Overall - Reviews of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) | Thailand

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“Advice for people applyng”

Nixie S

Nepal, Graduate
, 2024

Overall

This is my first time reviewing a univeristy after studying because I want to advice you before applying here.

After arriving here, I got to know that this is a place you bargain, you bargain for your scholarship and it works. I normally dont bargain because it is an institution but it is not worth it if you didn’t bargain the initial scholarship that was offered to you.

All AIT students I have met have scholarships so don’t settle for the initial offer. I wish someone told me this so that is why I am telling you.

I have a bad image of this institution because of this, I feel it was unfair that you need to bargain and negotiate here. It gives an image that the institute is a vegetable where you bargain for the best price. I hope they help students that don't bargain like me.

Careers

It offers internship

Pros

education, internship, exchange

Cons

bargaining

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Michaela B

Fachhochschule Hof, Hof, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

There's always something surprising when you are visiting a completely different culture, but nothing special to mention. It's of course advisable to gather some information in advance, for example the 'Lonely Planet' is a good investment.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

As the university has a French president, there are several advantages for French students. I think, all students should be treated equally, despite their nationality.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Thailand as well as the neighbouring countries are worth a stay. Still, as concerns Thailand, you should try to tolerate the annoying sex tourism as you'll get to see Thai women and foreigners almost everywhere. It's also important to accept that most Asian people have a different attitude towards work and are usually rather quiet till they get to know you. Just remember not to lose your patience and stay friendly.

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Ravi R

University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Engineering, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Again, I agree with screenboy review!

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

There are many other places to study where the living conditions are much nicer. AIT campus was annoyingly noisy. Everyday there seemed to be some noisy repair work going on.... The course was interesting and enjoyed my studies, but the living experience on campus was not comfortable.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

1

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Because of the student accomodation and noise near the student dorms I would recommend people to think twice before studying at AIT.

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Ravi R

Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Engineering, Technology, Graduate, International

Overall

I wish I had known...

If I had known how poor the living conditions were (housing, noise on campus) I would not have come to AIT.

In my opinion:

Stay home.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Because of the very low quality of accomodation and the incredible and unacceptable almost constant levels of noise(!) on campus from constant maintenance work(!?), hammering, drilling... and noise from sports facilities right outside the dorms, and of course the garbage dump in the middle of student village, I DO NOT recommend anyone to live and study at AIT. There are many other, much nicer and better places to live and study.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

2

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

1

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

The AIT is not a nice place to live. If you have to, make sure you stay in the J or K dorms, they have aircon and are not quite as noisy as the other dorms, or in a part of the student village that is FAR from the garbage dump!

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Jan A

Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

No, all surpises (good and bad) were rewarding and sometimes challenging.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

The strength of this university is its international flair, which makes it a great place to learn and meet people.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

If you want to discover Asia, Thailand is a very good departure point to discover all the countries around. It is crucial to be prepared, so get good guidebooks and phrase books, such as Lonely Planet. Talk to people and meet locals.

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