– I am Yang Jiang, a graduate student of Information Systems – Bridge at the San Jose campus. My journey at this campus has been filled with incredible experiences. Being in the heart of the Bay Area, where technology is constantly evolving, I have learned that it’s essential to keep learning and exploring new skills to stay relevant in the industry.
Campus and Faculties
The San Jose campus is unique and stands out from other campuses, as it is dedicated to technology enthusiasts. You will find students with laptops and notebooks all around, working on projects that could make a difference in people’s lives. Since it is a regional campus, the area is more compact, creating a close-knit community of students and faculty members.
The faculty members are experts in their respective research fields and bring with them extensive industry experience, with many having worked in the tech industry for over 10 years. They possess in-depth knowledge of current technologies and are eager to share their insights and best practices with their students. This guidance is invaluable and greatly enhances the learning process.
The campus staff at San Jose are knowledgeable and supportive, helping students achieve success in the tech industry. The student community is diverse, and we learn from each other’s experiences, creating a great learning environment.
Weather and View
The weather in Silicon Valley is perfect, with over 300 sunny days annually and an average temperature of 60.5 °F (15.8 °C). There are many nearby places to visit, such as San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Napa. Santa Cruz has stunning beaches, and Yosemite and Lake Tahoe offer the pleasure of snowfall in the winter.
Companies and Innovation
Silicon Valley is a region that serves as the global center for high technology, venture capital, innovation, and social media. It’s the home to more than 2,000 tech companies. In Silicon Valley, you will come across innovation on a daily basis. It is the source for any new product or idea. Thus, you are privileged to see the transition of the time right in front of you. Sometimes you will actually wonder if it is the future already just by the device or machines around you! In this city, everyone uses the technology with full potential and these innovations start to inspire you.
Conferences and Events
Conferences are always important as they are a means of forming networks with people from various industries and understanding the industry where you want to work. Such conferences are also helpful in giving you clarity about what job will be good for you with your current skill set and which skills you still have to learn. Attending an event held by any company will always provide an outstanding experience. You will get to know about different technologies that various industries are working on and what are their plans.
Startup and Meetup
Silicon Valley is the heart of the world’s high-tech companies and most of the companies started their journey from here. This is the land of opportunities, to network with people, see innovations and also contribute to some. Most of the meet-ups are about startups where you are most likely to find someone who can hire you to work for them. Some meetups are also about enhancing your skills. In such meetups you get to present your product and understand what others are expecting from you and your product. Whereas some meetups are helpful for beginners where they teach us how to improve skills for industries.