College Freshman Summer Job

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>Hey CC,</p>

<p>I'm a college freshman looking into summer jobs. It seems like all my classmates and I are having the same problem: "college students wanted" usually doesn't mean freshmen. Most of the college jobs I've been looking into want to hire either an upperclassmen or a person of a certain major. While I can return to the jobs I held in high school, I'd like a more exciting prospect but need some help.</p>

<p>I'm undeclared but strongly am considering law school. Every law firm I've called told me to call back in a few years. I'm applying to many competitive programs where few freshman, if any, get accepted. So I don't have high hopes for the results of those apps. </p>

<p>I love law and community service, I would consider an unpaid internship or service project (provided I don't have to pay for it), although money would be preferred because I'm paying for a large portion of my education. In addition to law, I'm also interested in business, psychology, political science, and neuroscience (a wide range, I know).</p>

<p>I go to a top tier university and have a high 3.9 (although that's only counting the one quarter we've had so far) so academic qualifications shouldn't be a problem. Essentially, what are good jobs to hold freshmen year summer? Are there any programs or internships specifically for freshmen? What about abroad opportunities? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>bump 10chars?</p>

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<p>As a first-year I am in a similar situation. The only thing I can suggest is maybe an internship with a non-profit in your city. That way you could live at home, not have to pay for housing but also build your resume. You could also continue your old job from high school in addition to your internship and do both part time, providing you with $$$ and experience.</p>

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<p>look for a research lab that pays a stipend!</p>

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<p>I truly admire your ambition. I wish I had that much when I was a freshman in college.</p>

<p>Having said that, if all you do is spend your summer working at the Arches, it’s not a big deal, not when you have 3 years of college left. </p>

<p>Though, in all seriousness, I do feel bad for you with how much competition there as. It’s really a shame that our country doesn’t have more options for ambitious college students. It really does s uck that it’s so hard for ambitious students to get good training opportunities.</p>