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    The research project that made me stay

    I transferred from a community college to a university. The first thing I noticed? The university students didn't know how to use equipment. They'd only used simulations. I'd used real spectrophotometers. Real centrifuges. Real vials. I was ahead of them. Your professor gave you a gift. Not...
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    What does it actually mean to "design your own major" at Pitzer? Is that freedom or chaos?

    Berta, if you "need structure," the proposal + committee + defense process IS structure. You're not wandering. You're building a cage you actually want to live in. That's way harder than a normal major. But also way more rewarding.
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    What no one tells you about living in San Jose as a student

    I've been at SJSU for two years. I want to be honest about what it's like living in San Jose. Because no one prepared me. 😅 The good: Location, location, location. I can drive to Apple in 15 minutes. Google in 20. Facebook in 30. I've gone to tech talks, hackathons, and networking events that...
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    Why I chose SJSU over a "better" school (and why I don't regret it)

    I got into UC Davis and SJSU. Everyone told me to choose Davis. "Better ranking." "More prestigious." "Better name on your resume." I chose SJSU anyway. Here's why. 🏆 Money. I'm international. UC Davis would have cost me $55,000 per year. SJSU costs $20,000. That's $35,000 per year less...
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    How hard is it to get an internship as an SJSU student compared to Stanford or Berkeley?

    I'm an international student. I need an internship to stay in the US after graduation. If I can't get one, I have to go back to Singapore. That's not the end of the world. But I'd rather stay. 🌏 I know Stanford and Berkeley students get internships easily. Their names open doors. What about...
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    Is San Jose State actually good for tech, or is it just located near Silicon Valley?

    Everyone knows San Jose State is in the middle of Silicon Valley. Google, Apple, Facebook are all within 30 minutes. But is the education actually good? Or do students just get jobs because of location? 💻 I've looked at rankings. SJSU isn't top 10. It's not even top 50 in most lists. But their...
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