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I really like UCONN. It's a great widely known university.
My experience with the program has been good overall.
Admission process was easy. I felt welcomed and respected.
Academic side of the program is almost outstanding. The professors go extra mile to help students learn and apply the concepts. I really liked that many of the professors have industry experience, which is a tremendous benefit as you are learning the real world application of the tools you're learning about.
Class body is small (~50 people) but very diverse. My class consisted of people from 17 different countries. Most of my classmates have already had major professional accomplishments and professors encouraged knowledge sharing, which proved very useful for me.
Student support (outside of career) is also fantastic. It felt like home and UCONN was there when you needed help even with some personal things.
Career support is okay-ish. Our career advisors were great but there was a limit to what they could do at the time. It was great for everyone who had permanent status in the US but not so much for the foreigners. It was a difficult time for everyone on a visa as many companies were hesitant to sponsor but I think that more could have been done on a higher (director/dean) level to provide us with the support we needed. However, I appreciate the effort and transparency of our career advisors.
I did STEM accredited program with 2 concentrations.
Almost 4 years after graduation I see how impactful the learning turned out to be for me. I see the value in what I learned and it allows me to advance in my career faster than I could have if I hadn't gone through this program.
UCONN is a regional school, so there is more opportunities for green card holders or citizens. And opportunities are very solid. UCONN has great relationships with insurance companies, financial institutions, some of the largest manufacturers that are located in Connecticut (Henkel, Sikorksy, UTC etc) and, of course, the State of Connecticut.
Also physical location is good as it's close to both NYC and Boston, so it's easier to travel to interviews.
If you're a foreign student, you will be limited with what you can get, which is true for almost any school below top 10 - top 15, so it's essential to manage your expectations.
I was able to get a free ride + stipend, so I am still satisfied with the outcome although I couldn't stay in the US and moved to Canada, but if you're paying out of pocket, you should be thorough in your research and read stats, ask alums and current students with similar to your backgrounds, study the economic environment around the school to make sure that your expectations are on par with what the school can provide.
It applies to pretty much any school but it's especially true for regional schools like UCONN.
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