Welcome! Swagatham! And swagath hai sab Fall - 2013 vidhyarthi ka San Jose State University me!!
As I started off writing the first post of the blog, my brain was overflowing with so many ideas that it took me nearly a day to decide just how to start this post. Yet, it seems that a description of my own thoughts would be a much better option. So here goes:
Most of us who come here have a career path in mind, no matter how vague. As such, please allay your fears, you are in the Silicon Valley, whatever destination you have in mind, it's in your reach now. But I would like to share a few pointers I have heard over the days.
Firstly, increase your network. Most jobs and stuff here runs on contacts and references. Who you know is a very important aspect of life here as much as who knows you. Creativity is the next most important requirement coupled with skills. The classes in your courses will be helping you in realizing your dreams. But not if you find ways to escape doing that.
Parichay - Fall 13 is a platform arranged by ISO for all new students regardless of origin to talk to seniors and alumni who take out special time to come counsel and advise you. An ideal student can make use of this platform by connecting to Alumni working in dream companies and follow them up with emails for advice and updates. Let them know of your achievements and projects you have worked on. Introduce yourselves to as many volunteers and peers as possible.
A personal advice from me: make new relationships, treasure old ones. You might not know when whose help you will need. Involve in as many events and groups as possible, so u can get to know more people. Welcome to Parichay!! Hopefully we shall meet there...
Thank You for sharing your valuable thoughts with us ! Its really helpful !
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