<p>Hey!
So UW is one of the top ranked universities for CSE (I want to say number 7 in the US, but that number may have changed). Professors/Lecturers DO teach large lectures, but only introductory courses. In the CS/CE department, this is CSE 142 and 143, with around 250-350 people in each class.</p>
<p>Honestly, it’s not hard to find the professors after class. I’ve never had trouble talking to my professors. They hold office hours after class (or before class), and if you can’t make it to those hours, you can schedule a personal meeting with them! They really try to make it easy for you to get help. Most people think it’s hard to contact professors, but really, they sit in their office and wait. and wait. and wait for people to come.</p>
<p>I’m taking 300 level courses in the CSE department right now and my classes are around 40-50 people in each. My professors and TAs hold a LOT of office hours, and they check their emails very regularly.</p>
<p>If you’re planning on a Masters degree in CSE, I still suggest UWS as an undergrad. First, they have the 5 year BS/MS program, where you can apply to finish your BS and MS in 5 years instead of taking another two years to finish an MS. </p>
<p>Another question I have for you is, since you are an international student, do you plan on staying in Seattle during summer time or going back home? If you’re staying here, I highly recommend UWS for undergrad. There are a TON of internship opportunities (even freshmen get internships sometimes!) for the summer. You really want those connections to build up your experience and resume for post-graduate! </p>
<p>For more information: [UW</a> CSE Education](<a href=“http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/]UW”>Education | Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering)</p>
<p>A “Why Choose CSE” from the CS department: [Why</a> Choose CSE?](<a href=“http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/ugrad/admit/whycse.html]Why”>http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/ugrad/admit/whycse.html)</p>
<p>If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!</p>