Paid internships at Johns Hopkins?

<p>Hey guys. Currently it's looking like I'd have to take out a lot in loans to be able to go to Hopkins. However, I was reading another thread for a different college where a petroleum engineer had the same problem. Everybody said that at that particular school, it was so easy to get a paid internship starting sophomore/junior year that they could get upwards of 20 grand by the time they graduate. Is there any truth to this for Hopkins?? </p>

<p>I'm a biomedical engineering major, and I know that hopkins has lead the country for 3 decades in research spending; plus, I know that part of the strength of their BME program hinges on the fact that they get their BME kids into research programs as early as possible. What do you think my prospects would be for getting a paid internship while there? How much total do you think the average student could make if they work hard to find a position?</p>

<p>Or was the thread that I read a total anomaly and hopkins engineers never get paid internships? Any info, anecdotal, statistical, or links would be hugely appreciated!!</p>

<p>Thanks,
-Michael</p>

<p>All of the engineers I know get paid internships.</p>

<p>That being said, who knows where this economy is heading.</p>

<p>Do you know anything more about them? Significantly more money than work studies? In the interest of being thorough, do your friends represent the top echelon of JHU students, or do they represent a pretty typical sample group?</p>

<p>Thanks for your response!
-Michael</p>

<p>Most of the engineers I know are frat guys with decent gpa’s. I’d say they are pretty typical for JHU students as a whole.</p>

<p>And no, I can’t give more info, being that I don’t remember/didn’t really pay attention, but they’re mostly salaried, some work for Bloomberg, I believe, and some of them work for the gov’t.</p>

<p>If you’re engineering, you’re golden when it comes to money/finding a job in this economy.</p>

<p>Just an anecdote: a fairly average (i.e. starting at 60k) defense contractor came to campus recruiting for paid engineering interns. Three people applied for two spots, so the applicants had really high chances of landing a position. I think that if you’re an engineering major at JHU you’d almost have to try to not get a paid internship. </p>

<p>Getting an internship that you like is a different story. The JHU job board lists 900 internships and the consortium job board (with a few other schools: Harvey Mudd, Dartmouth, a bunch of LACs, and UChicago are in it) lists 7000 internships. Obviously a lot of the listings are junk and some are non-profits, but there are tons of paid internships that will fit what you’re looking for.</p>

<p>Congrats on getting BME.</p>

<p>^Thanks, but I think it’s kind of a moot point if I don’t find a way to bridge the 35k gap between cost and aid award… ****ing hate my life right now…</p>

<p>thanks for the other replies too though guys…</p>