<p>Learn from it and move forward. Rejection is a frequent occurrence, so you must be able to battle it in the future! For me, I just remind myself that one instance of rejection is just one, small moment in my life and that I should not and can’t afford to fret over it. Even after moving into my last year of school, I was confronted with rejection, dead-end interviews, resume blackholes and more rejection. Just remember, all you need is <em>ONE</em> acceptance and it makes it all worthwhile. </p>
<p>Don’t let your mother get to you. Try your hardest, times are tough. Even if you can’t find the ideal job or internship, find something that will keep you busy, developing skills, and maybe making money. Nothing is wrong with volunteering, that is how I started out.</p>
<p>I will give you an example. After my first year of college, I was rejected from internships and jobs. I took the advice of my high school physics teacher, that you are never too good for a job, and became a funeral director. At first, I was distraught by my failure to obtain an internship. In the end, I made the most of the job and learned some good life lessons.</p>