This article is mainly for current and aspiring-to-be BITSians. After talking to many I realized that they made a decision to study at BITS based on its brand name and what it stands for. To understand "what it stands for" from outside is not that easy. To many, it stands for knowledge being power supreme. While a number of industries and universities consider it to be an equivalent to IITs, a few regard it being better in some aspects.
I've had a chance to work with BARC, Tensilica, Cisco, Qualcomm and Purdue so far. I believe this to be a varied set of institutions. I've engaged in many conversations with colleagues and friends and tried to form my opinion on "what makes BITS unique and special". Here's what I think about my Alma mater.
Top 10 things that make BITS (and BITSians) special:
10. On-campus organizations: give many a chance to get involved in activities of their choice and cultivate extra-curricular interests.
9. BITSAT (admissions): is India's first online entrance test considered having a very low rate of acceptance and is reservation-free.
8. Excellent textbook choices: provide (an opportunity to learn) state-of-the-art knowledge of a topic.
7. Diversity: among students and faculty ensures that we share a stronger bond of being a BITSian.
6. Hostel life: teaches how to manage one's own life.
5. Mini-tests: ensure we don't fall out of track and follow the same academic standards as that of any US/UK university or an MBA school.
4. International recognition: is not just a "feel-good" factor, but helps summarize your educational background in a few words to many across the world.
3. Emphasis on basic sciences: helps one shape her ideas and get on to the basics.
2. The BITSian network: always reaches out to a fellow BITSian for guidance and help when needed.
1. Practice school: is the most important factor why industries and academia like us.
I've had a chance to work with BARC, Tensilica, Cisco, Qualcomm and Purdue so far. I believe this to be a varied set of institutions. I've engaged in many conversations with colleagues and friends and tried to form my opinion on "what makes BITS unique and special". Here's what I think about my Alma mater.
Top 10 things that make BITS (and BITSians) special:
10. On-campus organizations: give many a chance to get involved in activities of their choice and cultivate extra-curricular interests.
9. BITSAT (admissions): is India's first online entrance test considered having a very low rate of acceptance and is reservation-free.
8. Excellent textbook choices: provide (an opportunity to learn) state-of-the-art knowledge of a topic.
7. Diversity: among students and faculty ensures that we share a stronger bond of being a BITSian.
6. Hostel life: teaches how to manage one's own life.
5. Mini-tests: ensure we don't fall out of track and follow the same academic standards as that of any US/UK university or an MBA school.
4. International recognition: is not just a "feel-good" factor, but helps summarize your educational background in a few words to many across the world.
3. Emphasis on basic sciences: helps one shape her ideas and get on to the basics.
2. The BITSian network: always reaches out to a fellow BITSian for guidance and help when needed.
1. Practice school: is the most important factor why industries and academia like us.
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