A sneak peek into the USPP at KIC Lagos

By ‘Mayowa Okewumi Student Services, KIC Lagos

6.31 am

Get up.I live in the Student Residence in Lekki –

it’s great! It is like a home away from home – and it is near my College too.

I have 2 roommates and we get along very well.

Already packed bag and readied clothes and shoes last night

So I have a shower and get dressed..Then upstairs to have breakfast with the

others – always good fun in the Penthouse

7.40 am

I ride the College shuttle to school everyday.It’s this nice air-conditioned bus - with a friendly

driver. I either use the ride to read my notes or chat with someone from another room!

I am lucky to live so near College, friends who don’t tell me what a drag it is to have to take public transport.

When I first arrived, everything looked the same! But I have slowly become quite familiar with Lagos

Out the door

8.35 am

Arrive CollegeAll my classes are on the 7th Floor – I really like this Building We take the lift upstairs and I head over to Student Services

to see if I can score some chocolate before my first class! The College staff are friendly and quite caring: every day

someone asks how I’m doing! Have to remember to speak in my ‘inside voice’

10.25 am

My favorite thingsSitting in first class of the three classes I have today:My fave class is taught by GA – it’s interesting, funny, extremely

interactive. The tutor links everything to things we are familiar with. There are debates, often heated but always lots of fun – we are encouraged to contribute and discuss.

I also like my IT class taught by OA – it’s practical and hands on – and I especially like the Worksheets and presentations which almost always are a part of this course.

I also like:

DOWN WITH…?

My Husky email account and access to Blackboard: All part of Northeastern University! It makes me great and kind of connected to the US already.

The speed of the Wi-Fi and being able to download my work and do research for assignments.

The self-directed study periods – gives me time to organise my work and discuss projects with others

12.50 pm

Heard about American style cheerleading event at month’s end , looking forward to that!

Most LOTC events get buzz going by word of mouth – Also hear about what’s going on through Facebook and Instagram.

The social networking sites are great for seeing what goes on in the CNAU institutions too

A look at SS Noticeboard..

1.40 pm

Having lunch (yummy jollof rice and peppered chicken today!) on College 1(what we call the First floor. The food’s great – we have a mix of US cafeteria-style foods and Nigerian favourites. We also get to try out different foods from around the world – for instance during Chinese New Year – lunch was a Chinese buffet which was very nice.

In College Cafeteria

Digression

a beautiful placeGymAdventures shopping windowshopping

walking exploring galleries

Did you know?

I am not allowed to use my phone in class though Something about having to concentrate or focus..

Looking at work done in class today and getting set for tomorrow’s classes – I will spend a few hours studying after I go upstairs for dinner

Feeling a little homesick so call my Mum back home in Akwa-Ibom to chat a little and that helps..

6.46 pm

Back in my room

10.40 pmGet set to snooze!It’s been another great day – working towards my goals!

Feeling tired now so going to bed. I hope you enjoyed your peek into my day. Come back sometime soon and hang out with me again.. Bye!

10.46 pm

Recap…• Safe, convenient and excellent facilities

of the Student Residence• Designated College transportation• State of the art classrooms and US

Faculty • Transformational SS experience –

presence of responsible adults• Access to five excellent US universities• Timeline – an exceptional opportunity!

Timeline 2015-16

• 9 weeks long• Classes begin 19 October• Final exams 17-18 Dec

Fall Term

• 15 weeks long• Classes begin 4 January • Final exams 18-19 April

Spring Term

• US visa counseling/application processing – from November 2015

• Students arrive US May 30

Results and Visas

• At NU, Boston• Classes begin June 6• Final exams 1- 4 August 2016

Summer Bridge 2016

Timeline 2015-16

Thank you very much.

Any questions please?