Indiana University Bloomington Review

My overall experience at Indiana University has been very enlightening. I have learned a lot not just about my subject but also about myself and life in general. My biggest challenge after coming here was to settle and fit in to the culture and as time went by it was to stay here and make a mark for myself. I have been able to form a lot of meaningful friendships and connections with people from all walks of life. I would definitely recommend people to come and study abroad if they have the resources to as it can really shape you into a well rounded individual.

The course for the first two years was repetitive as I had already studied that in high school. However, the course syllabus from third year onwards is very relevant and teaches us about real world topics and issues that can be used on the job. No we were not given any industrial exposure or research experience.

The faculty to student ratio varies according to the class. However, most classes have an average ratio of 18:1. The professors are very well versed and approachable in most cases. My computer in business professor, Ms. Amy Schumer, has really left an incredible impact on me and motivated me to do really well in her class.

The campus life is well balanced and there are lot of places to get involved in. There are multiple events and extracurricular activities taking place on campus all year round. We have a club involvement fair in the beginning of each semester for students to explore them and join them if they are interested. Wifi is free on campus and is available in all the buildings at all times. There is a huge sports facility with almost 50 different sports and a gym area. There are 3 main libraries on campus with a wide variety of subjects and books available.

The post-study placement rate is 92% for my program and most students go on to pursue higher education at the same university as well. There are a lot of different companies that visit our campus, but the top 2 hiring companies are EY and Deloitte. The median salary is around $65,000.

In the first year of college I was living in on-campus housing, where I shared a room with one more girl and had a community bathroom with 18 other girls. The rooms were quiet big and spacious and my roommate was also very sweet and friendly. After the first year I moved to am apartment off-campus with 2 of my other friends and am currently living in a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment with them. The average rent here is $800 which needs to be paid monthly without the utilities which could cost an additional $30-$40.

My scores: IELTS 8.5; SATs 1350/1600. Class minimum scores: IELTS 6; SATs 1200. CV - Work experience, high school, activities, achievements, certificates, skills, and school GPA.

The total fees is around $40,000 per year which adds up to $160,000 for a 4 year program like mine.

Yes, I received a global engagement scholarship of $11,000/year. The requirement for the scholarship was an essay for a given topic. To continue receiving that scholarship I have to maintain a GPA of 3.0 and above.