NewStats: 3,264,682 , 8,184,407 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 02:29 AM 6y1tn

Rekay:
Good evening everyone, abeg I need help on this, do you think it's advisable for one to change major, I applied for for f1 visa in 2019 to study digital communication but now I would be going for spring to study cybersecurity, do you think this would be a red flag?
I'm not applying from Nigeria..I'm in Europe...

Please guys I need you advise on this

Just have a reason for the switch and it could be something as easy as a new ion.

Hello guys, please I am filling a application form for a master degree in a University in the Maryland US.. while filling the form I was asked if I would stay in the school hostel or I have a place to stay aside from the school hostel, actually I have no intention of staying in the school hostel. Am now confused if am to just state it there that am not staying in the school hostel or not….

Would appreciate it anyone here can advise me on what to do.

Thanks

Good day everyone, please I would like to know if there is any need to update DS 160 after deferring ission from fall to spring?

SapphireFort:
Good day everyone, please I would like to know if there is any need to update DS 160 after deferring ission from fall to spring?

Yep. you need to update your arrival date amongst other deets.

Omotola222:
Hello guys, please I am filling a application form for a master degree in a University in the Maryland US.. while filling the form I was asked if I would stay in the school hostel or I have a place to stay aside from the school hostel, actually I have no intention of staying in the school hostel. Am now confused if am to just state it there that am not staying in the school hostel or not….

Would appreciate it anyone here can advise me on what to do.

Thanks

fi oruko sch yen si be. saakamanje ni gbogbo eh.

Omotola222:
Hello guys, please I am filling a application form for a master degree in a University in the Maryland US.. while filling the form I was asked if I would stay in the school hostel or I have a place to stay aside from the school hostel, actually I have no intention of staying in the school hostel. Am now confused if am to just state it there that am not staying in the school hostel or not….

Would appreciate it anyone here can advise me on what to do.
Thanks

Faced the same issue ,I was confused because I didn’t know anyone here before I came.If you select to stay on campus you’re not going to pay unless you check in .To be safe choose that you’d want to stay on campus and have that as a back up accommodation plan unless you know someone you’ll be staying with then do otherwise.In my experience, on campus housing can actually be one of the best things if you’re new.It may be expensive but the bulk of the cost is usually from purchasing a compulsory meal plan .There’s a way to go about it.For example a 2 person in a room accommodation in my school is $1860/semeser.That comes down to about $372/month for the semester with all utilities included.You won’t get a deal like that anywhere .The downside to this may be that you have to buy a meal plan with the least one here being $1700 per semester.But there’s a way around not paying for a meal plan I can tell you about.Also being on campus really gives you access to opportunities at least from my experience.I came here without a GA but I got one at the last minute and all my fees were refunded.Also if you won’t be having a car early trying to stay far from campus may be an inconvenience if your classes are on campus .So weigh your options well.

Thanks for the reply

Actually I will be staying in my sponsors place who stays at Maryland also….. but I think it’s better i just indicate that I would be staying in the hostel maybe it would increase the chancing of getting the ission but knowing quite well I won’t stay.

Question no 2 …. Should i indicate that I would be full time or part time student…. If been a full time student can I work cos I would like to work instead of depending on my Sponsor alone…

Please I would appreciate if you can enlighten me more about this.. Thanks

marcojnr:


Faced the same issue ,I was confused because I didn’t know anyone here before I came.If you select to stay on campus you’re not going to pay unless you check in .To be safe choose that you’d want to stay on campus and have that as a back up accommodation plan unless you know someone you’ll be staying with then do otherwise.In my experience, on campus housing can actually be one of the best things if you’re new.It may be expensive but the bulk of the cost is usually from purchasing a compulsory meal plan .There’s a way to go about it.For example a 2 person in a room accommodation in my school is $1860/semeser.That comes down to about $372/month for the semester with all utilities included.You won’t get a deal like that anywhere .The downside to this may be that you have to buy a meal plan with the least one here being $1700 per semester.But there’s a way around not paying for a meal plan I can tell you about.Also being on campus really gives you access to opportunities at least from my experience.I came here without a GA but I got one at the last minute and all my fees were refunded.Also if you won’t be having a car early trying to stay far from campus may be an inconvenience if your classes are on campus .So weigh your options well.

Thanks for the reply

Actually I will be staying in my sponsors place who stays at Maryland also….. but I think it’s better i just indicate that I would be staying in the hostel maybe it would increase the chancing of getting the ission but knowing quite well I won’t stay.

Question no 2 …. Should i indicate that I would be full time or part time student…. If been a full time student can I work cos I would like to work instead of depending on my Sponsor alone…

Please I would appreciate if you can enlighten me more about this.. Thanks

Select off-campus. There’s nothing to get confused about. It’s either you stay on/off-campus. Most international students live off-campus. The international education office might even assist you to get an accommodation off-campus, if need be. Just have your money ready.

Omotola222:
Hello guys, please I am filling a application form for a master degree in a University in the Maryland US.. while filling the form I was asked if I would stay in the school hostel or I have a place to stay aside from the school hostel, actually I have no intention of staying in the school hostel. Am now confused if am to just state it there that am not staying in the school hostel or not….

Would appreciate it anyone here can advise me on what to do.

Thanks

Omotola222:



Thanks for the reply

Actually I will be staying in my sponsors place who stays at Maryland also….. but I think it’s better i just indicate that I would be staying in the hostel maybe it would increase the chancing of getting the ission but knowing quite well I won’t stay.

Question no 2 …. Should i indicate that I would be full time or part time student…. If been a full time student can I work cos I would like to work instead of depending on my Sponsor alone…

Please I would appreciate if you can enlighten me more about this.. Thanks

If you have where you’re going to stay then just indicate you won’t be staying on campus accommodation has no bearing on your chances of ission.You’re legally allowed to work only 20 hours per week on campus anything outside that’s illegal.The decision is yours on that.

I need answers too because I don't know

Solanium:

Based on your response, so for someone who used the emergency option and got denied visa probably for fall and then the person deferred to spring, can the person use the emergency option again? Let's say the person decides to apply for emergency date within 60 days of spring resumption.
Please, I need answers. Thank you.

Anybody with recent information on available date for spring 2022

Omotola222:



Thanks for the reply

Actually I will be staying in my sponsors place who stays at Maryland also….. but I think it’s better i just indicate that I would be staying in the hostel maybe it would increase the chancing of getting the ission but knowing quite well I won’t stay.

Question no 2 …. Should i indicate that I would be full time or part time student…. If been a full time student can I work cos I would like to work instead of depending on my Sponsor alone…

Please I would appreciate if you can enlighten me more about this.. Thanks

ALL international students are presumed "full time". DO NOT use the words part time anywhere in the process until you're on ground. Good luck.

Please is there anyone currently studying in California State University, Los Angeles Campus

ktancing:
Please is there anyone currently studying in California State University, Los Angeles Campus

I submitted an application for spring. Very unserious people. They don’t even respond to emails.

To be itted and granted VISA as an F1 student, you have to indicate that you'd be full-time during the course of your study.

Omotola222:



Thanks for the reply

Actually I will be staying in my sponsors place who stays at Maryland also….. but I think it’s better i just indicate that I would be staying in the hostel maybe it would increase the chancing of getting the ission but knowing quite well I won’t stay.

Question no 2 …. Should i indicate that I would be full time or part time student…. If been a full time student can I work cos I would like to work instead of depending on my Sponsor alone…

Please I would appreciate if you can enlighten me more about this.. Thanks

Please is there anyone here who has requested for his/her transcript from Yabatech for evaluation by WES? I need your help on how you went about it.
07035838283
[email protected]

Samuel5555:
Please is there anyone here who has requested for his/her transcript from Yabatech for evaluation by WES? I need your help on how you went about it.
07035838283
[email protected]

Hello, Samuel. I will chat you on WhatsApp. I have a in yabatech.

Hello,
I have an MTech ( Master's of technology) in a course which i got from India. I have got ission to US for An MSc in the same course instead of a PhD that i applied for. What can I say to the VO if i am asked why I am doing a second master's. Will I say I actually want to move on to a PhD? Or tell them the difference between the 2 Masters and why this second one is important?

Just state you will stay in school hostel. It will also help in visa processing you can always change your mind when you get there.

Omotola222:
Hello guys, please I am filling a application form for a master degree in a University in the Maryland US.. while filling the form I was asked if I would stay in the school hostel or I have a place to stay aside from the school hostel, actually I have no intention of staying in the school hostel. Am now confused if am to just state it there that am not staying in the school hostel or not….

Would appreciate it anyone here can advise me on what to do.

Thanks

Explain you are an avid learner. The importance of your new masters in your goals and career and also might state the difference not sure that’s necessary.

Ebymo:
Hello,
I have an MTech ( Master's of technology) in a course which i got from India. I have got ission to US for An MSc in the same course instead of a PhD that i applied for. What can I say to the VO if i am asked why I am doing a second master's. Will I say I actually want to move on to a PhD? Or tell them the difference between the 2 Masters and why this second one is important?

Pls is anyone here that applied to Western Illinois University’ spring 2022 session and has been given ission? I applied since August and haven’t heard from the school

Have you gotten any news yet? I’m yet to hear from the school too

Hello Everyone,

Please anybody in Boston that I can link up with?. I just got my visa to Boston. Studying Global Marketing Management, please I need help to settle.

Have you paid for the appication fee and also submitted your WES evaluation report? They need your evaluation report if you study outside the U.S. They are actually responding to my emails

Nozino:



I submitted an application for spring. Very unserious people. They don’t even respond to emails.

MisterBeryl:


Yes. You are eligible to choose a date 2 months after your denial. My advice chose regular visa priority and chose a date that is 2 months after your visa denial


Good afternoon everyone,

I was denied visa in August, I had to defer to Spring and I just got my updated form I-20. I tried reapplying for a date last night, and was told that there was no date available in Abuja. Before trying to pick a date, there was a place where I was asked if I have been denied within the past 2 months, which I selected. Could that be the reason why I could not pick a date? Or who else is experiencing the same thing?

Vahn:
i clicked previously denied. I paid on august 16. I have been triying to reschedule for about two weeks now but nothing yet

Click on regular and choose a date that is 2 months after your last denial

teetop02:
Pls is anyone here that applied to Western Illinois University’ spring 2022 session and has been given ission? I applied since August and haven’t heard from the school

I got their message day before yesterday. Apparently, they have a lot to work on, so be patient. I'm sure they will get to you. Regards

Ajaxa:
Please my sister has been to the US twice on visiting visa and returned. Now she just finished her waec and has good grades last year. She intends to study medicine at Bowen university but we also suggest trying F1 visa for her for schools offering medicine in united States, can anyone help with schools that offer medicine for undergraduate. What is her chance of securing the F1 visa. Please advice. She is just 17 years old now.

You can’t study medicine in the United state without a first degree. Your sister will have to do an undergraduate degree and then write the MCAT before she can she consider for ission.

@Nigpatriot I sent an email massage to you, please respond. I need your help concerming my application. Thank you.

AllureI:
@NigPatriot: your response is spot on, I can totally relate. My Visa was delayed on 11th August. Although I spoke well, I was overwhelmed by the process and literally fidgeted with my fingers, I noticed when the VO looked at my fingers. I also didn't make good use of the opportunity of presenting my documents while speaking. Like they say: "talk is cheap"! Still processing the shock, hope to post my transcript soonest... NigPatroit, I have sent you a DM, look forward to having a chat with you.