Why is it good to have an internship during college?
606907
I agree with what the others said. \nBut look for an internship in a field you want to work in in the future. IF working for a florist or small box retailer is your goal then put together a resume of your school work (and any previous relevant past employment) and give it to them ....... and a way to contact your internship advisor on campus who can explain what hosting an intern is all about. You want to be sure you wont just be a gopher. You want to learn things.. make a list of the things you want to gain from the experience and make sure they can offer that.\nIf your ultimate goal is to work for a financial planning company or stock trading...whatever.. then dont waste your time at a florist. Ask your academic advisor for assitance placing you where you WANT to be. It will be easier to get the job you want after grad. if you plan carefully now. An internship is usually not paid but you have to think of it as an investment... after graduation if you have good experience you will land a better job with better pay. \nGood luck
1171633
Volunteering is an EXCELLENT thing to have on college applications.  Not only does it count as an 'extracurricular' activity, but many community organizations offer scholarships and often, if you are committed and do well, leaders from the organization will write you letters of recommendation.  So yeah, get involved! \n\nDo you want to learn a new language or play an instrument?  Or are sports more your thing?  You could be on student council, do yearbook or newspaper, or start a club.  Those are all great on applications and show that you're a well-rounded individual, but do something that you really enjoy, and if you have to create an opportunity for yourself (such as start your own club), that's even better.  It should be fun, too!  If you're not committed and don't enjoy it (i.e. you're only doing it 'cause it looks good on paper), it won't be a positive experience anyway.  \n\nGood luck!
729832
You have the opportunity that can never be duplicated elsewhere to: develop friendships that will last a lifetime, learn lifeskills in a protected safe environment, be exposed to differences in ideals/religious beliefs/lifestyles/personality types in an evironment where differences are celebrated, obtain learning skills that you will benifit long after school, and ( obvious, but has to be stated) you can put on a job application that you graduated from college and be considered for jobs that would otherwise not be available.
782224
Depends on what you going to college for - but administrators love experience and volunteer work and i should know cause i am one. Don't just put the usual - "love meeting new people" and "love learning new things" be original cause remember the person choosing has probably seen thousands of them before they even get too you. You need to be helpful to the community and to those around you - volunteering is the best because it shows that you want to help without money as a reward and just doing it for others and the personal satisfaction it brings
524013
Yes since it should be directly related to the job you are trying to get, I think it's good. A lot of times it's hard for people to get their first job since they don't have experience so volunteering in that particular field is good.
851583
Internship is to gather experience that you do not have. As you may expect, this is typically while you are in school or right out of school and have no experience. In an internship the expectations from you are not much; just basic -- come on time, show interest to learn and learn, don't sit around and drink coffee. A person undergoing an internship, if smart, will work hard, interact nicely with people at work, show interest and learn lots of work. That could be an internship to take up jobs as a programmer, as a budding journalist and what have you. An internship may be unpaid or paid. The company that offers you an internship "may offer" you a job at the end. So, it is better you be on the lookout to use the internship experience and find a job yourself elsewhere. \n\nA part-time job is when the company decides that a particular job does not require a full time employee or simply cannot afford to have a full time employee. It can also happen when the employee decides that they cannot come to work full time for their own reasons, such as a new baby at home. From an experience level there is no difference between a part-time and a full time job. Even an experienced employee may be working part time. \n\nGood luck.
969999
I have a friend who did one and got a job that was in direct correlation to that internship.  My advice is to find one that gives you stipend.
238370
See about working at a convention center or country club that holds banquets. The money will be very good for a college student and the networking you can do is priceless. They are pretty fun, and if you work an event attended by people who are very successful you might start to learn a thing or two and have the opportunity to meet some people that will get you very far in life. It is all about who you know in this country and while fun jobs are "FUN", they might not be as benificial as ones that take a little more focus. Whatever you choose, make sure it is something that you can benefit from not only finacially, but gain knowledge from and life skills from. Good Luck in your search. may you have a very successful future ahead of you. -Michael
597827
They should help place you in classes tht will help prepare you for your furture (advance placement and college prep).  Addtionally they can be a mentor, and even someone you can turn to in a time of need.
800907
I am getting ready to start my internship at a university. I have heard tons of times that universities do not teach you anything and that everything that you need to know you will learn from experience.  I feel that my classes have prepared me because I have mainly gathered a TON of lesson plans on a variety of topics for children of a variety of ages and know how to make accommodations for the different ages and ability levels. I have also had many opportunities to be in the classroom which has helped a lot. I have taught lessons and observed. \nPROS:\n1. extremely rewarding!\n2. have fun at work!\n3. summers off!\n\nCONS:\n1. very low pay\n2. you will have the children that are behavior problems.\n3. lots of paperwork and planning
256491
College is a time to discover your own niche in the world so it's better to have a complete stranger for a roommate.  You don't know if you and your friend will grow apart but if you don't become roommates, you'll still have enough space between each other for the friendship to develop further. Plus, it's time to expand your horizons and make new friends!
416305
A lot of fun, it feels nice to be more independent. Partying is fun, but do be careful, you grades can suffer. College is the best years of school, at least I think.
1117578
Most colleges whether or not you are a student can give you a test (usually for free) and that will determine what your interests are and what careers you may be good at\nOr, as a freshman in college they allow you to try a few majors at the same time to see what you may be interested in
143785
yes it could help you get into a good college.  schlorships are some of the benefits.
747495
I haven't had any law internships, but I have had plenty of internships in other fields. So I guess the same principle applies. You decided which place you want to have the internship, then you find out who to ask about it and you ask and if necessary bug them. Unless they say no outright it is usually worth showing persistance. More common you first don't get any reply or get refered to somebody else, but if you are persistant it usually works out. \nBut as I have made it always clear that for an internship I don't expect any payment, it usually worked out. Led to some paid summerjobs as well afterwards. \nSo it is basically your research who you want to ask and your persistance and personality if you get one.
617990
got to collect and work for  a degree, get a internship while your in school.
643926
You get street smarts much sooner,and if you work in a business for example you get a lot of advantage,since you learn business by doing business and not by taking courses about business,and the same principle applies to a lot of other majors,so a lot of times,it has many + benefits.