How soon should I be looking for a research or internship position?

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The discussion centers on the concerns of a freshman regarding the importance of securing an internship or research assistant position before entering their sophomore year. There is a perception that such opportunities are primarily available to juniors in the U.S., leading to anxiety about not having prior experience. The participant reflects on a previous internship at a local company, expressing a sense of value and worthiness from that experience. Overall, the conversation highlights the pressure freshmen feel about gaining relevant experience early in their academic careers, while also acknowledging that it's possible to find meaningful opportunities regardless of their current standing.
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I'm a freshmen going into summer with neither. Does this matter that much or should I just try that much harder next year to get one?
 
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Isn't it that Intership or Research "assistant[janitor]" is for juniors only in the US ?
I used to go for an 'internship' to a local company and I couldn't believe how worthy I was to them. :biggrin:
 
Oh cool. It seemed on this forum that most students were already involved in something with their teachers so I was getting nervous. Good to hear, thanks.
 

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