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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 3:15am On Sep 21, 2021 |
Below is a post on a different thread about some of the options available as an Industrial Engineer: In no particular order, the field can fetch you careers as: 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by crowniran(m): 10:36pm On Sep 22, 2021 |
MackyNaija: thank you very much sir. I am likely to get complete tuition waiver in one of my choice schools. Msc Industrial Engineering. My concern now is the living expenses, what kind of jobs is accepted for an international student? Must it be on campus? 1 Like |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 3:42am On Sep 25, 2021 |
crowniran:Yes Sir, on campus only approved by Oisss. Enough to cover your living cost as you'll only need a split accommodation, utilities and internet then you feed. Say $500 to $750 monthly. After you graduate and everywhere stew, you fit begin jollof. 3 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Floda: 12:36pm On Sep 27, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Good day Sir, MackyNaija . Hope you are doing good. Please I have some questions again When I went through your thread the other time, I remember you saying that you went into Data Analysis ( R ). As someone that also have a big interest in IE (all thanks to you ), I'm considering learning a skill that's related to Mechatronics Engineering ( B.Eng ) and also useful in IE. 1. Based on your knowledge and experience as an engineer, which skill between C.A.D ( Solidwork, AutoCAD etc ) and Data Analysis is more relevant to a person looking to do masters in IE. 2. If Data Analysis, what software are majorly used as related to IE. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:08pm On Oct 01, 2021 |
Floda: 1. Design is mainly for mechanical engineers. Everyone should know data analysis because manufacturing usually requires looking through production data for insights which could be throughput, failures or for forecasting as examples.. 2. Will explain longer below... Check on YouTube for any 15 to 45minutes video on data analysis with excel, this is the entry point. 2 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Oladoyinipede: 8:44pm On Oct 01, 2021 |
Pls,how possible is it to change status in US. I have a friend who is going on tourist visa to America but with the intent to change to student status there.Please what are her chances? |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by gees101(m): 9:15pm On Oct 01, 2021 |
MackyNaija:Chaiiii confirm OT (No use the money build fish pond, come Yankee come discover your full potential). U too much Bros Congratulations 1 Like |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:05am On Oct 02, 2021 |
Thank you. Pls,how possible is it to change status in US. I have a friend who is going on tourist visa to America but with the intent to change to student status there.Please what are her chances?Google 'preconceived intent', that's grounds for denial. Stay back in Nigeria and apply for f1, b1b2 will be canceled. OR Come to the US on b1b2, go back to Nigeria and apply for f1. Option 2 is better (visa in hand) as she will stand a better chance at f1 as someone that has lived up to the initial b1b2 agreement. Still, a change of status within the US is possible. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Eleniyan15: 8:05am On Oct 02, 2021 |
MackyNaija is back!!!!!!!!!MackyNaija don born . |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Philadelphia: 8:38am On Oct 02, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Good morning, I sent you a DM. Please kindly respond with your number. There’s something peculiar and important that I’ll love to discuss with you please. Thanks. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 12:16pm On Oct 02, 2021 |
MackyNaija is back!!!!!!!!!MackyNaija don bornI have tried to share insights from what I know on a question similar to this. Check the last 10 pages. Unfortunately, I don't do communications outside of here. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Philadelphia: 1:28pm On Oct 02, 2021 |
MackyNaija: It’s alright. I asked for communications outside here because I have a peculiar; very peculiar case that I can’t discuss here. Not for anything else. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Pritipresh(f): 2:14pm On Oct 02, 2021 |
I have been following up this post keenly. Wondering when I'll read-up. Thank you very much Sir @Mackynaija I wish to know the total cost of Postgraduate Diploma/Master there in Naira and how long it will take to finish. Read History and International Studies. Any chances for me? Any useful advice on this shall be most appreciated |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Floda: 9:31am On Oct 05, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Thanks for the reply Sir, Data Analysis it is. I'm on it already. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 6:16pm On Oct 05, 2021 |
Floda:Aside from the tools, the major point is how do you arrive at a 'data driven decision', na the Koko be that. So when you are making recommendations, you have a reason why. It's not based on guess work. I'll be using powerBI in my current role but we have a very robust system (reason am as templates) already in place to generate frequently used reports. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 6:17pm On Oct 05, 2021 |
Philadelphia:You wan do special consultation? You go pay o... |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 6:20pm On Oct 05, 2021 |
Pritipresh:I dropped tips on why and how to draw closer to the 'sciences'. Check the last 5 pages. Arrive on a course close to your BSc (due to visa reasons), do one semester then apply for a switch to something closer to the sciences [think procurement, logistics, supply chain mgt, industrial management/ technology]. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:03am On Oct 06, 2021 |
MackyNaija:Crowniran I didn't mention the low cost method. Above is the medium city cost. Go to a school like tamuk in a low cost of living area, 2 bedroom rent is $600.. Up takes up to 4 occupants legally. Utilities split in 4 ways is cheaper too. Making rentb+ Utilities about $200 for you. Feeding is roughly $100, bread and peanut butter + chicken thighs bi-weekly. Total $300 monthly. No room for alcohol or too much enjoyment. 5 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Philadelphia: 9:45am On Oct 06, 2021 |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:37am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Moving to Texas is a blessing... Home search has started barely 3 weeks in the state. Today, we did our initial model home tours and as simple people, we believe we have found the one we'll purchase (not part of the pictures below). Too fasssst! I love Tx!!! See pictures below: Taft by Pulte. 3 bed / 2 bath / 1 office. i. Community ii. Model Exterior iii. Living room + Kitchen + Dinning (open floor plan) iv. Primary bedroom 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:51am On Oct 10, 2021 |
4 communities were scheduled for viewing, we only did the first and the third as the first has everything we want in a house.. Drove through the other two, the fourth one still does bidding for lots and houses... A $10k lot might end up as $25k, sales agent at the third community told us people were bidding between $40k and $80k higher for homes as of last week in their sister community (the fourth scheduled viewing). See pictures below: Lancaster by Ashton Woods. 4 bed / 2 baths (can be upgraded to 3baths). i. Community ii. Model Exterior iii. Living room + Kitchen + Dinning (excess space, too sweet ) iv. Primary bath - shower in the morning, soak in the tub in the evening with sham-pag-ne (people like enjoyment for yankee) 3 Likes
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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:07am On Oct 10, 2021 |
None of the above made the cut.... We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck Online advertised prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be. Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot ) The communities we checked have lot premiums between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more. Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story. Stay tuned for pictures ... The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!! Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete. 10 Likes
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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Paccus: 4:33am On Oct 10, 2021 |
MackyNaija:Congrats Boss I know say as African man na at least 4 bedroom you go buy or build in preparation of when Parents and Siblings start to visit their Son/Brother for Obodo Oyibo. Macky your English now na fully American oo, this write up just dey confuse person.. na Land or house una dey buy? Abeg break am to Naija or British English 4 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 6:02am On Oct 10, 2021 |
MackyNaija: The real estate is in a bubble currently. We were gonna buy another property to rent out but alas! the prices are all jacked up! Inflation isn’t helping either. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Olumighty123(m): 6:16am On Oct 10, 2021 |
MackyNaija: That last house made it to my best, has a garage plus the vicinity looks calm this your terms "Lots", "Community" and all that, me I no understand oo, Nija real estate no dey use those terms. Lol 1 Like |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by dahflemzy(m): 11:16am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Boss @MackyNaija...I don dey follow this thread since. My aunt and her family has been in Texas (Houston) since around 2006 and now she's asking me to come do my masters there when I'm done with my bachelor's (I'm in my finals studying Mathematics in one University in d south west). Maybe I'll ask for some information when I decide...na money be Koko. |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 1:54pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
Paccus: Olumighty123: I no even realize say I don enter another realm.. 3 Likes
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Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:13pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
In simple terms, reason am this way: Floor plan = House with its structural plan e.g 3bed/2 bath, single story or 4bed/5 baths, two story Lot = Dedicated plots of land (partitioned). Seen as little as 140 and as much as 1200 in a community Community = lekki phase 1 or Victoria garden city (comes in phases) Builder = Julius berger or Arab contractors (could be more, seen up to 5 different builders in one community) Model = A completed Floor plan built for showing to prospective buyers Upgrades = na upgrade. Change appliance or anything to something of higher quality. Or add options to the base/basic floor plan e.g extra bathroom. 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:20pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
Paccus, no be only land. we no wan build fish pond Some communities sell land separately (seen between $45k to $80k) AND some get "premium" prices for some lands/lots and sell them higher (seen $25k for premium, regular na $5k or $7k). Like those at the end of 10 lots (no neighbors to one of its sides). Most sell it "together" with the house for like $3k to $10k. 2 Likes |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:24pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
Olumighty123:All houses have 2 car garages, this internet picture for the third floor plan just shows it clearly. The house go join other houses in a row and go look like the first two bunch of pictures. It will actually be built in a row with the 'Taft floor plan' and other floor plans based on people's choices. Na the same community wey Pulte deh build. 1 Like |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by MackyNaija(m): 2:28pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
Drenimarcus:That one na your own assessment. Some say Austin has been under priced and this is the real market value. It has currently settled for the winter, bidding for lots and floor plans/houses has ceased in most communities in the Austin metro. Demand is high here so... Heard of 1400 interested people for 140 lots in a community we asked about. So the price might just be right. Add the rise in building materials due to supply chain disruption and we no longer know what's the real price of real estate. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Naija to Yankee Thoughts And Experiences by Drenimarcus(m): 6:50pm On Oct 10, 2021 |
MackyNaija: Guys in Texas do tell me the real estate is moderate in comparison to other states. Na to buy acres of land and lock up. |
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