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Eniolakiite:
Preparation is better than being caught unawares.

Please students in the process, go on with everything you have to do asides the visa interview that is on hold for now of course. Pay your sevis and get all necessary documents. Anything can happen now and they will start visa interviews again.

If it happens that you can’t resume as at when you supposed to, there will be policies that will accommodate things like sevis payment that do expire and all as everyone in the world knows what’s happening. Many organizations here are extending the deadline of the services they render and its associated benefits.

So I would say don’t panic and just do the needful.

Thanks for the updates. I feel strongly that, clarity has been somewhat achieved, on the part of the US. Still, I'm somewhat worried about the inefficient strategy in use by our government, when it comes to handling pandemic matters.

Let's not be surprised that, the US embassy/consulate in Nigeria might not want to resume ontime, if timely measures are not taken to contain this pandemic internally. I think we still have something to worry about: potential delays in renormalization of the Nigerian economy.

Well on the Nigeria’s government part, I guess all we can do is wait and see what measures they take. It’s unfortunate that in a place like Nigeria, it won’t be easy to practice the social distancing. There is too much hunger and hardship in the land.

vc1177:


Thanks for the updates. I feel strongly that, clarity has been somewhat achieved, on the part of the US. Still, I'm somewhat worried about the inefficient strategy in use by our government, when it comes to handling pandemic matters.

Let's not be surprised that, the US embassy/consulate in Nigeria might not want to resume ontime, if timely measures are not taken to contain this pandemic internally. I think we still have something to worry about: potential delays in renormalization of the Nigerian economy.

iwriterng:


1. Accent. Accent. Accent. Had to deliberately learn to speak slowly and also spend time improving my enunciation. People tell you to “be you”; trust me being you with your accent will leave you with a lot of angry students. Resulting into bad reviews at the end of the semester.

Also don’t assume you don’t speak fast; I think we all do as Nigerian. So speak slowly, speak clearly and always write some difficult words on the board.

2. You have no control over this. Just be as helpful as possible. Know that American undergrad system is nothing compared to ours. They have lots of course load, assignment, quiz, papers presentation etc. so don’t take it personal if they’re not doing well in your class. It’s not you; it’s them. I was dead worried at first cos I assumed it’s a reflection of my effort, but then my supervisor told me about this and I became more confident.

3. American students are “spoon-fed” type. In a class on 20, you might have 3 or 4 really bright student. Others? Well well; let’s say you have to invest more time on them. And you’re expected to encourage them with positive words and not threaten or do any of those “you will fail” stuff.

4. Make it your goal to be helpful to these kids just like your professors are being helpful to you. Learn that some of them can be rude; emphasize “courtesy” in your class and be assertive when you feel disrespected. Not in a domineering way, but rather calm and instructive manner.

Hello Elder(s) iwriterng. Great thanks for the detailed responses. I am grateful. Trust everyone has been staying safe. Thanks again for your contributions to the thread. I still have more questions below:

5. Still on the TA experience, please can you compare it with an average teaching position in Nigeria, both senior secondary and university level, using the amount of teaching periods, workloads and some other environmental factors.

6. Also, are potential TAssistants open to regular trainings?

7. Do TAssistants have personal offices they use for consultations with undergraduates?

8. What is the difference between a TAssistant and a GAssistant? Are there any form of similarity between the two positions?

9. Are there strict policies that govern undergraduate classroom behaviours?

10. On the part of student's misconduct, what should a TAssistant do to remedy the situation?

Please Elder(s), I'm open to your wealth of inputs. Thank you for your esteemed audience.

Thank you for this. the rush for the available slot when the embassy opens will be like never before. looks like a lot of people got ission this year.

Are you considering the video I suggested on Twitter?

Eniolakiite:
Preparation is better than being caught unawares.

Please students in the process, go on with everything you have to do asides the visa interview that is on hold for now of course. Pay your sevis and get all necessary documents. Anything can happen now and they will start visa interviews again.

If it happens that you can’t resume as at when you supposed to, there will be policies that will accommodate things like sevis payment that do expire and all as everyone in the world knows what’s happening. Many organizations here are extending the deadline of the services they render and its associated benefits.

So I would say don’t panic and just do the needful.

For number 6, for my school, Graduate assistants do have trainings from time to time.

7. If your duties involve tutoring, you might have a place you stay in case students have questions.
Generally the arrangement of what your duties will entail will be between you and your supervisor. You might not need to be in a office. You Just do what you have to do and report via emails and maybe check in with your supervisor from time to time.

For 9 and 10, they will give you training on how to conduct yourself and what to do in such cases.

vc1177:


Hello Elder(s) iwriterng. Great thanks for the detailed responses. I am grateful. Trust everyone has been staying safe. Thanks again for your contributions to the thread. I still have more questions below:

5. Still on the TA experience, please can you compare it with an average teaching position in Nigeria, both senior secondary and university level, using the amount of teaching periods, workloads and some other environmental factors.

6. Also, are potential TAssistants open to regular trainings?

7. Do TAssistants have personal offices they use for consultations with undergraduates?

8. What is the difference between a TAssistant and a GAssistant? Are there any form of similarity between the two positions?

9. Are there strict policies that govern undergraduate classroom behaviours?

10. On the part of student's misconduct, what should a TAssistant do to remedy the situation?

Please Elder(s), I'm open to your wealth of inputs. Thank you for your esteemed audience.

What video is that? Don’t think I got that..

omomayelakesi:
Thank you for this. the rush for the available slot when the embassy opens will be like never before. looks like a lot of people got ission this year.

Are you considering the video I suggested on Twitter?

Twitter inbox April 19th

Eniolakiite:
What video is that? Don’t think I got that..

mzhorlah:
How did the interview go?

I guess it went well ma'am, till the decision is made before I'll know if I did well lol. Thanks ma'am

What’s your name

omomayelakesi:
Twitter inbox April 19th

I would like to remain anonymous. I just sent you a PM and an inbox message on twitter

Eniolakiite:
What’s your name

Alright

omomayelakesi:
I would like to remain anonymous. I just sent you a PM and an inbox message on twitter

juliouze:

I guess it went well ma'am, till the decision is made before I'll know if I did well lol. Thanks ma'am

I wish you the best. You did not answer my question though. Are you going in for Student Affairs in Higher Edu?

Please elder(s), who knows anything concerning California University of Pennsylvania?
I'm planning on applying for my MBA there, so any information about the school and its environment will be a great deal for me.

Good morning house, please do we have any North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,Greensboro it for fall2020?
Please I will like to know if you've gotten any update as regards the I-20 that will be mailed to us.

arcTY:
Good morning house, please do we have any North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,Greensboro it for fall2020?
Please I will like to know if you've gotten any update as regards the I-20 that will be mailed to us.

Bro I have not though I just recently sent mine. Can I Dm u ?

Hi guys how are u all holding up? I applied to three schools for my MBA programme, Mamount university New Jersey, Arkansas and Saginaw valley university located in Michigan for fall. I got itted into Arkansas which didn't come with any scholarship but Saginaw itted me with 8500 scholarship, now i was asked to pay 150 dollers non refundable fees within a month or the scholarship will be withdrawn. I had already requested for my i-20 form form Arkansas which has been sent befor i received a mail from Sagniaw valley stating that i have been itted, am a bit confused on whether to go with Arkansas or pay the sum 150 D, pls gurus in the house i need advice..

I would suggest that you should consider the school ranking and and deficit before you decide

Ijea:
Hi guys how are u all holding up? I applied to three schools for my MBA programme, Mamount university New Jersey, Arkansas and Saginaw valley university located in Michigan for fall. I got itted into Arkansas which didn't come with any scholarship but Saginaw itted me with 8500 scholarship, now i was asked to pay 150 dollers non refundable fees within a month or the scholarship will be withdrawn. I had already requested for my i-20 form form Arkansas which has been sent befor i received a mail from Sagniaw valley stating that i have been itted, am a bit confused on whether to go with Arkansas or pay the sum 150 D, pls gurus in the house i need advice..

Which school in Arkansas?

Good Day Guys! Pls is there any here in University of Idaho (Computer Sci) or a prospective student for Fall 2020.

Like, I need to know Sup about there funding (TA or RA).

Thanks!

Chemike16:

Bro I have not though I just recently sent mine. Can I Dm u ?

I've replied the mail u sent me... call/whatsapp let's talk

Hello pple is there anyone here that have receive I-20 from middle Tennessee State University?

Please is there anyone here accepted to Georgia State University - Masters in Biology program for Fall 2020? �⚪️�⚪️�
Please signify or send me a direct mail if you can... (I was accepted too but I need to make an inquiry).