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Likes
- More internship opportunities to work
- Flexible academic schedule for the classes to register
- More chances for on campus part time which will support us financially
Dislikes
- Less practical knowledge subjects
- Less coding subjects for computer students in the entire course
- Some are outdated subjects
Campus Life
- Our college have around 5 campuses i don’t know all i will list which i know
SUNY ALBANY
SUNY BUFFALO
SUNY ADRINROCK
these are the campuses i know - There will be many fests throughout the semester in the start of the semester there will be an orientation semester they will offer free food there will be many games going on like basketball, football and there will be running tracks too
Accommodation
- I will prefer off campus accommodation than on campus as it is cheaper than on campus the average rent is 300 USD per person for a month there will be a bedroom,hall, kitchen, bathroom the rooms are quite spacious.
- There will be many apps to find accommodation like zillow etc: there are many whatsapp group where students can post about the vacancies in their houses so we can find one of then mostly all student housing areas are with in a range of 2 miles there will be different buses to travel to college which will take around 10 to 15 minutes


Likes
- On campus opportunities made it easier to make a living & sustain
- Easier to make Indian friends since a majority of the student population is Indian
- Easy commute, the bus travel is super efficient
Dislikes
- Hard to get exposure since a majority Indian population means less exposure to people from other countries & cultures
- The town itself can get a little lonely and not much to do here.
- Once you get work on campus, it’s good but it’s difficult to get in there.
Campus Life
- It’s a huge campus. With every facility you can possibly need, ranging from a gym to running tracks to a library to a clinic & a food court. No complaints there.
- Uptown campus is amazing, a lot of places to explore. Includes nature too. A huge number of clubs to be a part of, including an Indian student organisation, running club, photography club, and hiking/trekking club.
Accommodation
- Facebook Marketplace is the best place to go for finding accommodation. Apps like Zillow are also really good.
- Some challenges include finding good roommates so make sure you choose wisely.
- Also finding a decent space with proximity to a bus that goes to the campus.
- These points are really important to be aware of.






Likes
- Free Bus Facilities over Albany
- Free grocieries for international students
- Big Campus and surroundings are maintained clean
Dislikes
- Winters can be harsh some times
- Accomodation can be costly sometimes
- Finding on campus jobs is tough if you dont know someone
Campus Life
- 4 campus are there UAlbany Uptown campus, ETEC, UAlbany Downtown campus, UAlbany health campus. They are accessible via bus routes. Library, sports and health services are available. Final Exam Dinner is the popular event where for every ending of the semester, there will be free food for all students.
Accommodation
- Zillow and Trulia are the most trusted websites where you can find trusted accommodations.
- Where there are listings and you have scheduled an appointment with the landlord for viewing the house and making a decision. I haven't faced any issues. Finding the right house according to your requirements is tough.




Likes
- Suny albany is a great place to be for a masters student, you get to do lots of fun stuff
- The city albany is a peaceful city, it is very calm
- For a graduate student it is very hard to sustain and survive, University at Albany will give you groceries and food items every month for free
Dislikes
- The course curriculum is little different here, you can only choose electives from few options
- It is really cold here.
- You get less time to participate in college activities
Campus Life
- Planned on finding off-campus accommodation; searched through Telegram and WhatsApp SUNY Albany student groups, then asked among seniors.
- This ranges from anywhere between 400 to 800 bucks a month, depending on shared utilities: water, electricity, heat were inclusive. My accommodation was approximately 1.5 miles off-campus, travel taking anything up to 10 to 15 minutes using a bus.
- The biggest challenge, being an international student, was understanding lease agreements, but early planning and seniors' help got me a good place.
- Most Indian students stay around Western Avenue or Washington Avenue; these are quite popular for affordability and convenience
Accommodation
- Planned on finding off-campus accommodation; searched through Telegram and WhatsApp SUNY Albany student groups, then asked among seniors. This ranges from anywhere between 400 to 800 bucks a month, depending on shared utilities: water, electricity, heat were inclusive.
- My accommodation was approximately 1.5 miles off-campus, travel taking anything up to 10 to 15 minutes using a bus.
- The biggest challenge, being an international student, was understanding lease agreements, but early planning and seniors' help got me a good place. Most Indian students stay around Western Avenue or Washington Avenue; these are quite popular for affordability and convenience









Likes
- Campus was pretty and easy to access via buses.
- Professors were very helpful and supportive
- Building architecture
Dislikes
- Dominance of Students from Andhra and Telangana
- Less Internship opportunities
- Less time for practicals
Campus Life
- My university had 2 campuses. One was the uptown and the other was the downtown campus. Uptown campus was located at Collins Circle, and the other was on N Lake Avenue, Albany.
- Both the campuses had libraries, medical services, and sports facilities.
Accommodation
- I was living off campus with my Indian classmates. We had met each other through a Facebook group. monthly rent was $350-$400. My place was 15 minutes away from the university.
- It was easily accessible by buses. My place had 2 bus stops near it.
- It was within 2 minutes walking distance. I would suggest students find a place with a bus stop nearby. As all apartments are almost the same with all the amenities, including washing machines, dryers, ovens, microwaves, AC, or radiators.



Likes
- The first reason was the course that explores both Digital Forensics and Cyber Security. And the university will allow us to complete masters degree in a year If I'm willing to. And the professors here in Cyber Security has greater experience and knowledge in the topics I'm interested in. Few topics like Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Risk Analysis, Computer Forensics etc.
- This university is known for its excellence in research facilities. The location was very well suited to find great opportunities. Major cities like New York city, Boston,
- Buffalo are within 3 hours distance so finding a good company to get an internship and job was much easier. The university also has great infrastructure and facilities that anything I wanted to learn or create, the required help is already present in terms of faculty, staff and labs.
Campus Life
Campus life and infrastructure are really good. Being an international student, I always had something going on in campus that I wanted to stay there for most of the time. Not only events, the research facilities, labs and people around are very friendly. There are few times the facilities were out of order such as free printouts for graduate students then we have to pay for the printouts. Apart from that I haven't found anything concerning. We will be having free food somewhere or the other places in the campus. For spring, the sport events are limited but I used to involve in other activities which used to substitute them.
Accommodation
Finding accommodation was bit hard. Here in Albany, majority of the houses has only 1 bathroom even though the house has 7 bedrooms. This make people to have smaller houses like 3-4 bedroom. I used to pay $375 as my share, my property was unfurnished 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The property costed us $1500 per month. But the prices have gone up since spring 2023. Now, a 4 bedroom and 1 bathroom costs $1900 a month with very basic facilities.
Likes
- I am a NYS resident and the program was good. Thus, I would get a degree without breaking the bank.
- University at Albany, SUNY is a diverse university which has students from various countries. Thus, one can expect to work with students from various different backgrounds. This brings about varying point of views especially into class discussions.
Dislikes
- Sometimes, there is lack of planning in terms of classes and advisor guidance. I chose a class for this semester about 2-3 months ago and had to switch classes in the 1st week of the semester due to redundancy in subject selection.
Campus Life
Campus life is eminent with lots of clubs and activities. I don't really have time to attend with my classes and part time work. There are infrastructure events and extracurricular activities about which every student is emailed weekly.
Accommodation
I live off campus. I pay $1100 for rent per month. Students who would like to have roommates can find accommodation from about $500 per month. If utilities are included, it may be a bit more, but still will be less than $1000 per month. Always look for heating included because heating charges during winter can cost a lot.
Likes
- I chose the university because the environment and Academic standards was too good.
Campus Life
The campus life has been good and superb, all activities go smoothly and ok.
Accommodation
My accommodation is ok and nice, it is a very spacious living room and it is not sharing.
The reputation was good, and the cost of living was also cheap. I also opted for this college because they offered financial aid and grants. That was what swayed me to choose here the most. I'm from California so I didn't want to move all the way to New York but education was my priority.




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