Restaurant Job vs Unpaid Internship for high school student?

Applying to College
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<p>I understand colleges want high-school applicants to be productive during the summer months. Consequently, after some snooping, I've recently attained an internship at a local lab. At the same time, I've been lucky enough to get a job for which I applied a few months ago. Due to time, I can only choose one. </p>

<p>I'd imagine the unpaid internship would look "nicer," as it involves work in a professional setting. However, I won't be doing much (eg filing papers, organization, busy work). Furthermore, the work involved doesn't exactly match up with my goals future goals (looking into majoring in business). </p>

<p>On the other hand, I could work a job and get paid at the same time. </p>

<p>In all honesty, I feel the two positions would teach me the usual lessons of work ethic and leadership but is there an advantage (in the eyes of college admission officers) in doing one over the other? </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>If you are a business major, take the restaurant job. Pay attention to how the place is managed. Save your earnings for your college fund. Master the skills at that restaurant so that you can use them to get a good job once you are in college and/or keep it during the school year next year!</p>

<p>If you were headed into a science, my advice might be different.</p>

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<p>I agree with happymomof1, if a business major go to the restaurant, science major definitely do the unpaid internship at the lab.</p>