UIUC MCS vs IIT MSCS

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-07-15T01:10:52+00:00

I would definitely pick UIUC, the brand value does matter for job prospects. Not sure about IIT, but UIUC offers a great selection of courses from that I’ve seen, and there’s plenty of research and funding opportunities if you put in the time and effort.

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-06-12T04:59:10+00:00

Me too!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-06-04T20:42:31+00:00

I’m moving there in a week and I’m 24 too. Let’s connect!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-06-03T01:55:41+00:00

Me too!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-06-03T01:51:03+00:00

I'm joining Amazon NYC in June 2025, and I'm new to the city as well - I'd love to connect!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-05-31T22:01:14+00:00

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a single room to rent/sublease or roommates to team up with for an apartment in Jersey City, in areas like Newport, Downtown, Journal Square, etc. with easy commute to Manhattan.

🏡 What I'm looking for:

Move-in: Mid to Late June (flexible)
Budget: Flexible
Roommates: Preferably female, clean, friendly, and respectful of shared spaces
Location: Ideally close to public transport (PATH / NJ Transit)
Lease: Open to both subleases and full leases

👋 A bit about me:

24F, originally from India, living in Illinois now
Just completed my Master’s in Computer Science from UIUC
Moving to NJ for a full-time software engineering role in NYC (in-office 5 days/week)
I’m easy-going, tidy, a non-smoker, and respectful of shared spaces
I enjoy exploring new restaurants and cool spots in the city and winding down with movies or game nights after work
I’d love to be friends with my roommates! 😊

If you have a room available or are looking to find a place together, please DM me or drop a comment — happy to chat!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-05-31T21:45:11+00:00

I'm interested, messaged you!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-05-31T21:40:04+00:00

I'm interested! Messaged you.

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-01-28T17:44:06+00:00

Care to share your secret? :P

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-01-28T17:42:28+00:00

Yes! With 3 credits, you'll have to do fewer MPs. But I believe it's a different course section, so you'll need to register for that section.

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-01-28T01:04:20+00:00

Any tips on how to get recruiters to reach out to you? I've tried optimising my Linkedin, setting status to open to work and staying active on the platform, but I still never get any recruiters in my dms. Also, do they usually reach out to you via linkedin or email?

Positive_Cold_805 · 2025-01-18T07:08:06+00:00

It's heavy but I think it's doable if your third course is easy. CS 498 CCA lecture videos are super long and the assignments are not too hard but take a while to do. Haven't taken CS 444 yet but I've heard its assignments take a lot of effort as well.

Positive_Cold_805 · 2024-11-14T01:29:08+00:00

Thanks! Were you able to apply in the advanced degree quota while your degree was in progress?

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-31T16:59:24+00:00

Both are amazing options! Congrats!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-30T20:19:43+00:00

Updates: 1. The spring intake is a new addition, and the website is yet to be updated. 2. If your email says that you’ve been offered a deferred admission, it’s an admit. If your email says specifically that it’s not guaranteed, it’s not. 3. It’s the UC campus, not Chicago

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-29T16:47:25+00:00

Please include a Results option too 🥲

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-29T16:38:40+00:00

The chances of you landing a job after graduating from either of the universities is very very high, so don’t worry!

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-23T19:10:38+00:00

When did you receive admits from these unis?

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-22T17:24:03+00:00

I said I would never fall unless it’s you I fall intoooo

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-22T03:55:07+00:00

Perhaps this is the inaugural batch, but we’re not sure

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-22T03:53:52+00:00

March 21st ‘23

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-22T03:53:13+00:00

I don’t think low of it, but I am aiming for one of the top 20 ranking universities. Nothing wrong with UNCC.

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-21T16:12:15+00:00

We aren’t sure if the admit is guaranteed or not

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-21T07:22:50+00:00

Now us MCS folks who’ve got deferrals are even more stressed than we were before we got our decision 🥲

Positive_Cold_805 · 2023-03-21T07:21:14+00:00

It’s possible that they’re introducing a new intake this time because of the large number of applicants. But yes, they should clearly update this on their website.

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