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Should I delay my undergraduate graduation to fall 2025 to get an internship ?
I worked in an insurance company doing administrative work in an office for 4 years full time after getting an associate. I came back to finish my bachelor degree and left that job . I can graduate this summer 2025 or I can graduate in fall 2025. I need 3 more classes to graduate . I applied to internships but not success yet . Any advice?
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Nija Jackson, LCSW
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That's a great question, and I've faced a similar situation when deciding if delaying graduation for an internship is worthwhile.
Being just three classes away from graduating in summer 2025 is fantastic! If you haven't secured an internship yet and feel it could boost your resume or clarify your career path, considering a fall graduation might be a smart move. Especially if your school provides career support or if you can balance those last classes part-time while gaining valuable real-world experience.
Remember, your four years of full-time work in an insurance office already demonstrate strong professional experience, even if it wasn't through an internship. You can definitely showcase this on your resume, emphasizing transferable skills like communication, organization, time management, and working in a business environment.
Here are some ideas to consider:
Keep applying for internships, but also look into volunteer roles, part-time jobs, or contract positions that offer similar experience. They can be just as valuable.
Reach out to your advisor or career center for help connecting with internship opportunities or support in finding one that matches your goals.
If you decide to graduate in summer, you can still apply for internships or entry-level jobs afterward. Many organizations don't require you to be currently enrolled.
Ask yourself: Will staying until fall provide a significant advantage, or can I finish in summer and still gain experience in other ways?
There's no wrong choice here. It's about what best aligns with your long-term goals and well-being.
Let me know if you need help revising your resume or internship applications. I'm here to support you!
Being just three classes away from graduating in summer 2025 is fantastic! If you haven't secured an internship yet and feel it could boost your resume or clarify your career path, considering a fall graduation might be a smart move. Especially if your school provides career support or if you can balance those last classes part-time while gaining valuable real-world experience.
Remember, your four years of full-time work in an insurance office already demonstrate strong professional experience, even if it wasn't through an internship. You can definitely showcase this on your resume, emphasizing transferable skills like communication, organization, time management, and working in a business environment.
Here are some ideas to consider:
Keep applying for internships, but also look into volunteer roles, part-time jobs, or contract positions that offer similar experience. They can be just as valuable.
Reach out to your advisor or career center for help connecting with internship opportunities or support in finding one that matches your goals.
If you decide to graduate in summer, you can still apply for internships or entry-level jobs afterward. Many organizations don't require you to be currently enrolled.
Ask yourself: Will staying until fall provide a significant advantage, or can I finish in summer and still gain experience in other ways?
There's no wrong choice here. It's about what best aligns with your long-term goals and well-being.
Let me know if you need help revising your resume or internship applications. I'm here to support you!
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Zofia’s Answer
With experience I have noticed that for young people it is often difficult to establish clear goals, and without these it is really hard to navigate your career and make those big decisions. You should consider what is the one thing that you want to achieve and stick to it - this will be a great roadmap for you and will help you with making up your mind. Also, persistence is key to so many things. Goal is just the first step, there is no achieving it without that stubborn drive inside. So that it all doesn't sound to generic, let me conclude - you have already started your education, so why not stick to it persistently and finish it before taking the next step in your career? Combining studies and work could also be an option, if this is not too much of a challenge for you. From my experience, for sure finalized education looks much better in CV and increases your competitiveness on job market.