SkinnyDude:
but but na lie ?,

Can't say, I never go that yankee Ibadan before.

Emexnairaland:
Nice one Macky, hope they accept January intake. I sent you pm bro.

They do have Spring intakes. Try to put in your application months before the deadline, a scholarship or tuition waiver is more likely with that.
For the pm, I don't reply them (my apologies).
Apply first, then we can talk privately if you have issues or special questions.

Holyfield1:
If ones tuition is around $14,000 which can actually be sent when you're already in school.... How much should one come in with to avoid being stranded and problem at the POE if one got no family abroad?

ANSWER

It depends on the state where your school is, rent is the major factor to consider.

I like to calculate monthly - rent say $600 divided by 2 people, you can see $800 for a bigger apartment divided by 4people. All these are estimates.
Utilities - light, water, phone and internet = Approx. $100 per person.
Feeding, maybe another $100.

but remember there is an initial setup cost when you first land, approx $1,000 for 'caution deposit' for utilities and rent, buying items you didnt bring from Naija and so on.
You also need basic household items all included in the $1k for setup cost - my apartment was rented unfurnished, that is what is obtainable here.

You can save some money but getting a student to house you when you arrive, otherwise - you pay heavily for motel/hotel accommodation.
$60 a day minus feeding for one week motel stay can turn to something dangerous.


This is stritcly based on my experiences in my area.

Breakdown -

1. Rent - Paid $500, damage deposit was $200 in total. Some apartments charge same cost of rent as deposit for entire apartment. Application fee was $40 each.

2. Light - Paid $150 deposit to set it up. First month bill was $30 total since we were cautious testing the waters, we were making sure we only consumed what was needed.

3. Water bill is coming in. Some apartments have water for free, included in rent.

4. Refuse/Gabbage - Free here, Included in rent.

5. Internet - 50mbps, you don't need a slow speed here. Materials and assingments, tests and quizes are online. Setup cost approx. $70 but costs $50 monthly ideally. Promo for now is $40monthly for first 3 months.

6. Phone - Between $20 to $50 monthly, depends on what you want.

Any questions? Call me on (361)-228-****.

Other people can add their costs based on location.

MackyNaija:

Can't say, I never go that yankee Ibadan before.


They do have Spring intakes. Try to put in your application months before the deadline, a scholarship or tuition waiver is more likely with that.
For the pm, I don't reply them (my apologies).
Apply first, then we can talk privately if you have issues or special questions.

no p. When you settle down properly.. Try and visit Mississippi. And update us with stories and photos.. E no too far from Texas..

@MackyNaija u are doing a nice job here reading the way u break down everything is jus out of this world.......i wish u 100% success in your new home and studies...u are lucky to av fled this zoo....i neva wanted to post cus my plan of moving to Yankee is nt to study 4 nw bt to hustle and probably enroll leta....pls can u advice me which visa to come in wit,amount payed per 1hr,which type work to apply for,Lyk hw much will i budget for everything including BTA, which state is more cheaper in cost of living...tnx awaiting ur response.

MackyNaija:

Approximately $3000.
All waivers and scholarships are in effect now.

It should be about $7700 (+ or - $200) for international students paying the full fee.

I've bin a silent follower and I must commend how u are making out time to give "hope " to som1 like me,comin to read from u daily motivates me and keeps me focus and goin...well I 'll like to ask if the $7700 is for a session or semester where u said "it should be about $7700 for international students paying the full fee... Thanks

abduldope:
thanks

You're welcome Sir.

SkinnyDude:
no p. When you settle down properly.. Try and visit Mississippi. And update us with stories and photos.. E no too far from Texas..

I will gladly send my account details so you'll finance the trip.

barondmoni:
@MackyNaija u are doing a nice job here reading the way u break down everything is jus out of this world.......i wish u 100% success in your new home and studies...u are lucky to av fled this zoo....i neva wanted to post cus my plan of moving to Yankee is nt to study 4 nw bt to hustle and probably enroll leta....pls can u advice me which visa to come in wit,amount payed per 1hr,which type work to apply for,Lyk hw much will i budget for everything including BTA, which state is more cheaper in cost of living...tnx awaiting ur response.

My line is the F1 visa class for studies and a small village in Texas is my location, I do not have knowledge about coming to work here without a permit.

amoss88:
I've bin a silent follower and I must commend how u are making out time to give "hope " to som1 like me,comin to read from u daily motivates me and keeps me focus and goin...well I 'll like to ask if the $7700 is for a session or semester where u said "it should be about $7700 for international students paying the full fee... Thanks

It is per semester but with a waiver, you would fare better.

MackyNaija:

I will gladly send my account details so you'll finance the trip.


My line is the F1 visa class for studies and a small village in Texas is my location, I do not have knowledge about coming to work here without a permit.

No wahala. No amount is too little

barondmoni:
@MackyNaija u are doing a nice job here reading the way u break down everything is jus out of this world.......i wish u 100% success in your new home and studies...u are lucky to av fled this zoo....i neva wanted to post cus my plan of moving to Yankee is nt to study 4 nw bt to hustle and probably enroll leta....pls can u advice me which visa to come in wit,amount payed per 1hr,which type work to apply for,Lyk hw much will i budget for everything including BTA, which state is more cheaper in cost of living...tnx awaiting ur response.

Majority of people here asked this question at one point trying to figure out what lies ahead before coming to Yankee including me.

I will advise you to come on F1 visa if you are thinking of graduate program because you might even get lucky to have your GA before leaving Naija otherwise you can come in with any other visa category and figure it out when you get here.

Great thread

MackyNaija:

It is per semester but with a waiver, you would fare better.

guy abeg are u sure because last time I checked abt their tuition it was $28000

MackyNaija:

It is per semester but with a waiver, you would fare better.

Ok thanks ...please if the money in the SOA I'm submitting is for one semester(like 8k dollars ) wil they consider such applicant or does that mean insufficient fund ?

amoss88:

Ok thanks ...please if the money in the SOA I'm submitting is for one semester(like 8k dollars ) wil they consider such applicant or does that mean insufficient fund ?

You will need to show 28k though most people don't have access to that much money when they arrive at school.

naninwa007:
guy abeg are u sure because last time I checked abt their tuition it was $28000

Approx. 26k estimate is for a year for everything; down to the tinniest pin you would need in school.

17+k if you are granted an in-state tuition payment eligibility.

One of the classes here deh turn me for eyes...

Heavy loading of Advanced Economics... The whole class no fit breath...
See people dozing in class.. All men wan cry

Me sha just deh look madam Professor as she deh dish out concepts upon concepts - she breezed thru 4 chapters of advanced economics in 2 classes.
Shelling out terminology after terminology - only thing I could relate with was Simple Interest
Compound interest sef, I don forget. This my head sha!



She asks a question and the whole place is silent.
To add insult to injury, she gave us an assignment.... I meant to say PLENTY assignments for wetin I never do for my life before...

MackyNaija:
A little problem..

I seem to be noticing all the ladies on bum shorts,
Kai! The thing short die!

All the thighs exposed! Legs YelloW!!! I cannot describe it well, I go try steal a picture...

It is best described in pictures...

Lord deliver your people

About this....

The thing still short die!
I even see more wosky ones daily + some boxers type today, no jokes....

I usually don't seem to care these days, I have gotten over the shock. I only smile when I remember how shocked I was when I first noticed it.

A little over 30 days in yankee now - the experience has been a nice one!




Met some 'sure boys', Naija boys are not smiling here. Men don find ways to deh run things.
Any further questions about the part in italics.... Direct the questions to google - it knows everything.

Hello mackynaija, is the statement of account required before you get admission i.e. Will it be presented to the school or just for the visa interview

LanrayMasters:
Hello mackynaija, is the statement of account required before you get admission i.e. Will it be presented to the school or just for the visa interview

Both of them require it.

Hello mackynaija, please I want to apply as an undergraduate, in tourism and management course or any course in business or art, and my WAEC is not too good as I intend using my GCE, and the year I wrote the GCE was 2011 will it be okay considered the gap year? and also the grades and mark its written on the GCE, would I need to submit my secondary Schl transcript again? cause its not in my possession, would I need to submit an English test during application process, cause I believe NGN should be exempted

samac:
Hello mackynaija, please I want to apply as an undergraduate, in tourism and management course or any course in business or art, and my WAEC is not too good as I intend using my GCE, and the year I wrote the GCE was 2011 will it be okay considered the gap year? and also the grades and mark its written on the GCE, would I need to submit my secondary Schl transcript again? cause its not in my possession, would I need to submit an English test during application process, cause I believe NGN should be exempted

I do not know much about undergraduate admissions requirements but ensure you write all exams that are required so you can stand a chance at a scholarship.


I am soooo caught up with school work..
So much to read and assignments are due next week..
My Weekend is all booked with activities..

Tuesday is TAMU Kingsville career fair
Wednesday and Thursday is TAMU College Station career fair...
Screening of companies I would be pallying still undone, wish I could stay awake all the way till Monday night.

All must be attended... It will be very busy 7days from now.


In other news,
3 friends just got on-campus jobs today
Glad they did, lesser financial worries + chicken wings money don sure.

Currently in the process of getting a drivers license..

Updates with pictures will come later.

@ mackynaija and Panama thanks 4 ur replys...God Bless

Hey man...good write up. Congratulations on your admission. As you will soon be learning - US is awesome but not a bed of roses. You will work hard but you will see result of your hard work.
Stay off credit card debt, no matter how tempting. For furniture - you can get good cheap knock off from Craigslist.
Start planning for life after school from now- Also because of changing immigration policies - your best option is to get very good grades- then you may get companies ready to take you on internship for your top grades.
Join as many student associations as you can, networking will help you a lot, if you are lucky to get a Nigerian association please link up, they have lots of useful tips. That ﹰUncle ﹰBens cannot help ya case o..lol, you can Google where they sell ﹰAsian food, they have small bags of rice there. Good work writing your experience here , people will learn from it. Pm me, we can talk on phone later.

Does the on-campus job waive tuition for the beneficiary? What are the perks?
Thanks.

MackyNaija:


In other news,
3 friends just got on-campus jobs today
Glad they did, lesser financial worries + chicken wings money don sure.

Sweeny:
Yea no sleep till money in the account is sitting in the bank growing a moustache lol

I deh come, I am at a seminar.

I prepared some potty this morning. Lick your lips.

Thank goodness say hurricane Harvey nor reach your side abii how the matter be for that end?

barondmoni:
@ mackynaija and Panama thanks 4 ur replys...God Bless

God bless you too.

Goldenboy007:
Hey man...good write up. Congratulations on your admission.

Thank you.

As you will soon be learning - US is awesome but not a bed of roses. You will work hard but you will see result of your hard work.

I am already learning that real fassssst.

Stay off credit card debt, no matter how tempting. For furniture - you can get good cheap knock off from Craigslist.

Well noted. Though there is a general fear for bedbug infested furniture here.

Start planning for life after school from now- Also because of changing immigration policies - your best option is to get very good grades- then you may get companies ready to take you on internship for your top grades.
Join as many student associations as you can, networking will help you a lot, if you are lucky to get a Nigerian association please link up, they have lots of useful tips.

Points well taken, we even did an NSBE meet and greet yesterday. More meetings will come up later + there are 2 different career fairs for this week starting today.

That ﹰUncle ﹰBens cannot help ya case o..lol, you can Google where they sell ﹰAsian food, they have small bags of rice there. Good work writing your experience here , people will learn from it. Pm me, we can talk on phone later.

This situation has been sorted, but we are still learning. Still making a few errors on buying items, this will clear soon.
Thanks Golden.

Choplyf:
Thank goodness say hurricane Harvey nor reach your side abii how the matter be for that end?

No scratch man, it only brought 'light' rains and lot of 'cold weather'. Everything has cleared.

Got to go now, work plenty!

Before I sleep, lemme drop this -
So many things have been happening here...
In reality or in my mind? Hmmm...

E be like say na so many questions in an assignment I suppose talk...

Not really has been happening sha, just assignment overload.

I visited TAMU-Corpus Christi today and saw why they are called the Islanders. The school is beautifullll..
Manage this one picture before I sleep. More tomorrow.

I also did my first driving in Yankee.. 1hour+ from Corpus to Kingsville.

More...

Situated on an island...


Main boulevard leading into the school.

Water mass just across the road from the school.

School to the right, water to the left.