I am from Nigeria. I have at least 2 years of research experience, 4 academic papers and do work currently in my area of expertise (Env. Chem). I had applied as early as mid-June after contacting the Professor whose work interests me. (Follow-up letter to come one week from today from the International Student Office detailing other info. It's a fully funded program. I am so happy right now. My top choice out of all 4 schools applied to.)
Let's all meet here if you applied for the program or do have interest or have been admitted.