CUSAT, Kochi Comparison

CUSAT has a good reputation not just in Kerala, but in other parts of India as well. The graduates of our university are treated with respect by recruiters, who know the high academic standards of CUSAT.

My brother went for an off campus interview at a Mumbai based company. The interviewer asked him about his academic achievements, and he replied that he was just an average student. The interviewer smiled and said that to score 65 percentile in CUSAT is a good thing, and that my brother was better off than the graduates of many other universities. 

This proves that CUSAT and its students are viewed in a positive light by industry experts.

I am in my fourth year of B.Tech at CUSAT. Here are some tips for freshers starting their first year at this university, based on my personal experience-

1. Don’t depend on your teachers for everything, strive to learn new things on your own. This will be very helpful for you in the long run.
2. Go to the university library and explore the book collection over there.
3. The crowd of CUSAT is very friendly. Make friends with people on campus.
4. Follow your professors’ guidelines and approach them with your doubts. The faculty of the CSE department is quite helpful.
5. Share your ideas with others and implement them. Don’t let your innovative ideas go in vain.
6. Participate in cultural activities on campus.
7. Learn the local language, explore the local culture, and make friends with some local Keralite students.
8. Explore the local area, participate in sports, and try to be as active as possible.
9. Do not get involved in the local politics.

And at the end, the most important advice from my side is, try to enjoy as much as possible. These years won’t come back, so make the most of your stay at CUSAT.

Like any other institution, CUSAT has its own pros and cons. 

Here is the best and worst of studying at this university-

Best-

1. CUSAT at one point, was to become a central university. It has a high reputation, especially in the eyes of the older generation. 
2. Studying at CUSAT is a great opportunity to be exposed to the rich culture of Kerala.
3. The university ground is huge, and the Basketball court is fully filled in the evenings.

Wrost-

1. The teaching lacks enthusiasm and spirit. The classroom lectures are a waste of time.
2. The academic calendar is not properly followed.
3. Some teachers are not student friendly at all. They have a bit of an ego problem.
4. The attendance criteria is much hated by all students.
5. It is a lot of work to even get an application approved. The office staff is very inefficient.
6. The uniform makes things very dull and monotonous. 

 These are just some of the goods and bads of CUSAT. Overall, the time spent at this university is filled with unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.