<p>I have a huge decision about summer plans to make!</p>
<p>On one hand, I have many small opportunities:
-returning camp counselor for a week Special Olympics sports camp
-presiding officer for a Youth in Government 3-day program called Youth Conference on State Issues (we would discuss solutions to problems and tour local government buildings)
-participant for a week program on experimental economics at Chapman University (all expense paid)
-a returning participant, a now elected official, to lead a company with the process of making and presenting a complete business plan in week business camp called Minnesota Business venture
-a national youth gathering in New Orleans for a week</p>
<p>Or, I have the opportunity to be an intern for two months in D.C. (I'm from Minnesota) as a Financial intern for the Special Olympics, which covers all expenses but is unpaid. </p>
<p>Some background:
-I'm very involved in E.C.s and I worry it may be too much, in the eyes of college admissions officers. I think an internship would show concentrated passion, instead of just a lot of little things.
-I would ultimately like to go to UChicago to study economics and get a corporate finance job.</p>
<p>I know this is highly subjective and up to me ultimately, but I would really appreciate some outside opinions. Thank you!</p>
<p>Wow, sounds like either way you’ll have a great summer ahead of you. Personally, I might end up choosing the first one. Then again, I live near DC so I may not be able to fully appreciate the opportunity to intern there. But the first one just sounds like so much fun and you’ll get to do a variety of different things. But congrats on having such an awesome summer!</p>
<p>The business plan option sounds serious. Do you have anything like that already on your EC resume? I think that’s a skill many go to workshops to learn how to put one together.</p>
<p>Just think of what skill/experience you will get from each one and choose the one you are missing or the one you will have the most ful with.</p>
<p>You are lucky to have such good options.</p>
<p>Thank you for your responses! I know–I am going to really enjoy my summer! Talking about these exciting plans just makes doing homework even harder to get through.</p>
<p>yhbultimate11, I definitely understand where you’re coming from. Thanks!</p>
<p>Midhelper, the business plan is a very helpful skill. Last year, I was a part of the MN Business Venture, so I have experience doing that already, but beyond that I am taking a Intro to Business class now, and we’re currently in the process of learning how to make a business plan. Also, I am involved in DECA, where I have learned quite a few things about starting a business. So, yes, I do have things like that already on my resume. </p>
<p>That’s a very important point to mention, Midhelper, about what experiences and skills I will get from both tracks. Thank you for your help!</p>
<p>Does anyone else out there have some thoughts or opinions?</p>
<p>Internship in dc, hands down.</p>