Tips: There's definitely a cultural shift. I personally loved the new country/city/university challenge and was up for all the tasks ahead. Find good friends/roommates who will guide you and help you in your transition. Don't hesitate to change your accommodation if not suitable for your academic preference. I didn't avail of any scholarships because I wasn't aware of any. There are different undergrad and graduate school scholarships available so do your research. I can say that I am somewhat satisfied with the course/university. Definitely would have liked a cheaper college but I suppose I did the best I could with the scores. Chicago is a beautiful city. The summers are short but pleasant, winters are long and the city is covered in snow for almost 3 months so definitely extreme weather conditions will take some time to get used to but it is undeniably beautiful. Some parts of the city are not safe and generally, you will be aware of those with research. Try to avoid those areas and don't wander alone at night. Everything will be great. Good luck to whoever reading this for your future.

Likes (Public transportation): Chicago has one of the best public transportation systems with frequent trains and buses even during night times. It is super affordable as semester passes are generally provided by the university as part of your tuition fees. Public transportation runs in all weather (even in heavy snow and rain).

Dislikes (Part time work): On campus part time jobs are available but very limited. Usually, you get them through connections. 100s apply but a chosen few are selected. Very much depends on the particular facility you are applying for. Personally, I applied but never got any. It is definitely manageable. Sometimes you will have to do weekend shifts or work late at night but the campus provides late-night drop offs. Pay is generally minimum wage in the state (usually $12/hr - $14/hr).

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M.S in Computer Science (MSCS) - Batch of 2018

2.8

US has its drawbacks too. Think carefully

Tips: Be prepared for a new life. College doesn’t matter. Personality matters. If you are smart you will get a job at Google and if not you will end up back in India wasting your money. So think carefully about the courses you are taking and the people you are hanging out with.

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What CGPA is required at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Illinois Institute of Technology has different CGPA requirements for undergraduate and graduate international students. Undergraduate International applicants are required to submit a cumulative GPA of minimum 2.0 out of 4.0 and the graduate applicants are required to submit a minimum CGPA of 3.0 ou

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Tasneem Hoda

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Which university is better among the UIC University and the Illinois Institute of Technology for an MS in Electrical Engineering?

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The University of Illinois at Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology are two popular universities to study MS in Electrical Engineering in the USA. They both offer quality education at an affordable cost to students. The table below includes a comparison between these two universities in t

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Aayushi Sharma

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What are the various courses offered at Illinois Institute of Technology?

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Illinois Institute of Technology offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate courses to international students. These courses are available in multiple specializations at the university. Some popular Illinois Institute of Technology courses are MBA, MS, MEM, BTech, etc. The below table includes the I

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Neha Karan

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What is the tuition fee for various courses at Illinois Institute of Technology?

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The below table includes the Illinois Institute of Technology tuition & fees for popular courses:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM	INR 23 L - 48 L
Others valign="bottom" width="294"> INR 23 L - 27 L
MS	INR 23 L - 45 L
MEng	INR 23 L - 26 L
MEM	INR 25 L
BArch	INR 41 L - 44 L
BSc	INR 43 L - 44 L
BBA	INR 43 L - 44 L
BArch	INR 43 L - 44 L
MPA	INR 26 L
Others PG	INR 22 L

Lalit Gulati

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Is Illinois Institute of Technology good for international students?

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Illinois Institute of Technology is good for international students because it offers quality education at an affordable cost to students. It also ranks among the top universities in the world. International studnets can study over 200 courses at undergraduate and graduate level at the university. T

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