Over 30,000 students occupy San Jose State University Monday through Thursday. Jael Madeleine happens to be one who travels 34 miles to SJSU in order to get her education.
Name: Jaël Madeleine
Year: Senior
Major: Business Marketing
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Q: Why did you choose SJSU?
A: I chose SJSU because I love how diverse it is. I also chose it because it has one of the best business schools in California and for its connection to Silicon Valley.
Q: What do you like the most about SJSU?
A: I like how diverse it is. I always someone new from somewhere new. What makes me collegiate is having four group projects and spending hours on one assignment.
Q: What is your experience being a commuter student like?
A: My experience as a commuter student is hard and a bit stressful. I have to get really early to make it to class on time. I have to stay late on campus so I won’t have to experience traffic. The positive is that I am able to see my family everyday and friends from high school .