CSUEB Experience

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Reason for choosing my college

• Affordable & Great ROI: CSUEB offers a strong education at a more affordable cost than UMass and Bay Area provides more growth opportunities. 
• Prime Location: Being in Bay gives access to tech hubs, networking events and internships. 
• Smaller Class Size & Support: CSUEB provides a supportive learning environment, making it easier to connect with professors and access tutoring resources like SCAA and STEM LAB. 
• Flexible Programs: The MSBA program is well structured, offering a mix of analytical and business courses that align with my career aspirations. 
• Cultural Diversity: The university has a strong international community, making it easy to find a sense of belonging.

• A strong Statement of Purpose with a compelling personal story or motivation, explain your short-term and long-term career aspirations.
• Highlight specific courses, faculty, and resources that align with your goals.
• Showcase leadership, problem-solving and relevant experiences.
• Summarize your passion, readiness, and how you'll contribute to the university. Resume, letters of recommendation, Transcripts and test scores.

• The US offers a flexible education system, industry-relevant curriculum, and strong career opportunities, especially in business analytics and project management. Cal State East Bay provides quality education at an affordable cost, with strong industry ties in the Bay Area, making it a great return on investment.
• The MSBA program at Cal State Easy Bay blends business, analytics, and technology, preparing me for project management and data-driven roles with hands-on learning. Being in the Bay Area means access to tech hubs, startups, and Fortune 500 companies, enhancing networking and job prospects.
• Proximity to Silicon Valley increases opportunities for internships, networking events, and full-time roles in analytics and management. Supportive professors and a structured yet flexible curriculum; active in ALPFA, SKY club and ASI committees for leadership and networking. A diverse community with a scenic campus and strong support systems.

• There will be 2 classes a week, 4 hours each. It's a 7-week course for each subject. It can be 9 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 5 PM or 6 PM to 10 PM. The strength varies from 20 to 30 in each class. The majority of my class students are Indians. Around 20 hours a week can go into assignments and self-study.

• There are a minimum of 2 faculty partners for each subject and per 20-30 students. The best faculties, according to me, are Zinovy Radovilsky, who taught us data optimization and Vish Hegde, who taught us project management. I like their teaching better, as they were so accommodating in the class and also their teaching approach is very interesting.

• There are 23 Cal State campuses, and mine is East Bay. It includes a well-equipped library, sports complex, student health Centre and dining commons. The name of my campus is Cal State East Bay—Hayward (Main). 
• Popular events are Block Party, Pioneer Week, International Fest, and there are many student clubs like ALPFA, SKY Meditation and the Business Analytics Club.

• The average pay is $18 per hour. Finding part-time work is easy if we have access to all the resources and are at the right time at the right place. Most job opportunities are posted on the official Instagram pages and it's highly recommended to follow them and keep track. Other than that, digital boards, and flyers are the ads. We can check them and apply.

• 10% of the students get TA/DA/RA roles. The typical pay is around $16. The hourly wage on campus varies from $16 to $21, and finding internships depends on so many factors like technical skills, and managerial skills. Ability to find the right opportunity and be in the race. The maximum hours of work allowed per week is 20 hours.

• About 50% of the students secure a job within 6 months. The average salary ranges from 20 to 40 dollars in California. Students typically find jobs through LinkedIn, Handshake or referrals from relatives and friends. The highest salary offered could be $40-45, and the lowest $15-20 anywhere in the US to an average experienced candidate.

• WhatsApp, Facebook Groups. Challenges faced are not finding people who you can rely on until the lease is signed and you step into the country. I found the WhatsApp groups of the apartment I live in and found people who I would be comfortable with and then formed a group and signed a lease. Make good bonds with the people you want to live with.