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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mine is a freshman with over 60 credits and 4.0.  Nothing lined up but still looking.  It’s rough out there.  Might be looking at continuing to work on a research project and lifeguarding.  [/quote]
OP here. DC also has over 60 credits. I think this is part of why DC is anxious?  They feel they are more like a sophomore than a freshman, maybe.

I'm trying to tell DC that credits mean nothing for internships.  [b]The vast majority of their credits is in GE classes (thanks to a ton of APs and the like). They are taking 200 level CS courses, but still doesn't mean much for internships.[/b]

How to convince DC, though.[/quote]

Then there is not much to worry about. CS, unlike other majors, has a much wider range of students. You will find students already working on the side or capable of doing 300/400 level courses in the first year and will have no problem getting internships. Others who are doing 100/200 level courses may find it more difficult to get internships just after one year, but they will still do OK later. I understand it is not easy to get sucked into the rat race, but try to point out that CS has the largest enrollment at UMD for a reason. Enrollment numbers are a result of industry needs. Ask your DC to spend some time on open source projects, or work with a professor on a research project, etc. during the summer. Good luck![/quote]

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