Location: San Jose, CA
                Agoura Hills, CA

Number of Respondents: 1

          Teradyne is located in the suburban San Jose, CA. The student lived in fully subsidized corporate housing, which was a very nice apartment with a pool and other ammenities. A car was necessary for a 6-minute commute to work, but the company rented the vehicle and the student spent nothing on transportation. After-work activities were limited.

          Though the student came in contact with a number of other students, the company sponsored no activities and student interaction was limited. The student worked alone in a large cubicle and found the working environment to be almost too laid back, with the hours very flexible and the dress very casual. The student was treated with great respect, worked with very competent co-workers, and had state-of-the-art equipment available.

          The student worked in a product development group with 3 other people. The project, which was assigned upon arrival, involved circuit simulation and design verification. The student was interested in the project and felt that it was moderately important to the group's work.

          Teradyne does not provide health or dental insurance, although it does pay moving costs to and from the company as well as 5th year, 1st term tuition. Salary was average.

          Overall, the student had a very good impression of the company and an excellent impression of the group. The student would return for another assignment and would work for Teradyne after graduation.

"Sometimes things felt a little too laid back."
"It's a good job."

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