someone suggested that:
for most ppl who have decided majors before applying to college(s),
an internship in that field of interest always > community service
opinions and support please…
thanks
<p>i guess it really depends on the quality of the intern and the community service (like maybe an organizer to raise funds for a recognizable charity mite look better than a very normal intern?), and if u hav doen a lot of service prior to this, maybe an intern wil be beter, vice versa.</p>
<p>I suppose this is a tough way to look at it. But which activity will help you bring more as a person to the universities you wish to apply to?</p>
<p>For example, our city has internships as a teller at Washington Mutual. While it is certainly good experience, it will not change you dramatically or make you more interesting to talk to on a personal level or in a specific field. Nerj's example of raising funds for a recognizable charity is an example of an activity that will help you improve both as a person as well as learn a skill (fundraising).</p>
<p>Another important factor is -- which will you enjoy more? You are more likely to accomplish something in the activity you care most about. And if you choose to write about it, you will actually have true -- not forced -- passion.</p>
<p>Your chosen activity will help identify what you are interested. And while it seems that the internship identifies this more clearly, you can accomplish this connection in community service as well (ex med track: research internship vs hospital volunteering. Generally, research is considered more meaningful b/c you are likely to learn more than just filling out papers, etc).</p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>