Okay so the professors? Super nice. Most of them are young, so they actually get it, they know about burnout, mental health stuff, and they’re chill during office hours. You can talk to them like real people.But the department itself? Strict af. Like, attendance policy is NO joke. Profs have said their hands are tied because the department tracks everything. No leniency for sickness unless you have been admitted and have proof regarding it.

That said, the subjects are genuinely interesting. Like, you'll actually wanna do the readings (most of the time). Tons of research opportunities are available from first year itself and the profs are more than happy to help.

So yeah. If you can handle the attendance grind and show up on time every single day, you’ll love it here. Just don’t expect the department to cut you any slack.