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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fcnaxo: 6:35pm On May 07, 2019 |
Brown2Green:Yh I have an idea. SOA funds weren’t enough cane with the exact figure in my 1-20. I hope seriously hoping they wouldnt ask.Close to the she asked for it. The rest is history.I saw someone posted here about appealing to the grad school via mail for some sort of funding. I just did that and I am keeping an open mind. Thank you chief. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fcnaxo: 6:36pm On May 07, 2019 |
LagosismyHome: ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Brown2Green(m): 6:42pm On May 07, 2019 |
fcnaxo: Also Note that you can apply for assistantship in other departments within and outside your faculty. Most people don't know this! Few peeps have gotten assistantship in such manner. 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by omilaomila(m): 6:51pm On May 07, 2019 |
Mine had just expired when I went to Atlanta to renew in March this year. " Expedited" took 2 weeks to arrive. Normal service is 2 months. You also have to drop a post-paid UPS envelope for mailing it back to you. lionlee216: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sharwama(f): 6:54pm On May 07, 2019 |
PRE–VISA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: A NECESSARY EVIL An article by Miss Sharwama ![]() So me and my guys we are at the bar drinking beer and enjoying Mama Nkechi’s barbecue. Life is good after all. Suddenly, Remi asks me, “Babe do you like football” and I am like “Hiaaa! What kind of question is that biko? Of course I love football” He goes further to ask “What’s your favourite team”, I smile and reply “Man. City?” Remi asks why and I respond “Because the sky is blue and Serena Williams plays for Man. City. Did you know she scored the hat trick that won them the AFCON championship!!! Remi instantly drops his bottle of beer, snaps his fingers in surprise, the other guys are laughing out loud and me, I burst into tears, feeling so stupid. I have succeeded in convincing them that I am neither a genuine football fan nor a fan of Man. City! This is similar to what happens when you attend a F1 visa interview unprepared and you end up not convincing the visa officer that you are a genuine student. So why do you need a transcript? Good question! To fill you with substance. Dieticians say we are what we eat, but in academia, we strongly believe, you are what you read, you are what you know, you are the skills you have. So the pre-interview transcript is meant to equip you with the necessary information needed to prove genuine studentship, to show that you are sound enough to deal with the rigours and academic demands of the school/program. For example, some students applied to schools without doing intensive research, they know nothing about the requisite curriculum, they simply applied because their friend(s) did too, or because a friend got funding or because the school doesn’t require GRE or is non-selective or they read about it on Nairaland( or other media platforms) or someone suggested it. But if such a student were to prepare a transcript, they would have to read extensively about the school, research more on the program, courses to be taken before completing the degree, and be able to answer why they chose it, why that school or program stood out for them or even why they chose the country! They would be able to talk about their career goals and future plans? Do you see where this is going? Information is power! So yes, the transcript is a necessary evil. It is evil because most students end up cramming it, regurgitating it word for word, back to back and when they are asked what is not on the transcript, they begin to fumble and stutter ( they never expected it). Now, I must draw attention to this truth: knowing what to say is never as important as how you say it (your body language, your tone/pitch), how you sell the pieces of information. So knowledge is important but the ultimate test is the delivery. This is why I don’t support schools in Nigeria offering first class graduates lecturing position simply because of their intellectual capability. It is one thing to know, it another to teach/express what you know. Do you see how important delivery is? Again and again, the transcript is neither to be crammed nor memorized. Every VO can tell the difference between a human and a robot. The transcript is meant to be your compass, pointing you in the right direction, helping you stay on course. It is meant to be your flashlight if you ever encounter any darkness. It is NOT the Alpha and Omega of your interview. The transcript is meant to boost your confidence and NOT BE YOUR CONFIDENCE, it is meant to resonate the can-do spirit within you. It is meant to ginger your swagger so when you are on that queue even if the persons ahead of you got denied, your morale will still be high. Yes, you have done your homework! Ultimately, on the day of your interview, please remind yourself, you already have SUBSTANCE; you just need to have a CONVERSATION. Most people love a good conversation and sometimes we go to bed with a big smile on our face, simply because we remembered an amazing conversation we had with someone earlier. BELIEVE in yourself, BREATHE, LOOK, SMILE, CONVERSE. May the force be with you! Written by the girl who‘s yet to have a conversation with the VO. Inspired by anxiety ![]() 20 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 6:58pm On May 07, 2019 |
I was about asking the same. LagosismyHome: 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 6:59pm On May 07, 2019 |
Yes Schrodinger22: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Brown2Green(m): 7:00pm On May 07, 2019 |
sharwama: I know most of this is spoken to self. But I got this loud and clear. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 7:01pm On May 07, 2019 |
AH! My queen! AH! ![]() sharwama: 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 7:02pm On May 07, 2019 |
Message well-received. I will help you touch the stuff and send it back. Sheq: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by lionlee216(m): 7:26pm On May 07, 2019 |
omilaomila: Pardon my ignorance, how do i do the post paid UPS envelope of a thing and i will like to put put signature required delivery on it. My biometrics is 3 weeks time |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Oasishavenng: 7:37pm On May 07, 2019 |
fcnaxo: What the heck, are you serious. It is well. You will get your Visa don't beat yourself up about it. Cheers |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by walepepe21: 7:37pm On May 07, 2019 |
]Let me first thank all the beautiful people on this platform...it was just by God's grace ..My interview went well yesterday and my visa was approved I got GTA for my msc program which covers the full tuition fee for the duration of the program as well as monthly stipend My interview yesterday went below. Me: Good morning VO: Good morning pass me your documents Me: gave her the required documents VO: how did you hear abt the university Me: i first heard about the University during my undergraduate days through my lecturer who attended geoscience conference in the school, upon her return, she would not stop talking about the quality of academic research in the university (vo cut in) VO: Do you have relatives over there? Me: No No No ( I said that like 4 times) VO: what other universities do you apply to? Me: I applied to university of Wyoming, university of Wisconsin VO: why this uni ME: I'm interested in prof..... ongoing research project, this research project aligns with area of my research interest, the research is focusing on contamination and remediation of groundwater ( VO cut in) I was about saying contamination of groundwater is one of the environmental challenges in Nigeria today VO : Did you write GRE Me: yes VO: your score Me: 278 VO: what will you be doing as a graduate assistant? Me: I will be assisting the lecturer in the preparation of course materials, I will also be assisting in marking and grading of assignments and tests (VO..cut in) VO: when did you finish undergraduate? Me: 2015 VO: which University? Me: Ekiti State University VO: what have you been doing since then Me: I completed my NYSC 2016-2017 at national universities commission, immediately after that I got teaching job where I teach physics and geography at...... International group of school ( VO cut in is it secondary school? I said yes) I got my present job at.... Geophysical services Limited, I work as field geologist VO: what's your plans after the degree? Me: I intend to come back to Nigeria upon the completion of the program, I will have acquired adequate research knowledge as well as practical and field knowledge to enable me take up lecturing and research position in my alma mater (VO cut in) VO: your visa has been approved, take your I-20 form ,you will need at the port of entry.. Take this white paper and collect your visa in three business days in the location where I circled Me : I was like thanks thanks more that six times My remark... VO didn't ask about how I got the scholarship ? She didnt ask about the SOA because I have deficit of 2780 Above all pray for favour and mercy of God.. Then always listen to whoever being interviewed before you. So that you can learn from their mistakes. Congratulations Boss ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fcnaxo: 7:39pm On May 07, 2019 |
Brown2Green:huh? Other departments? Kindly shed more light |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sharwama(f): 7:42pm On May 07, 2019 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sharwama(f): 7:44pm On May 07, 2019 |
How did you even know ![]() ![]() ![]() Thank you so much. Brown2Green: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sharwama(f): 7:49pm On May 07, 2019 |
I'm really sorry you had to go through that, you deserve better. I love how you were honest about what happened, how you are getting ready to refire. I am rooting for you my friend. Like dust you shall rise Like dough you shall rise Like Garri you shall rise Let's go get that visa!!! fcnaxo: 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by naira0(m): 7:52pm On May 07, 2019 |
fcnaxo:Really? And he didn't even mention any first class kini ko in his transcript? That transcript is not complete. @ToluwalekeA kindly take it back and moderate your transcript ![]() ![]() ![]() That was on a lighter note. Congrats to you @ToluwalekeA 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Brown2Green(m): 7:58pm On May 07, 2019 |
fcnaxo: You can send an application for GA/TA/RA to GCs of other departments in your school. Even to Graduate school. You might just be a perfect fit for one of em openings. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Oasishavenng: 7:59pm On May 07, 2019 |
senny4ril2424: congratulations |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Brown2Green(m): 8:01pm On May 07, 2019 |
sharwama: I read between the lines. And I can tell you're doing awesomely well. I want to eat pizza to your ur approval. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 8:02pm On May 07, 2019 |
fcnaxo: lol.�� abi nah wetin man go do. was ur visa approved |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by emhenzy: 8:06pm On May 07, 2019 |
That’s true.. you were there too? Cos I was there as well. The black lady interviewed me naira0: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by naira0(m): 8:11pm On May 07, 2019 |
emhenzy:You must have seen my lookalike, not me ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Brown2Green(m): 8:14pm On May 07, 2019 |
emhenzy: The dreaded black lady |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by toluene1234: 8:31pm On May 07, 2019 |
Good evening all, Please I urgently need your advice and contribution. I was filling my DS 160, i saw a portion that ask if anyone will be travelling with me? I obviously want my spouse to travel with me may be later in the year she joins me. I tick YES for that portion. On my I-20 my dependent spouse estimated expenses wasn't included, my school reprinted another I-20 which included my dependent estimated expenses I.e I have two I-20 forms. Concerning home ties, should I use the 1st I-20 without spouse estimated expenses for my interview knowingfully well that I have ticked YES for spouse travelling with me or I should just go with the second I-20 with estimated expenses or i should not tick YES for anyone travelling with me? How do I now deal with home ties in this regards. Please I need your insight, experiences on this issue. @lagosismyhome, @walspring @texim and others with similar experience. Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fcnaxo: 8:33pm On May 07, 2019 |
Brown2Green:can I send u a mail privately? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fcnaxo: 8:34pm On May 07, 2019 |
sharwama:A babe! I like your kinda person. I wud really wanna meet u someday tho. Thank you yho 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Sheq: 9:24pm On May 07, 2019 |
fairheart:Thank you very very much! God bless you sir! Thank you 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Kendrix69(m): 9:24pm On May 07, 2019 |
fcnaxo:A spec abi?...naso e dey start[/color] ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Sheq: 9:27pm On May 07, 2019 |
afeezzezo:forensic...where are you now...send me a pm ...let me discuss all i have found with you |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sharwama(f): 9:37pm On May 07, 2019 |
Yes!!! I look forward to it, brace up for impact ![]() Thank you once again. Brown2Green: |
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