As a graduating senior this year, I was thinking about how Framingham State can help many struggling students with their majors. Since Framingham State is trying to increase their student population, they should offer different internships. As a secondary education minor I had the opportunity to do a field study, also known as an internship. It was the real world experience of my field study that made me drop my education minor.
If Framingham State wants to help students in this tough job market, they should contribute the necessary funding in order to help students of all majors. One classmate wrote on her blog that her Communication major did not offer this opportunity. While I understand Framingham State is thousands of dollars less in comparison to private schools, they are holding students back from a real world experience. Is it fair for a student to receive fewer opportunities because they decided to attend a state school?
The two most important benefits students gain from internships are networking and deciding the right career path. Building good networking skills allow for future connections in many fields. Networking within the internship will give students a head start into the job market. Many positions get hundreds of applicants, but if you know someone inside, it may open a few doors. Deciding if this is the right career is also a great way to save time and money. A student can save time because they can change majors or add a minor. This experience will give an insight to the real duties a career entitles. School will teach us the basics, but certain details are learned in the field.
Part of my graduate school search includes looking at the different internships they provide. The better connections provide me an insight to possible job offers. The one thing I am grateful for is the affordable cost of my undergraduate degree from Framingham State. Would I recommend this school to other students not majoring in education? No, students should get the opportunity to participate in internships as a way to learn about their future careers.
You're not thinking clearly when you say, "If Framingham State wants to help students..." There is no one monolithic entity called "Framingham State". Instead, there are individuals who have their own personal goals. These individuals join tribes called things like "classes" or "departments" or "administrative groups." Each tribe has its own agenda, which may or may not include "helping students."
ReplyDeleteThe answer to the question, "Is it fair for a student to receive fewer opportunities because they decided to attend a state school?" is "Yes." You pay your money and take what you are given. If you think otherwise, then go ahead and write a blog post to try and convince me.