Classmates and Community

"Accepting a full-time job offer before I even graduated was a huge milestone. What I learned through my program helped shape how I approached my interview process. My experience helped me build confidence, articulate my values, and approach leadership with empathy."

"I was really blessed to receive an SJSU scholarship. The application process was simple and I was able to utilize the SJSU Writing Center for feedback on my responses. When I was notified that I received the award, it was automatically applied to my tuition for the semester."

"After a long journey, I'm finally completing my bachelor's degree thanks to SJSU Online. SJSU's Veterans Resource Center was super helpful with my transition back to school, my faculty and classes were awesome, and I was even able to find a full-time job through the Career Center's job platform."

"I appreciate that the Info Science and Data Analytics program focuses on learning technical skills as well as understanding how data impacts people and communities. That's important to me because I want to use data to build tools, tell stories, solve problems, and make a positive impact in the world."

"I chose SJSU Online because I needed a program that fit my life and not the other way around. The Anthropology program specifically stood out to me because it's not just about studying the past, it's about applying what we learn to the present and the future."

"After taking a break from school for 20 years, SJSU Online is giving me the opportunity to continue pursuing my goal of completing my bachelor's degree while working and taking care of my children."

"Enrolling at SJSU Online has changed my life. Not only have I been able to reach a lifelong personal goal, I have also become the first in my family to graduate from college. My experience at SJSU has also prepared me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enroll in a master’s degree program at Harvard University."

"My program has helped me expand my knowledge and learn how I can problem solve for life. I am confident that I will be able to apply what I have learned towards my future goals of working in government intelligence and earning a graduate degree."

"I needed a quality, flexible degree option to fit my life and I'm so glad that I chose SJSU Online - it was the best decision I made this year!"

"I was not going to be able to do college if I had to be on campus. Being a mom and working full-time is really hard. However, I had a really good support system within SJSU Online to help me achieve my goals."

"SJSU Online's class flexibility and format fits really well with my life and availability. My academic advisor is also great. They make me confident that I will be set up for success and have a stress free experience when it comes to enrolling in all of my necessary courses."

"I'm so glad that I found this program. It has been the best experience from the very beginning. My admissions counselor kept in contact with me every step of the way and the new student orientation was so welcoming."

"A highlight for me was the camaraderie that I found with other fellow students. I didn't think that was possible because it was an online program, but the relationships and friendships that I was able to build I think are lifelong."

"The online Discord student community was an invaluable resource for me to share information and study with my classmates."

"This program highlights how important educational advisors are. They really are the driving force. They encouraged us, they motivated us, and they were there every step of the way."

"I really enjoy teaching children, and this program is enabling me to professionally study material that I can go into the field and use to be the best teacher I can be for my students."

"The Anthropology program is giving me a chance to bring my vision to life and organize myself in a way in which I can be productive online. We are taught in so many unique and variable ways so no matter your learning style there is something for you."

"Completing my program was something that I wanted to prove to myself that I could do. Now, I think that I am able to better present my work and have better analysis skills to combine with my other life experiences."

"As an immigrant who previously had to complete ESL classes, this program has empowered me to believe that I can make a difference in the community. That's why I'm proud to be an SJSU Online student."

"I am a team-oriented person. My classmates and I have helped each other out for the past few semesters and it's been exactly what I've needed."