Q&A with Santa Clara University (SCU) Student | academics, campus life, food, dorms

Q&A with Santa Clara University (SCU) Student | academics, campus life, food, dorms
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I've been creating a bunch of videos about Santa Clara University / SCU in the last few weeks and collected a few questions from viewers. Hopefully this video will answer some of your most pressing questions about Santa Clara University's academics, student and campus life, the food on campus, and the dorms!
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Here's a bit about Santa Clara University's rankings:
In its first-ever showing in U.S. News & World Report’s National Universities category, Santa Clara University placed in the top 15 percent (No. 54) among nearly 400 national-level universities in the publication’s 2020 “Best Colleges” edition.
Last year, U.S. News ranked Santa Clara No. 1 in the West in the Regional Universities category. Due to a new classification system that takes into account the number of doctoral or professional degrees SCU awards annually, SCU has been elevated to national university standing.
Santa Clara also was noted for its excellence in undergraduate business education (No. 66 out of over 500 universities nationwide); undergraduate teaching excellence (No. 23 among national universities); and campus diversity.
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Here's a bit about Santa Clara University from SCU's website:
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition.
We are committed to leaving the world a better place. We pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with our communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset. Our goal is to help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers.
Santa Clara's undergraduate and graduate programs span areas ranging from psychology to sustainable-energy engineering and from theatre arts to business analytics.
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[@PaulBoldyrev]

Have more questions I didn't cover? Leave them here!

[@sydneyshelby1777]

Thank so much for all of the videos! They were actually sooo helpful in making my decision haha. I am officially a bronco now so I hope to see you there!

[@PaulBoldyrev]

I'm so glad!! Welcome to SCU!

[@blueshark1771]

Thank you for great video!

[@ashleyyjoelle]

Wonderfully done!!

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Why thank you!

[@bryanscott2126]

That's my dream school. Santa Clara is just perfect 😍

[@aceallen2505]

Hey, your videos on SCU are highly resourceful! I have a question regarding MS universities. Which one would be the high ROI among these: Interest is Data Science and Project Management 1. SCU MSIS 2. SJSU MS Data Analytics 3. SUNY UB MS Industrial Engineering 4. NEU MS Data Analytics Engineering 5. CSU Fullerton MSIS

[@abhishekmuttath8775]

How hard is it to get a Teaching assistantship for a Master student in Computer Science?

[@djblitzzz9752]

Thanks so so much! I'm an international student, and officially a Bronco!! A few small questions- 1) I'm planning to buy the M1 MacBook air for college. Since it's an investment, I wanted to know if that'd be a good decision as a CS major at CAS? 2) I know you may be biased, but is Graham better or Finn? What are the advantages/disadvantages of one over the other?

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Hey! Welcome to Santa Clara!!! 1. I think that computer is great all around, however, I don't think you need a powerful laptop to be successful as a CS major! It will definitely last you all 4 years though. 2. I don't think I would be able to give answer to be honest. Due to COVID, I haven't been in Graham and all I know is from pictures online. I do know that Finn is the newest dorm on campus!

[@djblitzzz9752]

@@PaulBoldyrev thanks so much!

[@PaulBoldyrev]

@@djblitzzz9752 For sure! Let me know if you have any more questions :)

[@yuanhaoxie3274]

bro, i need some suggestion about my class enrollment

[@skysunshine2]

What's the diversity at SCU?

[@matthewnoriega7240]

Planning on applying for CS and wondering how impacted/competitive the major is at SCU. Really love the location, dorms, etc. My stats are 1510 SAT, 4.0 GPA, and 10 AP classes in HS. Unfortanately I don't have any CS activities since I never learned how to code until junior year. Never took AP CSA either. The question is, for my stats, am I good to consider SCU as a safe school? I'm above their 75th for SAT but once again CS is really competitive

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Hey Matthew! Your stats are essentially the same as mine were in high school. I did take AP CSA though but haven't coded until Junior year. If your essays are half decent (mention campus values, etc), I am sure that you will get into SCU. This is definitely not a reach for you :)

[@pradnyanandurkar7880]

Approx GPA requirement for CS ??

[@traciblake2425]

What type of computers do most students on campus use? Are Macs or PCs more supported or does it not matter?

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Hey! Really good question, I was wondering the same thing a year ago. I would say 80% have macs. However, I don't think that it is necessary for success and I know a bunch of people who use PCs regularly.

[@blueshark1771]

Hi Paul, are you still at SCU?

[@kaiyangteng7446]

Are there any students who play badminton or any badminton clubs in SCU?

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Hi! There's intramural badminton in the fall quarter. I'm not totally sure if there's a badminton club but if not, it's very easy to start one!

[@kaiyangteng7446]

@@PaulBoldyrev Thank you soooo much!!

[@andreajauregui9520]

what class to take as a first year?

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Hi Andrea! That's quite a vague question, not sure if I would be able to help you right away. What major are you? That will help me narrow down my suggestions :). Sorry about the delayed reply!

[@tinav3019]

How is parking? Is it difficult to find parking?

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Parking on campus is paid (~$500/year). There is some street parking near campus but it is inconsistent. There are ZipCars around though which replace having to own a car!

[@tinav3019]

Thanks for the reply! :) I’m an incoming student so your videos are very helpful! For students with a paid parking permit, are there times if the day where it’s difficult to find parking even with a permit?

[@PaulBoldyrev]

@@tinav3019 So happy to hear that!! Currently there are only about 25% of students on campus and the lots are totally empty. Not sure how it would be like during a normal year though!

[@tinav3019]

Okay, cool! Thanks again for the vids & replies! Super helpful

[@PaulBoldyrev]

@@tinav3019 Yeah, for sure! Happy to help.

[@jordanrothkowitz5462]

okay video

[@PaulBoldyrev]

Okay is the new great😎

[@yash-mn4vl]

Hi, I'm 30 and I have an offer from the top colleges to study MS in Information Systems and IT, please advice 1. Santa Clara University - 2 year program at 68000 USD fees at main campus 2. Arizona State University - 1 year program at 66000 USD fees at main campus, 3. Northeastern University - 2 year program at 63000 USD fees, satellite campus very small 4. San Jose State University - 2 year program at 45000 USD fees, weekend course, satellite, weekend class 5. Claremont Graduate Uni - 2 year program at 53000 USD fees at main campus 6. Cal State Uni LA & LB - 2 year program at 55000 USD fees at main campus 7. Drexel, Clark, Pace, Florida State and California Lutheran University - 2year at 48000 USD fees at main campus. Regards Yash