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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 3, 2025

An internship is an invaluable experience. Not only will it look good on a future resume, but it allows you a sneak peek into your potential career field, gives you industry contacts, and helps you develop relevant skills. You should absolutely consider doing at least one internship during your college years (if not multiple), and …

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The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 31, 2025

Key Takeaway Fellowships are programs that are often associated with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. If you are pursuing specialized work, research, or service in your field, you might be a good fit for a fellowship. While fellowships offer hands-on experience and long-term career benefits, they …

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Job Shadowing: A Productive Way for High School Students to Spend their Summer

By Kristen MoonLast updated on December 22, 2022

As summer approaches, high school students (and their parents) are trying to find the best and most productive way to spend their time away from school. Many students are asking, “What can I do this summer that will be impressive to include in my college application?” or “How can I gain hands-on experience?” Instead of …

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The Difference Between Internships And Fellowships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Though some use the terms interchangeably, internships and fellowships differ in quite a few ways. Let’s break down the differences. Internship vs Fellowship An internship is essentially an opportunity for students to gain work experience in a field they are interested in pursuing. Some students may do internships to get a first-hand look at a …

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Careers for Students Who Love to Travel

By Elena TahoraLast updated on December 22, 2022

For some of us, traveling constantly feels like a distant dream, but it’s far more obtainable than you’d think. There are many careers you can strive for that allow you to travel and experience the cultures you’d like to, so let’s go over a few. Diving/Scuba Instructor Potential Majors: Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography  If you …

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Should Seniors Do An Internship The Summer Before Their Freshman Year Of College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are high school internships worth doing the summer before college? People are pretty evenly divided on this question. Some argue there are other things the soon-to-be-freshman should be focusing on, others say it’ll be a great experience before the busyness of college. Internships aren’t just for college students. Here are some of the pros and cons …

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Fastest Growing Jobs for College Graduates

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

One thing many college students worry about is finding a job after graduation. While some fields are more competitive than others, there are several career paths and industries that are growing, making new positions available to recent graduates. These are just 4 of the fastest-growing jobs for those with Bachelor’s degrees: Software Developers One fast-growing …

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The Basics You Need To Know On How To Get A Job At Apple

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Do you have dreams of working for Apple? You may be curious about the majors they’re looking for. Here’s a quick glance at what you may want to study during your next four years at college: Engineering Hardware or software engineering are great bets if you’re hoping to be a part of Apple’s product line …

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10 Awesome Art Careers for Art Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s no secret that art majors often have to defend their degree. Sometimes it’s your parents, but other times it can be a total stranger questioning your education choices. However, no matter what they think, there are plenty of well-paying careers for art majors out there! Here’s just the tip of the iceberg and some …

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Potential Careers in the Music Industry

By Jessica KaneLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you have a passion towards music, you may wonder what career options might be available to you. In other words, you may wonder what is the range of possible careers in the music industry. As you work through your final year in high school, you may also wonder what type of degree is necessary …