[Fall 18 applicants OR/ISE/MSE]

Hi everyone!

I have also applied to Columbia, but I did not hear back from them. Should I be disappointed? 

 

[Which University should I choose?]

Hello Everyone!

I have 2 offers and I don't know which one to take. I have to announce my decision prior to March 5th to one of them (IUPUI). These 2 offers are quite different! I am a BSc student with a major in Industrial Engineering. 

First offer:

Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on Machine learning

Funding: 1650/month, RA position

 University: IUPUI, Indianapolis

Second Offer:

Major: Industrial and Systems engineering

Funding: 2200/month, TA position

 University: North Carolina State University, Raleigh

I know that they are completely different, but I am not sure to continue my own major, in which I have a solid background; or to take the opportunity of studying computer science which probably has a brighter future in work. 

I would appreciate any comments and ideas about my situation. Thank you all! 

[Raleigh, NC]

18 hours ago, scarvesandcardigans said:

It's the free bus system that can carry you around campus and around Raleigh! Very convenient, sometimes very full, and there's a mobile app that they have which in my experience was pretty reliable. 

Perfect! Thanks again

[Raleigh, NC]

On 2/26/2018 at 11:50 PM, scarvesandcardigans said:

I think that this is a good amount to be able to live with in Raleigh. For more info on saving, I would be sure to ask if your program pays your university fees for you. They were around $1,100 per semester and I was required to pay them myself when I was there. These fees are used to pay for facilities that you can use for free (and incentive to use those things) such as the gym, Wolfline, etc. 

Yes, I have to pay them myself too. Sorry if it's a dummy question  what is Wolfline? I have to pay 2000 $ per semester.

[Raleigh, NC]

On 2/20/2018 at 4:06 AM, devbioboy said:

Hi @Kimia , based on my personal experiences, I think that 2200/month is enough to live. You'll have to save some money aside for taxes every month to pay at the end of the year whenever you file (I'd suggest somewhere around 200-250 just to be safe). Rent around NC State is generally very reasonable (I've seen unfurnished, one bedroom, apartments for around 700-800/mo, you can go even cheaper than that if you get roommates which a lot of international grad students do). Groceries are pretty cheap (I personally spend around 100/month) and eating out every week or so isn't too much of an additional expense. If you live near campus on or around Gorman St or Avent Ferry Rd, you can use the Wolfline, which are free to ride.

Thank you! That was very useful!

I think I might get a roommate because I have to save some money for the student fee. 

[Raleigh, NC]

Hello everyone!

I recently got admitted to NCSU with 2200/month (without tax) for TAing. Does anyone know whether this amount is enough for my monthly expenses? I am moving from another country so I don't know anything about expenses in the USA. 

Thank you all in advance!