Summers before college were so exciting. There was nothing to worry about, no unpacking from college, no returning textbooks, nothing but relaxing, Now in college, it is like you have to keep thinking about your future and what you want to do after college. I have had an internship for the past two summer while in college and will have my third one this summer. There are a lot of ups and downs to it though...

1. You have to unpack and repack in no time.

2. Planning for all your friends together around everyone's busy schedule is almost impossible.

3. You have something exciting to look forward to.

4. You have to pack business clothes instead of beach clothes.

5. You get this whole new experience that will help you learn a lot.

6. You may not get to go on vacation as much.

7. You'll learn so much more than you could in a classroom.

8. You may have to miss some fun summer events with your friends

9. You will grow more independent than you thought you could.

10. You have to work out a nice schedule so you can actually feel like you are having a summer

11. You will gain some amazing references to have when you are applying for a job.

12. You'll wake up with coffee every morning.

13. Weekends will be the best reward.

14. Weekends will be when you can hang out with your friends and family.

15. Summer will fly by and you'll be back in school before you know it.

So live up every moment of summer. Take everything at your internship as a lesson. Go out with your friends when you can. Enjoy this experience you are being given.