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Are what's more important, an internship or a good GPA?
I could graduate next April and currently I have a 3.96 GPA. I haven't had any internships though. They are really hard to come by near my college and I've been going to school year round. Would it be better to take some time off and get an internship in another town or should I just finish school up? Is it worth my time to put off graduation and get an internship or will my good GPA be enough when it comes time to get a decent job?
I already know that I can get into grad school if I want to go. All my professors are trying to push me that way, in fact.
I'm more concerned with what a potential employer who doesn't know me is going to place a higher value on, the good GPA or the lack of an internship. I may end up doing an internship during grad school if I think it will be worthwhile and if I go.
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- just an opinionLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
If you can take the time to get a good internship in, I'd do it. If it will cause you to have to go an extra year, then I'd think about just graduating. I was in a similar situation recently, and decided just to stay in school a little longer (instead of graduating early) and do some research classes, which will look REALLY good and get me some awesome references when I apply to grad school later this year.
Good luck!
- 5 years ago
Honestly, it's important only the first few years of your adult life when you are job searching after college. After working for a few years, work experience is much more important. So I guess you either pay now or later. Don't feel bad that you can't live your college life to the fullest anymore. But do feel good that you have a great job and can start planning for the future. Remember, you can probably afford better vacations now than you would in college. And don't forget to save for retirement. Hopes this help.
