If you are coming up on your final semesters of school and wondering “Oh no, I have to get an internship this summer!” don’t stress. Semester-based internships in the Fall and Spring are becoming more popular and it may be better for you than you think.
I’ve had Fall, Spring, and Summer internships and I can tell you that my personal favorite time to have an internship is during the Spring.
Having an internship during the school year is a great opportunity to get ahead of you other classmates and advance your skills. I really enjoyed learning about inbound marketing during the spring semester because I could relate it back to my classes.
You honestly learn more at internships than you do in classes.
Summer Internships are nice, however if you are interested in traveling a lot over the summer then adding an internship to that list may not be the best option. Many places have a 14 week program and in order to get the most out of it you want to be as present as possible.
Many people think that having an internship during the school semester may be more challenging because they have classes on top of it. Well, in all honesty it was very easy to manage both 5 classes and a three day a week internship. Taking on an internship during the school year allowed myself to learn how to manage my time more efficiently. It is important to learn how to manage a work/school and life balance while we are in college so you will be able to handle it when we graduate.
Don’t panic if you already passed a summer internship opportunity. Move forward and try one during the school year! Challenging yourself will only help you grow.