This is a great question to ask! Random assorted thoughts: - “Business development intern” sounds fairly low ROI, I wouldn’t go for this - Studying virality could be cool, but I’m not sure Buzzfeed or an established media company is the right place. Maybe a crypto project? - The best mentorship comes when someone has an aligned incentive to improve your skills; internships are OK but do rely on goodwill of the mentor more than actual aligned incentives, since most intern work is considered throwaway - One thing you didn’t mention but I’d encourage: start a project with peers you respect! Outside of school, most great things are built through collaboration. There’s a world of difference between joining an org and starting your own.
This is a great question to ask! Random assorted thoughts:
- “Business development intern” sounds fairly low ROI, I wouldn’t go for this
- Studying virality could be cool, but I’m not sure Buzzfeed or an established media company is the right place. Maybe a crypto project?
- The best mentorship comes when someone has an aligned incentive to improve your skills; internships are OK but do rely on goodwill of the mentor more than actual aligned incentives, since most intern work is considered throwaway
- One thing you didn’t mention but I’d encourage: start a project with peers you respect! Outside of school, most great things are built through collaboration. There’s a world of difference between joining an org and starting your own.