire to remain part of the decision making team. You should too.

All my former managers, forgive me for the hate, sorry dislike I had for you all. cheesy

Very interesting. What branch of Engineering is that? I guess it's Engineering Manager or Project Engineer?
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Mcslize: 6:31am On Aug 13, 2021
salford1:

I get you now... grin
Office based positions. That makes me a laptop pressing Engineer too, but money no dey like field roles Sha. Coffee and muffin in the morning, then better lunch at noon, then come back and fight sleep till close of work grin. Best thing, home every night.

The HR is right Sha. Lost two colleagues so far to silicon valley this year. The moment they got their Canadian citizenship, they just japa to San Francisco to take up new roles at Intel and Eaton respectively. cheesy

This laptop pressing Engineering, is it a new branch of engineering or something? Just joking grin .

But what's the job title/role of this lap top pressing Engineering branch per se? Just curious!
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Mcslize: 6:54am On Aug 13, 2021
Babyvet:


Okay but what does that have to do with me?

This babe go brutal sha. See as you wound a full grown man.

Guy wey go date you go hear am o.


Na joke I dey o grin
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by femijay8271(m): 4:48pm On Aug 13, 2021
Nice and impressive thread

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Subomi007: 7:14pm On Aug 13, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy


Congratulations!!!


And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Subomi007: 7:15pm On Aug 13, 2021
MackyNaija:
Back for 5mins from my hiatus..

Unexpectedly received my 10 year gre3n card today. smiley Took 1/3 the time I thought it'd take.
Too little chance to 'celebrate' it as I am busy cooking something. wink

This Cali, we MUST comot! cheesy





And for the Fall 2021 batch of incoming students, may your journey be fruitful.
I recently completed 4years in the US and I have totally forgotten I ever schooled here. Life's too fast!

You'll be fine, just stay strong and always keep your morale high. Las las... All will be well. smiley


Congratulations!!!
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Sherlock5577: 3:29pm On Aug 14, 2021
Funding opportunity.

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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by hitan(m): 6:54pm On Aug 15, 2021
Please guys I would like to know if I can get admitted to a university in the United States with a 2.2 Nigerian degree
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Firefox01: 7:25pm On Aug 15, 2021
hitan:
Please guys I would like to know if I can get admitted to a university in the United States with a 2.2 Nigerian degree
Yes you can. Just make sure you Smash the GRE especially if you're looking for funding.

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