Ambassadors

  • Ashley: Major in applied physics, never let failures define her

  • John: Transferred from Palomar -> San Marcos, mentioned that computer science is very versatile

CSUSM

  • Built in 1989
  • Common to get internships
  • Provides lots of stem majors
  • Lots of variety when it comes to CS major
  • Multiple STEM departments and clubs
  • Multiple programs especially with research
  • Cancer cell research, quantum research, materials research

Internships

  • A period of work for a limited time
  • Check emails, join campus events and clubs, Google for internships!
  • Get paid, apply, ask faculty members for help, especially for essays

Grant vs. Scholarships

  • Grant: Gov funded, based on parent’s economic status
  • Scholarship: Privately funded, need to search for it Subsidized loan > unsubsidized loan to prevent paying interest

Life after College

  • Work in public/ private program
  • Paid to get Masters degree