| I don't believe that being from a CCC helps anyone in getting an internship. I agree that it is very possible to get a good internship, just as Trippss has clearly done.
My point is this though: When an employer is confronted with two people whom are equal in every regard other than their schooling--one goes to UCLA and the other goes to a CCC--it is very likely they will choose the one who goes to UCLA.
Moreover, people who go to these "prestigious" schools have so much more access to better internships and employers. Schools like Stanford, Berk, and UCLA get flooded with representatives from the best places to work. Google is not going to spend their time recruiting interns from De Anza College, they are going to Stanf/Berk. Yes, a CCC student who is smart can get this--but they have to compete with not only the prestige factor, but also the "connection" aspect. First, a lot of university professors have great connections for solid internships. Second, at these recruiting seminars you get a brief moment to establish a quick connection/personal contact with one of these employers to make your success more likely.
All in all, my point is simply that acquiring an internship/job is only easier after transferring. |