Anderson Experiences Silicon Valley

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Krista Anderson at Tesla Motors during her spring break experience.

HOUGHTON, MI (03/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Fifteen Michigan Technological University students headed west for the third annual Silicon Valley Spring Break Experience last week. Organized by the School of Business and Economics, the trip exposed students to the entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation of the Silicon Valley.

Krista Anderson, a psychology major from Kingsford, took part in the trip. 

"This was the best three hundred dollars I could have spent on a spring break experience," Anderson said. "I met so many cool people and learned so many things. Being able to be part of this experience definitely reassured me that I want to work for a high-tech company someday!"

The trip included visits to tech giants Google, Cisco, Kyocera, Brocade, Tesla and other companies, many of which employ Michigan Tech alumni. Brocade Communications Systems, run by 1965 Tech alumnus and supporter Dave House, is sponsoring the trip. Opportunities for students included learning about the technology of these cutting-edge corporations, career paths in Silicon Valley and successful business strategies.

"Students get to experience a city and culture outside of the Midwest. This is extremely valuable because they get to learn from fast-paced, constantly evolving technological companies," said Carly Benson of the School of Business and Economics.

Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 130 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.