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I was so confused when I was a prospective student as there were very less amount of information available for application for various US universities, campus life out there, course and curriculum and much other useful information. Thus I decided to come up with this blog which will try to answer all the queries which I use to have when I was a prospective student, provide some very useful information which is required based on my personal experience. You can also ask your queries in the comment section of my 'Thank you' post. I will try to answer all your questions to the best of my ability.

Friday

University of Maryland College Park, MD

Preferred Apartments:
1) Graduate Gardens/Graduate Hills: http://www.smc-grad-housing.com/
2) Seven Springs Village Apartments: http://www.move.com/apartments/listing/C382796
3) University Square Apartments: http://www.universitysqapartments.com/

Oncampus Jobs/ Assistantships possibilities and earnings:
Good chances of getting oncampus jobs in the beginning of the semester. Can get assistantships too in the second semester if your work hard for it!

Oncampus Jobs: $ 600 to $ 700
Assistantships: $1100 to $1300 + tuition remission

Fees Structure (avg Credit Hour Fee): $ 850 to $ 1000
Credit Hours: 30 to 36 for whole course.
Total tuition fees: ($850 to $1000) * (30 to 36)

Campus Recreation: Four Gyms, Olympic size swimming pool, outdoor recreation like climbing wall, challenge courses etc.
link: http://www.crs.umd.edu/

Transportation: Free shuttle service to various location including the above mentioned apartments.

Libraries: Seven libraries in all.
link: http://www.lib.umd.edu/

Food: McDonald's, Panda Express, Sbarro, Taco Bell, Subway, Adele's Restaurant, The Coffee Bar, few Indian restaurants around.

Student Council of India: http://www.scimd.org/



7 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey great collection of info mate. thanks. see if u can get info about more universities.

Anonymous said...

hi pujan, great initiative!
I've got admit for MIM...It wud be great if u can elaborate on placemnts cos i heard thres no placements held for MIM gradutes.

Anonymous said...

Hey Mr/Ms anonymous,

There are three career fairs through out the year. If you are lucky, you can get a call for an interview!! Depends on your luck and GPA!!
Hope this helps!!

dipika said...

Hi Pujan!
Your blog is great! Gave me a lot of inputs,ones i couldn't find on websites. Nice Initiative!

I'm a fall 09 applicant and MIM @Umcp is my dream!
I have 2 quick questions:
1. When can one expect to hear from the university?
2. What kind of GRE scores does the program seek?

Dipika

Unknown said...

Hey pujan, its really helpful blog.
Can you please tell me current MIM tution fees for whole course?
I am interested in MS in MIM for Fall 2010 at college park....

Unknown said...

Hello in comparison between UMCP and UA eller in terms of placements and Internships which do you think is good

Unknown said...

Hi,

I m aspiring for MIS UMCP,but I m not sure If I could get a call from there, my GRE score is 304 and toefl 97,work exp -3.6 yrs, UG- 76% .

I know its not a blog for counselling ,but could you please help me out here, should I have any chance to get call from there? should i apply to that uni.?