Stay productive. Use resources at your university recruiting office now; you are paying for it. Higher pay will come later with reputation and quality work. I don't know about being a foreign student but you are likely better off than most:
According to WSJ, the unemployment rate for computer programmers (5.7%) is much lower than many professions, such as construction workers (~20%).
According to BLS, the unemployment rate for college grads is 5.4%; for Master's is 4%.
According to WSJ, the unemployment rate for computer programmers (5.7%) is much lower than many professions, such as construction workers (~20%).
According to BLS, the unemployment rate for college grads is 5.4%; for Master's is 4%.
Sources: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870379190457607... http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm