I think the title speaks for itself however, I think I just need a platform to express my concerns and ask for some help from my peers.

So for the past year, I have been on the hunt for a solid internship and I know beggars can’t be choosers though, I do not want to waste my time with an internship I’m uninterested in or won’t learn anything from. Another challenge I’ve bumped into on this journey is the fact that a lot of employers want designers to work for free. Not only do I disagree with this thought, I simply can’t afford it. To have an internship that doesn’t pay you and have to also work a job and continue as a full-time student is not only impossible but it will lead me and most designers to burnout. With all of this, I have continued to apply to many internships and still have yet to get hired. I’m starting to get worried since I’m a Junior heading into the Spring semester but, I don’t want to give up. I’m really passionate and determined to find an internship that suits me and sparks my interest.

Now that we’ve talked about only a few of the challenges I’ve bumped into, this is the part where I ask for help. What advice do you have for me while I continue my hunt for an internship?