CMU CS Students: Student Work and Summer Jobs

<p>It appears there's a $30k/yr gap between Berkeley all-in cost and
CMU. But I'd still like S1 to consider CMU and we're trying think of
ways to make it work if he was accepted. One parent from Brown
noted that her son was offered coding work via its informal CS network
both during the year (TA) and in the summers at nearby companies. This
was actually enabling him pay for Brown himself including onto graduate
school 5th year. I wondered if this kind of job networking among the CS students
was typical at CMU as well. I realize no promises or guarantees. Just seeking
some impressions of those who've attended. S1 has experience in
Java, C++ and Python and is starting senior year HS shortly.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>