<p>My kid is very keen to pursue either a degree in economics or science. However, he was not able to get any internship in economics. Based on his last year research, this summer he is offered a research in a cutting edge biochemistry field with a Noble Laureate. He is thrilled with the opportunity and would like to pursue it. However he is concerned that most of his summer is devoted to either math camps or science research. Should he choose to major in economics, will it hurt him during admission process that he has no economics/political background?</p>
<p>Are you talking about a high school kid? Most high school kids don’t get ANY internships, and plenty of them wind up majoring in economics. A huge percentage of college students change their majors- many do so multiple times. If you have ANY summer internship it will be a plus on your application- it might indicate a passion in a slightly different area than the designated major, but I don’t see it as a problem at all.</p>
<p>Yes he is still in high school. Thanks</p>
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