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Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by idoo4love: 9:31pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
how i wish you could see the life we r living here, NEPA light na rum, no water since there is no light,petrol now is a scarce commodity.. Talking about the hot weather here , is like hell fire.... Really fed up. 6 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Etinosajay(m): 10:02pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
Smartmugu maternal ttmacoy honey68 You've all made interesting contributions. At least people reading your comments would have seen the country (USA/Canada) through your eyes, and know what to expect. That is what I'd take from all of your individual contributions. Your experiences now, have become mine. Kudos 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by ttmacoy: 11:18pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
You can't study on a visit visa and it will be hard to change from a visit visa to a study visa while in the US. Best bet is to apply for the masters program and get a student visa, then while there get your mum to file for you. Edit: if your mum files for you while she has a green card, you will fall under F2A category and t may take about 2 years, so this may work with the timing of a 2 year masters degree. Emmanuelson: 3 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by hartson(m): 12:50am On Apr 26, 2016 |
ireneony: |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by ireneony(f): 12:52am On Apr 26, 2016 |
hartson:what's funny |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 12:59am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Renting just a room here costs $400/month on average. 1 Like |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by ireneony(f): 1:02am On Apr 26, 2016 |
CFCman:which is a chicken change as long you are working 1 Like |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 1:04am On Apr 26, 2016 |
ireneony:Right. But compared to Texas and some other Mid-western places, it's on the high side. Renting a similar room in Texas goes for between $160-$200. 1 Like |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by kratoz(m): 1:05am On Apr 26, 2016 |
ireneony: He is right. Wood is cheap and abundant. Building with wood is 3-5 times cheaper than building with cement only. Easy to renovate too. 2 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by kratoz(m): 1:07am On Apr 26, 2016 |
CFCman: Definitely not in Dallas. $400 will get you a very sh1tty place not to mention $200 |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by hartson(m): 1:33am On Apr 26, 2016 |
ireneony:is funny.Others play football by foot,Americans play it with hand 2 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by ireneony(f): 1:35am On Apr 26, 2016 |
hartson:yes na am I lying? Americans call it football Google is your friend |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by hartson(m): 1:49am On Apr 26, 2016 |
ireneony:is it not what they call baseball? |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by ireneony(f): 1:53am On Apr 26, 2016 |
hartson:baseball is different. There is America football. .what we call football, Americans calls it soccer Ask CFCman 3 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 2:31am On Apr 26, 2016 |
maternal:I thought i was the only one that saw discrepancies in his statements. It's well sha, all naw hustles 5 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by SmartMugu: 3:08am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Etinosajay:Glad you see it that way and you could see some sense in everything discussed. Goodluck everyone! 2 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by SmartMugu: 3:11am On Apr 26, 2016 |
CFCman:Where are you referring to? Do people rent rooms (like shared living) or are you referring to an apartment? 1 Like |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by SmartMugu: 3:13am On Apr 26, 2016 |
hartson:Lol. I laughed when I first noticed that. Americans do a lot differently. Temperature is in Fahrenheit, while in many countries it's in Centigrades, weight is in pounds vs kilograms. I remember getting a speeding ticket driving from Michigan (US), to Toronto (Canada), reason - US road speed limits are in miles/hr, Canada uses km/hr. 70 miles/hr is about 120 km/hr. I was just pedaling looking at 120 on the road signs, forgetting I'm in a different country that uses a different speed unit from the US. I should have been looking at the km/hr in the speedometer as soon as I crossed from US to Canada. Seems kinda weird though..Canada and Mexico share borders with the US. Not sure why US standards are different from the other countries. 11 Likes |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 4:07am On Apr 26, 2016 |
SmartMugu:Referring to shared-living. Usually, land lords would allow 2 people to rent out a room in a 2-bedroom apartment. Then both roommates split the monthly rent. So, if the rent is $1000/month, each rookie gets to pay $500. |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by SmartMugu: 4:16am On Apr 26, 2016 |
CFCman:Got it. Thanks for clarifying. |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 4:35am On Apr 26, 2016 |
SmartMugu:You are welcome |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 5:08am On Apr 26, 2016 |
CFCman: Thanks CFCman for your observation. Two of my uncles are doctors in Maryland. You are even required to have a first degree before going to medical school so in actual fact it will take over 12 yrs to actually become a doctor in America, counting residency. I am not here to bad mouth living abroad but insulting your mother's land is a no no for me. I was surprised to find out most Americans complain about their roads and infrastructure than Nigerians do, then I realize that poverty is defined by where you live. Yes some Nigerians are doing well in the US., but success is for those who choose to embrace reality and not some kid fantasies like what that other dude was trying to portray. We are adults now and no longer kids 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by Nobody: 5:28am On Apr 26, 2016 |
ayodele234: You have to also factor in relative standards in Nigeria and the US. With regard to public infrastructure, the US Civil Engineering Society gave America's roads, and bridges a D rating, meaning that the infrastructure is rated somewhere between 60%-69%. But in comparison to Nigeria, America's infrastructure is near perfect. Moreover, in the US, you are guaranteed to be treated during an emergency before payment. It's bad that many, if not most, hospitals in Nigeria insist on some degree of payment before commencing treatment during a medical emergency. 1 Like 1 Share |
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