Community college classes or internship?

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>I am torn between taking an internship over the summer and taking two community college courses. </p>

<p>I want to take zoology and Italian if I go to summer school. I got really worried recently because my college counselor told me that I should apply as a life science major such as zoology, animal science, biology etc. since my activities reflect that. However I really want to be a foreign language major primarily, maybe double major or minor (or unofficial minor) in science and I want to reflect that by getting more experience with foreign languages (I don’t know how else to show interest in Italian, since our school doesn’t offer it. Although I am taking Japanese at the moment). Problem with this is I would have to pay around $300 since budget cuts are no longer waiving enrollment fees for high schoolers.</p>

<p>On the other hand the full-time paid internship will get me job experience and some money over the summer but it won’t relate as much to what I want to study in college or my future career. </p>

<p>Which is better? Honestly I am stuck right in the middle, I wish I could do both! Also I’m posting this in the Cornell section because it is my first choice :)</p>

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<p>Of course, doing both would be ideal. But I would go with the internship, especially when it’s full time and paid. A lot of academically strong candidates do not have work experience, so you will definitely stand out. Honestly, you don’t absolutely need to take college classes over the summer to get into a competitive school…a lot of my friends got into the Ivies just by taking the usual slew of APs during the school year. But it ultimately comes down to you. If you’re feel more strongly about the college classes, go with your gut instinct. </p>

<p>(sorry for the late response! you probably made the decision already!)</p>

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<p>I agree. An internship will definitely stand out more than summer classes. Summer classes really aren’t necessary. </p>

<p>About the foreign language, I’m not very familiar with the major but I’m sure the fact that your taking a foreign language currently is enough. Having the requirements to get into Cornell is more important then your specific major. You could always take Italian lessons outside of school.</p>