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Academics is good at Maryland!

Chemical and Biomolecular Engg
University: University Of Maryland, USA
Posted by: Sathya | Male | Chennai
Level of study: Postgraduate
Year of graduation: 2010

Overall experience

I am currently pursuing the Masters program at the Univ of Maryland, College Park. The program has been well structured and the modules are pretty interesting. I would definitely recommend my institution to future students.

Selection process and gaining admission

I had to write GRE/TOEFL I prepared using Barrons. You don't need coaching classes. You don't really need counselors. Just network with seniors. I needed a VISA. VISA interview is easy if you have good communication skills in English. Attend the workshop conducted by the embassy. That helps. I landed at the Baltimore- Washington Airport. Got a senior to pick me up. You get a good deal with baggage if u are a student. Just be confident and you will not have immigration issues.

Funding and scholarships

Getting an assistantship is a little hard in these economic times. But there are a lot of positions open and available. TA / RA is usually for the PhD students.

Your study experience

Pretty much things are laid out in front of you at College Park.

Your life experience

I live off campus. Weather is good for most part of the year. The winter can get chilly and with appropriate winter wear it is bearable.

Job prospects

There are a number of campus fairs that bring companies down to talk to the students. But there is no official body that makes sure students are placed. It is left to your competence to get a job.

Would you recommend your institution to future students?

Yes

Comments on this review (3 comments)

Bala, Male, India commented on 13/11/2009 at 04:24
hi sathya, am bala.worked in Reliance marketing field.Had oly 6 months of experience. now i quit my job last year dec. now am preparing GMAT/TOEFL.I did my MBA over here in india.Again Am planning to do MS-FINANCE in US. so that i need to know which are the college offering this course and can u suggest me that it ll good for future if i study finance. anyother experience should be needed to do this course ? My mail id pradeepsmile_84@yahoo.co.in. waiting for ur reply.
Adroit, Male, India commented on 20/08/2009 at 21:42
hi I am rakesh Working in call center would like to pursue master in networking or related to course. don't have clue where exactly i have to start.can anyone help me out my e-mail rakesh.adroit@gmail.com thank you rakesh
Tarun, Male, India commented on 08/08/2009 at 10:28
Hi i am tarun agarwal from punjab i also want to do ms in computer science can u suggest me that it will be good or not now i am working in india as a hardware design eng. in bangalore i know vhdl verilog c c++ 8051 micro controller tarun.garg15@gmail.com i smy personal email id plz help me i will be very thankful to u for this i will wait for ur reply.

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