Reviews of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) | India

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Marc

EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

the language of Karnataka is Kannada, spoken by just inhabitants of the State. Most people speak English and Hindi. Students are proficientin English and their native language is generally either Hindi or Bengali or Tamil or Kannada, but all speak Hindi on campus. English is the language on campus, except for joles and cultural aspects in which it is useless.

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Marc

EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

Family

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

The cost of living has nothing to do with Europe, except if you go for western imported goods, like computer, cameras...for which prices are identical if not higher.

Telephone, Food, Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

take rickshaws instead of txis, avoid continental restaurants too often.

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Marc

EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

High quality courses, especially in quantitative sciences, such as systems, production, finance. A different approach in Marketing is adopted, more of a quantitative approach.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

Available teahers, high academic level, bright students, but poor feedback.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Marc

EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

A bit more of the local culture and language.

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

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I highly recommend it, but do not go there as if you would go to the USA or to another western country for an exchange. Be ready to accept the different culture you are entering: a different notion of time, of private life are part of it.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

I followed my three-month academic exchange with a three-month journey into fantastic India. Enabled me to get a balanced picture of what India is, from one end of the spectrum to the other. A travel agency on campus can arrange for your train tickets. Be aware of the cultural differences before going so you are not disappointed once there. Going to India can be nothing but a deliberate choice.

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Marc

EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

The I-bar at the park hotel to show off nearby the pool, Opium Bar on Arport Road to Boggie woogie,180 Proof to chill, Nasa on Church Street to have a drink. To eat, so many good places, Indian and continental, especially around MG Road, like Tandoor or Koshi's for instance

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Marc

EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
Management Science, Graduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

Indian students are very friendly and contact is facilitated. Easier for group meetings and student activities. Besides, downtown is a cheap rickshaw ride away (2 to 4 Euros, depending on the time).

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Common and simple. Nice building. Very convenient. Shared sanitaries. Good indian food at the mess. Very flexible administration.