At the start of my college career, I had many misconceptions regarding how the next four years would go. One of those being: staying at college for a full eight semesters. I had come in with my fair share of credits, accumulated during my senior year of high school. To counterbalance these extra credits, I picked up a couple of minors. This meant not having to graduate early.
Two months ago, career fair season began and I began submitting dozens of applications to various internship programs. Some had no interest in interviewing me further, others offered me positions. Of the companies who offered me positions, several asked if I would be willing to take a semester off for a co-op or internship. The thought had never crossed my mind.
One month ago, I officially signed an offer with the Disney Professional Internships Program. By doing so, I also officially decided to take a semester off of school. From January 2015 through May 2015, I will be soaking up the sun as I intern in Lake Buena Vista, Florida!
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I hadn't finalized my summer plans until a few days ago. I had been deliberating for weeks between two positions. After carefully weighing all the pros and cons, I finally accepted a position with J.P. Morgan as an Operations Analyst Intern! It was an extremely difficult decision, but I look forward to spending a summer in NYC. Being a small-town girl, I have no doubt that there are plenty of adventures in store for me.
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I am extremely happy with my decision to take a semester off and explore different career opportunities. Having never lived anywhere but the midwest, both Florida and New York will be brand new experiences. During my eight months away from school, I will be posting highlights from both my internships!