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San Jose, CA It's not that long ago that San Jose was a small downtown area surrounded by acres of apricot and plum orchards. Now, the orchards are gone, and the city is now the third largest in California. Its huge growth spurt has nothing to do with fruit orchards but a lot to do with silicon. Going to school in San Jose means being in the middle of the Silicon Valley, the hottest technology corridor in the country. San Jose and the smaller communities that surround it are filled with the biggest names in the high-technology industry. All the computer hardware and software giants have branches or headquarters there, and the side streets are filled with small, innovative firms who all hope to become giants. The cultural life of San Jose is among the most exciting in the state. The city supports a professional ballet company, professional theatre groups, an art museum and a technical museum, and a vibrant array of Mexican and Asian cultural events. San Jose is the perfect place for students who love technology, as well as those who love culture.