<p>First year IE major and no job for the summer. I am working on applying to every place I know. I had hoped for an internship but turns out first year students have little to no chance unless they know someone, which I don't. Also looking at jobs like waitering etc., but if you are only planning on working for the summer and leaving in the fall to go back to college they don't want to hire you. </p>
<p>Any ideas would be helpful. Summer break for me is 4 months - which is a long time to do nothing.</p>
<p>There are lots of businesses that are busier in the summer and look for summer help - think summer camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. For example Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH is now hiring and they offer housing for emplyees who live more than a certain number of miles away. Also, don’t discount the chance of getting an internship. My daughter was able to find one through a local organization that offered subsidies to companies that provided internships to students. Google your city and internships and see what kind of opportunities pop up. </p>
<p>If your school has a career fair, attend it. That is where a lot of kids find their summer internships.</p>
<p>Also, go to your career center. They may have internship opportunities as well.</p>