Is CUSAT worth it for a Bihari student?

The worth of a college does not depend on which state you belong to. It's up to you to make your time at the college worthwhile. 

No matter which college or university you are in, they all have almost the same structure of syllabus and you have to study by yourself. If you do not have many options for college, you can choose an institute with a decent rank and low course fee. 

Let’s take a look at some of the parameters to study in CUSAT.

Pros:

• CUSAT is not that costly if compared to other colleges. 
• Since the institute is in Cochin, you can learn a different language. 
• CUSAT offers several other departments like Foreign Language, Hindi, Economics, Legal Studies, social science, and Management. These departments offer short courses. If you want you can learn new skills from such courses and participate in departmental events. 
• The living cost in Kerala is lower than in many states of India. There is also less distraction as compared to cities like Delhi and Bangalore.
• There is an Incubation center that promotes Entrepreneurs.
• You can earn while studying. There are many start-ups, also you can give tuitions. You won’t have to ask for money from your parents. Many of my friends did the same. 
• You can go on trips and participate in games in your spare time. 

Cons:

• Because of the different culture and language, sometimes you may feel alienated from others. 
• According to student reviews, sometimes the professors can be biased. 
• The placement of the college is average.
• If you neglect studies, you have to go through rough times dealing with arrears and drops.
• You won’t be able to go home easily on vacations as it is too expensive.
• It is not a student-friendly college. 

So ultimately, it all rolls down to how you use the opportunity. No matter which college you go in, if you want to learn new things and stay proactive, you can surely make the best of your days at the college. So, work hard and try to score well.