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SJSU Vs UNCC (Discussion)

Rajat2786 saidThu, 21 May 2009 15:34:53 -0000 ( Link )

Hey everyone. I was accepted to Master of Science in Electrical Engineering for Fall 2009 to: 1) SJSU 2) UNC Charlotte 3) University of Texas San Antonio.

Now I am confused between UNCC and SJSU. Please advise me which would be better in terms of quality of education (of EE department).

UNCC pros: 1) Good faculty 2) More research 3) Nice environment and library

UNCC cons: 1) I have heard that travelling to city center is troublesome and public transport from university isn’t good. 2) The life outside the grad school is nearly zero. 3) I heard that recruitments are not very good.

SJSU Pros: 1) At the center of Silicon Valley – good recruitments 2) At the center of the city.. everything is available nearby.

SJSU Cons: 1) I am not sure about EE faculty, but I have read that they are not much involved in research as there is no Phd programs in SJSU. 2) Higher cost of living.

Please advise which is better. Thank you very much.

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  1. albrecht saidThu, 21 May 2009 21:15:00 -0000 ( Link )

    Hi Rajat,

    I’ve been to the SJSU Campus before in downtown San Jose and it was a beautiful campus and a great location! The cost of living will be higher in San Jose but the lifestyle is great. There is also a large population of students from India which might be helpful to you as a new international student.

    I can’t speak too much about the quality of the EE program – but I do know that most they do receive a lot of attention from recruiters from the high tech industry and the job prospects should be an important decision.

    I am not recommending one or the other – that’s your decision – just adding my input from having visited SJSU.

    I hope my input helps! Dan

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  2. Rajat2786 saidFri, 22 May 2009 13:15:20 -0000 ( Link )

    Hey Dan, thanks a lot for your input. I have definitely taken it into consideration.

    Any news about UNC Charlotte’s recruitments would be great too. :)

    Thanks!

    -Rajat

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  3. albrecht saidThu, 28 May 2009 07:26:26 -0000 ( Link )

    Hi Rajat,

    I have no experience or knowledge with UNC Charlotte or their recruiting track record. You’re best source of information will always be to contact them directly to ask for their numbers and past results.

    Cheers, Dan

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  4. Rajat2786 saidThu, 28 May 2009 15:58:06 -0000 ( Link )

    Thanks Dan.. I will give it a try.. :)) Right now, SJSU is my first choice, followed by UNCC..

    -Raj

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