Career Fair

The only table I had time to visit at the career fair was the DC Internships table. There, I spoke to a representative about the program and how it worked. In this program, students participate in an internship working approximately 30 hours a week, and also take classes that count for college credit. The internships that students have participated in include working at a variety of newspapers, online publications, public relations firms, and television and radio stations. I learned a lot about the internship program and put my name on a list to receive emails from the organization. However, the program (along with housing) costs $8000 to participate in. Even though internships look great on a résumé, I don't think it's worth it to spend money on an internship, when there are many other opportunities to get paid on an internship. 

I did not expect to gain a job or internship from this, but I did learn a lot. The career fair was good practice for future interviews and career fairs. I know how to dress, what to bring, and what kind of questions I should ask.