University of Dreams Internships ---has anyone done this??

chambay · 06-23-2008, 12:53 PM

The website seems legit.....but I just don't know.

lil_killer129 · 06-23-2008, 01:02 PM

New York Internships for College Students

Are you talking about this? I think it's a rip off. You have to pay $8,000 to work in an internship for 6 weeks. You're better off finding one that would pay YOU for working there, not the other way around. You're probably desperate for work experience. Chill out man.

Weasel8488 · 06-23-2008, 01:03 PM

Are you really going to pay someone to get you an unpaid internship? I don't know anyone who has done this, but it seems like a waste of money. Unpaid internships are not that hard to get. And if I were an employer, I would be less impressed by someone who "bought" an internship than by someone who got an internship through talent and initiative. I doubt it's a scam, but that doesn't make it a good idea.

chambay · 07-03-2008, 06:51 AM

Thanks for your responses! I did hear from someone who did the NY one and his parent called the agency and it was all legit. He had a blast and he goes to a public ivy.

The LA one is an all-inclusive one and for living in LA, it seems like a hassle free way to "experience" living (on UCLA's campus) and working in LA.

Getting a good internship or any internship as a Freshmen will be difficult, so I know it's a lot of money, but....well...still thinking about it.
Has anyone else done this internship??

mochamaven · 07-04-2008, 01:46 AM

oh god, if you can't get a legit internship after freshman year of college, just get a job. Employers won't be impressed by your "buying" an internship, no matter how prestigious it sounds. Better to work at home than shell out an absurd (yes, absurd) amount of money for an internship. Dude, I just finished freshman year of college and I'm getting paid for my internship! It's possible.

lil_killer129 · 07-04-2008, 11:54 AM

If you can't find an internship or job after freshman year, you can always take summer classes like me. It helps a lot of you can lower your fall/spring courseload a little bit, so if you can find a part-time job on campus then you can.

Enorm2008 · 07-10-2008, 06:06 PM

It's real and legit - I can promise you that ... I work for UofDreams.
You do secure an internship, but do note that the price of the program provides much more then just that. If you have questions you can reach me or you can call us directly. Also, right now we have over 1300 participants attending programs around the world. Some of them are blogging about their experieces on our site ... so feel free to read for yourself.

kmzizzle · 07-10-2008, 07:26 PM

lower the price

lil_killer129 · 07-10-2008, 07:53 PM

^Definitely. Washington D.C. internships costs 7k and NY internships cost 8k?!?! Are you kidding me?

Mr100% · 07-22-2008, 12:49 AM

i thought unpaid was bad enough, now this...haha, i'd seriously laugh if i saw this on someone's resume as a recruiter.

isacc · 07-24-2008, 11:36 PM

my s did between fresh and soph year
not just a good unpaid internship it was like college
summer camp in the evenings and weekends
they sightseed together
he received a great rec letter...he fell in love with chicago
and 3 years later he is working for great financial group
in chicago

cr_book · 09-07-2008, 06:12 AM

hahahahahaha

nyumom · 09-08-2008, 01:41 AM

It shouldn't be necessary to have to pay to take an unpaid internship. There are internships that prefer the student be registered for college credit, and that is also questionable as to whether or not that is advisable, and if it was required, then registering and paying for the bare minimum would be the way to go. University of Dreams charges a small fortune, when the student should be able to find internships without using that service.

testprep101 · 11-04-2008, 01:01 PM

I think people who are complaining about the cost or the fact that you are paying for this internship are missing the point. Yes, you can likely find paid or unpaid internship near you. And, the internship opportunities this company offers may not be any better in the way of actual work experience.

The way you need to look at it, is whether or not you want to experience of traveling to a new city, meeting new people and such. So, really what it comes down to is what you are looking for in a summer internship experience. There are few other opportunities to move to the large cities they list and have room and board provided for as well as a social experience for a flat rate. It can be done with some research...

That's what this decision comes down to.

MyIzumi · 12-04-2008, 08:27 PM

The spring (and I assume fall) internships are only $999 though, and that actually is cheap for housing for four months! I've been considering a fall or spring internship. They seem more focused on the job and less on the glitz and fun times, for a much longer time, for a lot cheaper.
Although technically I have worked in my field for my last three years of college, but my field is very limited locally.