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What should I start doing to prepare myself to land internships as a freshman?

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Debra’s Answer

Visit with upperclassmen who have had internships. Get ideas of companies you would be interested in doing an internship with. Start to research that organization and even look for a mentor in that organization to assist you so that if there is an opportunity they will think of you .
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Candi’s Answer

As a Journalism major myself I actually did not get an internship until my senior year. It was stressful, so kudos to you for starting so early. Be prepared to take an unpaid position. You may also discuss this with your department advisor. Send you resume with cover letter to multiple companies and follow up consistently until you receive a response. It will also be beneficial to find a mentor in your field of study.
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Kara’s Answer

That's a great question! I also commend you for starting the internship search on the early-end of your college career. In addition to what others have mentioned, if you're unable to find an explicit "internship," what you can do is find other ways to continue learning and broadening your experience. Then, when you're recruiting for internships next year, you can show how you problem-solved and were able to continue growing during this time: "Companies weren't taking on freshman summer interns, but I did the following to continue learning and grow my experience:......"

I don't know what is financially feasible for you, but there are a few options you could consider, in addition to the ideas already mentioned:
- See if there are any companies offering unpaid internships
- Get some volunteer experience relevant to an industry you're interested in. This will give you more of an understanding of and appreciation for the 'end customer' when you go to work in that space.
- Contact folks at companies you're interested in and see if you can shadow one or more of their employees. You could do this for a bunch of companies and get a wide range of exposure to different workplaces! If you go this route, I would suggest waiting a bit closer to the summer to contact companies.
- Spend some time working on a self-created project. It doesn't have to be a "startup," per say... But you could do work on background research (e.g., explore different market opportunities or customer needs) and lay out the groundwork for a company/initiative you'd be interested in building some day. You could even go out and start a project or make a newsletter for your community! Times like this are great for entrepreneurial spirit.
Again, these are all just ideas. What you get to tap into is "What am I really interested in learning and developing?" and then you can find a way to go do that without the pressure of a specific internship.
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Callie’s Answer

As a freshman in high school, just as in any other grade thru out our school careers, getting good grades and keeping with good attendance can be key. But then we can consider the few that do not fall under this example- People like Steve Jobs who didn't complete their public school education formally and instead built a company. While this example may be rare, I feel it's worth mentioning.

Me, personally, I did have to drop out of high school to work full time to support myself outside my parents home. Brittany, if you're not struggling in any major area of school, just keep up the good work! Without knowing your exact plans after high school, it is difficult to offer advice more specific to your career path. But as far as internships and scholarships good. Good grades, good attendance, maybe some extracurricular or volunteer type activities also help you stand out and shine. Above all else though- Believe In Yourself. Others believing in you and supporting you is paramount. But if you believe in yourself, Fully, your possibilities could be limitless!

Best of Luck to you! - Callie -
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