<p>Can anyone comment about this program -- How rigorous is it? How many freshman drop out of this program after a year and change major? What are the chances of finishing in four years? How are the profs - are they accessible and focus on teaching? What are the internship opportunities outside of Telecom\wireless industry. Current freshman - can you comment on your GPA now that you have almost done with the first year, how are you adapting to the program.
Do big semiconductor giants like --Motorola, Intel, AMD etc recruit on campus or is it strictly Bio-med, telecom companies. If I survive the first two years I want to specialize in one of these following areas -- VLSI, mixed signal circuits, computer engineering. Is the EE dept strong in that area with industry connections? </p>
<p>Finally any 2010 freshman admits from the orange county area to EE?</p>