<p>So I recently applied for a summer internship and the response I received was that I was too young to work at the company, but that the recruiter would be "delighted to keep in touch".
If anyone has any experience, what exactly would this entail? Periodic conversations about random science topics?</p>
<p>Well, I would think it would mean periodic conversations. Keep the relationship up. It’s always useful to have contacts like that for the future.</p>
<p>Apply again when you’re old enough :)</p>
<p>Create a profile for yourself on LinkedIn. Add this person as a contact. Add anyone else you know/meet in a business/professional context.</p>