Need Ideas on Where to go For a Physics Internship

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking recommendations for colleges and universities that offer strong physics internship opportunities suitable for a 17-year-old student. The focus is on identifying institutions that provide valuable experiences in the field of physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for guidance on which colleges or universities have notable physics internship opportunities for a high school student.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on the initial post, questioning the apparent contradiction in having an internship opportunity while asking for suggestions.
  • The original poster clarifies their intent, stating they are looking for recommendations on institutions with appealing internship options rather than confirming an existing internship.
  • A later reply acknowledges the clarification and expresses understanding, suggesting that the confusion may have been mutual.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants seem to agree on the need for recommendations, but there is some confusion regarding the original request, which has led to a need for clarification. The discussion remains somewhat unresolved as specific suggestions for colleges have not yet been provided.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific details about the criteria for what constitutes a "great" physics internship, as well as any particular preferences or geographical considerations from the original poster.

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Hey,
I have been given the opportunity to go on a free six-week internship at almost any college or university around the country, and I need help finding out which colleges and universities have great physics opportunities along with people who are willing to take a 17 year old. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated, Thank you!
 
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JaredGray said:
I have been given the opportunity to go on a free six-week internship at almost any college or university around the country, and I need help finding out which colleges and universities have great physics opportunities along with people who are willing to take a 17 year old.
I'm confused, first you say you already have an internship almost anywhere, then you are asking where you can find an internship. Can you clarify what you mean?
 
Evo said:
I'm confused, first you say you already have an internship almost anywhere, then you are asking where you can find an internship. Can you clarify what you mean?
Sorry for the confusion, I'm unsure of what university or college has the best internships for students interesting in studying physics, and I was hoping that someone could help me what colleges to look at to see if I'm interesting in any of the internship possibilities there. I hope that clears up the confusion, but I am very bad at explaining thing.
 
JaredGray said:
Sorry for the confusion, I'm unsure of what university or college has the best internships for students interesting in studying physics, and I was hoping that someone could help me what colleges to look at to see if I'm interesting in any of the internship possibilities there. I hope that clears up the confusion, but I am very bad at explaining thing.
Ok, that makes more sense, thanks! Don't worry, it may be that I am the slow one and that it was clear to everyone else!
 

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