Insights

  • I learned that CSU San Marcos is a great choice for university due to its many clubs and internship opportunities. I also learned how important CS is in a variety of fields, especially in science such as physics. I also learned that it is important to reach out for internships and other opportunities, and to know your worth. Finally, it is important to keep track of student loans and other debts as these can be really bad if not managed properly.

Ashley

  • Came to CalState because she loved Physics and done some quantam stuff
    • Before didn’t do so well on classes but still continued
    • Had a good physics background at the SM
    • It was a good location for her, failed in calc originally but still continued
    • Now is doing PhD of material sciences even though she started from a bad point
    • She uses computer science in physics like python to visualize data

John

  • He did a lot of online learning at CalState
    • Says computer science degree is versatile, spent 6 years for field

About CSU SM

  • Newest CSU and has a new tutoring center
  • Highest social mobility for CSU which helps people get up the ladder
  • Lots of internships with local companies
  • New program for masters in Cybersecurity and Computer Engineering
  • Curriculum is more updated to current trends rather than previous stuff and can transition majors easier
  • Physics is very hands on and can transition into engineering with that
  • Very good to be involved in clubs such as cybersecruity and robotics

Internship

  • Good to get work experience
  • You can join clubs or also go to networking events and googling as well as your email
  • You should be getting paid for an internship, don’t do unpaid
  • Get people to check your applications and essays

Programs

  • summer program to do research with an advisor and got paid 6000 for the summer
  • admitted students: Quantam Bridge Program

Research

  • opporurtunities in materials, quantum, and meteriote research
  • Also some AI research and VR

Paying for College

  • Look on your own for scholarships and you can get it for a lot of things
  • Grants is more about your economic status and your grades
  • College debt is very real and there are two types of loans: try to avoid loans and if you have to get subsidized loans
  • Actually think about your financing
  • Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov
  • Go to community college first if you are smart

Life after College

  • companies can pay to get your master degrees
  • get internships or jobs to raise money