My Experience As A Graduate Teaching Assistant In The USA | Computer Science Major

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  • @maygirl1647
    @maygirl1647 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much for the information Aladi. Has been really helpful. I have been given a TA scholarship as well for this coming fall and I really want to know these:
    *Were you taken through any training prior the job?
    *How were you able to schedule your normal student hours with TA working hours without clash?
    *Was your normal school days and TAship take place simultaneously or were done on separate days?
    *Did working as a TA affect your normal school grades, like negatively?
    *Was the pay enough for you to fend for your self or you had to take on another job?

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +5

      Congratulations on your TA award!
      Interesting questions.
      1. Not exactly, but we had weekly meetings with the professors to discuss the weekly labs and programming assignments. ( I might make a video about this in the future).
      2. No. Because I was working in the same department I was studying. Labs were only held on Tuesdays and Thursdays while most of my graduate classes were held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
      3. Number 2 answers this too.
      4. No, it did not. I made sure I planned ahead for everyday. This way I was able to allocate specific time for grading, studying, doing my assignments, and preparing for labs, etc.
      5. Pay was definitely not enough to cover all my expenses. I was in debt 💸 too 🥲. I recommend that you watch the following videos for more clarification.
      How I Got Funding For My Master’s Degree In The USA | FT Adeleke Augustus
      ua-cam.com/video/tNwokE7FDIg/v-deo.html
      My Monthly Stipend As A Graduate Teaching Assistant In The USA
      ua-cam.com/video/v3cUHj1sFwE/v-deo.html
      Authentic Tips To Fully Sponsor Your Education As An International Student In The USA
      ua-cam.com/video/ceO4InkKjjo/v-deo.html

    • @maygirl1647
      @maygirl1647 2 роки тому +1

      @@AladiAkoh Awwww I'm super grateful for your time and response, thank you so much! Will definitely be giving this Sponsorship second thoughts before school starts so I can make a good decision. Thank you so much Aladi! You truly are an inspiration 💜

    • @estherolonimoyo
      @estherolonimoyo 2 роки тому +11

      I'll just add to Aladi's response based on my experience.
      I'm currently a TA as a first year student.
      1. I agree with Aladi, just weekly meetings. P.S: ASK QUESTIONS!!!
      2. I'm also teaching within my department, so there's no clashing situation. The schedule is usually fixed from the beginning of the semester based on when you'll be available.
      3. In my case, I teach and take classes on the same days. I have at least one class everyday.
      4. To be honest, the teaching assignment is time consuming and somewhat stressful. I won't say it directly affects my grades, because my grades depend on a mix of more factors, but it surely plays a role. You don't have all the time in the world, so you have to be a pro at managing your time well.
      I really don't want this response to sound discouraging. But I'll say, Grad school is hard but doable.
      5. The pay is okay😄. For me, full tuition is covered and I receive biweekly paychecks which are sufficient to meet my basic needs and some savings.

    • @maygirl1647
      @maygirl1647 2 роки тому

      @@estherolonimoyo Wow huge Congrats to you! I'm beyond honoured for sharing your experience with me, and your advice! Will definitely put it into consideration. Thank you so much Esther! Wishing you more blissful experiences!🥳

    • @longinusnwaike7935
      @longinusnwaike7935 2 роки тому

      Please bro am in Nigeria am finding it hard to pay my sevis fee here I went to 7 banks the Western union. Said the can't send that the can only receive ...😓😓🙏please I need help

  • @nicholea5526
    @nicholea5526 2 роки тому +20

    My husband has been a professor in the US for 13 years. He's originally from the Middle East but because he's been in the US for so long (Masters, PhD, and teaching), he has little to no accent. However, his students often cite his accent as a reason they did poorly in his courses. I feel that often when we see or perceive someone to be from overseas, we imagine their accent to be much stronger than it is in reality. I've seen this too since I converted to Islam and wear hijab, I've had people who tell me that I barely have an accent even though I have no accent. I'm just a white girl in hijab but because they imagine I must be "foreign", they hear an accent. I just thought this was an interesting context to add to your student's comments.

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +3

      Interesting!! Thanks for sharing!

    • @nicholea5526
      @nicholea5526 2 роки тому +2

      @@AladiAkoh Of course. Best of luck to you! Thanks for your content on UA-cam

  • @dortab17
    @dortab17 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much, Aladi.
    TA

  • @criticforlife
    @criticforlife 2 роки тому +8

    I found your channel a couple weeks ago and I've been hooked ever since. I'm an incoming PhD student from the Caribbean and I have had so many reservations about being a TA. This really helped me a lot and I will def be reaching out to get familiar with the material before hand. Keep inspiring the people Aladi!

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +1

      This melts my heart. 🥰 Thank you so much!!

  • @chidubemcross3393
    @chidubemcross3393 2 роки тому +7

    TA
    I can relate, you have to be confident and know you are smart.Also don't be too hard on yourself when you get some bad reviews. A student came to me at a time, they heard some of their classmates saying they'd give me poor reviews and they wondered why they'd do that. I was like I am not ice cream, everybody cannot like me. So best believe some people will be ridiculous with those reviews

    • @longinusnwaike7935
      @longinusnwaike7935 2 роки тому

      Please bro am in Nigeria am finding it hard to pay my sevis fee here I went to 7 banks the Western union. Said the can't send that the can only receive ...😓😓🙏please I need help

  • @AmarachiEjim
    @AmarachiEjim 2 роки тому +1

    It’s so funny how your experiences are all the way from USA and have continued to inspire me greatly from Nigeria to the UK. Aladi Akoh, God bless you.

  • @mahammadoucamara9092
    @mahammadoucamara9092 2 роки тому +8

    Thank u so much ☺️ Aladi for the wonderful videos u have uploaded on your channel about f1 visa. I’m glad to inform you that I got my visa approved today after being denied twice

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +2

      Aww 🥰, I’m happy to read this!! Congratulations and safe trip to the USA!!

    • @mahammadoucamara9092
      @mahammadoucamara9092 2 роки тому +2

      Thank u so much ☺️

  • @olayinkaolyj9375
    @olayinkaolyj9375 Рік тому

    I love the fact that you are sincere with everything.

  • @anselmtuachi3298
    @anselmtuachi3298 2 роки тому +2

    Aladi always doing us proud….. 🙌🏾🙌🏾😊

  • @KwesiLiveTV
    @KwesiLiveTV 2 роки тому +2

    Good time to watch this as I begin my GA this fall.

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +1

      Congratulations and best wishes!!

    • @KwesiLiveTV
      @KwesiLiveTV 2 роки тому

      @@AladiAkoh thanks

  • @ExploreWithBolu
    @ExploreWithBolu 2 роки тому +2

    Wishing you all the best. So proud of your progress! God will guide and see you through every phase by God's grace. Cheers!

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Bolu. Longest time!!

  • @emmanuelodunfa
    @emmanuelodunfa 2 роки тому

    GA currently. TA from fall.
    This is really helpful and informative (as every other video). Thank you, Aladi and well done!

  • @bosscake5847
    @bosscake5847 2 роки тому +7

    Please aladi akoh by the grace of God, after getting my visa approved and I get to USA 🇺🇸 I will love to share my journey and story on your channel 🙏

  • @geraldinealadumaka9771
    @geraldinealadumaka9771 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot aladumaka, being so helpful, will love to hear more stories on your TA experience

  • @davidisong4082
    @davidisong4082 2 роки тому

    Wow! What a family out here. Thanks, Aladi for the Info.

  • @Nmasichiofficial
    @Nmasichiofficial 2 роки тому +4

    When you like the video even before watching ☺️

  • @fatmatabintajalloh9331
    @fatmatabintajalloh9331 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the good work sis,really appreciate you,keep it up.

  • @olivenwosu
    @olivenwosu Рік тому

    Great video. Well done. ❤

  • @legithustletv9355
    @legithustletv9355 2 роки тому

    Your trying keep it up Aladi.♥️♥️

  • @blessingogechi2673
    @blessingogechi2673 2 роки тому

    Wow! Good to meet you. I'm actually going for research assistant job if given the admission. I need you in my life. I am about to apply for either of the two(research assistant or teaching assistant). I am glad I met you today.

  • @victorokeke2395
    @victorokeke2395 2 роки тому

    Aladiiiii
    Missed you so much

  • @baekitanna1591
    @baekitanna1591 2 роки тому +2

    Alarrrrrrm!⏰ yesss honey😄

  • @dayesthyad3998
    @dayesthyad3998 2 роки тому

    Aladi thanks for sharing this helps, one to know what to expect. Please can do a video on what to bring down like raw foodstuffs, clothes, etc for those coming this fall 2022.or you go live to answer questions that will help us a lot

  • @prispris7387
    @prispris7387 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @samidad
    @samidad 2 роки тому +2

    please do share more on your experience as a research assistant

  • @Big_Ransom
    @Big_Ransom 2 роки тому +1

    I'm waiting patiently 😝🤲😂

  • @bosscake5847
    @bosscake5847 2 роки тому +9

    I will be going for my Visa Interview on May 19th, please aladi akoh I need your blessings 😇😁

    • @stella_stargirl
      @stella_stargirl 2 роки тому +8

      Hi Bosscakr may youbfind favour before the Vo in Jesus name. Come back with testimonies in Jesus name. Pls are you on any funding or you're paying yourself? I need to connect with you sis. Thanks

    • @johnsonajayi7846
      @johnsonajayi7846 2 роки тому +3

      Just pray and leave the rest to the Almighty God. Whatever the outcome, it is well . It will not be the end of the world, God will open another door. Keep everything from the outside world, don't tell anyone and pray daily.

    • @akosuaarhin4176
      @akosuaarhin4176 2 роки тому +1

      You will get it. That’s my birthday and I pray that for you!

    • @johnsonajayi7846
      @johnsonajayi7846 2 роки тому +2

      Almighty Father, I pray that as Bosscake is going to the embassy on the 19th of May, 2022, please grant him your favor and blessings in the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen. When he is talking with the interviewer, may you let your peace reigned on him and let the interviewer show him mercy. Do this for Bosscake and he will come and give glory and honor unto you. It is done in Jesus name.

    • @bosscake5847
      @bosscake5847 2 роки тому +2

      Thanks everyone for the blessings prayers. I will pass my Interview by the grace of God, Amen..

  • @dayesthyad3998
    @dayesthyad3998 2 роки тому

    Aladi thanks for sharing, at least one will have an insight into TAs /RAs' roles and how to go about your duties by reaching out to profs before coming down, I think one needs to prepare so as not to get messed up. Please can you go live so that we can ask you questions or do a video on what we need to bring down eg foodstuffs clothing etc? Thanks for responding.

  • @yaayshah
    @yaayshah 2 роки тому

    Currently doing my masters in the states, Wisconsin Madison. What I’m currently struggling is food, where to do my hair, the weather, food again and food.

  • @akosuaarhin4176
    @akosuaarhin4176 2 роки тому +9

    First survey and students told me teaching was off at the beginning of the semester 🤭. The defeaning silence at the beginning of my first class was funny! They didn’t understand a word I spoke and just stared at me for a whole 2.5 hrs straight😂😂😂. I’m my own boss now and trust me it gets better. I manage a whole lab now and I teach three classes☺️

    • @blessingogechi2673
      @blessingogechi2673 2 роки тому +1

      I love this

    • @stephie6172
      @stephie6172 2 роки тому +1

      woaww

    • @stephie6172
      @stephie6172 2 роки тому +1

      can i get in touch pls

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing!! It really does get better! 😅😆

    • @yunhun6970
      @yunhun6970 2 роки тому

      This makes me laff out...omoh I am surely going to be in your shoes no doubt,😅😅😅

  • @teekay4282
    @teekay4282 2 роки тому +1

    Can you make a telegram channel for those planning on studying abroad??.. I feel that’s gonna be great.. and better off than a Facebook group

  • @avosehmicheal7014
    @avosehmicheal7014 2 роки тому

    Please share more of your experience, including your RA experience... I'm nervous 😂, I'd be resuming as a TA come fall 2022.

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +1

      Noted! Don’t be nervous, everything will be fine. 😀

  • @felixchuks8115
    @felixchuks8115 2 роки тому

    Thsnk u for the info, pls Aladi, provide me with guides and materials to learn code faster

  • @chineduokere8172
    @chineduokere8172 2 роки тому

    TA - Petroleum Engineering

  • @danielamede6464
    @danielamede6464 2 роки тому +1

    Aladi, can an international student survive with half graduate assistantship?

  • @priscilla973
    @priscilla973 2 роки тому

    TA
    I know this will be of a great benefit to me.
    Thank you Aladi

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by ☺️.

  • @longinusnwaike7935
    @longinusnwaike7935 2 роки тому

    Please bro am in Nigeria am finding it hard to pay my sevis fee here I went to 7 banks the Western union. Said the can't send that the can only receive ...😓😓🙏please I need help

  • @mcnstein646
    @mcnstein646 2 роки тому

    Thanks, Aladi! More grace. Is there a way I could give a call? I've got some questions to ask.

  • @teslimxcv
    @teslimxcv 2 роки тому

    Hi. The difficulty with paying the SEVIS fee here in Nigeria is hella crazy. Could you please tell me how to go about it? Western Union isn't an available option.

  • @eshietinyang342
    @eshietinyang342 2 роки тому

    Good day, I looked up your twitter handle, I need your counseling on msd computer science

  • @bosscake5847
    @bosscake5847 2 роки тому +2

    California University of Pennsynvania

  • @yunhun6970
    @yunhun6970 2 роки тому

    Please what grade do I need to be giving the TA or RA?

  • @Elvisbarcola123
    @Elvisbarcola123 2 роки тому

    Please how do you apply for a teacher assistantship

  • @blessingogechi2673
    @blessingogechi2673 2 роки тому

    Hello Aladi,please is there any where someone who is not good with coding can learn appropriately? Before taking up the job as a research assistant? Please I need you to throw more light on research assistant job? I would like to know about the salary differences between the two. I am a nurse and I want to come to the state for one or two academic programmes to enable me write the nursing board exams and practice my profession.

  • @boladetemilade4908
    @boladetemilade4908 2 роки тому

    Plss apart from TA and GA.. which other jobs do they offer inside the school and how are they paid plss.. Incase some1 is unable to get the assistantship

  • @rosieilunga9967
    @rosieilunga9967 2 роки тому

    What school did you go to?

  • @blessingogechi2673
    @blessingogechi2673 2 роки тому

    I would like to talk to you privately.
    I need some information.

  • @mandymajordan9285
    @mandymajordan9285 2 роки тому

    Please will need someone to assist me pay my sevis fee or is there anyway I can pay my sevis fee from nigeria?

  • @praizdev
    @praizdev 2 роки тому

    I love your videos.
    Is it possible to do a master's in Computer Science and your first degree is a different course entirely.
    I am planning toward my master's though not done with my first degree.
    NB: I have been taking programming courses online. I love programming.
    2. If possible to apply for a CS degree, will I be considered to be a GTA?

  • @heritage_opara
    @heritage_opara Рік тому

    I don't know if I'm late to this party but even here... You said 'esperience'. I'm sure you meant Experience.

  • @yunhun6970
    @yunhun6970 2 роки тому

    I just stumbled on your channel, you are doing great. Please I would like to know if I receive a scholarship will I need to show a huge amount for visa processing? Thank you in advance

  • @gabrielakinwale5575
    @gabrielakinwale5575 2 роки тому

    Please I want to ask how racism is what to runaway from. I got an admission from Wisconsin university, and I read that it's one of the most racist state what do you advise.?

  • @asiamahphinehas5004
    @asiamahphinehas5004 2 роки тому

    TA

  • @govilclothing2330
    @govilclothing2330 2 роки тому

    I was about to apply for a TA. I de fear now oo

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому

      Go ahead and apply! Why you dey fear?

    • @govilclothing2330
      @govilclothing2330 2 роки тому

      @@AladiAkoh omo your experience, though I haven't gotten admission cus I learnt you can apply once you've gotten admission

  • @odurostephenmanu54
    @odurostephenmanu54 2 роки тому

    Good job Aladi. I have an admission to Saint Louis University with full tuition but my sponsor has sponsored two people to the US and Canada with the same bank statement. can i use the same bank statement to prove my funding?

    • @tobilobashadrack6598
      @tobilobashadrack6598 2 роки тому

      Hi Stephen...
      Please I just wanna know if it was the school who gives the admission... But i don't really understand the sponsor part.. pls I'd like you to put me through

  • @enochoconnor9966
    @enochoconnor9966 2 роки тому

    Computer Science TA

  • @ThatboyLoftus
    @ThatboyLoftus Рік тому

    Please is it haaaa or her 😂 Anyway, I will be happy if you can share experience of a TA in arts or social sciences. Many thanks

  • @lovethobes3254
    @lovethobes3254 2 роки тому

    Ta

  • @salmam_k4571
    @salmam_k4571 2 роки тому +1

    How can i apply for assistantship mademoiselle ???

    • @AladiAkoh
      @AladiAkoh  2 роки тому

      Here’s a video of how I applied for mine: How I Got Funding For My Master’s Degree In The USA | FT Adeleke Augustus
      ua-cam.com/video/tNwokE7FDIg/v-deo.html.

    • @salmam_k4571
      @salmam_k4571 2 роки тому

      I have bachelor of 3 years do i need an additional years to apply to master ? Thank

  • @faithigho4032
    @faithigho4032 2 роки тому

    Thanks ma, this was very insightful .
    I chatted you up on Instagram I'm yet to get a reply

  • @deboadebunmi1707
    @deboadebunmi1707 2 роки тому

    Greetings Aladi,
    Thank you for your videos. Can you kindly check your messages on Instagram. I sent you a DM. Thank you