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University of Madras

42 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 42 reviews
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Siva K
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Accountancy, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
its cheap
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Siva K
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Accountancy, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
it was good
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Siva K
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Accountancy, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
the language and the food
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
4
Activities
4
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Attend this university just to experience the culture and improve the career
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Stay outcampus the city is peaceful and cheap. Enjoy the stay.
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Siva K
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Accountancy, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
the university does not provide the much choiuce ofr the student to select his preferred courses
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
the system has alot of irregularites which needs to be rectified to attract international students
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Siva K
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Accountancy, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
noght sports include bowling,pool etc. there are anumber of restaurants open till midnight and after. The ones that are not to be missed are Saravana Bhavan for south indian food,Cafe coffee day and quickys in nungambakkam for coffee and copper chimney for chinese food and last but not the least the traditional chettinad non veg restaurants in the cathedral road that leads to mylapore(dont know the name)
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Siva K
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Accountancy, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because the city has good facilities and good houses are available for cheaper rents and are located in a good housing area with good transportation facilities
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
the accomodation at this university is good but they provide with small rooms inside the campus and are always full. Its cheaper and convinient but if the student needs more facilities its better to stay out.
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