<p>My son will be attending Chicago (yey!!!). He is very much into a Wall Street career upon graduation. He is very motivated to do whatever is needed to get him prepared for the best possible entry point in four years. (It’s good to know that U Chicago grads are well positioned for business school, but that’s after a few years of work experience). </p>
<p>What should he be already thinking about from the day 1 he settles in his dorm? What should he be doing to maximize his chance for a great internship after the first year, then second, etc. or, even an internship during the year, if that’s possible. In my family, we already agreed that we will not encourage him to work on campus at $7.5/hour - we would rather see him work for free in a field related to his intended profession that will position him better for the entry into the Wall Street he dreams about. I believe that’s much better investment.</p>
<p>I know my son will take his own initiative since he is really motivated, but it does not hurt that I have a shadow knowledge/understanding of what goes on so that if appropriate I can make a minimal necessary intervention in a least intrusive manner.</p>