I start my internship/grad school experience in exactly one month! I can’t believe it is so close already. I remember when it seemed like ages until the matching date in April. The actual start of the internship wasn’t even on my mind back then. I’m lucky though; I get to spend this last month, where I’ve been all summer…at the BEACH!!! I work at the most wonderful store ever, Patchoulis. I’ve been trying my best all summer to save up for the next year. EXPENSES are another very big thing to consider when internship “shopping.” Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to have your parents pay for your college for the last four years, many parents aren’t willing or aren’t able to pay for the internship fees & tuition, which add up quite a bit. I’ve already had to get CPR training, pay for a background check, get a physical, and of course buy textbooks. All of this is on top of the cost of the internship, and then you have to pay for the RD exam. Furthermore, the process delays getting a job after you graduate for up to two years. That can really be a financial burden on a lot of people. Fortunately, there are options out there. Most VA internships, although extremely competitive, offer stipends. Also WIC is a great option for many people who want to go the Public Health route. You can work as a WIC nutritionist for a year or two and then apply for the WIC internship and they’ll cover the cost. Finally, it is important to check with the big universities to see if they offer assistantships or TA positions. Often, not only do you get paid as a TA, but many schools will also waive tuition.
Here's my beautiful beach with Bella smiling for the camera :)
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