Ahola there. Former SRMite here.
I must warn you, studying and living (outside) SRM is equal to spending money in a IVY league school abroad. I have to shamelessly admit that my degree and sustenance in SRM has cost a little over 18 Lakhs INR over the 4 years.
Education : For those who are passionate about Engineering, SRM has wonderful infrastructure and a wise faculty. We launched a satellite for god sake! For those who are here just for the degree (about 70% of the students) you will be given the freedom to explore and grow in horizons you never thought of before.
Living : Abode Valley and Estancia are the staple residences of students in SRM. Hostels are deadly and mind numbing. Once you move out, it is a wonderful experience of getting to live on your own and prepare for your professional life. You attain a sense of independence and with no one to moderate you, you can evolve to become the better or worse, depending on your former upbringing.