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University of Southern California (USC)

40 reviews
3.91 / 5 based on 40 reviews
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Rajrupa G
The Maharaja Sayajrao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
none
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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
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Rajrupa G
The Maharaja Sayajrao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Not much problem at all as I have studied in English Medium throughout my life. Also, because of such a large international community, people have not much problem with other cultures and languages
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Rajrupa G
The Maharaja Sayajrao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
There are places around the USC campus which are not safe at all. Onbe should not take up housing over there.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It is one of the best universities in the world in terms of research and academics. Make the most of it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Choose courses early because getting the courses can be a pain in some departments like Computer Science, Electrical Engineering.
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Rajrupa G
The Maharaja Sayajrao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because they are much more expensive here than at home.
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Housing, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, 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
none
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Rajrupa G
The Maharaja Sayajrao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like the independence
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
It is supposed to be very nice for undergraduates. For graduates, the options are fewer and it is very expensive
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Rajrupa G
The Maharaja Sayajrao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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