<p>Alright well I've been busy this summer and I'm off for the month of August. What should I do for this month for an internship or job? Do places give internships for one month only? Should I start contacting firms near me asking if they would like me to intern in a few weeks for one month? Or should I try to get a job or do some volunteer work? College sophomore looking for something to do. Thank you.</p>
<p>Go to the beach and chillax… Try a road trip… Meet someone special and do like they do on the discovery channel - Backpacking.;)</p>
<p>I need to do something. I relaxed all summer and have no activities that I do so I’m worried.</p>
<p>You probably won’t be able to find paid employment for a month. Try volunteering. What are your career interests?</p>
<p>Economics. Would a paid employment at some minimum wage job look better than volunteering?</p>
<p>No, it wouldn’t look any better. You would essentially have to lie to your interviewer about your departure date – no minimum-wage job is going to hire you for a month (unless it’s during a peak shopping season). As a result, you won’t be able to use them as a reference (because you quit very quickly). It’s expensive to train new employees and your early mistakes are costly. </p>
<p>Why don’t you offer your time to a homeless shelter or some other good deed? You aren’t going to be able to find something lucrative, so just focus on giving back and making the most of your time. </p>
<p>If you are looking for something intellectual, check out MIT Open Courseware. I’m also an economics major, and I’m checking out the multivariable calculus videos in preparation for next semester for “fun.”</p>