<p>I'm currently trying to find an internship that has to do with my major (business), but I am having a real tough time finding suitable openings on websites like monster, craiglist, and others. </p>
<p>Am I just inexperienced and unqualified for the job qualifications? Am I just not looking hard enough and should really put myself out there? Or, is it contingent with the economic slump and the cost of training an intern? I guess my ultimate question is, what would you recommend to people who are interested in internship?</p>
<p>"I'm currently trying to find an internship that has to do with my major (business), but I am having a real tough time finding suitable openings on websites like monster, craiglist, and others."</p>
<p>What kind of internships are you looking for specifically? There are a couple factors I can think of that are going to be difficult to overcome. (1) The economy/market for jobs is terrible right now, many firms have hiring freezes, have canceled their internship programs or have so much experienced talent waiting in line for an opportunity that they aren't looking for undergrads. (2) Internships are typically sought by students in their summer before graduation or the summer before that, rarely do you hear of students who land great internships after their freshman year. (3) Being from a community college makes things hard as well... if you were at an Ivy then maybe, but community college freshman or sophomores with little to no actual business skills makes things tough.</p>
<p>"Am I just inexperienced and unqualified for the job qualifications? Am I just not looking hard enough and should really put myself out there? Or, is it contingent with the economic slump and the cost of training an intern? I guess my ultimate question is, what would you recommend to people who are interested in internship?"</p>
<p>You are probably not unqualified, but our society requires its members to jump through some loops before they can be awarded good jobs, high pay, responsibility, etc... this includes completing high school, taking exams, graduating college, starting from the bottom of the corporate structure and working your way up... for now your priority should be to perform as best you can at the community college level to ensure you get into the best university you can, at that point you can start thinking about internships once you have passed another one of society's "loops." Sending out a resume for an internship with a recognizable 4-year institution gives you a stamp of confidence in the mind of the employer. </p>
<p>If you really wanted to go after an internship now it is possible, but it's going to require your willingness to work unpaid in most cases. Start cold-calling local firms of interest and offer your help 10-15 hours a week. Also, friends and family can be a good network to tap... see if anyone you know uncles, aunts, cousins, friend's parents etc work somewhere that might offer you a couple months of work.</p>
<p>Like many others have said, thank you for coming back and giving some advice. I've read through the whole thread and there was some great info. Hopefully you're still checking this thread, if not then maybe somebody else can answer my question. </p>
<p>I'm a freshman in my second semester at San Diego State University, and I was planning on transferring to UC Berkeley, or UCLA if I couldn't get into UCB. I was curious if you knew if coming from a 4-year rather than a CCC would hurt my chances too much. I do have a 4.0, and am involved in several clubs (student government is one), and am employed by the independent school newspaper on campus in a paid administration position, not a writing position. </p>
<p>I think I read that you transferred from a CC so you might not know how much coming from a 4-year would affect me, but if you do have any input I'd really appreciate hearing it.</p>
<p>Yeah, I know I'm at a disadvantage in general. I was more curious about whether or not csteep, or anybody else, has any personal experience/ knowledge of specifically how much of a disadvantage it really is. If it is a crippling disadvantage then I may be better off transferring to a CCC my sophomore year. </p>
<p>Of course this is all something I'm planning on calling an admissions counselor about so that I can get a solid answer, I am just curious about the student perspective/ experience.</p>
<p>"I'm a freshman in my second semester at San Diego State University, and I was planning on transferring to UC Berkeley, or UCLA if I couldn't get into UCB. I was curious if you knew if coming from a 4-year rather than a CCC would hurt my chances too much. I do have a 4.0, and am involved in several clubs (student government is one), and am employed by the independent school newspaper on campus in a paid administration position, not a writing position. </p>
<p>I think I read that you transferred from a CC so you might not know how much coming from a 4-year would affect me, but if you do have any input I'd really appreciate hearing it."</p>
<p>Officially the policy is to give priority to community college students, but I know many people who transferred inter-UC and some from even CSU. If your grades are good as you have stated and you can show reasonable cause for transferring you have an excellent shot. Reasonable cause does not include "I want to go to a more prestigious school" but rather "CSU doesn't have the major I am interested in or the resources to allow me to fulfill my academic goals, etc..." whatever the case may be, you need a very compelling reason. </p>
<p>I also know people who were in a similar position as you and went to community college and subsequently transferred to UC Berkeley.. that is another strategy, but I would discourage you from making any hasty decisions especially if you are content in your environment... remember, there is always grad school and with a 4.0 through college and some solid GRE scores you could end up at Berkeley or UCLA in 3-4 years.</p>
<p>First off thanks for the thread. This was just what I was looking for!</p>
<p>Anyway, I'll be going to De Anza CC in Cupertino soon, (graduating from high school in June), and I had a few questions running through my mind. </p>
<p>My goal is to transfer to either UCB (choice), or USC.</p>
<p>I'm interested to know what kind of ECs you think I should do once I get into CC. I'm not exactly sure what "being involved" means at a college, since I haven't really been exposed to that too much. Is it clubs? Sports? </p>
<p>Also what should I do when I first enroll? Anything, looking back, you would have done differently? I'm used to AP courses in high school, which I have taken since sophomore year, so how will the work load compare?</p>
<p>Thanks for your response, I really need someone who has done this before!</p>
<p>This thread really was helpful, thanks a lot! </p>
<p>I was wondering if you could apply multiple times to a UC. Example: Getting rejected from UCLA, could you apply again for a transfer in the Fall of next year?</p>
<p>"I'm interested to know what kind of ECs you think I should do once I get into CC. I'm not exactly sure what "being involved" means at a college, since I haven't really been exposed to that too much. Is it clubs? Sports?"</p>
<p>First it's important to remember the absolute most important thing about transferring is GPA and completing your major requirements. As far as ECs go, there are tons of clubs and campus organizations, especially at De Anza where you are going. Join a club, there will surely be something you are interested in and it will be a good way to meet people. Student government is another option, as is tutoring on campus and volunteering. Sports aren't so much traditional, but if that's your interest you can do that too.</p>
<p>"Also what should I do when I first enroll? Anything, looking back, you would have done differently? I'm used to AP courses in high school, which I have taken since sophomore year, so how will the work load compare?"</p>
<p>The only thing I would have done differently is stressed less. Try to enjoy your time at CC and don't keep worrying about transferring and "getting out of CC." Community college rocks in many ways.. the relax environment, the abundance of good looking 18-21 year olds etc. Community college courses are not harder than high school courses.. I'd say your AP classes have probably prepared you well. Remember, there are a lot of bone-heads at community college, a lot of people don't take it seriously, or drop out so those who are there to rock their classes for 2 years and transfer typically do well. I never met someone determined to transfer to a UC who put forth a faithful effort and failed to achieve their goal.</p>
<p>Hey csteep, it's me again. How can I enjoy myself at community college? I started joining clubs and I really don't have any friends. How do I make my cc experience worthwhile?</p>
<p>I’m an international student going to UCB through EAP, need help!! </p>
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<p>Hello! I’m from Korea and I was selected to go for exchange in UC Berkeley (through reciprocal EAP) from this fall…Now I’m a sophomore majoring in Econ, and will become a senior next semester.
I very much like US and want to pursue my education there. So I’ve got this idea that if I can make it to transfer to UCB, rather than just go there for a year…I searched for that but hardly found anything really helps.
I’m wondering is there any international transfer students in UC who went through EAP first? Or,do you have any idea what I should do now?
Thanks a lot!^^</p>
<p>Do you guys know about the university or college which you can graduate for just a year by using transfer credits earned at another institution?</p>
<p>Through my extensive college search, I found that Wash.U Engineering school accept about 90 credits of coursework, which enables us to graduate for a year. </p>
<p>Could you please list ANY prestigious universities or colleges which we are able to graduate for just a year by transferring the credits earned at another institution?!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>P.S
Since I am a Biology major and would like to transfer into college of Arts & Sciences or Agriculture.</p>
<p>I am from Malaysia, currently studying in an international university-college in my country.
I am preparing for application for fall 2010.
Currently i am in 3rd sem n my current cgpa is 3.75.
I wish to major in Chemistry.
May i know what is my chance if i apply to transfer from my current school to UCSD?
Does anyone has the statistic about this?</p>
<p>What I am having a problem w/ is scholarships! Also selecting a college that teaches psychology and theology w/out going out of state. I am also homeschooled which doesn’t help alot. I have been in choir my whole life though do you know of any choir scholarship websites? Also I didn’t do so hot on my ACT yet my GPA is amazing! I also wonder do most colleges just surrounds their decisions on the ACT? Also I am taking the compass test. Which helps me in my college placement in my classes. So will college cost me a fortune if I don’t have the best score on the ACT?</p>
<p>Friends I am back after being away for several months to help you meet your goals. Feel free to ask general questions that would benefit readers of this topic and send me private messages for your more personal/specific issues. </p>