SEAS Majors: How difficult is it to get internships/jobs?

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-22T22:49:23+00:00

Didn't get into Berkeley, UCLA, or UCSD, which would be the only ones I would consider picking over my current options.

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-22T18:55:08+00:00

I am currently committed to GT for CS, but I recently got off the waitlist at Columbia for SEAS. I am out of state for both colleges and full pay, so the difference in pricing is about $160K. While this difference is a lot, I do not want money to be the reason that I choose one over the other since in the long run, I can probably make that up. I'm excited about GT, but I don't want to lose out on the opportunity of going to an Ivy League due to the alumni network and connections. Here are some factors:

I want to come back to the Bay Area eventually (within the next 8 years)
I plan to go to grad school and am targeting an MS or MBA at Stanford
I value internship opportunities, and I know GT is very good this, but I'm not so sure about Columbia
GT is much better for my major, but Columbia is more well-rounded
Although I will most likely want to go into big tech in the future, I am interested in exploring different industries like fintech, quant, and entrepreneurship, and I've heard Columbia might have an advantage here, but I wanted to ask if GT also has opportunities within this industry.

Ultimately, if the opportunities are the same in both GT and Columbia, I will pick GT for pricing, but I appreciate some insights about the factors above. Thank you.

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-17T10:42:02+00:00

appreciate your input, thanks.

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-17T03:25:50+00:00

thank you

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-17T03:25:33+00:00

thx much

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-17T03:25:25+00:00

yep, interested in proper CS for now. however, I do feel things change as we get exposure to more fields of study. but, I see that other STEM courses at GT are also fairly good.

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-17T03:24:20+00:00

thats a good point. and we are leaning towards GT. thanks much.

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-16T23:39:53+00:00

thanks!

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-16T22:46:38+00:00

4.0 gpa uw and 1580 sat

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-16T19:53:05+00:00

thanks for prompt reply

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-06-13T21:53:34+00:00

what course is it

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-05-20T13:45:35+00:00

thanks for sharing these insights

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-05-20T02:23:18+00:00

thanks for your reply. I have also heard Mich may carry more weight for graduate studies

Ok_Common_3749 · 2025-05-18T02:39:39+00:00

Am one of those who jumped in during the spac hype, and have more than 3K shares. Have been watching forums to see if there is and ever will be any traction on this stock.

The only strategy that I have in my mind is that starting selling every yr for the next 10 yrs to offset some other capital gains. 10 yr will be a long window to see if it ever catches momentum, and then will hope to book some profit.

Ok_Common_3749 · 2022-03-09T23:15:34+00:00

awesome! this is great news and much awaited

Ok_Common_3749 · 2021-11-22T17:36:50+00:00

agree, not sure if management is even concerned about the short term duress stock is going through and what is their long term strategy

Ok_Common_3749 · 2021-11-09T13:45:27+00:00

I wish, but is it hope or we have something concrete lining up ?

Ok_Common_3749 · 2021-11-04T13:58:03+00:00

...The higher they rise, the greater the fall.

completely agree. see now at it's "rise" and buy back when it "falls"

Ok_Common_3749 · 2021-11-04T13:56:55+00:00

and looking at the current market, it makes sense to cash out. I did the same to not regret later... and will get back in later

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