What to do, what to do...

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>so as my freshman year of college comes to an end, I've got some insight in what I may want to do as a career, but I'm still unsure.. I need to figure things out soon so I can search for the right internship next summer. So here is what I'm thinking right now, and I guess I'm just reaching out for rational advice because I'm so confused.</p>

<p>Option 1 (the dream career) - work as a talent agent in the entertainment industry. My original major was Radio, TV, Film, which I enjoyed a lot (oh yeah, I'm a business majors at McCombs at UT), but obviously that career path is very risky (having to go through an agent training program, horrible pay in a high standard-of-living area, and no actual guarantee of making it). I'd pursue an internship in LA next summer (i have a cousin in the business, very minor connections though)</p>

<p>Option 2 - Management Consulting - this option is obviously not an easy path either. But McCombs is pretty good at placing their students into careers they want, so I'd have to work really hard and get some relevant internship experience sophmore year summer. I think I'd enjoy the whole teamwork aspect of this occupation.</p>

<p>Option 3 - Law School - I'd have to study extremely hard (I have a pretty good GPA right now, 3.9) and get into the best law school possible. This means I'd have to spend sophomore summer probably studying for the LSAT and hoping for the best. I won't lie and say I've always had a fascination for the law, but I do think I'd enjoy the problem-solving aspect (analyzing and researching to find the answers to the puzzle) of this job. </p>

<p>Okay, it's pretty apparent that I don't know much about these careers (and how can I learn more unless I intern and actually gain hands-on experience). But what do you guys think? Am I approaching this career-choosing process in the right angle? Should I consider other things? Once again, I'm extremely confused about my future and I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks!</p>

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<p>Try and get some advice from professionals in the areas you are considering…especially in options 2 and 3. A 3.9 from McCombs is good, but ultimately do want you want. You can still take the LSAT while maintaining either option 1 or 2, and then decide, although I’m not familiar as to whether law schools look at your work experience or not.</p>

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<p>You have so much time left to decide what you want to do. I know absolutely nothing about option 1, but you options 2 and 3 can both be a choice that you make your senior year. I’d recommend trying to get an internship in consulting and taking the LSAT and applying to law school and just keeping your options open as long as possible until you have to make a committment, which is a long time from now.</p>

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<p>Okay cool, so I’ll actively search for internships, speak with professionals (probably through business clubs or something), take the LSAT! I guess I’m just in a rush to commit to an industry. I’ll keep my options open for now. Thanks so much guys! Any other advice?</p>