Great thread bro,,God bless

Great thread Macky, reading you and blowjobs experiences has totally inspired me so I've decided I'm gonna leave Nigeria. I'm currently a computer science student with a 3.0 GPA I would be done by June or so. So I have some questions, do I have any chance for masters in Texas or do I have to first go for postgraduate studies here in Nigeria? I would be awaiting your reply.
CC MackyNaija
Blowjobs

MackyNaija:

Sorry, my post was incomplete - I wrote that in a hurry.
...I meant doing something like 'an internship like we do after getting an engineering degree'.
I understand a residency is like an internship like we do in engineering.

What I am saying is I haven't heard of a US establishment giving an international student with international certificate an opportunity to do residency.

If you come with an F1, you might have to first do some sort of additional school work b4 being eligible for 'an internship' (pardon my calling it internship).

Wow.
So I'll be better served coming for an MSc.
Afterwards I can now switch status.
Right?

Unlimited22:

Nah, an OD isn't an engineering degree.
I'm an eye doctor.
Usually, OD's in the US do a residency in a specialty of eye care after their 4 year OD program.
I'm asking about the possibility of coming with an F1 visa to join them, then changing status to H1-B from there.
NB- OD in Africa is a straight 6 year program while in the US its a four year program after 4 years of college.

What you should know is that for you to start OD in the US, you either must have had a first degree or spent about 3-4years taking pre-med courses. That would bring your total years of university education to 7- 8 years. Although, the actual course is 4 years just like Medicine. Now, compare that to the 6 years in Nigeria. Nobody gets into med school straight out of high school.

To answer your question on residency program. As a foreign degree holder, first you must pass the US board exam to go into any residency program. There are additional steps foreign degree holders are required to go through before they can apply for the board exams.

So to join them, you must have the same certification they have and not any equivalent.

MackyNaija:

Going thru my old posts and I saw this one...
I wrote the second exam today, see crying...

Different answers from different people I don't even know what to say about the prof. that is an expert at tumbling us but I feel my own answer is the correct one.
Waiting for the result, and I think I am still in contention for that 'A' grade.

Writing another one tomorrow....
People say schooling in yankee is easy - na lie! Wetin my eye don see for here no be play.

The semester is gradually drawing to an end and I cant wait! Thankful for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Wednesday (half day) to Sunday.

Abobi, we know say its easier to make a better grade in thr US than in naija. Writing exams every 3 weeks compared to writing one big load of maybe 7 courses of 4 month work no be beans.

Are you working full tkme or part time?

sonnie10:


What you should know is that for you to start OD in the US, you either must have had a first degree or spent about 3-4years taking pre-med courses. That would bring your total years of university education to 7- 8 years. Although, the actual course is 4 years just like Medicine. Now, compare that to the 6 years in Nigeria. Nobody gets into med school straight out of high school.

To answer your question on residency program. As a foreign degree holder, first you must pass the US board exam to go into any residency program. There are additional steps foreign degree holders are required to go through before they can apply for the board exams.

So to join them, you must have the same certification they have and not any equivalent.

Thanks.
Board certification right?
And can you elucidate on the certain additional steps ?

MackyNaija:

From my little understanding, the 'battle' is against a certain group that import WAEC certificate equivalent holders, call them skilled workers, give them a little 'training' and they are suddenly termed professionals in that field.

They are the ones that have issues with USCIS, those getting advanced degrees (not imported WAEC as my guy would call it ) from American institutions of higher learning have little to worry about.

wait so a person with a degree from Nigeria can't apply for h1b and get accepted

Unlimited22:

Thanks.
Board certification right?
And can you elucidate on the certain additional steps ?

Typically, you have to appply through any school that accepts international students. Your previous courses would be evaluated and a placement is made.There, you participate in clinical training for about two years or more.

You may want to look into New England School of Optometary

sonnie10:

Typically, you have to appply through any school that accepts international students. Your previous courses would be evaluated and a placement is made.There, you participate in clinical training for about two years or more.

You may want to look into New England School of Optometary

Thanks boss.
Actually did some digging, and discovered that one can't get licensed to practice without taking the NBEO exam, of which one of the prerequisites is a degree from an accredited college of Optometry.
I discovered that the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada offers an international bridging program for international grad OD's with admission based on rankings on a test called IGOEE.
Make I just dey grad dey gather my resources.
God MUST pick my call.

NeededGist:
Great thread Macky, reading you and blowjobs experiences has totally inspired me so I've decided I'm gonna leave Nigeria. I'm currently a computer science student with a 3.0 GPA I would be done by June or so. So I have some questions, do I have any chance for masters in Texas or do I have to first go for postgraduate studies here in Nigeria? I would be awaiting your reply.
CC MackyNaija
Blowjobs

Try to increase your GPA in the few time you have left so that over 4.0 (which is the US standard) you can have above 3.0.
Make your naija GPA around 3.3/5.0 though some schools accept 2.75/4.00 for direct masters. IT is very competitive in the US but you can make it.

sonnie10:


What you should know is that for you to start OD in the US, you either must have had a first degree or spent about 3-4years taking pre-med courses. That would bring your total years of university education to 7- 8 years. Although, the actual course is 4 years just like Medicine. Now, compare that to the 6 years in Nigeria. Nobody gets into med school straight out of high school.

To answer your question on residency program. As a foreign degree holder, first you must pass the US board exam to go into any residency program. There are additional steps foreign degree holders are required to go through before they can apply for the board exams.

So to join them, you must have the same certification they have and not any equivalent.

Thanks for the enlightenment.

orbis:


Abobi, we know say its easier to make a better grade in thr US than in naija. Writing exams every 3 weeks compared to writing one big load of maybe 7 courses of 4 month work no be beans.

Are you working full tkme or part time?

If it is for comparison, don't bother - naija no follow

No job yet, I am hoping to get one by January.

hammed71:
wait so a person with a degree from Nigeria can't apply for h1b and get accepted

You can't, you need a work permit except you are recruited as an 'expatriate' and they file for one for you.

H1B is post F1 visa (student visa) program for us to gain work experience after getting a Yankee degree.

Unlimited22:

Thanks boss.
Actually did some digging, and discovered that one can't get licensed to practice without taking the NBEO exam, of which one of the prerequisites is a degree from an accredited college of Optometry.
I discovered that the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada offers an international bridging program for international grad OD's with admission based on rankings on a test called IGOEE.
Make I just dey grad dey gather my resources.
God MUST pick my call.

Now you are doing your homework. Good luck man.


This will be a loooonnng holiday..
Enough time to rest.

Unlimited22:

Thanks boss.
Actually did some digging, and discovered that one can't get licensed to practice without taking the NBEO exam, of which one of the prerequisites is a degree from an accredited college of Optometry.
I discovered that the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada offers an international bridging program for international grad OD's with admission based on rankings on a test called IGOEE.
Make I just dey grad dey gather my resources.
God MUST pick my call.

Did you also check to see that you can only participate in the bridging program if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? Visitors and students are not accepted.

Your best bet will be to finish your degree in Naija, get atleast two years of experience, apply for Masters in the US and challenge the part 1 and part 2 NBEO thereafter. I heard with some work experience, the 2 year studies at New England uni will be waived. Alternatively, you can apply for Canadian permanent residency with a few years of experience in Naija, then get over and do the Canadian bridging.

SlowlybtSurely:


Did you also check to see that you can only participate in the bridging program if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? Visitors and students are not accepted.

Your best bet will be to finish your degree in Naija, get atleast two years of experience, apply for Masters in the US and challenge the part 1 and part 2 NBEO thereafter. I heard with some work experience, the 2 year studies at New England uni will be waived. Alternatively, you can apply for Canadian permanent residency with a few years of experience in Naija, then get over and do the Canadian bridging.

How many years work experience?
Will the challenge of the NBEO come during or after the completion of the MSc?
Because like this that 2 year advanced standing program at New England seems like option A.
Modified : U of Waterloo is accredited in the USA, so an MSC from there can also enable me to sit for NBEO, right?

MackyNaija:

Now you are doing your homework. Good luck man.


This will be a loooonnng holiday..
Enough time to rest.

Hii bruv pls I need your help with something very important you could reach me on whatsapp 08176812097 or mail me mmsremmurd@gmail.com

can you help me with the script of people on nairaland who choose community college....really gonna appreciate. thk u

vitusbrad:
can you help me with the script of people on nairaland who choose community college....really gonna appreciate. thk u

There is no compilation for CC, you'll have to go through the entire transcript and pick out those for CC.

From records of people on that thread, Bsc from naija to Associate degree in Yankee isn't progression.
Visa interviewing officers don't like to hear that.

I bought a car over the weekend..

So lost as to how to start the process but will be updating as I progress with respect to Insurance, Vehicle inspection, and registration.

I have the Title and Bill of Sale already + an Application for Texas Certificate of Title. I got those from the seller.

Have a quiz tomorrow so I might not visit the Texas DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles).

MackyNaija:
I bought a car over the weekend..

So lost as to how to start the process but will be updating as I progress with respect to Insurance, Vehicle inspection, and registration.

I have the Title and Bill of Sale already + an Application for Texas Certificate of Title. I got those from the seller.

Have a quiz tomorrow so I might not visit the Texas DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles).

what make, year and price

Dremca:
what make, year and price

Private question..

If you are asking to know what the average market value is, you can try craigslist, cargurus na for big men.

I had an 03 Camry XLE in Nigeria.
Bought an 05 Camry SE, a little upgrade.
I am making progress no matter how little.

I still deh find hustle o. Even if it's buying and selling.

MackyNaija:

Private question..

If you are asking to know what the average market value is, you can try craigslist, cargurus na for big men.

I had an 03 Camry XLE in Nigeria.
Bought an 05 Camry SE, a little upgrade.
I am making progress no matter how little.

I still deh find hustle o. Even if it's buying and selling.

Cute ride

TheGrandChemist:

Cute ride

Thanks man..

The car glitters, I went through a lot to get it.
Was almost giving up on the search.

Getting it registered is next, I need to get mobile as I cannot do much here without being able to easily move around. Make I explore this end of USA small.

MackyNaija:

Thanks man..

The car glitters, I went through a lot to get it.
Was almost giving up on the search.

Getting it registered is next, I need to get mobile as I cannot do much here without being able to easily move around. Make I explore this end of USA small.

You're welcome.
You're enjoying the USA already. Just keep prospering.

Wishing you the best

TheGrandChemist:

You're welcome.
You're enjoying the USA already. Just keep prospering.

Wishing you the best

Enjoying??

Maybe from January after I have a cgpa. For now, I cannot say I am - my garri for drinking is still remaining some and one lecturer is tumbling us.
I am not hungry yet though.

MackyNaija:

Enjoying??

Maybe from January after I have a cgpa. For now, I cannot say I am - my garri for drinking is still remaining some and one lecturer is tumbling us.
I am not hungry yet though.

LoL. As long as you're a Naija breed, no shakes on your cgpa. I am cocksure that you're gonna get an awesome cgpa; Naija no dey carry last.
As per garri, is it really expensive to get over there?

I haven't tried buying here but it will not be normal.

It is sold in Houston, will get some before Spring semester resumes.

orbis:

The fear of akata is the beginning of wisdom. Those dude can do and undo. You dont even know d one who carry gun. I fear them pass police sef. Playing music high like them own d damn road

Don't we Christians among them?

Iamphill

Josh4wod:

Don't we have Christians among them?

Iamphill

It goes beyond their religion. There is a way a majority of them behave.


So far, I have made some progress concerning the registration -
I first searched for Vehicle Inspection locations in my area, found one and went there for the inspection but was told I needed to get insured first.

I proceeded to an insurance office to get a quote - $183 monthly was the quote I was given - worse than quotes I got online between $120 - $150 monthly, I got a few $105 quotes too. Na like this we go deh deh??

I continued my search online and was able to get one through an agent for approx. $120 first payment then $67 monthly for 5 months. It is a 6 month contract. Still on it, sent my drivers license and car title and I am waiting for their reply.

After Insurance, vehicle inspection will be next and should be less than $20.

Then I'll proceed to renew the registration and transfer car title to my name at the DMV.
Also, I am yet to pay the state tax for the car purchase - it should be 6.25% of the purchase price.

Payments will total around $500 from my calculation.

MackyNaija, keep fuelling our hope.
We are coming.

MackyNaija:
After Insurance, vehicle inspection will be next and should be less than $20.

Then I'll proceed to renew the registration and transfer car title to my name at the DMV.
Also, I am yet to pay the state tax for the car purchase - it should be 6.25% of the purchase price.

Payments will total around $500 from my calculation.

We are coming!!!

Unlimited22:
MackyNaija, keep fuelling our hope.
We are coming.
We are coming!!!

Baba, delay no further.

Liberate yourself from that place!!!

MackyNaija:
Baba, delay no further.
Liberate yourself from that place!!!

bro, what up with CC