What Students Say
Likes
- Professors
- Activities
- Library Resources
Dislikes
- Some professors are not available and hasty for doubt clarifications
- AI was not deep dived enough
- Pre requisites are given a lot even if we show we have done them previously or even if we had experience
Course Curriculum
8
- Academics, we need to select our subjects and professors prior to the start of the semester. Attendance is counted and we should not fall below x percentage; else we will be debarred from the exams. Professors are strict on these. Lectures would be mostly PPT, and they don't deep dive into things. They touch them and we need to learn.
- Exams are tough; they ask in-depth questions, and some of the programming questions might be a little difficult. Classes have interactive learning, like professors won't just be speaking; they want us to be involved, and there is a grade for that too. Professors also take real-world situations to discuss and give us realistic problems.
Admission Experience
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I got admitted to the following universities:
- NYU -> Rejected
- NJYT -> Received Admission
- ASU -> Rejected
- UNH-> Admitted
- Cleveland university -> Received Admission
- I was not accepted mainly because I was shifting from B.tech Mechanical to MS in computer Science . I had 3.5 years of Software Developer experience before applying to these universities. There might be still a lot of reasons which I have no idea about.
- I accepted UNH over others because it's relatively lower in cost than others to which I received admission.
- Admission Process was -> I needed to put in an application i guess it cost me 75 usd for the application. I uploaded all my b.tech certificates and my resume too. -> I received the acceptance letter, and then I was asked to fill out a form where I need to declare my funds and how I will get them for the I-20 process, along with a savings bank statement which has the amount that would be mentioned in the I-20. Then I received the I-20.
- I applied for the Fall 2022 intake. Although I had started planning in 2021, I was finally able to begin my studies in 2022. I applied to universities on my own without any external help. Looking back, I feel I should have applied to more colleges and taken proper guidance. The admission process took around 3 months. I submitted my application in March 2022, received my acceptance in May, and got my I-20 by June. Nowadays, the process is even faster.
Faculty
8
- Faculty was good; we could select our classes and professors. The professors I came across were knowledgeable and super good. They clarified the doubts. Some professors do research and we can also chip in. There are many workshops by professors for the research they do. There were a lot of labs.
- Most of the professors are industry experienced and their expertise was helpful in teaching. Most of the professors have good connections too in the industry, which would be helpful for internships and jobs.
Campus Life
8
- There were many events across the semester. There was an international students committee that organized some events like Holi, Diwali, etc. There were also cricket, football, and badminton matches. There were many clubs for dance, music, football, volleyball, badminton, and soccer. Every weekend there used to be some or other event on campus where we could participate.
Part Time Jobs
- Graduate students have opportunities to work as TAs, RAs, or DAs, typically given based on academic performance, relevant experience, and departmental needs.
- Since the number of students is higher, the on-campus jobs are a little competitive. International students who are on F1 visas cannot work off campus. I was lucky enough to get work on campus
- Work Hours: Students are expected to work up to 15–20 hours per week. The hourly pay for graduate assistant positions ranges between $12 and $18, depending on the department and specific responsibilities
- Library assistant Research/Teaching assistant (RA/TA) Dining services (cafeteria, kitchen help) IT help desk support Administrative assistant in academic departments Recreation center staff Game day/event workers in Athletics, Jobs are limited, and high-demand roles like TA/RA go to students with prior experience, strong GPAs, or networking within departments. General student jobs (e.g., cafeteria, library) are relatively easier to get if you apply early and consistently follow up Search for Openings Use ChargerLink, the university’s internal job board. Check bulletin boards and department emails.
Placement
8
- Around 85–90% of students from my graduating batch secured full-time employment within 6 months of completing their program. This includes those on OPT and STEM OPT extensions. Timely job search and internship experience were key factors in success.
- Infosys USA – Technology Analyst
- Cognizant – Data Engineer
- Deloitte – Cyber Risk Analyst
- Prudential – Business Intelligence Developer
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I opted for off-campus, which was near my university. There are on-campus ones too but they are a bit costly. Off-campus, based on the house that we opt for, we have facilities. We also have dining on campus where we can pay and eat.
- Connecticut has good transportation; because of that, we can take a house somewhat far too. In our house we had a common kitchen and 1.5 baths. Washer and dryer are in the house. All the utilities were included in the rent. We do have an additional cost for cleaning since we used to have a cleaning service that came biweekly.
Exams
- Admission process was that I did put in an application in early march and I was asked to submit all the transcripts and my resume. Around may I got to know that I was accepted and then I was asked to accept it. Later, my application was sent to the scholarship team. Meanwhile, I was asked to submit the financial documents, which are savings bank statements for the I-20. Then I got to know about the scholarship around June and also I got an I-20.
- Exams are per semester; we have midterms and finals. Some subjects just have some take-home assignments; some don't have exams and rely on projects. It's based on the professor. Grades are usually relative, and this also depends on the professor.
Fees
- Per credit hour, it is $1092. Usually, for each course, we get 3 credit hours, which is 3*1092=3276
- I stayed off campus and usually it costs around 500 usd for room and all others might be around 400 .
- We are charged per semester.
- Monthly expenses might be around 900 usd . Connecticut has good bus transportation and the university provides a per-semester bus pass, which is only 40 USD.
Scholarship
- I received the scholarship in the admission process itself. Once we accept the admission, our application is sent to the scholarship team who grant scholarships.
- I received a scholarship for 20% of the tuition fee.
- Some of my friends received scholarships in their 3rd semester where they were granted almost 90%.
- Usually almost everyone receives the initial scholarship based on their profile.
