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16 Reviews Found
Likes
- My tuition was affordable to me as I was able to pay it off without much effort
- It was close to NYC, so higher chances of career opportunities and good companies such as banking ones
- I had an opportunity to do an apprenticeship, as it helped to secure full time job
Dislikes
- Extreme weather specially during winter, it made it really tough and made commuting to the college especially for morning lectures very tough
- Not much of an entairtainment options available compared to city universities, basically no night life
- Career fairs were helpful but lacked some of the major companies like Google, Netflix,
Campus Life
8
- There are 3 campuses: Vestal Campus in Vestal, Health Science Campus in Johnson City and UDC Campus in Binghamton Downtown
- All facilities a university has library, sports, gym, pools, and a hospital.
- Spring Fling and U-Fest are the major ones. they are like traditions with concerts, parties, nightlife, etc.
- I did not participate in other activities but the one i did was the Hack BU Hackathon organised by the student union, where you design a product and then pitch it. The hackathon ran for a long number of hours where you could see ideas coming to life.
Accommodation
Off Campus
6
- Since on campus was expensive i took off-campus housing. There were many whatsapp and fb groups and from there i found an apartment to rent
- My monthly rent was $400 excluding wifi
- Since I am vegetarian, finding vegetarian roommates to share the apartment was the most difficult
- Yes, university have whatsapp groups always start there. FB are great but there are lot of scammers too so be sure of it before making any payment
- About a 40 min bus drive; Most of them stay off campus near downtown.
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Dislikes
- There is nothing that i like in this university. I am not faking coming to this university was the dumbest decision which i have ever taken in my life. This university especially the MS in Computer Science program is just done for the business. They just want money from international students. And they will make sure that you won't be successfull unless you are really brillant.
Accommodation
Off Campus
2
- Whatsapp group. You can also use this university website for off-campus accommodations. 450 USD per month; all utilities is included in this: gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.
- Whatsapp group. You can also use this university website for off-campus accommodations. 450 USD per month; all utilities is included in this: gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.
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Likes
- Career focussed: The course curriculum is designed and updated according to the trends and demands
- Less distractions: Located in a quiet neighborhood and away from the distractions
- Experienced professors: Professors are knowledgeable and teach from practical point of view
Dislikes
- Remote place: Sometimes, it is boring as Binghamton University is in a remote place and away from the NYC 3 hours away
- Harsh weather during winters: It gets below 0 degrees celsius during winters
- Has local airport but better connectivity of airport is 1-2 hours away.
Campus Life
10
- Campuses do have a buzz on most of the weekends. and there are a lot of organisations/clubs that organise festivals and parties. Spring fling which is organised every spring semester. There are 2 campuses. One is in Vestal (main), and the other is in downtown Binghamton.
- Every weekend night there is a movie scheduled (kind of old, not new). Free food is available. Many tech clubs and coding clubs are there. Indian festivals like Holi and Ganesh festivals are celebrated.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- Masters students have to choose off campus. I sublet a room from a friend i made during the application process. I used to pay $350/month for rent. There are many websites, apartments.com, rent college pads. There are many property managers in Binghamton. My accommodation was 3-4 miles away. I had to take the campus bus. It used to reach in 10-15 minutes.
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Likes
- The campus is too big to explore and it has a lot of things to do(wellness center, research labs, stadium, event center, etc)
- Faculties are highly professional and have very good network with industries and also has a research lab for one of the biggest semiconductor company
- There is separate Library building which has ample reference books to read
Dislikes
- At times the weather is harsh which might pull you off to avoid going for the classes
- Surprise quizzes during the lectures, are tough to crack but not always (these quizzes have weightage in evaluation criteria)
- No OCCT bus service during the breaks, making tough to travel around
Campus Life
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- University had 2 campuses, as per my knowledge. Main campus (University union) & pharmacy campus
- Within the main campus, where most of the things are. There is a separate building for the library where students can study, refer to reference books and do many more things. There are separate sports facility east gym and west gym. There are ample on-campus student accommodations where most of the Undergraduate students live.
- There is binghamton stadium known as the event centre, where most of the interstate, interuniversity and other level matches happen.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- For finding the accommodation, there is not just one thing that helped. I found a group where all Binghamton Students for Fall '24 have finalised their university.
- Students from Mumbai Pune contacted each other and likewise, we made a group of 8 and started to hunt for houses
- We used apartments.com, zillow, and a few others which had renting available posts from direct owners. Using that, we found an owner, got a virtual tour of the house and finalized it before flying to US (Note: all after the visa was approved)
- There are few other agents (no broking from students) that had accommodations. (Amikus)
- More details can be found in the binghamton website too.
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Likes
- Have great professors with good industry outreach.
- Great campus, very large and beautiful, filled with nature, infrastructure, and scenic views.
- Courses offered are very detailed, have value, and are in demand for current market.
Dislikes
- Classes are competitive to get enrolled in.
- Only 1 or 2 professors for a course.
- Research opportunities are hard to find.
Campus Life
10
- There are 3 campuses.
- Facilities : The majority of events take place on the main campus only, like sports. Almost all the sports are played here, and all kinds of cultural fests are hosted every now and then. Medical services are in a different campus, which is specifically dedicated to that only, but all campuses have their first aid and emergency availability.
- Some popular events are basketball matches, soccer matches, music fests, welcoming events, Chinese new year, Christmas etc.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- On-campus housing is not allowed for graduate students. Off-campus housing is the only option. There are many people who sublease their apartments, post messages on social media, agencies that provide housing, etc. Finding accommodation is not very difficult in the city.
- The monthly rent starts at $430 and goes up to $650, including all utilities.
- I didn't face any challenge, and finding accommodation was also pretty smooth for me.
- Recommendations for future students are to not sign a lease, come here in July, take a sublease, and then look for properties. 1 month is enough to find yourself a good space to live.
- It's a 15-minute drive from my place to the university. All students live in the permitted housing zone for students, so everyone lives in the same area, especially Indian students.
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Likes
- Good management as we receive regular updates about daily and weekly events.
- Safe and didn't observe any racist threats on campus.
- Supportive staff in ISSS, admission center (probably every where you go).
Dislikes
- Few of good professor in mechanical engineering who can guide and teach you with passion
- Less pay as a research aid or RA
- Less opportunities as a master's student to get TA or RA position (need to convert to PHD)
Campus Life
10
- Campus has many sections which includes Engineering building, Science 1,2,3&4, main and science library, university union which has cafe, food, gaming zone and different activity or event area.
- Campus in the woods is an area where pantry and more food options are available. There are hostel rooms too. Recreation activities also takes place in an area which is beyond campus in woods. There is a west and east gym on campus. ITC is an area where my lectures and research work takes place.
- GSO is an organisation which arranges activities for students.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I found my accommodation in a WhatsApp group created by Binghamton University students. Specifically for accommodation.
- Monthly rent was $475 including utilities but during winter it goes up to $520.
- Just look for a place near the grocery store and bus stop.
- My house is 15 min to campus via bus and most of the Indian students stay near Main Street. If you manage to get car then it's 10 min.
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Likes
- The Campus is quite huge with multiple options for food. There are Indian restaurants/food outlets on campus as well.
- The CS Faculty, Resources, On-Campus work opportunities, off-campus housing affordability and transport services are just amazing and useful.
Dislikes
- I would say support to students who have graduated after their course and looking for work could improve from the university, also support to get LinkedIn premium, Leetcode premium, courses could also use modern technology as AI is changing the education and learning for students as well.
- I would also say the faculty should be more stricter on AI usage, plagiarism by students. Also, exams could be a bit tougher for students as almost all the exams are open-book.
- The initial support given by the university can be improved for the international students in terms of finding off-campus housing, financial support to support students in need can be improved.
Campus Life
10
- The university has 3 campuses. Main campus, Downtown campus, and Health center campus.
- The university has mostly all major sports facilities including basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming arenas.
- The major festivals are Springhampton held in the beginning of Spring semester, and fall festival in fall semester. There is also homecoming during homecoming weekend. Major clubs hold campus survival games, outdoor activities, speed dating, health and wellness events across the semesters.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I found accommodation through an online platform associated to university and real estate agents. I lived off-campus. My monthly rent averaged around USD 450-500 which included personal room, furniture, TV, wifi, kitchen, electricity, water.
- The key challenge was to find housing through reliable sources to trust, safe neighborhood, ease of commute to the university, affordable cost. My accommodation is 25 mins away from the university using university transport bus.
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Likes
- Career support : Here at SUNY Binghamton , we are provided with career counseling , job fairs , networking opportunities and what not. There is a Fleishman centre here which can even guide you from how to build resume to tips and tricks to crack interviews.
- There are many libraries to study but my favourite one is Glen Bartle Library which is just near to University Union . The environment there is quiet and peaceful with no disturbance at all. It is always open until and unless there are some vacations or some public holidays.
- MarketPlace : It is situated in the ground floor of University Union. The actual food place where you can eat variety of food especially for those Indian students who can't eat non vegetarian food , you guys can easily find it here . But the choices for non veg is even more.
Dislikes
- I don't think there are any points which i dislike for now.
- There are many Indian students enrolled every year in Masters in CS and IS. So it's better that you get your own country people and you actually vibe with them very early. **But some of us don't want to be again in that same Indian culture , they want to explore more , more American students, learn from them , even talk to them in English then this place is not yours because here you will find 70% indian students in CS and IS , mostly talk to each other in their own mother tongue.** Outside that other programs have only domestic and US students
Campus Life
10
- Events are organized.
- Our college has 4 campuses which are not very far from each other.
- Sports , library clubs everything is there. Many international student organizations are there .
- Indian fests are celebrated, eg diwali , navratri etc.
- International events are also celebrated eg Halloween , thanks giving etc.
- Already uploaded pictures whatever i have
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- Join telegram or facebook groups of any university. You will find people there who help you finding apartments whether its sublease or whether its some agency who will help find you safe homes
- Monthly rent is 400-450$ including utilities + everything for fully furnished (washer , dryer , tv , oven , dish washer and what not)
- No challenges encountered there are lot of people you can find on LinkedIn in who are studying currently or who are passed out from any university you going in. Ask them they wont refuse to help you
- For accomodations , just find it between 400-475 $ for my city . Going above that amount is just foolishness because you can easily find a very good apartment in the same range.
- My accommodation is 3 miles away. But here that's not a case because every 20-25 minutes , public transport and university buses are running (free of cost)
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Likes
- The Research oriented rigorous Course Work
- The excellent infrastructure the university provides which makes you learn effectively
- The clubs and organizations involving students from all across the globe providing opportunities to explore new interests, build community, leadership skills, network and know about diverse cultures worldwide. My favorite one was the anime club.
Dislikes
- The Course Work, which is hard and demands consistent effort to get good grades
- Mandatory courses that feel irrelevant and don't align with career goals
- Limited scholarships to lift the financial burden off the students
Campus Life
10
- My college has only one campus at the Vestal, NY
- The campus has variety of facilities such as library providing books, study places, and computers to work and sports facilities like east gym where there are basket ball courts, swimming, badminton and west gym has a volleyball court, table tennis area etc
- There are many events taking place in our college like NCAA and hosts various sports like volleyball, soccer and swimming in Fall, Basketball during winter to spring and baseball, softball, lacrosse, wrestling during spring
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- I have used the Binghamton housing groups on Facebook, while also looking for real estate agents and connected with students studying at the university for options regarding accommodation
- My monthly rent was $425 and it included facilities like electricity, water, gas, wifi, heater/AC and it was a furnished house with all the equipment like having a bed, cupboard, closet, a table and a chair in every room while also having basic necessary things like oven, gas stove, fridge, a tv in the house
- It would take a 10-15 min drive to the campus. Most of the Indian students stay at the west side of Binghamton
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Likes
- The university have a Beautiful campus,
- The faculty here are intelligent, smarter and understanding
- The part time opportunities especially for the new coming students are abundant.
Dislikes
- The university is located far away from any big city.
- This can be a disadvantage when applying to jobs.
- The place is too cold in winter and sometimes can experience snow Strom
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I find my accommodation through - whatsapp groups
- The monthly rent for your accommodation, and facilities were included-$450/month
- Challenges I encountered while finding or securing your accommodation -Nothing. It was smooth. Students are helpful here.
- Based on my experience, i recommend for future students seeking accommodation – Start searching early to get good accommodation.
- Quite far my accommodation from the college campus- 3 - 4 miles, but College bus will be available at regular intervals.
- I find my accommodation through - whatsapp groups
- The monthly rent for your accommodation, and facilities were included-$450/month
- Challenges I encountered while finding or securing your accommodation -Nothing. It was smooth. Students are helpful here.
- Based on my experience, i recommend for future students seeking accommodation – Start searching early to get good accommodation.
- Quite far my accommodation from the college campus- 3 - 4 miles, but College bus will be available at regular intervals.
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