<p>I am a freshman engineer and still have no plans for the summer. Well, either I can work on campus, which I don't really want to; or do a research with a professor (though I am not sure how easy it is to get it right after your freshman year, some kids did that), or look for an internship. What would you suggest me to do?</p>
<p>As of my career goals, I am still not sure. Either I go to grad school, or try to find a job at investment banking.</p>
<p>What is your major?</p>
<p>I say you do which ever option that you can get your hands on. As a freshman, your options are more limited, so either internship or research would be great for you right now. You have a couple more summers for other ventures.</p>
<p>I am in the same dilemma as a freshman student majoring in CS or CE (not exactly sure yet, but definitely one). For my first summer after freshman year I will be considering doing research (I love it) in CS or CE. I am also getting paid (which is good to get a laptop, though I am not a money hungry person; thus, I find the experience more rewarding). Thereafter, I will be looking for more research opportunities and internships in later summers and undergraduate years as my skills and knowledge become more sophisticated. In other words, take my advice and go with the research project at your university for the freshman year. If you find a better option (internship or better research opportunity), go with it; otherwise, do the research, get the experience, don't waist a summer, and win both ways.</p>
<p>Electrical and Computer Engineering</p>
<p>Considering your major I'd probably go with research (if you can get anything).</p>
<p>what type of internships are good for a freshman who is planning to go for IE?</p>
<p>this also includes his soph, junior and senior yrs.</p>
<p>Anything in a manufacturing facility.</p>
<p>what if the school has three options for IE:
!) Manufacturing option
2) Service option
3) IST option</p>
<p>and what if the student takes the second option.</p>
<p>Deloitte? Some other industry firms.</p>
<p>If you are a freshman--it really shouldn't matter.</p>
<p>Experience is experience and even if you aren't working in "the perfectly matched field" that you want, you'll still gain valuable skills and it will be a great asset to your resume.</p>