D got internship away from home

cheezwhiz · 03-08-2008, 02:48 PM

Wanted to know if any others have went through this. D is in her freshman year and was offered a internship away from home (4hours) in her freshman year. I will be sad but think its a great opportunity.

She is in engineering and think it would be good. Any one out there dealing with this too or went through this.

soozievt · 03-08-2008, 03:34 PM

Congratulations to your daughter. Both of my daughters (currently a junior and a senior in college) were away from home every summer during college (and continue to be) doing jobs, internships, and the like. In my view, this is what this time in their lives is about. They came home briefly between college and summer activities. They basically have not lived at home at all since starting college and I don't expect them to ever again and while I miss them, I am very very happy for the experiences they are having. I am sure you will be too.

mominva · 03-08-2008, 03:47 PM

What a wonderful opportunity for your D. Engineering internships often lead to job offers. She'll be ahead of the game when looking for internships after soph. and jr. years.
My engineeering D was home only her 1st summer, but took a job based in our home town after graduation. Since her job requires quite a bit of travel, she rents a room in our home now.

mizzou-mom · 03-08-2008, 04:20 PM

My d was 19 hours away from home for her internship last summer. She had to find her own apartment and her own way, as we were so far away. It was really hard on me, I missed her. But, isn't this what we raise them for? To fly and soar! Congrats to your daughter! You have raised a self-confident child, so congrats to you, too!

soozievt · 03-08-2008, 04:39 PM

My D's internship last summer was in Paris! Yesterday she got a call for an interview for an internship in LA (she is located in the East), though that is very far and expensive to go for just an interview for a summer job. She has a request in for a phone interview now.

Fred's Mom · 03-08-2008, 05:44 PM

My daughter is also a freshman, and out of the blue was just asked to continue her current research, with a paid position over the summer. She's a comp sci major, and has been working with this professor in conjunction with her video game concentration. (Yes, there's at least one girl who plays those ridiculous video games). For a variety of reasons, I really didn't want her at school this summer, but don't see how I can say no. However, if you've found a way, I'd be open to suggestions!