As we enter the New Year and new semester, it is not too early to begin
thinking about your summer and what opportunities lay ahead for you! Here are a few recommendations to keep yourself busy this summer that you may consider:
Summer classes Though
school is out for the summer, this does not mean you have to stop
learning! Several colleges and
universities throughout the state of Florida offer summer programs for high
school students spanning a variety of concentrations, including leadership, entrepreneurship,
and medical sciences. This is a great
way to stay busy, meet new people, and to also get a feel for different
colleges. Especially if you are particularly
interested in a specific school, this is a unique opportunity for you to meet
their faculty and introduce yourself to their program, a major bonus for
admissions! Check out this link for more
info on some of these programs! For college students, many schools offer
summer classes, a great way to obtain an accelerated degree. Summer is also an excellent opportunity to
take advantage of study abroad opportunities and learn in a different state or
even country!
Volunteer Summer
presents a great opportunity to give your time and talents to help others. In previous blog posts we have spoken about
the importance of volunteerism and civic engagement; not only does volunteerism
help others and the larger community, but it also enriches your own life. This is especially true in terms of your
college and career plans if you have a specific interest. For example, if you are interested in
veterinary science, you may volunteer at an animal shelter or animal clinic. This not only helps animals and the
community, but it also exposes you to the field of your interest – a great
experience to have for a resume!
Internships and Jobs
With classes out, summer is a time when most students take on an extra job or
internship. Internships are
pre-professional work experiences that provide the opportunity to gain
experience in a particular field. By
gaining experience in a field, it can help you narrow your career and research
interests. Internships can also provide
academic credit and even supplement classes.
They are great opportunities to try different things, without having the
commitment of a contract or career move; internships are usually for a couple
months or a 1 year program.
Internships are also a great opportunity to live in a
different city, state, or country! If
you are interested in Fashion, you may consider applying to an internship in
New York and those interested in Political Science may consider applying to
internships in Washington, D.C. If you
are applying to internships and getting academic credit for it, you can often
apply financial aid to help you pay for housing or transportation, which is
especially helpful if you are considering interning abroad.
January is a great time to start looking for internships and
jobs. Give yourself ample time to fill
out the applications thoughtfully, so that you are able to submit a strong
application.
To find the internship or job that is right for you, you
must first consider your interests and goals.
It is also important to decide what you want to get out of the
experience, if the internship is for college credit, perhaps you need a
position that fulfills certain guidelines set by your academic advisors. Internships are great learning experiences
for students, and your fresh perspectives and previous experiences are a
valuable asset to the organization and employers with whom you will be working
with. For more information on internships and different
opportunities, check out the following to find an internship in your field:
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