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• I do not have a percentage but most students that I knew from my batch were unemployed within 6 months of completing the course. The economy and job market is very bad in London, and it is very hard for recent grads to secure jobs, as a lot of roles are more senior and require work experience.
• The average salary range would be between 30,000 to 40,000 GBP. There is no campus recruitment but people can get jobs through networking and applying on company websites or Linkedin.

• My university did not have any on-campus accommodation so I went with off-campus housing with a private company; I just searched on Google to find my student housing. My monthly rent was around 1100 GBP, which included power, water & wifi and full furnished apartment with bed, study desk, sink, 2 closets.
• We also had communal bathrooms, cinema room, and a common room. Due to the housing crisis in London, it is very difficult to find a room, especially within the month of August - I was able to secure one of the last rooms in my house.
• I recommend student housing as you can easily book a room online without a viewing; it also allows international students to meet a lot of new people from around the world really fast.
• Depending on the campus, my accommodation was between 20-40 minutes away from all 3 locations. Most of the Indian students that I knew personally were staying in student accommodation. 

• I am not aware of the percentage, but students choose to either study further or get a job. Currently in London, it is very difficult to secure a job. It can also vary depending on what area you wish to work in. In education, I have only seen teaching jobs and they need a huge checklist and qualifications for the same.
• Upon graduating, it can range from about 20k to 45k GBP in the industry.
• Students usually can use the online platforms and networking as their primary means. Referrals can also be used for the same. I suggest people should definitely keep trying and solidify their interview skills to secure the job.
• Companies that might hire us would mostly be schools and NGOs that are working in the educational space; Teach Space, UNICEF UK, Ark Schools are a few to name.

• We do not have campus accommodation. I booked mine through an online service suggested by the college which was quite smooth.
  The monthly rent is 1170 GBP and it includes all the bills, water, electricity and we do not have to pay the council tax as students.
  The main challenge was not being able to see it in person and trust the images shown. It usually is very different than what is shown in pictures.
• Go for student accommodations if you wish to be a person who networks and would like to meet more people. If not, you can choose for separate flats which is much reasonable in terms of price. Choose accommodations closer to your college that makes you cut down on travel costs.
• My flat is a 30 minute walk to the nearest campus. Indian students are scattered all over London but they are mostly corse to one of the campuses.

As of now, I cannot confirm the status of the placement offers since the recruitment process has yet to commence. However, I do know that the college has an extensive network, but it is up to the students to apply for job opportunities. The college provides support in terms of creating portfolios and guidance on the application process. Many students from the previous batch have had excellent job prospects and are currently working at EDsheren, Fog studio, and other prominent organizations.

This was the best decision I have ever made. Leaving a secure job in my home country and traveling to a new one to pursue my education was completely worth it. The university provides an excellent platform for interacting with professionals and students from diverse backgrounds.