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 SJSU?
I asked the career services office. They sent me data. 85% of SJSU engineering students complete at least one internship before graduation. That's high. Higher than I expected.
But they also said: "You have to be proactive. Companies don't come to SJSU the way they come to Stanford. You have to go to them."
So the opportunities exist. But I have to work harder to find them.
Here's my question: Is the extra effort worth the lower tuition? SJSU is $20,000 per year for international students. Stanford is $60,000+.
I'd rather save money and hustle for internships. But am I being naive?
Has anyone here done SJSU → internship → job? I want to hear your story.
I know Stanford and Berkeley students get internships easily. Their names open doors.
What about SJSU?
I asked the career services office. They sent me data. 85% of SJSU engineering students complete at least one internship before graduation. That's high. Higher than I expected.
But they also said: "You have to be proactive. Companies don't come to SJSU the way they come to Stanford. You have to go to them."
So the opportunities exist. But I have to work harder to find them.
Here's my question: Is the extra effort worth the lower tuition? SJSU is $20,000 per year for international students. Stanford is $60,000+.
I'd rather save money and hustle for internships. But am I being naive?
Has anyone here done SJSU → internship → job? I want to hear your story.