<p>I would like to study abroad some time in college but my parents would prefer that I do a internship or co-op instead. Does an internship/co-op really look better on your resume than a study abroad trip?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>bump? 10 char</p>
<p>I want to do both while I’m in college too. I would like to study abroad in Germany atleast twice(whether it be a smester or a whole year I don’t care), AND do interns/co-ops during the summer. Thats my ideal goal. I don’t see why you can’t do both. It would take some serious planning and organizing but I see no reason why its not possible. </p>
<p>But to answer your question I would think an intern/co-op looks better on job applications because you get actual expericance. In studying abroad its simply more book work… just in a different language and culture.</p>
<p>Ideally you would intern/co-op while abroad… even I would love that. That way you satisfy both you and your parents.</p>
<p>For job purposes, an internship will look better. Working experience always looks good on your resume and can usually lead to a FT offer.</p>
<p>For sanity and happiness, studying abroad is a great experience.</p>
<p>Why not do both? Look into programs that offer a semester of studying abroad and then apply for an internship?</p>
<p>don’t focus too much on padding your resume.
do something useful and join the peace corps</p>