3 answers
Voilet
Student
Columbia, South Carolina
2
Questions
Updated
987 views
Internship opportunities
I am still stuck on my life beyond high-school. I know that College and the army reserves are paths that I will most likely take. I am also looking into the medical field as I am very interested on making an impact on people's lives and also making the world a better place no matter how small. I also need to find internships that will give me some insight on the field, so I can get early experience and build on my decision. Any recommendations of free internships in Columbia SC will be greatly interested. I am still undecided about what specialty, hopefully I make a decision soon, I don't wasnt rush the process and make a decision I regret though. Goodluck to me.
Login to comment
3 answers
Michelle M.
Actress
3276
Answers
Updated
Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Violet !
For Internships, you'll have to ask your high school guidance counselor because internships are usually given to students in their Junior and Senior years in college or after they obtain their college degree. Instead of thinking "internship" it may be a quicker, insightful and a more successful venture to seek out volunteer work at an agency or company that is connected to what you're interested in.
Try not to think about everything all at once. You seem to have a great plan for going into the service and you want to pursue medicine as a career. You will not get experience at being a doctor just yet. Take things a step at a time and you won't need to choose a specialty until you're in Medical School. Sometimes jumping ahead too fast can add to confusion, so focus right now on your high school classes, extracurriculars and possible volunteer work connected to your medical interest, perhaps at a hospital.
You also need to speak with a recruiter about how the army reserves will work with your plan for college and then Medical School. You will need to visit the recruiter at the Columbia Recruiting Battalion at 2340 Century Division Ave., Columbia, SC. Being well informed can help set things clearer as far as taking things one step at a time. You need to know how the service will affect your attending college. Priorities need to be set, also.
For volunteer work, there are opportunities for your age group where you live and it doesn't necessarily have to be medically related. Contact Youth Volunteer Corps Columbia, The Junior League of Columbia’s Junior Volunteers program. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden offers a ZooTeens program. Other volunteering opportunities can be obtained at the Columbia Urban League, and Pawmetto Lifeline and Final Victory Animal Rescue. Remember, it's not until you go to medical school that you'd learn how to be a doctor. You'll get the foundational knowledge of the related subjects in college and then medical school is where you'd learn your career and start working with patients and choose a specialty. Take one thing at a time.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
For Internships, you'll have to ask your high school guidance counselor because internships are usually given to students in their Junior and Senior years in college or after they obtain their college degree. Instead of thinking "internship" it may be a quicker, insightful and a more successful venture to seek out volunteer work at an agency or company that is connected to what you're interested in.
Try not to think about everything all at once. You seem to have a great plan for going into the service and you want to pursue medicine as a career. You will not get experience at being a doctor just yet. Take things a step at a time and you won't need to choose a specialty until you're in Medical School. Sometimes jumping ahead too fast can add to confusion, so focus right now on your high school classes, extracurriculars and possible volunteer work connected to your medical interest, perhaps at a hospital.
You also need to speak with a recruiter about how the army reserves will work with your plan for college and then Medical School. You will need to visit the recruiter at the Columbia Recruiting Battalion at 2340 Century Division Ave., Columbia, SC. Being well informed can help set things clearer as far as taking things one step at a time. You need to know how the service will affect your attending college. Priorities need to be set, also.
For volunteer work, there are opportunities for your age group where you live and it doesn't necessarily have to be medically related. Contact Youth Volunteer Corps Columbia, The Junior League of Columbia’s Junior Volunteers program. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden offers a ZooTeens program. Other volunteering opportunities can be obtained at the Columbia Urban League, and Pawmetto Lifeline and Final Victory Animal Rescue. Remember, it's not until you go to medical school that you'd learn how to be a doctor. You'll get the foundational knowledge of the related subjects in college and then medical school is where you'd learn your career and start working with patients and choose a specialty. Take one thing at a time.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Dr. Aloma Wallace, DNP, MSN, RN
Clinical Professor
2
Answers
Orange Park, Florida
Updated
Dr. Aloma’s Answer
Hi Violet,
It's great that you're considering healthcare! You can start by gathering information about nursing and the Army to see which path suits you best. Many students successfully combine military service with nursing school. Most colleges and universities offer internships during nursing school, which can be a fantastic experience. Plus, nursing offers many options, like becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or earning a doctorate in various areas. There are so many exciting areas to explore, and you'll find your way as you learn more. A good first step is to take general education classes and then prerequisites for a nursing program if that is an interest.
I hope this inspires you to take the next step!
Dr. Wallace
It's great that you're considering healthcare! You can start by gathering information about nursing and the Army to see which path suits you best. Many students successfully combine military service with nursing school. Most colleges and universities offer internships during nursing school, which can be a fantastic experience. Plus, nursing offers many options, like becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or earning a doctorate in various areas. There are so many exciting areas to explore, and you'll find your way as you learn more. A good first step is to take general education classes and then prerequisites for a nursing program if that is an interest.
I hope this inspires you to take the next step!
Dr. Wallace
Thank you Dr. Aloma!
Voilet
Johan Paul
Photographer
3
Answers
Avon, Ohio
Updated
Johan’s Answer
Hi Violet,
It's great that you want to go into healthcare. You can start learning about it at any age. Look for universities that have programs or internships while you are in college. Nursing has many options and is very competitive right now due to current events. There are different types of nursing, and you can choose what interests you.
Make sure to research the major you like, check the program details, and plan how to manage your general education classes with the required ones. It won't be easy, but I believe you can do it! Also, take chances when they come your way, like getting a part-time job at a hospital or working at the front desk. This will help you gain experience and meet people in the field.
As for the Battalion, I would follow Michelle's answer as well, given my knowledge of the requirements for the military. Discussing with the recruiter how you can balance time spent serving classes is also very important. This would play into the role of how the classes go and how you could go on with the many types of things in your college career.
Now, as you are in your Junior year, don't stress too much about what is required in college for right now. Finish the high school experience strong and make great times last. Make sure to progressively figure out how to make yourself look different from the many individuals in your state. It makes a great impact when you can have experiences that an employer or college really wants. Your experiences and work that you do could help bolster the chances of many more things being possible.
I do hope this helps!
Ant
It's great that you want to go into healthcare. You can start learning about it at any age. Look for universities that have programs or internships while you are in college. Nursing has many options and is very competitive right now due to current events. There are different types of nursing, and you can choose what interests you.
Make sure to research the major you like, check the program details, and plan how to manage your general education classes with the required ones. It won't be easy, but I believe you can do it! Also, take chances when they come your way, like getting a part-time job at a hospital or working at the front desk. This will help you gain experience and meet people in the field.
As for the Battalion, I would follow Michelle's answer as well, given my knowledge of the requirements for the military. Discussing with the recruiter how you can balance time spent serving classes is also very important. This would play into the role of how the classes go and how you could go on with the many types of things in your college career.
Now, as you are in your Junior year, don't stress too much about what is required in college for right now. Finish the high school experience strong and make great times last. Make sure to progressively figure out how to make yourself look different from the many individuals in your state. It makes a great impact when you can have experiences that an employer or college really wants. Your experiences and work that you do could help bolster the chances of many more things being possible.
I do hope this helps!
Johan recommends the following next steps:
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Voilet