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What Students Say
Likes
- Inclusiveness – I always felt included and belonged to the college
- Opportunities – Ample of opportunities are available from Career Center to Mental Health.
- Part-Time Jobs – On campus jobs are easily available
Dislikes
- Limited Campus Housing – GVSU has limited housing options, which could make it difficult for students to get accommodations.
- Large Class Size – I have been to class with only 6 students and I have been to class with 30 students, which I feel is a lot.
- Transportation – Public transportation could be an issue, even though LakerLine goes but if you want to explore the city, you really need to have your car.
Course Curriculum
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The Data Science and Analytics program at GVSU has a well-balanced academic
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The program offers amoderate-to-challenging pace and includes big data, machine learning, and visualization.
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Benefits include real-world projects, flexible electives, and helpful instructors. However,
students who are unfamiliar with programming or analytics may find the course to be
too fast-paced.
Admission Experience
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I only applied to 4
1. Kent State University - Shortlisted
2. Rowan University - Shortlisted
3. University of Alabama at Birmingham - Shortlisted
4. Grand Valley State University - Admitted -
I got confirmed admissions from all four of them, but then I decided to go with GVSU because of their fees structure, it wasn’t that much on me and course curriculum was really great plus I was able to get Graduate Research Assistantship and Resident Assistant position and GA position helps you give relief on your fees and RA position gives you free housing and meals.
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Intake - Winter 2023; I just wanted to come here because I had 2 years of experience and there were less people who were coming in Winter semester so it helped me made an impression with my professors because of less student
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Admission Process was roughly around 3 months
June 2022 - I Applied to GVSU
Aug 2022 (End Week) - Got acceptance
Sept 2022 (First week) - Got i20
Class Schedule
- Classes are held in the late afternoon or evening, they are perfect for students who have jobs. 15–25 students is the typical class size, which guarantees individualized attention.
- Professionals from the fields of technology, healthcare, and finance make up the eclectic batch. A substantial percentage (40-45%)
of students are Indian.
Faculty
- Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15, which I feel is good, I was able to get personal 1:1 meeting with all my faculty members and their insights were always valuable.
- Teaching Methodology: There teaching methodologies Is different, they will go through slides as usual, but their homework’s and project is different you really need to work through it.
- Job Preparation: Faculty always gives you insights if you ask them, you always need to ask them, they will not come to you.
- Faculty support for job opportunities: They always support you, if they have any previous students in the company, they always connect you if you are a good student.
- Admired Faculty Members: I have lot of faculty members with whom I still have connection, with whom I am still doing research projects, I can’t name them but they are really great.
Campus Life
- The two major campuses of GVSU are in Allendale and Grand Rapids, respectively, and provide first-rate amenities including state-of-the-art libraries, labs, and leisure centers.
- While Grand Rapids is bustling and metropolitan, the Allendale campus is renowned for its tranquil setting. Activities like "Spring Fling" and "Campus Life Night" showcase student participation. Academic societies, as well as cultural and recreational groups like the International Student Organization and Data Science Club, are examples of clubs.
- Leadership courses, volunteer initiatives, and intramural sports are examples of extracurricular activities. Events like the Padnos International Center, Global Gala and Homecoming honor diversity and promote relationships. GVSU offers a vibrant and welcoming campus community!
Part Time Jobs
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No. of students typically secure Teaching Assistant (TA), Research Assistant (RA) - 15-20 Students
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The pay range for TA/RA/positions? - Half Time - $3500 per semester, full time - $6500 per semester
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The other on-campus jobs available for students and the usual hourly wages - Laker food, Library Assistant, IT, Hourly wage is 12.31$
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The maximum hours of work allowed per week - 20 hrs / week (For international students)
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It is Very Easy to secure on campus part time jobs
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Students typically earn on hourly basis in their part-time jobs - 12.31$ , It is quite easy to find the part time employment ,The usual process for students to apply for part-time jobs is Go to Handshake, apply with your resume and cover letter and that’s it, if you are looking for referral you can ask any student who is currently working there and they can refer you too.
Placement
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The percentage of graduating batch secures employment within 6 months of completing their course is - 50-60%
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The average salary range that most students in your program can expect to earn upon graduation - 55,000 $ (minimum)
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Students usually find jobs after graduation- Through internships, or linkedin or Indeed and also through referral from the. GVSU alumni.
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About the placement experiences of my batchmates- Some people have got the job in core well health, Meijer, trinity health and GVSU
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The major companies that hire graduates from my program- Corewell Health, GVSU
Accommodation
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I opted for On-Campus
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I find my accommodation through- GVSU had their own platform called myHousing in which you can find your housing according to your financial needs.
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Monthly rent was 600$ and everything was included in the rent and utilities bill too.
Exams
- Exams that are required for admission to my university - IELTS (Minimum band of 6.5)
- The documents are necessary to complete the admission process at your university - SOP, LOR (3), Resume, IELTS, Valid Passport, Valid Finance Statements (After getting the admission letter)
- No there was no interview process at my time.
Fees
- My course was 36 credits and every semester you need to have 9 credits.
1st Semester (Winter 2023) - $6,858 (Fees) + $2,200 (Housing)
2nd Semester (Fall 2023) - $7,182 (Fees) + $2,510 (Housing)
3rd Semester (Winter 2024) - $7,182 (Fees) + $2,510 (Housing)
4th Semester (Fall 2024) - $7,182 (Fees) + $2,510 (Housing)
The fees charged at GVSU is semester-wise. - My monthly expenses were around 500-600 $ because the transportation is free in Grand Rapids you just need to show the student ID, and I used to work in part time so there I used to get free meals so it was much of pain for me, and Only rent I had to pay.
Scholarship
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Yes I did receive the scholarship, the eligibility criteria was to get 3.5+ GPA in your 1 semester, So for first semester I had to pay the full fees but then from 2nd semester i.e. fall 2023 I got Graduate Assistantship position which waives off your full fees for that semester and also gives you the stipend and I continued till the end of my graduation, So technically I paid fees only in my first semester.
and same with my housing I got Resident Assistant position, which gives you free housing and meal and it continue till end of my graduation.
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Yes my batchmates did received scholarships or other forms of financial aid
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The no. of students on average receive scholarships each year as It depends I think 70-80% of the people have GA (Half or Full) and it is semester based on the performance they renew it.
