Ndyoo:


Hi mystiqme. I am a masters students in the ecology field exploring options of a PhD in the states. I think you are already there so I ask you leave clues as schools and useful links like steps. I considered leaving a pm but I don't know. I just need stuff like a tip or clues that serve as guide. Would you recommend your Uni and what are my chances of getting funding?

I replied your PM.

GboyegaD:


I don't have in Houston because I don't have . Do you have female friends everywhere?

i do i no go lie

godG:
To those in need of temporary accommodation, you should consider talking to them at the International Students' Office. When I got to Madison, I got an American family to accommodate me for free through the ISO. They gave me a bike, winter clothes, fed me, took me to get basic things, drove me round the city of Madison, etc. They get worried whenever I didn't eat their food.

Simply put, before leaving Nigeria, try to explore every temporary accommodation opportunities through your ISO. What I have noticed is that many of us don't read through the website of the school we intend going well enough. Right now, many of my friends here are even amazed I got such a deal. The difference: I did my homework from Nigeria.

Remember, whatever you are passing through isn't permanent. It shall pass. Nothing is permanent in this world; bliss, pain, triumph, etc. None is forever. Peace.

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Mystiqme:


I replied your PM.

And I emailed back...

BloodyMitch:
Who are those that said fidelity is the best for swiping i did and they charged me 227 while wen i used firstbank they charged me 208. Please pple stick with your banks

As in eh, im regretting that i opened a fidelity bank account.

hottyarewa:


Good discussion! Bt God pass u!

The bolded part of your post was totally uncalled for.

Its alwz painful @tymz wen somfinz are been said wrongly abt 1. I joined this group wen I hrd abt the luv dat bonds all bt am totally wrong! This is the 2nd tym I got dsappointed by som pplo!!! I Neva contacted anybody dat I wuld b stayn 4 months and if I Eva contacted u,u shld b api cos I noticed u! Hmmm Goyega alrdy said it all,It is well 4 dos dat see lyf as been difficult ooo bt 2 dos dat see it as dat God will see dem tru,He is alive 2 do so! Rily dsappointed!!!

hottyarewa:
Its alwz painful @tymz wen somfinz are been said wrongly abt 1. I joined this group wen I hrd abt the luv dat bonds all bt am totally wrong! This is the 2nd tym I got dsappointed by som pplo!!! I Neva contacted anybody dat I wuld b stayn 4 months and if I Eva contacted u,u shld b api cos I noticed u! Hmmm Goyega alrdy said it all,It is well 4 dos dat see lyf as been difficult ooo bt 2 dos dat see it as dat God will see dem tru,He is alive 2 do so! Rily dsappointed!!!

But nobody mentioned your name or is there something going on that we are not privy too? I thought this discussion of accommodation was centered around someone else.

MsNas:

The bolded part of your post was totally uncalled for.

U fink so cos u dn't knw wot ds luks lyk 2 me......sowi,I dn't mean 2 b rude bt the person wu am talkn 2 alrdy knws himself!!!

MsNas:

But nobody mentioned your name or is there something going on that we are not privy too? I thought this discussion of accommodation was centered around someone else.

I jst cam online and I saw it all,it was meant 2 b a private chat cos dat was au I contacted dos I did bt u shld read 4m wia it strted 4m and u wuld knw why I responded! Its Owk anyways.

hottyarewa:


U fink so cos u dn't knw wot ds luks lyk 2 me......sowi,I dn't mean 2 b rude bt the person wu am talkn 2 alrdy knws himself!!!

I understand you. I will advise you to shun the thought of seeking help or housing from anybody. Some people are all for it and will accomodate you in an heartbeat, other people wont do it and this is not because they are not good people, its because we are different people who have things we can tolerate and things we cannot.

I was housed by a friend for a day and I got my apartment the next day and moved in. I didn't have a bed then but I bought blanket and sheet and I slept on the carpet. Heck, the electricity was not not even on, I bought candles. I had prepared for my accommodation at least 6 months straight before I left Nigeria. So I wasn't bothered. She has even done more than enough to even accommodate me, taking me places and all that. It is when we are expecting too much from other people not forgetting that we are all humans and different individuals that we begin to feel disappointment. This is America, everybody has their own struggles

MsNas:

I understand you. I will advise you to shun the thought of seeking help or housing from anybody. Some people are all for it and will accomodate you in an heartbeat, other people wont do it and this is not because they are not good people, its because we are different people who have things we can tolerate and things we cannot.

I was housed by a friend for a day and I got my apartment the next day and moved in. I didn't have a bed then but I bought blanket and sheet and I slept on the carpet. Heck, the light was not not even on, i bought candles. I had prepared for my accommodation at least 6 months straight before I left Nigeria. So I wasn't bothered. It is when we are expecting too much from other people not forgetting that we are all humans and different individuals that we begin to feel disappointment. This is America, everybody has their own struggles

I will jst say dat IT IS WELL! Tnk u, Bye.

godG:
To those in need of temporary accommodation, you should consider talking to them at the International Students' Office. When I got to Madison, I got an American family to accommodate me for free through the ISO. They gave me a bike, winter clothes, fed me, took me to get basic things, drove me round the city of Madison, etc. They get worried whenever I didn't eat their food.

Simply put, before leaving Nigeria, try to explore every temporary accommodation opportunities through your ISO. What I have noticed is that many of us don't read through the website of the school we intend going well enough. Right now, many of my friends here are even amazed I got such a deal. The difference: I did my homework from Nigeria.

Remember, whatever you are passing through isn't permanent. It shall pass. Nothing is permanent in this world; bliss, pain, triumph, etc. None is forever. Peace.

The bolded part would only apply to those who have genuine intention of coming to the USA for school. You are also smart that you did your home work while still in Nigeria. Many people won't do anything and expect manna from heaven. Personally, I don't have any problem using the F-1 visa route to "escape" to America. I would do that too if I had no money to pay. But before going through that route, I would do my research well before coming, get my temporary accommodation sorted out, and have enough cash to survive my first 6-12 months in America.

Many veterans with vast experience of 'life in the USA' come here always to advise people and constantly remind them to be well prepared in form of cash and information before coming to the U.S; yet, some won't listen and even go ahead to curse such people out. Some won't even come straight and will be telling lies about their conditions and intentions.

For those still in Nigeria, I beg you to please come with enough money and be well prepared before travelling. While it is true that whatever one is passing through isn't permanent, I would not want to come to America without money or plans for my accommodation. Life in America is not easy for first timers.

Be prepared.

MsNas:

But nobody mentioned your name or is there something going on that we are not privy too? I thought this discussion of accommodation was centered around someone else.

I need accommodation too. Beggars no dey get choice... I fit stay with girls, I no mind.

Thanks!

imperiouxx:


I need accommodation too. Beggars no dey get choice... I fit stay with girls, I no mind.

Thanks!

Bring your mat and aso ibora along

zeezahbee:
Bring your mat and aso ibora along

I no get choice, even if you fit give me work do. I go do

I can work for food.... Just feed me, you will be good.

kobe79:


i do i no go lie

Good for you.

OjaP:


The bolded part would only apply to those who have genuine intention of coming to the USA for school. You are also smart that you did your home work while still in Nigeria. Many people won't do anything and expect manna from heaven. Personally, I don't have any problem using the F-1 visa route to "escape" to America. I would do that too if I had no money to pay. But before going through that route, I would do my research well before coming, get my temporary accommodation sorted out, and have enough cash to survive my first 6-12 months in America.

Many veterans with vast experience of 'life in the USA' come here always to advise people and constantly remind them to be well prepared in form of cash and information before coming to the U.S; yet, some won't listen and even go ahead to curse such people out. Some won't even come straight and will be telling lies about their conditions and intentions.

For those still in Nigeria, I beg you to please come with enough money and be well prepared before travelling. While it is true that whatever one is passing through isn't permanent, I would not want to come to America without money or plans for my accommodation. Life in America is not easy for first timers.

Be prepared.

I said this many times but without lesson no experience.... make dem learn small sir.

https://www.nairaland.com/2310954/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part/222#35935108

GboyegaD:


Your brother asking you to pay was because he knew you had the means to. I have had to accommodate someone who approached me back in church then. He was having issues raising his tuition as such, I saw it as the only thing I could do to help. A few friends complained and one was insistent that I should ask the guy to take on some part of the bills. The only thing I had in mind was if I did not help him or if he wasn't staying with me, wouldn't I pay my bills?

Helping people is a privilege and I will do the same over and over again if I have to.

It is unfortunate that I don't have single female friends in Houston otherwise, I would have approached them on behalf of the person. I believe it is a phase the person is going through and she will cone out of it stronger hopefully.

That's the spirit!!!
Unfortunately, people you help sometimes can abuse the privilege causing you some substantial loss. It happens a lot here that's why some people begin to change or help under certain conditions.

Among the ibos, there's a name that is "Ogomegbulam"- let my "good deeds" not kill me. Caution is the watchword here guys!!!

I just wish people could see beyond their nose and help themselves. I understand why people will do anything to leave naija but I dont understand why they wont do anything to make the transition easy for them.

Telling people to plan appropriately before coming as earned me so much enemies because they just believe you dont want them to come America as if you are the consular.

That said, I strongly advise that we keep helping ourselves because the more the unity, the better we become in this country but when we need help, we should understand that people are different and we have different level of tolerance.

OjaP:


The bolded part would only apply to those who have genuine intention of coming to the USA for school. You are also smart that you did your home work while still in Nigeria. Many people won't do anything and expect manna from heaven. Personally, I don't have any problem using the F-1 visa route to "escape" to America. I would do that too if I had no money to pay. But before going through that route, I would do my research well before coming, get my temporary accommodation sorted out, and have enough cash to survive my first 6-12 months in America.

Many veterans with vast experience of 'life in the USA' come here always to advise people and constantly remind them to be well prepared in form of cash and information before coming to the U.S; yet, some won't listen and even go ahead to curse such people out. Some won't even come straight and will be telling lies about their conditions and intentions.

For those still in Nigeria, I beg you to please come with enough money and be well prepared before travelling. While it is true that whatever one is passing through isn't permanent, I would not want to come to America without money or plans for my accommodation. Life in America is not easy for first timers.

Be prepared.

hottyarewa:
Its alwz painful @tymz wen somfinz are been said wrongly abt 1. I joined this group wen I hrd abt the luv dat bonds all bt am totally wrong! This is the 2nd tym I got dsappointed by som pplo!!! I Neva contacted anybody dat I wuld b stayn 4 months and if I Eva contacted u,u shld b api cos I noticed u! Hmmm Goyega alrdy said it all,It is well 4 dos dat see lyf as been difficult ooo bt 2 dos dat see it as dat God will see dem tru,He is alive 2 do so! Rily dsappointed!!!

Have you resolved this challenge? If no, kindly send me a PM.

godG:
To those in need of temporary accommodation, you should consider talking to them at the International Students' Office. When I got to Madison, I got an American family to accommodate me for free through the ISO. They gave me a bike, winter clothes, fed me, took me to get basic things, drove me round the city of Madison, etc. They get worried whenever I didn't eat their food.

Simply put, before leaving Nigeria, try to explore every temporary accommodation opportunities through your ISO. What I have noticed is that many of us don't read through the website of the school we intend going well enough. Right now, many of my friends here are even amazed I got such a deal. The difference: I did my homework from Nigeria.

Remember, whatever you are passing through isn't permanent. It shall pass. Nothing is permanent in this world; bliss, pain, triumph, etc. None is forever. Peace.

Thank you for preaching the "Home work" story here!
Unfortunately most people who travel here are first time travelers and make more mistakes. Doing a quick online search about the city your gonna arrive to cannot be overemphasized, knowing how to move around, finding stores for immediate needs, making reservations and even where your church is located can all be super important. I remember when I arrived here,it was my first time in the U.S. But not my first time abroad... Settling down in Daytona beach wasn't so overwhelming because I had done some homework about how to solve my immediate needs...before I found my friend in the same school I had already settled in a hotel and had a 5hour sleep.

imperiouxx:


I need accommodation too. Beggars no dey get choice... I fit stay with girls, I no mind.

Thanks!

Clown!!!

zeezahbee:
Bring your mat and aso ibora along

queen zezah afa na..hwfa money order purchase...hw do i go bout it

MsNas:

The bolded part of your post was totally uncalled for.

I've learnt to ignore so many pple on here. This was a girl that contacted me out of the blue via email..Telling me she was coming this Thursday to Houston if I could come pick her up at the airport and help accomodate her for a few days..which I found no problem with.I adviced her since you going to be studying and staying in Houston I have a free masters bedroom which is currently empty..I told her it will go for 500usd a month light and water inclusive in the 500..She told me 500 is much,that is there not one below 400 that is there work she can do in Houston to pay bills,I said no work,you need legal documents...,I should send her the pictures of the room. I told her I would walk round the house later and send her pictures I just came back from work,it's 8am,ive been awake all night working.I sent her couple of messages till today she never replied..Where did I go wrong?Telling me God pass me..This is a girl,I'd wanted to introduce to my girlfriend cause my girl attends Texas southern university,so that she will feel at home..Since,helping someone on this thread is a crime now...then it needs to stop.

stevecrun:
I've learnt to ignore so many pple on here. This was a girl that contacted me out of the blue via email..Telling me she was coming this Thursday to Houston if I could come pick her up at the airport and help accomodate her for a few days..which I found no problem with.I adviced her since you going to be studying and staying in Houston I have a free masters bedroom which is currently empty..I told her it will go for 500usd a month light and water inclusive in the 500..She told me 500 is much,that is there not one below 400 that is there work she can do in Houston to pay bills,I said no work,you need legal documents...,I should send her the pictures of the room. I told her I would walk round the house later and send her pictures I just came back from work,it's 8am,ive been awake all night working.I sent her couple of messages till today she never replied..Where did I go wrong?Telling me God pass me..This is a girl,I'd wanted to introduce to my girlfriend cause my girl attends Texas southern university,so that she will feel at home..Since,helping someone on this thread is a crime now...then it needs to stop.

A large bedroom including utility at $500 in a city.... they should be dancing and rejoicing.

Their mates that came straight to NYC are tasting serious mehmeh now. That's about $1100/mo here.

Talking about work on day one. I see lot of newcomers here trying to speed up things over night. I hope journey of 2-4 years won't be everlasting one for them.

imperiouxx:


A large bedroom including utility at $500 in a city.... they should be dancing and rejoicing.

Their mates that came straight to NYC are tasting serious mehmeh now. That's about $1100/mo here.

Talking about work on day one. I see lot of newcomers here trying to speed up things over night. I hope journey of 2-4 years won't be everlasting one for them.

housing is not a problem over here,I paid 600usd for a room my first month till I found my foot.Always wanted to live in New york,but probably not now.

stevecrun:
I currently own a two bedroom apartment here in Houston and am looking to rent out the masters bedroom to anybody coming to stay in Houston texas..I don't want a smoker nor a heavy drinker..PM me those interested..

I'm expecting this kind of post for Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Who can help me...Can't lodge in a hotel for while cos of some reasons... Sobbing

Stewee:


Thank you for preaching the "Home work" story here!
Unfortunately most people who travel here are first time travelers and make more mistakes. Doing a quick online search about the city your gonna arrive to cannot be overemphasized, knowing how to move around, finding stores for immediate needs, making reservations and even where your church is located can all be super important. I remember when I arrived here,it was my first time in the U.S. But not my first time abroad... Settling down in Daytona beach wasn't so overwhelming because I had done some homework about how to solve my immediate needs...before I found my friend in the same school I had already settled in a hotel and had a 5hour sleep.

Daytona Beach, nice city.... Good Naija community (minus the rumors)....

@topic of accommodation,

I won't even bother looking for the genesis of the topic but will just throw this advice; before leaving Nigeria, research your options. Your first option should always be relatives, then school organized accommodation..... Thirdly look for available friends before approaching strangers....

Nigerians in America can be cruel, I have had relations desert me.... I have had strangers accommodate me

I have accommodated strangers and will continue to do so (But this is only for a short time).... But I always say not everyone is like me....

I really feel this issue should have been handled by both parties involved privately. (But IMHO, but of you were wrong)

Hello House. Sorry have been away for long, just trying it put things together. It not easy at all....... It Summer and am already dressing like it Winter..... The cold here is crazy..... I wonder how Winter will look like. Am gonna Survive..... I hail all the Gurus in the house who are really taking there precious time to still come back to the thread and provide solution. Thumbs up.....

Just a reminder - three American VOs and Oluwaseun P of 99.3 NigeriaInfo FM will be answering your questions live and giving some simple ProTips about obtaining a U.S. visa on Friday, August 28th @ 12 noon.

https://plus.google.com/events/c21kfgf7raio6u0539vn0d8i10o