A lot of Farmer students complete an internship over the summer, and sometimes it can be hard to think of other opportunities to take advantage of. However, there are a lot of other things you can do to still make the most of these months if you don’t have an internship! Below is a list of some summer ideas.
- Study Abroad: The summer is a great time to complete a study abroad experience! Over 60% of FSB students study abroad during their time at Miami, and the summer is a good time to do this if you don’t think you have time to during the school year, or you don’t want to leave campus during the semester. Farmer offers study abroad opportunities through their Global Studies office, and Miami offers study abroad experiences through the Global Initiatives office. Schedule an appointment with an advisor to discuss if this is a good option for you!
- Job in Hometown: Did you ever have a job during high school? Call one of your old employers and see if they need help this summer! Or apply for a new job at a company you are interested in. You will make money to spend during the school year, and any type of work experience looks good on a resume. You can also use this experience in future interviews.
- Take Summer Classes: Summer can also be a good time to get ahead on classes. You can take classes through Miami, or through another college as long as the credits are transferable. If you are behind on credits, or simply know of some other classes you want to take, check bannerweb and see if they are available! If you are considering double majoring, this can be a good time to get core requirements out of the way.
- Informational Interview or Job Shadow: take this time to complete informational interviews and job shadows! An informational interview can help you learn what type of industries and job opportunities you are interested in. Job Shadows allow you to see a job in action. It can also set you up with opportunities for future summer opportunities, and expand your network!
- Leadership Programs: A lot of different firms will host summer leadership programs for students at their headquarters! These are generally 2-3 day long programs, that focus on developing leadership skills and teaching students about the company. Some of these programs even include an interview process at the end where you can secure a summer internship for the next summer! A great way to find out about these is to talk to employers in the commons, attend information sessions, and search them on Handshake!