Programs/internships for rising college freshmen?

intparent
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:41:00 +0000

Given your other posts – you might want to focus on getting a summer job and getting some money in the bank before college starts in the fall. That is what both my kids did the summer before college started (one is working as a night stocker at Walmart this summer - oh, boy). But she just got her first paycheck, so she likes that part. It can take some pressure off during the school year of having to work a lot if you need to earn for spending money and books. And can allow you to save up for possible unpaid or low paid internships in your area of study a summer or two later. My D1 did that – worked both summers and in college so she could take an unpaid internship in DC one summer and cover her expenses.

If you are having trouble finding a job, remember that a lot of places won’t hire until you are 18. Just start looking early and think of places that need seasonal help (Lowes or Menards - if you have them, plant stores, summer camps, etc.).