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DV 2017 Selectees from Ghana

Guys, the 2017 cases have now been uploaded on ceac stat tracker. You can now track the progress of your cases. I learnt most December interviewees will have some little delays getting back passport after the interview.
 
I passed by to wish everyone a happy new year. I am sorry for not showing up very often. I would like to thank all the big men and woman here for their support and advice when I was going through the DV process. One big advice I took concerning job was "be prepared to take steps back". Either I read that here or at www.britsimonsays.com, it was simple and clear. whatever job you get in the beginning just take it for the purpose of survival. I started as a cleaner, later became a cashier. After 8 months I joined the Air Force as a contracting specialist (in charge procurement and acquisitions), I became a US citizen just after staying here for 10 months and 2 days (citizenship through the military) and on Monday 9 January 2017, I will be starting my masters degree in Procurement and Acquisitions Management.
My little advice to the new guys is, survival is key in the beginning. After you have secured a job think of your dreams and work towards it. IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS HERE.
Everybody back home wants this opportunity so if you get it let it count.
 
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Thowa said:
I passed by to wish everyone a happy new year. I am sorry for not showing up very often. I would like to thank all the big men and woman here for their support and advice when I was going through the DV process. One big advice I took concerning job was "be prepared to take steps back". Either I read that here or at www.britsimonsays.com, it was simple and clear. whatever job you get in the beginning just take it for the purpose of survival. I started as a cleaner, later became a cashier. After 8 months I joined the Air Force as a contracting specialist (in charge procurement and acquisitions), I became a US citizen just after staying here for 10 months and 2 days (citizenship through the military) and on Monday 9 January 2017, I will be starting my masters degree in Procurement and Acquisitions Management.
My little advice to the new guys is, survival is key in the beginning. After you have secured a job think of your dreams and work towards it. IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS HERE.
Everybody back home wants this opportunity so if you get it let it count.
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Great to see you back here, Thowa, and even better to here how quickly you have progressed! Hard work and good attitude do indeed go a long way. Congrats on getting your citizenship so quickly, and may you go from strength to strength. Good luck with your masters! By the way, is the military paying for that too? (I know some other people who were military-funded through their postgrad degrees.)
 
SusieQQQ said:
Great to see you back here, Thowa, and even better to here how quickly you have progressed! Hard work and good attitude do indeed go a long way. Congrats on getting your citizenship so quickly, and may you go from strength to strength. Good luck with your masters! By the way, is the military paying for that too? (I know some other people who were military-funded through their postgrad degrees.)
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Thank you. I am only paying 25% of the tuition fees. The school gave me about 50% discount on the fees due to my military affiliation and military also took 25%. But I have to pay the 25% for only 2017. In 2018 I would have served 2 years so I will be able to use my GI Bill as top up. Which means I will not be paying any fees at all in 2018. The military will pay 100% (Tuition Assistance + GI Bill)
 
Thowa said:
Thank you. I am only paying 25% of the tuition fees. The school gave me about 50% discount on the fees due to my military affiliation and military also took 25%. But I have to pay the 25% for only 2017. In 2018 I would have served 2 years so I will be able to use my GI Bill as top up. Which means I will not be paying any fees at all in 2018. The military will pay 100% (Tuition Assistance + GI Bill)
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The future looks bright for you Thowa. You have the right attitude and you are making the most of the opportunity. Well done. That is EXACTLY what the USA is about - opportunity and reward for those be humble, wise, and willing to work hard.
 
Happy new year to the house.I wish this year brings abundant favor from God to us in our quest to realising the American dream.

My question is.Do we have to also state the Nov/Dec exams we have written on the form Ds 260?
 
caesarre said:
Happy new year to the house.I wish this year brings abundant favor from God to us in our quest to realising the American dream.

My question is.Do we have to also state the Nov/Dec exams we have written on the form Ds 260?
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Hi, the ds260 asks for educational institutions and qualifications attained. So you can't list only the NovDec without adding your remedial institution assuming you didn't register as a private individual. Note that you wont be qualified with education if you didn't attend an SHS. But if you took the NovDec in addition to wassce, then no worries, simply state the school on the form, and carry both certificates with you during interview.
 
Thowa said:
Thank you. I am only paying 25% of the tuition fees. The school gave me about 50% discount on the fees due to my military affiliation and military also took 25%. But I have to pay the 25% for only 2017. In 2018 I would have served 2 years so I will be able to use my GI Bill as top up. Which means I will not be paying any fees at all in 2018. The military will pay 100% (Tuition Assistance + GI Bill)
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Hello Thowa, what is the age limit for joining the army?
 
Thowa said:
I passed by to wish everyone a happy new year. I am sorry for not showing up very often. I would like to thank all the big men and woman here for their support and advice when I was going through the DV process. One big advice I took concerning job was "be prepared to take steps back". Either I read that here or at www.britsimonsays.com, it was simple and clear. whatever job you get in the beginning just take it for the purpose of survival. I started as a cleaner, later became a cashier. After 8 months I joined the Air Force as a contracting specialist (in charge procurement and acquisitions), I became a US citizen just after staying here for 10 months and 2 days (citizenship through the military) and on Monday 9 January 2017, I will be starting my masters degree in Procurement and Acquisitions Management.
My little advice to the new guys is, survival is key in the beginning. After you have secured a job think of your dreams and work towards it. IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS HERE.
Everybody back home wants this opportunity so if you get it let it count.
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Excellent news @Thowa! Congratulations and wishing you the very best in your new life.

Also thanks for coming back and sharing of your progress. I'm sure several members will find this encouraging
 
Thowa said:
Thank you. I am only paying 25% of the tuition fees. The school gave me about 50% discount on the fees due to my military affiliation and military also took 25%. But I have to pay the 25% for only 2017. In 2018 I would have served 2 years so I will be able to use my GI Bill as top up. Which means I will not be paying any fees at all in 2018. The military will pay 100% (Tuition Assistance + GI Bill)
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Congrats on all your accomplishments. Its good to see people taking advantage of the DV Lottery and been productive to society. Hope luck is on my side for the DV 2018 :p
 
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