Friday, July 9, 2021
Under pressure Students express their internship anxieties Addison Duling Staff Reporter Many students feel pressured to have an internship experience before applying for jobs after graduation. Having an internship gives students the opportunity to experience their career choice before graduating and learn what it is like to be in a professional work environment. In addition, many employers use internships to recruit future employees. In many degree programs, by having an internship and doing well at that internship, the business will offer a fulltime job after graduation. This is often the case for engineering students. Logan Stockemer is a chemical engineering sophomore. He is currently working as a research
intern in chemistry for Oklahoma State. While this does not directly apply to his future career, Stockemer said it is hard for freshman or sophomores to receive internship positions. Companies often look to hire juniors or seniors as interns so that those students can then work as full-time employees after graduation. “It is pretty obvious why the businesses do it this way, but it puts a lot of pressure on the way a student at an earlier time in their life approaches internships than what it previously was,” Stockemer said. “You won’t get as good of a job, or one at all, if you don’t already have two years of experience.” In a lot of cases, the pressure to have an internship can come from a See Pressure on pg.2
Courtesy of pexels.com. The pressure to get an internship is common amongst college students as an internship can possibly be the key to a full-time job after college.
Getting involved Four underrated organizations on campus Bryanna Nickel Staff Reporter OSU has many organizations that encourage involvement among the student body; here are four of those organizations everyone should know about: 1. Juggling Club The Juggling Club is an organization that celebrates community through a shared hobby: juggling. The Juggling Club’s goal is to encourage new friendships and bring people joy through the form of a silly skill. No, one doesn’t need to know how to juggle to become a member; one simply must be willing to learn. The club meets every other Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Student Union, and everyone is welcome. 2. Green Greeks Green Greeks is a new organization on campus. Since Greek Life does not have eco-representatives nor the same sustainability policies in place like on-campus life, the Green Greeks have made Provided by letsplaycornhole.com. Cornhole is a classic game growing in popularity. It is great for barbeques, tailgate parties and any other outdoor fun. Just pick out a bean bag and toss!
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