Why intern in high school?
The idea of pursuing an internship probably doesn’t cross most high school students’ minds, which is an excellent reason to pursue one. Work experience at a respected company or organization, especially if it’s related to a field you might pursue in college, will only strengthen your college applications. It’s a great way to stand out from the crowd. Secondly, an internship will allow you to explore potential careers and courses of study for college. You might confirm that newspaper journalism is the career of your dreams, or find out that software programming isn’t exactly how you’d imagined it. You may also discover other fields and positions you hadn’t considered before. Finally, an internship can help you understand how a professional organization operates. Within that organization you’ll gain access to valuable contacts who may lead you to other opportunities as you progress through school. Where to find an internship? Some organizations like Microsoft, the Museum of Modern Art an
