Show The Summers Summer's offerings Whitney Forslund Contributing Writer The spring semester is approaching an end one that some call a relief and others call a beginning For the second group that beginning could either mean the start of yet another semester at or attending a year four-year college or university I am very ready to have havea a nice summer break but butI I am kind of nervous to attend a larger school in the fall faU said Kate Armstrong a prospective graduate After eight months of constant overhaul and an the go pace by students and staff many are in dire need of some summer loving But summer will be here soon enough and stay just long enough for everyone to catch their collective breath before the next semester begins Students making plans to continue their schooling elsewhere can expect a different and perhaps larger community of students at their new schools Such a scenario may cause some anxiety along with the usual anticipation that comes with such a transition Some students are excited to see what changes the near future will bring Big plans call for big decisions and several students already have the next few months planned out This year I really want to go backpacking through Europe It has been a dream of mine ever since I was little said student Cassie Parkin Other students are planning the next big step after finishing up their degree which might include settling down with someone Aside from the fun and pure laziness that summer inspires some students have more intense pursuits in their plans like an internship Internships come inmany inmany in inmany many different forms Some are paid while others provide just the experience Internships may extend just through the summer while others may last through the end of the year An internship can provide world real-world experience in ones one's chosen field in the work world and working under deadlines All internships are introduced by experienced people to help guide others through decision I was planning on doing an internship this summer that pays just because it sounds like fun And what's better than to learn doing something you are interested in and getting paid at the same time said student Whitney Smith There are many resources for finding out what internships are available Asking an advisor or looking for flyers are a i Continue Continued on page 2 Int Internships Continued from page 1 few ways or even getting information from a school club To find out more information on a specific internship asking the specific company or organization is recommended by most teach teachers rs and students When I first did my internship with a clothing store I found the best approach was going to I that company directly and I had all my questions answered specifically said SL c student McKenzie Reynolds Internships can offer a lot of fun for many different kinds of people There are a wide variety of internships that are local or that can include traveling Either way students see it most a already ready have the planned out in some form fonn or another Whether it be enjoying the summer with no other intentions in mind J but to relax wanting to get involved with internships or working all summer long it seems many are ready for a turnover I just need a change Maybe just try something different That's what I hope my summer will be like We will just have to see Parkin said I |