NewStats: 3,263,633 , 8,180,855 topics. Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 at 11:48 PM 3s1cg

AsomArchitectNG:


Good morning boss, the columns bar started from foundation immediately after the foundation blinding, afterwhich we proceeded in introducing the columns at every pillar points in the building starting from the foundation up to dpc level...

In a bungalow, a basket/ foundation base is not necessary unless you're doing a high rise building like a duplex e.t.c. That's when the need to introduce a base becomes necessary to withstand the load(decking) it'll carry.

Thanks for the response. Learning more.

AsomArchitectNG:
We thankGod for the work progress today as we were able to take the building to dpc level...

We're moving with the speed of jet

Asom, sorry to take you back but why did you leave out the column bars and basket and build all the way to DPC before adding them?

Never seen it done that way on all the threads i have been learning from.

Ipfreely:


Accident free ( Check USA pix to confirm)

Yet you somehow conveniently left out the very photo that would have exposed your false statement.

You certainly have precedent.

Detective

sirhamilton:
Visa approved today at Walter Carrington. Appointment time was 8am

Vo: why did you choose this school?
Me: I chose Esu because it offers a combination of both microbial and Cellular Biology as a concentration, which is my primary area of interest in Biology ( vo cuts in)

Vo:Why this course?
Me:My ultimate career goal is to become a lecturer, so having acquired practical job experience in this field at my present place of work, I want to pursue a Masters degree in this course so as to afford me the needed knowledge and relevant research skills which would ensure I succeed as a lecturer

Vo: tell me something about Biology, Differentiate between bacteria and virus
Me: Still boning but doing Jurgen klopp celebration in my mind I responded thus. A virus is an organism that can only replicate when inside a host. They are classified as being obligate intracellular parasites,simply put, they can only reproduce whilst inside a host. But bacteria only need a suitable environment to thrive, when I say suitable I Mean conducive temperature, nutrient availability, ( vo cuts in)

icool, olu.ezekiel


NB : know your course and don't memorize your answers, that way even if you become tensed you can't forget, it's just going to come out different but still same message.

Master, I have fallen in love with your responses...
Congratulations! Abeg bring small nkwobi come USA for me.

Fatezee:


Thanks Sir, this is my Whassap no. 0806*******

Coming to Kingsville too?

You can delete your number.

mfarad:


Long time man!

Baddest mfarad! Tuale!!!
Guy, we need to talk. Abeg email me, my head don full.

tescoman90:

bros aw fr..........................where u dey sef?

and hope all is well

Tesco, I am alive and kicking.
School work make me be like say I no know wetin I deh do.

Exams start by Friday, I will be here once the heat es.

sirhamilton:



icool!!!

My man! I am loyal Sir.
I need the updates badly. Will get in touch.

jerrypeacelinks:


Thanks a bunch bro for this info. Here is my number +23470********. The JavelinaNation

You can remove your number now.

For those coming to the Javelina Nation - Jerrypeacelinks, tosinooo, realdude88, cephas0009 and others i do not know of, you can reach me by quoting this post with your whatsapp number or email or you mail [email protected].

For any assistance you need, from the smallest to the biggest, we can find a way to make it work.



Landing at San Antonio airport (2hours 30mins) and Corpus Christi airport (1hour) to school are convenient but more expensive.

George Bush IAH (4hours to kingsville) - the most preferred and cheaper option for those landing here for school - is like 35minutes from Greyhound at 2121 Main street Houston and cost around $40 by Uber.
Then about $70 Greyhound Houston to Kingsville. This price fluctuates.
Plus an additional $15-$20 to get to 'your apartment' from your last stop at kingsville.

There are cheaper options to do this, one being the group >>TAMUK rides<< on facebook.
You can also schedule a pickup organised by the school, IAH to school, but you need to book this.

jerrypeacelinks:

Please house, last week I posted my visa delay transcript where majority of us here didn't see any issues with my responses. Please, my question is, when asked, WHAT HAS CHANGED IN MY APPLICATION, how best do I approach that question?

What if nothing was wrong with all your answers and they only need another visa fee from you?

One thing I think you can do differently is relate your master's program in a better way to the current job you do.

Be ready to link masters Maths and Statistics to your undergraduate Computer science (why the swicth) and tell them what skills will be learnt from your masters program that will be of benefit to you in your bank job (since you mentioned that previously, it is good for home tie).
I guess you already did this in your SOP, please say it again in the interview, nothing was wrong from your transcript.

I will be expecting to see you in Tamuk , don't worry yourself too much. The interview questions are harder than what it was for Fall 2017!

tescoman90:
Where is this guy self?
@ icool

seyewest:
please keep us posted.

I have called the QatarAir Nigerian office twice.

Kept on hold for 5mins, no show. Second call, it rang for over a minute and no one picked.

seyewest:
you maybe qualify for it but call Qatar airways and confirm so you they can process your hotel and necessary document to make it happen.

Okay, I will call them. Thank you.

seyewest:
how long is your layover and which states is your final destination?

8hrs 30mins, overnight.

Lagos - Doha - Houston.

kubol:
Good day house landed in Houston safely yesterday via quatar airways...

the airline was on point I enjoyed there service when I got to doha no pre cbp screening at all... it all went smooth and fron there straight to Houston...

Please a quick question...

I have an F1 visa and Qatar ticket for late July, what happened during your layover? Any need booking a hotel accommodation?

kallowdean:

i dressed fully as i do in Office with my UBA logos pointing to the Oyinbos like say na me be the Owner of UBA, infact on CGI called me Mr. UBA, Mr. UBA, Mr. UBA Oga please follow this line now, there is road here...

VO: so you work with UBA presently ?
Me: yes Ma, am the xyz of the department and my duties are xyz.

VO: so what do you need this Masters degree for ?
Me: Ma, if i don't upgrade my CV and profile as advice by the Organisation i work in presently, i will never be promoted and i won't be competitive either, i might even lose as the position i hold is competitive. More so, academic experience in the US is highly valued and well respected especially in Nigeria. I strongly believe that when I return to back, I will be more competitive and with a more marketable resume.

VO: Okay who's paying for this studies
VO: what does he do?
Me: Alhaji is the CEO of xyz, he imports Solar equipment and power inverters.
VO: Alhaji
Me: (I just knew the visa is mine) Yes Ma, we call him Alhaji at home because that is what my mum call him too.

You too much! Comptroller General!

You go embassy go kolobi them.

I like the way you took charge and controlled the discussion... Congratulations!

Allylic:
Please how is reliable is this grebymafit..a friend of mine is planning to with them...hope dey are not sham

The answer you seek is on the previous page.

However,

I used them and paid from port harcourt, if you can't risk it please visit their Lagos office.

The company is genuine, over 6months and no issues with my registration. I don't work for them, the cheap price is just too sweet for you not to grab am.

tosinooo:
Thank you very much for this kind gesture,however, it seems I need permission to access the files. I've requested for it and would be grateful if you approve it. Thanks.

dawbbleOuEi:


I did request for permission as well, even though I wasn't the one who asked for it.

PS. I hope it's OK that I did

I do not own the link.

Has anyone been able to from it?

tosinooo:

Do you have access to the magoosh videos? If yes, I'd greatly appreciate it if you can post the link here or sent to my mail. ([email protected]). Thank you very much.

Magoosh videos. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzH3jPJPYLjlRGl6STRmRExLMWs/view

jolomirapheal:
Hello house, i am new here.
I want to apply for a study visa. I have HND in electrical engineering from a polytechnic here in Nigeria. And i intend to go for a Post graduate program. Please i need advice on how to go about it. A PGD course in the US or south africa.

Thank you all.

Read through this thread below for tips on how people have handled the Hnd to direct Msc issue.

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/370346/what-hnd-equivalent-usa

athorello:
Good one, please can you share details on the GRE registration by Mafit?

I have since two different sites claiming GRE by Mafit with different layouts but same info.

I think one is testportals. I will appreciate your quick reply. Time to start believing our citizens.

This is the link http://www.gregmattoeflnigeria.com

I used them, though I can see they did a redesign and it is stated on the site. I paid from port harcourt, if you can't risk it please visit their Lagos office.

They also said they are d to testportal.

The company is genuine, over 6months and no issues with my registration. I don't work for them, the cheap price just too sweet for person not to grab am.

MasterforceII:
Hey guys. Which do you advise one writes first? TOEFL or GRE? How similar is TOEFL prep to GRE verbal prep?

You can write anyone first, what counts is being well prepared for it.

GRE Reading Comprehension and Sentence Completion requires 'GRE vocabulary' and needs more work, Toefl Reading and Listening are normal everyday use of English.

For me, Writing section for both tests was prepared for by learning grammar and sentence structure.

the GRE PowerPrep and Ets Toefl materials and see questions Very similar to the actual test.

kallowdean:
All the same noni, glory be to Almighty God.
MY VISA WAS APPROVED THIS MORNING... 6:30 Lagos

towbaynah:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate, 6:30AM batch!

Congratulations!

tescoman90:



Longest time ooo

Hw u dey?

Tesco, long go wia?
There are loads of people taking the test around this period but they are all on low key. They should keep the thread alive.

I am always here and on the visa thread.

Sharles:
I will like to know toefl or ielts. Which is easier. And I need materials for them including GRE. Where can I write GRE in portharcourt. [email protected]

ALL the answers you need and more are written in this thread. Read from the beginning and you wouldn't regret it.

TooMuchSauce:
@Icool please pardon my inquisitive mind, but is there any specific reason you didn't apply to UT Arlington? Since you applied to quite a number of schools in Texas.

No reasons, I just did not consider them. Most schools I considered were recommendations from friends and family who had a direct experience/knowledge about schooling there.

Flight ticket now na like how much?? Ebuka86 go pay.

1. Receive the i20.
2. Fill your DS160.
3. Pay the SEVIS fee of $200 + $10 service charge.
4. Pay the 64k visa fee.
5. Schedule a date for the interview and go get your visa.

Ebuka86:


Pls , I just got ission into centinniel college and waiting for my ission letter to be sent ... what is the next step or do I have to use an agent ?

Please, I Am an agent and my charges are affordable.

How can I be of help to you?

mfarad, a bit of a personal question - why are you sticking to Petroleum eng.? If I do not ask, I will not have peace of mind.

.... I say this because the Graduate coordinator requested for another recommendation letter after the initial committee review of my application because he said the original three didn't say much about my research skills( An euphemism for they are useless).

So things like this happen!??

Overall, it is a well written piece.


I also did something different for my LORs

I used 2 professional from work (supervisors) and 1 academic - my then course adviser - from school (a doctor not a prof), these were the best people I could bank on and I didn't want the generic Nigerian professor LOR (even after several weeks of chasing them). I believe this added to my successes because they must have written glowing letters - I trust all 3 of them because I worked closely with them.

ruxxz:
VISA Approved today at Abuja. 7:30am batch.
seeker88 and chrisdavinci..thanks for helping me out during my application. Thanks all

Javelina bound! Congratulations!

Aig84:
I just tire

Ndawe:
The thing weak me ehn

shayhune:


I need mock interview for boarding the plane. Can you help out

You are not feeling fine!