Are you saying if I go for specialize in AI in my master Programme there, I will be proficient enough to get a job.

I'm asking as a person studying CSC in Nigeria. Just wanna be sure

MackyNaija:

Thanks Sir. House sef no be big issue - for a 'modest' $250k house in Texas, a partial downpayment of 10% can be easily saved from scratch in 24months...
To say I end up for Texas during this job search, the Camry money for go for downpayment.


Stick to computer science, the options are very numerous and it includes Data Science.
More options are Analytics, SWE, AI, ML, VR, Developer (SQL, Web, Frontend, Backend, Fullstack, all forms) and numerous other iterations.

I hope I have been able to convince and not confuse you that the bigger umbrella of CSci is better.

The two years you spend in the program is an investment that begins to bear fruits immediately. From my last interaction with friends, OPT and H1B still sells.

tonidgreat:
Are you saying if I go for specialize in AI in my master Programme there, I will be proficient enough to get a job.

I'm asking as a person studying CSC in Nigeria. Just wanna be sure

Your proficiency should start from now.
You should at least get some background knowledge and if possible a related job experience before leaving Nigeria even if it's in Analytics or any related Software Engineering field.

Learning from scratch while already in the US is not easy. Pressure too much.

MackyNaija:

Higher Level...
Learning no deh finish and I might consider some form of certification.


Happy New Year Paccus, I usually no deh wish anybody anything because even winch go wish people Happy this n that when na truly evil full their mind.

About that, I have worked in different companies but I always find a common denominator about all the roles and that's Data and Electronics.

This is highlighted in my resume and discussions with companies during interview. As I have realised this, I gear all my knowledge and training towards these lines and build on it.


In the current company I work for, my Director checked my naija companies website and highlighted Data and Electronics during our discussions stating I was a good fit tho it was the oil n gas industry.

Hello Sir. Thanks for the great work you're doing. The information I got here is priceless.

I just got admitted for MSc Data science at American University Washington for Fall semester. Pls I sent you a pm kindly respond. Thanks once again

I pray you get approved for emergency interview because at the moment, appointment date for September is almost filled up and I know your school ought to resume in August.

Ddnazy:


Hello Sir. Thanks for the great work you're doing. The information I got here is priceless.

I just got admitted for MSc Data science at American University Washington for Fall semester. Pls sent you a pm kindly respond. Thanks once again

Good morning MackyNaija, I will be migrating to the US with an immigrant visa next year, I was searching for certifications that may get me an entry level job as an Engineer/Technician over there, I came across the ASQ certified Quality Technician(CQT) and certified Quality Process Analyst(CQPA) do you think I can get a quality technician, calibration technician, QA analyst etc position with any of those certifications, How valuable are they??
My Second option is to get a Solidworks professional certification, Do you think I can get a job with it too??
Thanks, as I await your response

TEODIN:
Good morning MackyNaija, I will be migrating to the US with an immigrant visa next year, I was searching for certifications that may get me an entry level job as an Engineer/Technician over there, I came across the ASQ certified Quality Technician(CQT) and certified Quality Process Analyst(CQPA) do you think I can get a quality technician, calibration technician, QA analyst etc position with any of those certifications, How valuable are they??
My Second option is to get a Solidworks professional certification, Do you think I can get a job with it too??
Thanks, as I await your response

please what do you mean by Immigrant visa?, Is it a work visa or study visa?

Google will give you a better answer than the one anybody here will give you.

smartkester:
please what do you mean by Immigrant visa?, Is it a work visa or study visa?

Dremca:
Google will give you a better answer than the one anybody here will give you.

but don't you know you could have given me a brief answer instead of referring me to google?

Last I checked I didn't direct the question to you

Wow....Finally got to the final page of this brilliant and inspiring thread.....Mr MackyNaija thank you so much for being selfless and a light in this broken world....What you do here is amazing and uplifting....We truly appreciate your being and wish you greater wins/successes!

Pls I need an advise from you cos you are such an experienced critical thinker.......A Quick background - I graduated as a medical laboratory scientist in 2019 and after that I couldn't keep up with the poor salary of health professionals in Nigeria here...That led me into coding/ IT field where I got certifications as a data analyst/scientist from the prestigious online school(Dataquest).....In 2020, I got a remote job for a polish startup/company as a healthcare data analyst.... I am 23 years now and wanna leave this country to the US/Sweden to give myself and future the best

I scanned through your former school and cant see any masters in the healthcare field (Saw one for computer science though)...Also discovered on here of many scholarships/funding options and that one can go from bachelors to PHD without masters.

Now, I've already applied for a masters in public health in 4 Swedish universities but believe the tech field will offer me more...Should I take GRE, TOEFL etc and apply for a PHD/masters in the US (noticed PHD has better funding opportunities) in computer science/IT considering my bachelors is in healthcare? Will it work?....what do you candidly advise me to do?..Leaving Nigeria this year is a MUST!

Thank you once again......

MackyNaija:

It isn't wholly about money.

In some instances like for doing a PhD, you might only need 1x GRE fee ($260), 2x Application fee ($100 for two schools) and a flight ticket ($1,000).
Pocket money for your first month (Roughly $500 to $,1000).

The tuition will be covered by a scholarship and living costs covered by a monthly stipend from the school.



This is very doable. Chip away at this costs year by year and in the near future, you have been able to do it.

This thread is success filled and motivating. Nice

Elnon:
Wow....Finally got to the final page of this brilliant and inspiring thread.....Mr MackyNaija thank you so much for being selfless and a light in this broken world....What you do here is amazing and uplifting....We truly appreciate your being and wish you greater wins/successes!

Pls I need an advise from you cos you are such an experienced critical thinker.......A Quick background - I graduated as a medical laboratory scientist in 2019 and after that I couldn't keep up with the poor salary of health professionals in Nigeria here...That led me into coding/ IT field where I got certifications as a data analyst/scientist from the prestigious online school(Dataquest).....In 2020, I got a remote job for a polish startup/company as a healthcare data analyst.... I am 23 years now and wanna leave this country to the US/Sweden to give myself and future the best

I scanned through your former school and cant see any masters in the healthcare field (Saw one for computer science though)...Also discovered on here of many scholarships/funding options and that one can go from bachelors to PHD without masters.

Now, I've already applied for a masters in public health in 4 Swedish universities but believe the tech field will offer me more...Should I take GRE, TOEFL etc and apply for a PHD/masters in the US (noticed PHD has better funding opportunities) in computer science/IT considering my bachelors is in healthcare? Will it work?....what do you candidly advise me to do?..Leaving Nigeria this year is a MUST!

Thank you once again......

Check Middle Tennessee State University for Masters in Healthcare informatics. You certainly need to take GRE to secure GA.

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Mogenerous:

Check Middle Tennessee State University for Masters in Healthcare informatics. You certainly need to take GRE to secure GA.

Oh thank you so much...Checking it out right away

Mogenerous:

Check Middle Tennessee State University for Masters in Healthcare informatics. You certainly need to take GRE to secure GA.

Done researching about this Uni and dept...I'm impressed to discover such health-tech masters course...Thanks for this brilliant recommendation.

Now, this department doesn't require GRE and TOEFL for Nigerians...All they need is a health/tech related degree course, official Bsc transcript, proficiency in data tech skills, filling online application form, $35 application fee and 3 letters of reference.....According to them the departments selects GA....Should I still go ahead and write the GRE to stand a chance of being selected for GA? Should I also contact the department as regards this to know if there is any other requirements for GA application?.......Thanks

Mogenerous:

Check Middle Tennessee State University for Masters in Healthcare informatics. You certainly need to take GRE to secure GA.

I’m really happy for you

Ddnazy:


Hello Sir. Thanks for the great work you're doing. The information I got here is priceless.

I just got admitted for MSc Data science at American University Washington for Fall semester. Pls I sent you a pm kindly respond. Thanks once again

Congratulations on your admission but..
Sarwi I don't do private messages. Please post your queries here so everyone can help answer and others will benefit too.

TEODIN:
Good morning MackyNaija, I will be migrating to the US with an immigrant visa next year, I was searching for certifications that may get me an entry level job as an Engineer/Technician over there, I came across the ASQ certified Quality Technician(CQT) and certified Quality Process Analyst(CQPA) do you think I can get a quality technician, calibration technician, QA analyst etc position with any of those certifications, How valuable are they??
My Second option is to get a Solidworks professional certification, Do you think I can get a job with it too??
Thanks, as I await your response

From what I have seen, Technician roles have many entry level openings that don't require experience or certifications. They only need your punctuality, ability to show up for your shifts and the right attitude towards work.

For "Engineer" roles, it is different..
They like their education and then any previous related American job experience.


My advice, in any field you want to build a career in, start with entry level technician/associate roles that only require you to have a pulse, go to an American school even if it's a community college at first then your path will be clear and future bright.

About your other question, companies accept/recognize world-wide recognized certifications/skills like the ones that you mentioned. If you already know what the field talks about, you'll exit the entry level roles faster than you can imagine [s]then you go blow with plenty dollars everywhere![/s]

Systrom:
You submitted your original degree certificate Or a copy of it

Original was sighted and a copy made.

Elnon...
I'll try to chip in to your question when I'm on my laptop. Long posts via mobile is laborious.
It SEEMS most schools have waived GRE and Toefl for obvious coviK related reasons.

Thanks Mogenerous for your pointers.

MackyNaija:


From what I have seen, Technician roles have many entry level openings that don't require experience or certifications. They only need your punctuality, ability to show up for your shifts and the right attitude towards work.

For "Engineer" roles, it is different..
They like their education and then any previous related American job experience.


My advice, in any field you want to build a career in, start with entry level technician/associate roles that only require you to have a pulse, go to an American school even if it's a community college at first then your path will be clear and future bright.

About your other question, companies accept/recognize world-wide recognized certifications/skills like the ones that you mentioned. If you already know what the field talks about, you'll exit the entry level roles faster than you can imagine [s]then you go blow with plenty dollars everywhere![/s]

Thanks for your response boss, At least I won’t waste money for the Asq certification since I can get those jobs without the certificate

TEODIN:

Thanks for your response boss, At least I won’t waste money for the Asq certification since I can get those jobs without the certificate

Each of those certifications can lead to a Process, Manufacturing or Quality Engineer roles.

My current company converts high flying technicians to engineer roles in approximately 5 years but they start at Engr 1. This is possible because of an allowance for those with an applicable "numerous years" of experience.

Elnon:
Done researching about this Uni and dept...I'm impressed to discover such health-tech masters course...Thanks for this brilliant recommendation.

Now, this department doesn't require GRE and TOEFL for Nigerians...All they need is a health/tech related degree course, official Bsc transcript, proficiency in data tech skills, filling online application form, $35 application fee and 3 letters of reference.....According to them the departments selects GA....Should I still go ahead and write the GRE to stand a chance of being selected for GA? Should I also contact the department as regards this to know if there is any other requirements for GA application?.......Thanks

Certainly, contact the department to be sure. Last I checked, you might not need GRE to get an admission but you do need it to get GA. Also, you have to know they require that you evaluate your undergraduate degree so you can check WES or ECE.

I got my immigrant visa this week, so I'll be joining you guys soon

Thank you all for the insight

God bless

Congratulations....Wish you all the best...Cant wait to receive mine!

Timiofak:
I got my immigrant visa this week, so I'll be joining you guys soon

Thank you all for the insight

God bless

Thank you.

Mogenerous:


Certainly, contact the department to be sure. Last I checked, you might not need GRE to get an admission but you do need it to get GA. Also, you have to know they require that you evaluate your undergraduate degree so you can check WES or ECE.

Good day. I’ve been following this thread for a while. And I’ve been motivated. I applied to California state university Fresno for admission. I applied for industrial technology undergraduate and I got the admission for fall. Just getting the banks statement for my i20. Sir are they any student loan I can get to help with with tuition and any advice ? Thanks in anticipation

Because I too would be going to school again

I went back too hot points from macky

I am in page 30 now, I'll update when I am done

wonderiks:
Good day. I’ve been following this thread for a while. And I’ve been motivated. I applied to California state university Fresno for admission. I applied for industrial technology undergraduate and I got the admission for fall. Just getting the banks statement for my i20. Sir are they any student loan I can get to help with with tuition and any advice ? Thanks in anticipation

Calif0rnia's cost of living is very expensive, Fresno might be fair.

It makes more financial sense to do a hack - complete a bachelors in Nigeria and come over for a masters.
A private university Bsc + an American Msc is always cheaper on average than an American 4 yr Bsc.

If you wanna struggle with tuition (Most Nigerians do), it is always 'easier' to struggle for just 1 out of the 2 years of a Masters than a full 4 year Bsc.

MackyNaija:

She deh learn pidgin small small from 'how far na' to 'you don chop' to 'this gbedu make sense'

She's been listening to Nigerian music since we first met and loves BurnaB0y.

Rora by Re3kadoBank5 deh currently 'burst her brain' - she says that too. Burst brain


Food? Na she buy all the meat pie on Saturday for the naija store for east bay here. Sorry late comers.
Jollof rice and chicken suya na her special.

Dress? She get two Ankara blouse, she say make I deh wear my Senator/Kaftan stay house make she deh see...
I asked her if Americans wear suits at home? Kaftan na naija suit, I kanor do that.

Your wife must be so happy that burna won a grammy

#odogwu

Nigeria to the world

Timiofak:


Your wife must be so happy that burna won a grammy

#odogwu

Nigeria to the world

Doesn't really care that deep... Na money she deh find

So finally I finished it again. And this time I made screenshots

And sent it too my Gmail draft then titled it ”HOW TO GRADUATE SUMMA CUM LAUDE”

I know sey I be a thief

I'll be following those guides religiously when I resume in whatever school I get into in the Fall semester

I'll still read again from beginning later.

Make una no laugh my aspirations oooo

I like get perfect GPA like macky

MackyNaija:
That reminds me..

Internship and job hunters can and should remove Nigeria from all parts of their Resumes.

This is one place where I could avoid showing I am foreen.
Past schools, jobs and locations were cleared of major signs of being out of the country.

Macky can you please elucidate more on this? I will soon be rounding my CS degree in a CC. Thank you.

Timiofak:
So finally I finished it again. And this time I made screenshots

And sent it too my Gmail draft then titled it ”HOW TO GRADUATE SUMMA CUM LAUDE”

I know sey I be a thief

I'll be following those guides religiously when I resume in whatever school I get into in the Fall semester

I'll still read again from beginning later.

Make una no laugh my aspirations oooo

I like get perfect GPA like macky

Also note that you need to focus an equal amount of energy and possibly more to get a job before graduation.

What use is a certificate with 4.0 if you cannot exchange it for USD??