<p>There is a tendency for disenchanted people to blame the environment for their own individual shortcomings: i.e., she can’t find a good internship, therefore it means there are none to be found. </p>
<p>I do think that everything I have read about Barnard indicates that it is full of (or produces), strong-willed, assertive women. My daughter fits right into that – but I can see some students being overwhelmed, and obviously the best internships will go to the students who are the most proactive in seeking them out. I mean, one student might be simply stopping by the career center once a week to see if there are any new listings, whereas another might be initiating contact with various profs and using them to network. So I can certainly see where the perception of what is available may differ depending on personal style. But I don’t think the problem goes away with another school – although it might go away if the student chooses a less competitive environment overall.</p>