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 are the English Requirements of Illinois Institute of Technology?

Answered 3 months ago

Illinois Institute of Technology accepts a range of English Language test scores for international admissions. The English Language requirements for international students are given as follows:

Exam	Score Required
TOEFL iBT	Minimum 70
IELTS	Overall 5.5
PTE Academic	Overall 47
Duolingo English Test	95-109

Tasneem Hoda

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Is Illinois Institute of Tech hard to get into?

Answered 3 months ago

According to various sources, Illinois Institute of Technology has an overall acceptance rate of around 61% that makes it moderately selective for international student admissions. Some of the general requirements to be considered for admission are given as follows:

SAT/ACT scores
Overall Student's GP

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Tasneem Hoda

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Which companies are the top employers of IIT Chicago graduates?

Answered 3 months ago

Some of the employers who have hired IIT Chicago graduates from the Class of 2023 are given below:

Amazon
MSI Express Inc.
Apple
Jacobs
TCS
CCC Intelligent Solutions
ComEd
SilverSpace Technologies
Arcane Systems Inc.
Intel Corporation
Americaneagle.com
CloudData Technology
Argonne National Laboratory

Akanksha Malhotra

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What are the popular majors offered at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Answered 3 months ago

Illinois Institute of Technology offers a range of Bachelor's, Masters, PhD, and Certificate courses for international students. Some of the popular majors at the university are given in the pie chart below:

Others denote Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Finance etc.

Tasneem Hoda

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Where do UG alumni of Illinois Institute of Technology are working?

Answered 3 months ago

Over the past 5 years, the UG alumni of IIT Tech are working at the companies like:

Amazon
Accenture
Infosys
Boeing
Oracle
Microsoft
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Google
Apple

Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

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