How I spend my GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP SALARY | COST OF LIVING IN USA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Welcome! What do you think about this video? Did any of the expenses surprise you? Please share with me in the comments, let's discuss!

[@sethohemeng-appiah9082]

You are not traveling or going on trips? Well I need lessons on how to keep my expenses low cos I’m blowing through the dollars like nobody’s business 😂😂😂

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@sethohemeng-appiah9082 I do! I’m currently on a trip to Mexico infact haha. All I can say about saving is tracking your expenses and planning ahead for a fixed amount you’d be spending/saving.

[@oluwafeyikemiogunmusi1744]

One of the reasons that keeps me glued to your videos is how you speak softly. You are so articulate and calm at the same time. Thanks for all the information.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww, thank you so much for your kind comment. It means a lot to me ❤️

[@olorimae]

God bless your heart for sharing such private information to help others make informed decisions and plans 🙏🏾 Cheers to more wins 💫

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Amen! Thank you so much ❤️🥰

[@user-od2xu5eg4s]

These are just one of those things informations you won’t find anywhere else. Thanks for sharing with us

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You’re welcome!

[@olajumokekudiratsurakatu5165]

It’s your accent and beauty for me

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww thank you Jumoke ❤️

[@busolamary1000]

Quite insightful. It would be nice if you could do a video on your internship application process and how you landed your internship. Keep up the good work. A lot of us are taking notes.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you Busola! Yes, that’s a great suggestion. I should definitely share about my internship application process and experience soon.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I have done this video, have you seen it? What are your thoughts/questions?

[@oluwapelumialade8827]

Oh how I just love watching you speak on your channel, ❤️❤️❤️❤️, the calmness and sweetness... though I don't have anything to do with MBA 😊😊😊😊 I just enjoy it!!! And congratulations on 1k subscribers!!! 🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I’m honored ❤️❤️ Thank you so much Oluwapelumi!

[@achalletambe7374]

Thanks a lot my dear. Many are so secretive because they don't want people to know how much they are ending of which the information is just needed to rightly strategise

[@Datbiolaguy]

You may need to get that bicycle, add a basket in the front for grocery runs😂😂. Cheers to the free food also, I should enroll to your school. You really did very fine with your budgeting and thanks for putting the information out there, really useful stuff. Congrats on 1k subscribers.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I really should! Or maybe I’ll get a scouter instead. You’re very welcome to enroll, we’d be so glad to have you haha.

[@Datbiolaguy]

@@FisayoGracieAbby happy scouting😅😅

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@Datbiolaguy *scooter 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@olagokeolayiwola8111]

Fisayo. I watch your programs and I enjoy every bit of it all. Good work dear

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you so much!

[@ajisafetoyin2369]

Hi Fisayo. Watching from Lagos, Nigeria. Lovely video. Well done!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Welcome Toyin! Thank you for stopping by!

[@nwannychidume7770]

I enjoyed watching your videos. Quite insightful. Thank you for sharing

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You’re welcome! Please subscribe and share with your network, thank you!

[@lolaadedara2461]

Hey Fisayo, my name is Lola. I just found your channel, i also got an MBA Assistantship at the Uni of Maine. You're so pretty btw. I'm interested in learning about securing internships in the US

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Lola! Thanks for subscribing, and for the kind comment! I’ll be sharing details on securing an internship soon. Please hit the bell notification so you’ll be informed whenever I drop the video

[@olorimae]

Best in Beauty and Brains 💯🥰

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you ❤️

[@theprogressigramviewTV]

Welldone Fisayo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww! Thank you Abby❤️

[@jola6154]

Thanks so much for sharing this information.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any questions

[@Moyosoreoluwa.]

Congratulations on 1k subs!🎉❤️

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you so much Moyo ❤️

[@BukkyOyerinde]

Excellent video Fisayo👌

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww thank you so much Bukky!

[@osereikingsley6819]

Thank you so much Fisayo. I have been watching your videos on KZbin, it has been an inspiration for me. I will be applying for PhD Economics in US. I really need your guidance on material for my GRE coming in November. I will be needing your help on GRE materials and schools to apply. I know your was MBA, but I need your guidance. Congratulations on your graduation and many lofty heights. Thank you.

[@abrahamibukunoluwaoyewole866]

Hi Fisayo, kudos for a great job. I'll be resuming to the Tempe Campus this fall. Which is more expensive? Tempe or Phoenix? And do they give free lunch at Tempe too😂

[@evansampaw249]

What courses did you take in your first year and what courses are you taking in your second year

[@omamizflawless]

Love your honesty. Thanks for sharing

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You’re welcome!

[@toluwalasesalako6634]

This is interesting and very helpful.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you Toluwalase!

[@silasachidago8676]

Insightful!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thanks Silas!

[@silasachidago8676]

@@FisayoGracieAbby I got admission into the university of Florida with a graduate assistantship as well this fall. I will connect for more info😀

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@silasachidago8676 Awww! Happy for you!! Congratulations

[@manaratuddin1884]

Hello there. I would like to know how did you manage to fund for your MBA. Please share your journey with us. That will help a lot.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello, thank you for asking! I got a fully funded scholarship for my MBA and I shared the process of getting it on this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSbqoaHh76oi9U Please check it out!

[@IBUKUNOLUWA_S]

I saw a youtber saying once your course is a NON STEM course especially art courses , You go back home immediately you finish your studies! How true is this

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Not true. You have one year of stay for NonSTEM programs. You’ll only need to “go back home” if you don’t get a job or a company to sponsor you within that extra one year

[@IBUKUNOLUWA_S]

And what’s the probability of getting a sponsor ? I mean how easy or hard is it ?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@IBUKUNOLUWA_S Its the first question answered in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6qzgWypbNisjtEsi=EOp-1bBj_56xF3f0

[@zeeshananwaradvocate]

I dont know, how people get the graduate , or assistan etc fellowships.

[@veraofure]

Hello. Lovely video. Although I was 😲 I won't lie . Especially for the rent part. Maybe cause I am converting it to naira to really get the gist bit every country has their system. Congratulations on your 1k subscribers. I sent a DM on IG, I have some questions to ask about KZbin. Don't know if it's convenient to ask them here. Keep shining aunty fisayo❤️🎉🎊

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you❤️ I can totally understand! It seems very ridiculous when you convert it to a lower currency like the naira. It helps to use ratios when you’re comparing it to your own monthly expenses. For instance, the ratio of your rent to your total expense, then compare it to mine. The ratio of your feeding expense to self care expense and then compare to mine, etc. Also, I’ve responded to your IG DM ❤️

[@veraofure]

@@FisayoGracieAbby ok thank you ma'am

[@osuntoogunlanre5437]

Am watching you from Dubai.my question is it adversible to face interview when the school already resume a day to visa interview day

[@mishaabby3358]

New subscriber from Kenya

[@kali3291]

From the Philippines, is there and scholarship program fully funded and accomodations

[@user-od2xu5eg4s]

My other question is as an international student, when you arrive the school did you open bank account or a US Bank account or foreign students can’t open accounts, I’m curious?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aha! Good question. I opened a bank account here i the first week of my arrival. It’s a necessity to carry out financial transactions. You’d need a debit and credit card

[@user-od2xu5eg4s]

@@FisayoGracieAbby oh thank you.

[@gozman55]

Hi, thanks for the subject. I just got a 40% scholarship in a US university. I'm also allowed to split the remaining 60% tuition and pay 5 times per semester. I'd like you to kindly help me understand the US student employment process. Is it possible to get another job outside the usual 20hrs per week rooster. As in, is it allowed? How difficult can it be to raise funds from working over there. I am asking to know if I should go for this admission or not. Thanks.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello, thank you for asking. First, congratulations on your admission! Are you an international student? If yes, then it’s generally not advised that you seek employment outside the hours stipulated by your schools immigration body. Also, it depends on the type of program you’re enrolling into. Does it allow you do an internship during the summer or get a part time job? You’d need to speak to current students at your school, and the admissions committee to further analyze your options. Hope this helps

[@gozman55]

Thanks for your timely response. I'll definitely ask the grad school committee. But I want to ask this. From your experience, can the 20hr per week on campus job be able to cater for the remaining tuition (if I'm to pay 5 times in 5 months) and living expenses. Yes I'm an international student

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

It depends on the GA salary amount and your tuition fee. In my case, my GA salary alone would not pay my tuition because it’s over a $100k. When you speak to them you’d find out the amount being paid and then make your decision

[@gozman55]

Thanks

[@quinnsasy1078]

Please Can I get the assistantship immediately I get to the university or I have to pay for the first year????

[@oluwapelumialade8827]

Hi Fisayo, well done 👏👏👏. What tools/equipments/apps do you use in filming your videos, and editing? Thank you.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

For filming I use my iPhone, a tripod and ringlight. For editing, I switch between InShot and iMovie app

[@oluwapelumialade8827]

@@FisayoGracieAbby, alright. Thank you 😊😊😊

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Hi! New subscriber here ❤️

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww thank you Abigail❤️ Excited to have you here!

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Sis hello i really widh you be my mentor in general

[@olajumokekudiratsurakatu5165]

Lagos Nigeria 😍

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you for stopping by! ❤️

[@IBUKUNOLUWA_S]

I want to ask For someone who wants to do masters and went to a college of education before direct entry , Do they need transcript from college too?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Ibukun, yes i believe the person would need a transcript from one of the institutions they have attended

[@kofifaraday3990]

Why are you not on campus?

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Your skin though

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What is the name of your school?

[@gamezslayer3326]

South Africa

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Welcome! Please subscribe and share my videos with your network. Thank you!

[@kojomensah8036]

What's wrong taking the bus🤔

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Omo, you dey blow money no be small

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[@osereikingsley6819]

Thank you so much Fisayo. I have been watching your videos on KZbin, it has been an inspiration for me. I will be applying for PhD Economics in US. I really need your guidance on material for my GRE coming in November. I will be needing your help on GRE materials and schools to apply. I know your was MBA, but I need your guidance. Congratulations on your graduation and many lofty heights. Thank you.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Oh wow. Hello Kingsley, apologies I’m just seeing your comment. How are you? Did you get to write the GRE in November?