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ratingOverall experience

I would not say that I am enjoying my experience as workload to complete a Masters degree keeps me occupied through out the semester but it's been a good learning experience as it has taught a lot of things about life .My advice to incoming students would be to keep oneself prepared to work, perform under pressure and learn to adjust amongst people.

ratingSelection process and gaining admission

I had a good GRE score, couple of years of work experience hence all that helped me sail through almost all the universities that I applied to. I had an educational counselor for my application process, visa interview was related only to finance and plans for coming back which I handled pretty well. Process for admission consists of sending Gre, Toefl, Markssheet, Lor (Letter Of Recommendation),Sop(Statement Of Purpose)(latter three duly stamped and signed by concerned authority) to different universities where professors sit and decide about the entries. Travel experience was good I flew by Lufthansa Airways.

ratingYour study experience

Courses are project oriented which focus more on practical learning that is programming languages rather than theoretical knowledge which is a good thing but one needs to work on fundamentals in order to excel at these levels. I have had different wage pay roll jobs but never any direct funding from college. Its been a bit disappointing but I hope I can repay all my loan once I get a job. School facilities are excellent no comparison to what so ever, incoming students should concentrate on studies right from day one as last minute studies do not work here, try and be patient, calm and interact amongst professors about research interest all in all attain a good teacher student relationship as it maters a lot while funding is given by college.

ratingYour life experience

Campus facilities are good weather is nice, not very cold in winters people are friendly, cheerful. I love watching movies, reading novels and cooking.I am living in a dorm with 3 people and rent is about 400$/month. I work as a librarian, dining commons to take care of my monthly expenses. Clubs are there were we meet from time to time to enjoy, have fun and celebrate festivals popular back home.

ratingJob prospects

Obviously getting a good job was one of the foremost reasons I decided to do a Masters degree. I think it helps us to attain global recognition, increase marketability and develop skills which actually help solving problems at industrial level. Campus recruitments have always been good in our department so I am hoping to get one in spite it being on the lower side due to recession.

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• SHJT: 46

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