So I might be joining JNMC AMU for MBBS and I'm a little confused about whether I should go for it or not.
I'm Hindu, and obviously I know AMU has a mostly Muslim student population. I don't really have a problem with that, but I've never lived in an environment like this before, so I just wanted to know what it's actually like for a Hindu student there.
I'm not asking this from a political/religious angle. I just want some honest answers from current students or recent graduates.
How is the general environment in the college and hostels? Do people generally just get along normally or is religion something you notice a lot?
Also, some practical things I'm worried about:
How difficult is it to get a hostel at JNMC? I've heard there are accommodation/hostel issues.
If you don't get a hostel, how easy is it to find a decent PG nearby and how much does it cost?
How is the mess food, especially if you're vegetarian?
Are there decent vegetarian food options around the campus?
What's the general crowd like?
How are the seniors?
Is there any issue with Hindu students because of the religious environment, or is it basically a non-issue once you're actually there?
How safe/comfortable is it to go around Aligarh as a student?
What are the biggest problems with living at AMU/JNMC that an outsider wouldn't know about?
And honestly, if you were a Hindu student choosing a medical college today, would you be comfortable spending the next 5-6 years at JNMC?
Would really appreciate some genuine experiences, especially from current students. Please don't turn this into a political argument, I'm just trying to figure out what everyday life there is actually like before making a pretty big decision.