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Are you ready for an internship?
To determine whether an internship would be right for
you, you may want to ask yourself the following questions.
Rate each statement using the following scale:
Strongly agree – 5, Agree – 4, Uncertain – 3, Disagree – 2,
Strongly Disagree – 1
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I would like to extend what I am learning beyond what is possible
on campus and in the classroom.
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I sometimes wonder how what I have been learning in the classroom
applies to the world of work.
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I have taken courses relevant to my career interest, or I plan
to next semester.
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As I observe other students who seemingly have more extensive
work experience, I wish there was some way to get experience related
to my future career plans.
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It would be possible to adjust my courses for next semester so
that I would have at least 12 hours of open time per week to work
at an internship off campus.
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It would not be necessary for me to earn money if I were to consider
an internship.
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I really have no idea whether I will attend graduate school because
I don't know what I would study.
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I am experiencing some boredom with my classes and want to pursue
other cocurricular activities.
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My parents ask me, "What are you going to do after you graduate?" and
I don't know.
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This coming summer, I would consider working part time and interning
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Scale: 30+ – Ready for an internship; 25-29 – Need
to consider potential obstacles before starting an internship; 20-24 – It
will take careful planning and rethinking of priorities; 20 and under – It
may be best to consider other options.
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