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What are some good colleges in California that has a good STEM program?
I am currently a senior in high school in San Francisco. We are getting close to applying for colleges. Just wanted to know what colleges have a good STEM program. #college-selection #engineering #career #computerscience
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Mamdouh’s Answer
Hi Canming
If you are in San Francisco and want to stay in the area, Stanford and Berkley have good programs. In Southern CA, you have UCLA
Good luck !
If you are in San Francisco and want to stay in the area, Stanford and Berkley have good programs. In Southern CA, you have UCLA
Good luck !
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Melanie’s Answer
Hey there! I may offer for you to also look into the University of San Diego, they have a lot of great programs in STEM fields and there are a lot of tech companies of various industry focus in the area as well. So, great program plus great opportunities for internships.
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Samuel’s Answer
Hi Canming! I graduated from the University of California, Irvine. I initially applied as a mechanical engineer, planning to double major in aerospace engineering. I decided to change my major to Computer Science with a specialization in Information during my third year. Many of my peers at UCI majored in a Biomedical related major. In my experience, there was plenty of options and resources to switch to another STEM related major, so options are good.
The biggest advantage that I saw as a Computer Science major was the opportunities presented specifically for internships and career fairs. As a lot of industries are based in the area or starting to open up in the area when I was in the program, many major companies as well as smaller startups both looking for fresh talent.
If you can, look for the Fiske Guide To College. It lists rankings of schools and details regarding the resources available there.
Try to arrange as man tours of campuses you can and ask questions about the programs there, as tours are usually given by students.
The biggest advantage that I saw as a Computer Science major was the opportunities presented specifically for internships and career fairs. As a lot of industries are based in the area or starting to open up in the area when I was in the program, many major companies as well as smaller startups both looking for fresh talent.
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