Ep46_Unfiltered talk on Fees,Colleges,Coaching, scams: Expectations Vs Reality🤯

🎙️ DESIGN COLLEGE REAL TALK!
Confused about which design college to pick? Wondering what actually goes on inside those campuses? We’ve got you covered!

In this fun and super honest episode, 5 design students from different universities across India — from government to private — come together to spill the tea ☕ on what it’s really like to study design.

From entrance exam myths to tuition fees, accommodation hacks, campus culture, and what kind of faculties, peers, and alumni scenes to expect — we’re breaking it all down, beginner-style.

🧠 Thinking about NID, UCEED, CEED or any design school? Watch this first.

🎒 What we chat about:

Do fancy colleges guarantee great learning?

What no one tells you about design exams

Hostel life, living costs, and survival tips

Professors, peer pressure & design critiques

The good, the bad, and the funny side of design education

Whether you’re starting out or just curious — this is a no-filter, fun-packed discussion made just for you.

🎧 Tune in & don’t forget to share with your fellow design aspirants!
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Timestamps
00:47 intro
03:03 How to chose the coaching institute after secondary education
10:05 What kind of things create a right environment
17:06 What rights and wrongs you did in your whole journey of coaching institute
21:51 Get familiar with the Exam Environment
36:57 Does only sketching matter for exams
43:10 Design University | First impressions
48:53 Experience at NID Ahmedabad as an overseas student
55:33 Experience at Strate Bangalore
01:10:08 Experience at IIT Guwahati
01:18:02 Experience at NID Bhopal
01:25:18 Are there any internal networking opportunities at your universities?
01:26:18 Conclusion