William Penn Life, 2002 (37. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
2002-05-01 / 5. szám
industry can give a teen a head start on future job decisions. College Courses High school students and soon-tobe college freshmen can jump start their college studies by enrolling in coursework during the summer. Some universities even offer students the ability to finish in three years by attending summer school before and after freshmen year. Saving a year's worth of tuition and room and board will more than cover the summer job income your child would have earned. Unpaid Internships Lucky-or diligent-is the student who lines up an exciting paid internship. However, many companies and government agencies know teens will grab an opportunity to work for free in the right setting for the right experience. Some internships are plums (and well worth foregoing a wage), but do your research. The Princeton Review publishes a Guide to America's Top 100 Internships that lists such places as MTV and the Center for Investigative Reporting. Websites include wicnv.internships.com, www.si.edu (Smithsonian Institute), and www.rsinternships.com (Rising Star Internships) which has such listings as graphic computer information systems intern or culinary intern at Amelia Island Plantation—no pay, but beautiful surroundings and possible college credit. Learning Vacations A summer hiking in Nepal above the clouds and an archaeological dig in Bolivia are just two listings in Gerson Eisenberg's book Learning Vacations. The whole family can troop along. Investigate these opportunities carefully because they are often expensive and in faraway places. Other Opportunities Perhaps volunteering at the National Wildlife Federation or Habitat for Humanity is just the ticket for your teen. Some students combine a part-time job with volunteering, earning income from the job and experience with a non-profit organization. A list of organizations accepting teenage volunteers can be found in The Princeton Review Student Advantage Guide to Summerby Michael Freedman. The lure of a paid job in a fun locale can be irresistible, but check these out carefully. One college sophomore eagerly set out for a summer working at Disney World to discover the hours are long, the work unglamorous and the accommodations.. .well, she called it "Mouscatraz." Talk to people who have worked recently at the place you have chosen before you sign up. [jjjin Prepping for summer A checklist for teens and parents S Set goals together •/ Determine whether earning money is a priority •S Set up an automatic savings program v" Do the research S Let both teen and parent be involved Double-check exotic offers It Starts With Us June 15, 2002 The William Penn Association and America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies, in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation, invite you to be part of the second annual JOIN HANDS DAY, Saturday, June 15,2002. This day is dedicated to bringing youths, adults and community groups together to plan projects for their neighborhoods. Join us as we join hands for a better tomorrow. Call 1-877-OUR-l DAY today for registration information. A JOIN HÄM E>§ DAY it starts with us Sponsored by America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies In Partnership with The Points of Light Foundation www.joinhandsday.org William l'(Min Life, May 2002 5
