Tips :How to prepare for campus placements: 

The campus placements season will start in the next few weeks and I hope all the CEans who're eligible for campus placements; the ones who are in third / final year have chalked out a plan to prepare for the placements. This placements season is going to be a bit tighter than the previous seasons given the current economic situations and the general slow-down in hiring. Only the best of the best will have the chance at grabbing the jobs and that means, the ones who start preparing earlier will be ahead of the competition.

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I decided to jot down the general preparation tips & tricks that will help you crack the 2013 placements season. The preparation will start with some survey -

1. Which companies visit your college / university for placements? (Viz. Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, ABB, L&T and so on)

2. What are the recruitment procedures for each of the companies?

3. What is the general intake? For example, there are colleges where the big IT companies recruit in hundreds! This will help you decide the level of competition you're likely to face.

4. What is the eligibility criteria? This is very important because it will help you eliminate the companies you should be preparing for.

With all of the above information at your disposal, you may start your entire prepwork in following manner -

1. Back To The Roots: A lot of candidates tend to ignore this, but the most important thing in your selection process is going to be your knowledge of engineering topics - that you've studied over the last 2-3 years. All of your efforts will go waste if you lack the basic knowledge of the subjects. Forget mugging up and reproducing - something that you're used to do for the exams. Instead, revise all the subjects 'for yourself'!

2. Pick Your Favorite Engineering Subject / Topic: Interviewers make their job easier by asking you for your favorite engineering subject. Now, you should really be very well prepared to handle this question. Once you tell the interviewers your favorite topic; expect a few questions related to it. It's natural that you should be prepared to answer questions on your favorite engineering subject or topic. If you haven't already decided, it'd be worth going back to all the topics and find out the one which you found the most interesting.

3. Aptitude Tests : This is where the first eliminations will begin - the aptitude tests. Lot of engineering students fear the aptitude tests. But the fact is that there's nothing to worry about because it's *VERY EASY* to crack aptitude tests. All it takes it practice! Yep! You read that right. Just keep on practicing and in a month or two - you will solve all the aptitude questions like a pro. Don't expect to master the aptitude skills in just a week or two. At least 1.5-2 months is the minimum required time.

One thing you can definitely do is skip the harder topics; like for most of the students, questions on permutations and combinations, probability are difficult. So skip them! But at the same time, make sure you're very good at cracking all the other types of questions. You can always discuss questions and quick way to solve aptitude questions with our fellow CEans here.

4. Written & Spoken English: Like it or not; but the Indian job markets demand people who can speak and write correct English. Unfortunately - very few people pay attention to their communication skills. If you think you need to sharpen your English speaking / writing skills; then NOW is the time to do it. It's going to help you in your entire career. Trust me, a lot of people unnecessarily get rejected because they can't communicate or express themselves.

5. Interview (Technical) : If you're good at engineering topics (tip #1), then cracking the technical interview won't be a problem. There are several tips here on CE that will help you crack the technical interviews. It's better to ask your doubts in our technical discussion sections ( no matter how basic they are) and get your ideas clear.

6. Interview (HR): If you think that clearing apti and technical rounds ensures that you're selected, the wait a minute - many times, overconfident candidates get rejected in HR interviews - something that shouldn't happen to you. So take the HR interviews seriously!

But that doesn't mean you should have a serious expression on your face. All you're expected in an HR interview is to be yourself, have a smiling face, don't be over confident and be excited about the things. Don't overdo anything!

That said, if you have any questions or doubts about cracking the campus recruitments season; post them below. Wish you all the best!

Update: It's been a long time since I wrote this article. The tips and tricks for campus placements preparations more or less remain the same. The recruitment methodologies have changed, but the recruiters still evaluate candidates on their past performance. I'll update this with one more, very important tip -

7. Build Your Skills Showcase Portfolio: When there are thousands of other engineering students preparing for the same job that you are preparing for, your chances of getting selected are going to go down. How do you stand out from the competition? Well, the answer is simple -

"Do something others aren't doing"

That is, have something that others don't have. If you are looking for an IT job; why not work on a few pet software development projects on your own and list them on your resume? For example, you could develop a very simple project or projects - like a backup manager, an android or iOS app or a perl script that does something cool - and add it in your resume? When you appear for interview, do not forget to bring the interviewer's attention to your projects. I'm sure they'll be more impressed to see that you've gone beyond academics and done something on your own.

If you are from non-IT background, add something to your resume that shows that you are doing something more. It could be a research or observation about something that you've studied, some practical study or research or a mechanical design, a computer model, a robot, a drone something like that.

If you have questions about how to do this; you can always ask your questions below. Wishing you all the best for your upcoming campus placements.

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What is the need of internships in indian colleges

Incorporating an international component into American higher education is critically important for creating a workforce with the capabilities and mindset to tackle the world's toughest challenges of global interdependence: disease, violent extremism, climate change, economic inequality, and unjust supply chain practices. On a broader level, individuals with international exposure are better able to build relationships between people and communities, solve problems, and think creatively. We simply need more of these kinds of people in our world.
Going overseas during university, whether for work, study, or teaching, offers tangible and statistically proven results for participants. A 2014 study conducted by IES Abroad reports that 97% of students who went abroad during university found employment within 12 months of graduation versus a 49% norm. 90% got into their first or second choice graduate program and 34% said that going abroad helped them choose their career field.

97% of students who went abroad during university found employment within 12 months of graduation versus a 49% norm.

"We believe that more and more employers are realizing the extraordinary benefits of study abroad, and are seeking out graduates who have had study abroad experiences. Key jobs skills such as adaptability, global understanding and tolerance, leadership, and independence are directly fostered by learning and living abroad," said Dr. Mary M. Dwyer, President and CEO of IES Abroad.
These benefits are observed to an even higher degree for college students choosing to participate in internships overseas. "When we talk to candidates, what's important for us in global investments is people who have an understanding of different cultures, the different ways they communicate and do business," said Ruth Ferguson, a senior vice president and human resources executive at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

 Who Goes Abroad?

According to the 2014 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, the number of students who go abroad increased by 2% to nearly 300,000 in the 2013-2014 academic year.

France | Photo Credit: Chrissie Faupel

More impressively, the number of U.S. students studying abroad has more than doubled in the last 15 years. The Open Doors report also found that 15,000 students were participating in non-credit international opportunities, like internships, research, and volunteer work.
Despite the positive net increase, fewer than 10% of all college students in the United States study abroad, and those that do select destinations mostly in Europe (53% of all participants). Compared to the meager 5% studying in China, the US needs to not only increase the overall numbers of students going abroad, but to broaden the geographic scope of their destinations.
That said, double digit growth is being seen in the number of Americans bound for South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Peru, and Denmark.
Another issue drawn to the forefront of study abroad conversations is the lack of diversity among the US study abroad population. Although the numbers of minority students going abroad have risen overall, this segment still only accounts for 24% of American college students studying overseas.

Expanding Access to Studying & Interning Abroad

Several organizations are currently tackling these issues and expanding the number and type of students going abroad. The Institute of International Education (IIE) launched a national campaign called "Generation Study Abroad" in early 2014 that seeks to double the number of students studying abroad by 2020.
Over 300 institutions of higher education have become involved and 77 percent intend to expand short-term programs, including internship and volunteer opportunities abroad. Other related programs have been launched, such as the "100,000 Strong in the Americas" and "100,000 Strong in China" initiatives that aim to have 100,000 US students studying in those areas.

If we are to effectively prepare today's students to become tomorrow's global leaders, innovators, and agents of change, they must have opportunities to gain direct experience and apply their academic learning in an international setting.

Other leading study and intern abroad companies have designed programs and fellowships specifically to increase access to international programs. Cultural Vistas, a nonprofit which serves more than 5,500 students, professionals, and emerging leaders through career-focused international internships, educational study tours, language immersion and cultural exchange programs in the United States and around the world, is one such organization.
In 2013, they launched the Cultural Vistas Fellowship using its own funds to provide underrepresented U.S. university students a fully-funded professional development program with eight-week internships in Argentina, Germany, or India. The theme of this year's fellowship centers on entrepreneurship and innovation. Cultural Vistas is one organization that focuses on combining meaningful advancement of career goals with memorable experiences of life in another culture.

England | Photo Credit: Anna Morris

"If we are to effectively prepare today's students to become tomorrow's global leaders, innovators, and agents of change, they must have opportunities to gain direct experience and apply their academic learning in an international setting," said Robert Fenstermacher, President and CEO of Cultural Vistas.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is also expanding short-term study abroad offerings to increase access to international education opportunities for U.S. undergraduates. Beginning in 2016, CIEE will offer 36 new study abroad sessions in January and May to help ensure every student has the chance to study abroad. These sessions will be 3.5 weeks long and priced reasonably at $3,000 or less. Students can also apply for grants to help reduce the cost even further.
With market leaders like IEE, CIEE, and Cultural Vistas recognizing and addressing the issues of access to international experiences in a practical way, the number of students and especially students from a more diverse array of backgrounds will be able to reap the benefits of learning about new parts of the world hands-on.

Why International Experience as a Requirement

U.S. News data shows that the top 10 colleges with the highest percentage of students studying abroad had an average of 83.4% percent of 2012 graduates going overseas. But those schools were the exception. Given the strong quantitative and qualitative evidence that global experiences are hugely beneficial for participants in terms of both personal and professional career growth, are there institutions that already mandate students to study or work abroad?
"International experience is one of the most important components of a 21st century education, and study abroad should be viewed as an essential element of a college degree," says Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President of IIE.
It turns out there are. Goucher College made study abroad a requirement in 2006, becoming the first college in the country to do so, and Soka University of America soon followed. Soka actually places a focus on foreign language and takes the idea of global citizenship to the next level, requiring students to study another language and both schools send 100% of their students abroad during their undergraduate program.

I learned how it feels to be far away from home in a place where you don't really speak the language. I now have an even greater appreciation for international students and immigrants in America.

Students like Hannah Spiegelman, a Goucher College Class of 2015 student, report back positively. Spiegelmen says she made her college selection partially because of the requirement and has especially benefited because "everyone goes abroad so it's a normal part of the Goucher College experience." Spiegelman added, study abroad "should be something that everyone does as part of their education" because it "shapes you so much as a person," and nothing can compare to that experience abroad. Similarly, classmate Katherine Mowrer believes it's "important to me that every student study abroad so that classroom discussions are framed in an international mindset."
One student, Danielle Hemsley, chose to connect her global experience to her professional development through an internship with Area Logistica Humanitaria (ALH) of Valencia, and says of her time working abroad:
"I learned about business development. I strengthened my ability to conduct Internet research. I became more familiar with international companies and international websites. My Spanish improved. I learned about NGOs, and about Spanish and European culture. I learned how it feels to be far away from home in a place where you don't really speak the language. I now have an even greater appreciation for international students and immigrants in America. I also learned that I am more adventurous than I thought I was."
Clearly for Hemsley, her choice to give herself an additional advantage over her peers had a large pay-off.

New Zealand | Photo Credit: Caitlin Lucas

However, other students, especially those from the STEM backgrounds (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) struggle with balancing the obvious value of international experience with completion of rigorous academic coursework. IAESTE, or the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experiences, was first established in 1948 and now has more than 80 official member countries that host and send students abroad for technical internships each year.
Through IAESTE, which is represented and administered in the United States by Cultural Vistas, students travel to host countries where they complete paid internships at companies, universities, and research organizations.
Remarkably, IAESTE participants receive a stipend that generally covers at least the cost of living. With more programs like this one, international experience as a requirement could become more widespread and thus help more students gain experience, both academically and professionally, abroad.

You are Breaking Down Boundaries

Studying and interning abroad is a life-changing experience. People who live or have lived overseas bring the world closer together and promote a shared understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples, values, cultures, and aspirations. The organizations championing its permeation into all walks of college student life know that international experience is vital to a healthy outlook and global career. But the unfortunate reality is that gaining these experiences abroad is still not accessible to everyone.

People who live or have lived overseas bring the world closer together and promote a shared understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples, values, cultures, and aspirations.

"International professional experiences are an invaluable investment in one's career and our shared future," said Fenstermacher. "We know that cost remains the most significant barrier that prevents more Americans from reaping the benefits of these opportunities. If we are to succeed in reaching a more diverse range of students, we must continue to showcase the return these investments yield for students, employers, and communities as a whole."
The challenge is simply opening more affordable and academically cohesive avenues for all students to participate. Whether through working or studying abroad, we learn that the world and opportunities to engage with it are endless. The opportunity to go overseas, therefore, should be as equally open, accommodating, and inclusive.

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5 tips to pick the right engineering college for you

If you want to pursue engineering, it is important that you consider your aptitude and history of college as well before making the final choice.
  
The engineering admission process is on across the country.
If you're in the stream stream, chances are you are getting a lot of admission offers from various engineering colleges and institutes.
Congratulations!! But there is a headache too.
There are a lot of options, what to choose?
A bad decision can affect your overall career life.
Worry not!! We have created a decision support system for proper choice making.
You are going to choose based on -- brand name of college, stream of engineering and accessibility (location).
Your choice should also be based upon your strengths and goals.

1. Strengths

Identify your natural abilities -- your aptitude. It is very important.
There are various engineering streams and you need to map your aptitude for a specific engineering stream.
In simple terms, what you fancy about may be an indicator of your aptitude.
What are you interested in? Car design, mobiles, high rise buildings or in pure abstract thinking?
Your interests indicate your aptitude.
There are scientific tests which can reveal more about your aptitude.
Assess your personality type. Your personality type can be a parameter for your choice.
Assess your financial position.
In case of private seat versus government seat, this parameter will have a huge bearing.
Review your family history. Though not a very important factor, but a scan is important to help you make an informed choice.
If you see families where majority are doctors, civil servants or chartered accounts, it says something about the family genes -- a natural propensity towards a specific kind of profession.

2. Goals

Define your goals. Decide whether you want to opt for a job or business.
A job may be in private or government sector.
You can run your family business or start your own.
What are your primary motives? Power or money or both.
If you are tempted towards power, government services would suit you more.
If you wish to earn a lot of money, you would opt for private jobs or business.
Whether you wish to settle down in India or abroad also have a bearing on your choice.
Say if you are interested in settling in the USA then IT-related engineering streams would suit you more than opting for civil engineering.

3. Choice

You need to choose -- the college, its location and stream.
For example, if you are getting calls from IITs and NITs then you have to decide, whether the IIT or NIT.
Assuming you decided for IITs. Now question arises, which IIT. Say you decided for IIT Mumbai, and then question arises, which stream.
Now analyse your strengths and goals.
Map your strengths and goals.
Do the market survey about the demand of the specific stream. Then opt for the choice which helps you in attaining your goals and is in line with your strengths.

4. Background Research

Proper background research is necessary for good decision making.
You need to do research on:
College: Know about the faculty members, brand positioning, status of particular engineering stream in that college and placement offers etc.
You should also know about the extra-curricular activities.
Location: Distance from your base, language, cultural issues, eating habits, environmental parameters, socio-economic conditions and political situations are a few parameters which need to be glanced at.
Stream: Please see how a specific engineering stream relates to the aptitude, personality and goals of the candidate.
Present and future market demand of the stream too needs to be investigated.
Family background: If the goal of the candidate is to opt for business, family background needs to be considered in the back of the mind.
Competing scenarios: When you are into the decision process, there will be a lot of competing scenarios.
You need to make a pros and cons list of such competing scenarios and accordingly take the final call.
Sources of information may be; admission prospectus, web-sites of the colleges, various educational web-sites, your friend circle, your relatives and teachers etc.
It will be good if you can visit some college situated nearby and get the first hand information.
Always try to get information from multiple sources, from your well-wishers and in case of conflicting information take your own call.

5. A few recommendations

Considering all others parameters same; it is always advisable to:
Opt for brand
Go for a branded college.
You will leverage the benefit of the brand throughout your career.
For example, if you have to choose between a good branch in an established NIT and a not-so-good branch in the IIT, we will suggest you to opt for IIT.
Similarly you can apply the logic between the NITs and state engineering colleges.
If you have to choose between a very good private engineering college and a not-so-good, relatively new government college, we would suggest opting for the private college.
Opt for a stream that aligns with your goals
Choose as per your strengths, goals and future prospects of the stream.
If your goal is to opt for MBA and you are getting mechanical as well as industrial engineering, opt for industrial engineering.
If your father deals in real estate and you want to continue in the family business, logically civil engineering will be the best option.
If you are interested in government services, say Indian engineering services or civil services, opt for the stream which will be useful for these examinations.
Opt for established college. 
Given an option between an old, well-established and a new college, opt for the older one.
Opt for new location 
Resist the temptation to be in your state or district.
Opt for new places.
Say, you are in north India, and have the option of choosing between a college in north and south India, please choose the latter.
Diversity is a life-long learning.
Please note that there cannot be any straitjacket mathematical formula for such decision making.
It is important that you see the things in perspective, research, be well informed and above all, make your own decision.
We have a lot of power seekers and money minting human machines around us.
What the world wants is leaders.
So make sure all the decisions ultimately develop the qualities of a leader in you.
All the best!

How to handle School and IIT JEE Preparation at the same time?

Short answer: Hard work and practice!
From 2017, Board marks will not matter for calculating JEE Main ranks, but performing in School Board is equally important along with the preparation of IIT JEE. The good consistent academic score in your school will give you more confidence and you will feel mentally strong for your IIT goal.
To get admission into IITs and NITs, a candidate needs to be either within top 20 percentile or secured 75% marks in class 12th (or equivalent) board examination.
So how a student should go about combined preparation of school and IIT JEE. Let’s see step by step for students of each class.

When student is in class 10th or below

Up to 10th standard, you don’t need to focus too much other than your school syllabus. So be relax and enjoy your school time. Only one advice: Make sure you study to understand the concepts, not just for getting marks. It’s a practice that every student should adopt from very young age.
You can apply for different Olympiads and exams like NTSE where you develop competitive skills that will help you in your JEE Preparation.
For class 8-10,  a foundation course for IIT JEE can be handy for students, where objective is to create strong foundation for IIT JEE along with the school examination preparation.

IIT JEE Preparation for Class 11th Students

From class 11th onward, it’s like a two way preparation. On one hand you will be studying as per your school curriculum, and at the same time you have to put ten times more effort for JEE preparation.
There have been tendency of students to take class 11th lightly. You should never make this mistake. Save these words, “Class 11th is very important for success in IIT JEE”. Focus on every chapter and understand the concepts because in 12th class you will find use of most of the topics of 11th class.

Combined Preparation of School Board and IIT JEE for Class 11th & 12th Students

First advice is, utilize your school hours in a best possible way. Understand everything that is taught in the class. In-case you missed out on anything, try to clear that after reaching home. It should be your first priority.
Next step is to solve problems that are left by your teacher in the class (I am assuming that teacher in school don’t solve all the questions for you). Go through the examples in NCERT textbook. They are very valuable for the preparation of school exams and JEE both.
It would be best if you finish these things before your evening walk in the park (taking break is necessary to refresh your mind). You may also have coaching classes at this time. Tough luck! But you have to manage this out.

If you have joined a coaching institute for IIT JEE,

• Don’t miss out on any class and give your full attention in the class.
• Make notes that are easy to read for you.
• Solve regular questions on the topics that is taught in the class.
• Solve questions that are within the syllabus. Don’t go deep into the topic like you are doing research. The objective is to clear the IIT examination, you can do the research part later when you get admitted to IIT!

After break (or coaching classes), you have to study exclusively for IIT. I am sure you have already gone through the syllabus of IIT JEE at this point of time. It’s the time to understand each topic more thoroughly.
If you are not understanding anything, take help from your teacher, coaching class, friends, or anyone, but make sure you understand the concept properly before starting to solve the problems. Once everything is clear, try to solve as many questions as possible. You can refer to recommended books for JEE to practice more problems.
On Sundays and Holidays, your full day should be dedicated to JEE preparation. After Sep-Oct, you need to put rigorous efforts in solving practice tests (AITS) for IIT JEE.
If you put your best effort and stay from distractions, you can do well in both IIT JEE and School Board exams.

100 Productive Ways to Spend Your Summer Vacation

Thoughts of summer vacation may include images of time at the beach or lake, lazy days escaping the heat, and no thought of classes or the stress of the past two semesters. However, there are plenty of productive ways you can spend your summer that can be fun, relaxing, helpful for your education or career, or just downright lucrative for your pocketbook. Check out this list of 100 productive ways to spend your summer vacation for inspiration.

Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a day-long project or one that lasts the entire vacation, these volunteer opportunities are an excellent way to spend a productive summer.

1. Join a park clean-up day. Local parks, hiking trails, and beaches often sponsor clean-up days where the public can come out and help clean trash and make simple repairs.

2. Become a big brother or big sister. Mentoring organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters can match you with a child who needs someone to look up to.

3. Coach a sports team. If you love a sport, be it soccer, baseball, or tennis, and like working with kids, then there are plenty of chances for you to volunteer to coach a team.

4. Volunteer at a retirement home. Make visits to retirement homes just to chat, offer a presentation, do art, share some music, or bring your Wii in and hold a tournament.

5. Turn your pet into a therapy dog. Any type of dog who is good natured and loves people may qualify to become a therapy dog. Become qualified, then take your pooch on visits to children’s hospitals, retirement homes, respite care facilities, or anyplace therapy dogs are welcome and bring some joy to those who may not be able to keep pets.

6. Deliver meals. Meals on Wheels provides meals for the elderly or infirm and is always looking for volunteers to bring those meals to the clients. This is a simple way to make a big difference.

7. Read for the blind and dyslexic. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic has studios around the nation available for volunteers to read and record books and texts for the blind and dyslexic. They are in short supply of volunteers who have a background in such fields as math, science, finance, computer science, and foreign languages.

8. Find the perfect volunteer match. Companies like VolunteerMatch will help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

9. Find existing projects for college students. Campus Compact coordinates with over 1,100 schools to offer students the chance to make a difference for others.

10. Volunteer and be recognized. Learn & Serve America is an organization that provides students with an opportunity to use what they have learned in the classroom to help others. Volunteers through this program who go above and beyond can be recognized with community service awards.

11. Knit or crochet for babies. Yarn arts have become very popular over the past several years. If you know how to knit or crochet, check with your local hospital. They often have a volunteer program accepting knitted or crocheted items for preemies and newborns and will often provide the yarn.

Travel

The lure of travel is appealing to many, but the cost can sometimes make it prohibitive. Travel is a productive way to spend your vacation, and below you will find plenty of ideas on how to make that happen.

12. Be an overseas camp counselor. Travel during the summer, learn a new culture, meet some awesome kids, and get paid by being an overseas camp counselor.

13. YMCA Study Tours. These your-round tours will take you to global destinations to learn about the region. They cost money, but for many, scholarships are available.

14. Study abroad. Many companies and schools offer opportunities for study abroad during the summer. Travel and get college credits or work experience with these opportunities.

15. Volunteer abroad. A great way to travel and really get to know the culture is by working right alongside the citizens. Try a volunteer abroad program to get the most of both.

16. Work abroad. If you want to earn some money while traveling, then try working abroad. You can spend your summer saving and exploring.

17. Take advantage of student status. Sites such as FarePlay from StudentUniverse.com offer travel just for students. Search within your budget, find destinations popular with college students, find music festivals, and much more.

18. Book a college student tour. If you want something a little more guided, try booking a tour through an agency such as EF College Break.

19. Opportunities for Jewish students. Hillel offers a chance for Jewish adults age 18-26 an opportunity to go to Israel for free on a peer-group trip.

20. College visit opportunities. Some colleges encourage prospective students to visit their campus by providing travel grants such as this one. See if the schools you are interested in attending offer such options.

21. Visit friends. Line up friends you may not have seen in a while and take a trip to see them. You can probably crash with them, so all you need to pay for is getting there and back and your food and entertainment money.

22. Couch surf. Join a group like CouchSurfing to make contacts with others who will let you stay on their couch (or extra bed) for free–anywhere in the world.

Internships

Taking the summer to work on an internship offers many advantages to students. These tips and resources will help you find a great internship for a productive summer no matter what field you are studying.

23. Media internships. A great way to break into TV, radio, and other media-related fields is to take an internship. You can gain experience and also test the waters to ensure you enjoy this type of work.

24. Clerk. If you are a pre-law or law student, taking a clerkship can provide you with important resume-building skills as well as contacts for your future.

25. Science internships. Young scientists can take advantage of plenty of available internships. Learn how to find them and how to make them work with this article.

26. Disney. Disney offers opportunities for summer internships that can lead to paid internships or positions with the company.

27. U.S. Department of State. If working in the government sounds appealing to you, then check out the internship opportunities available through the U.S. Department of State.

28. Investment banking internship options. It’s no secret that if you plan to work in investment banking, the goal is to get an internship the last summer before you graduate. If you missed this opportunity, don’t despair.Here are some other ideas that will also help your chances for a career in investment banking.

29. IBM. If you are pursuing a degree in software development or an MBA, then you may qualify for the internship opportunities available at IMB.

30. Sports. Preparing for a career in sports may mean learning more than how to play sports. An internship opportunity like the one available at USA Track & Field is an excellent way to prepare for this career.

31. Environmental organizing. Summer is a great time to learn about organizing others who are passionate about saving the environment. Internships like this one at Environment Minnesota can get you started.

32. Try an internship company. There are several companies out there like this one and this one that will help you locate a summer internship, no matter what you major.

Expand your Knowledge

Take advantage of your down time to open your mind to new knowledge and experiences with these ideas that include education vacations, new hobbies, and open courseware classes.

33. Read. Make a list of books you’ve always wanted to read or find a list of best-sellers and give yourself plenty of reading for the summer. Share your finds on websites such as Shelfari or GoodReads.

34. Take an education vacation. Instead of just taking a vacation with no purpose, take a vacation where you can learn something. Use a site like Texas Education Vacation to plan a trip or use your own interests to seek opportunities to learn about the region, people, culture, and history of wherever you go.

35. Take a non-academic class. Maybe you think that since classes are over for the summer you should stay away from school, but now is a great time to take informal classes to learn art, music, pottery, or any other subject that interests you.

36. Learn to play an instrument. If you’ve always wanted to learn the guitar or play the piano, summer vacation is a perfect time to learn how to play.

37. Learn a language. Take classes, go online, or buy some books or software to help learn a new language. Whether you go on vacation later or can use that skill for language requirements at school, you’ll be on your way to speaking the language.

38. Take up a new hobby. If you’ve always wanted to make a model airplane, learn to knit, collect coins, or any other hobby you can imagine, while school is out is the perfect time to learn new hobbies.

39. Learn to cook. Specialty grocery stores and high end houseware stores often offer cooking classes. You can also find instructional videos online or just purchase some cookbooks and learn by experience.

40. Visit museums. Check out the museums in your town, then venture out to nearby towns and see what they have to offer. Exploring museums is an easy and inexpensive way to expand your knowledge.

41. Build something. Whether a bookshelf or a birdhouse, build something. Not only will you learn a useful skill that you can put to use later when you own a home, but you can use this opportunity for a creative outlet, too.

42. Take a geek vacation. Read this article to find eleven great vacations for geeks. You won’t be sitting at home on your computer all day with these ideas.

43. Take an open courseware class. MIT and other universities around the world are making many of their past courses available free of charge online. These courses typically include such elements as the syllabus, course reading material, lectures, and projects.

44. Watch a university lecture online. Choose from 17 subjects and find video lectures from professors at top-rated universities at Academic Earth.

Earn Extra Money

If you devote all your time to school work during the semester, then take advantage of your break from that responsibility to build up your bank account with these ways for making extra money.

45. Be a camp counselor. A great summer job, these temporary positions are just for the summer and will have you outside doing fun projects while being a mentor to children.

46. Tutor students. Whatever subject or subjects are your strong ones, use that ability to tutor students who need extra help and earn some great money in the process.

47. Sell unused stuff. Clean out your living space and sell anything you aren’t using anymore. That old DVD player, the iPod you replaced last year, and those clothes hanging in the back of your closet can all bring in some money.

48. Get creative. Take these examples to heart and tap into your own creativity to find unusual ways to earn money.

49. Find a job related to your field of study. Not only can you gain important experience, but you can also save money or reduce your student loans if you find a job over the summer.

50. Take a part time job that may carry over to the fall. Finding a great part time job during the summer can build some cash reserves and still allow you some time to have fun. If it’s something you really enjoy doing, carry it over to the fall and keep earning that extra cash.

51. Start your own business. The possibilities are endless for starting your own summer business. From walking dogs to yard care to house sitting to web design, settle on something you can do well, line up some references, and spread the word.

52. Get a government job for students. Studentjobs.gov offers an excellent way for students to get their foot in the door for government jobs. Find a summer job here for your future.

53. Try an adventure job. Adventure jobs can be anything from white water rafting guide to climbing guides to outdoor educators. Search for a site like this one or this one that helps match you with these types of jobs.

54. Become a personal shopper. If you have a knack for decorating, dressing, or know your way around technology, help others shop for clothes, household items, or computers and other technology products.

55. Sell plasma. Plasma centers will buy your plasma, usually up to twice a week, and can be quite profitable with some donors earning over $200 a week.

For School and Beyond

Just because you aren’t in school doesn’t mean you can be taking care of school or career-related issues. From creating a resume to improving your writing skills, these suggestions will give you an advantage over those lazing around all summer.

56. Study for admission tests. If you are heading off to college or grad school soon, use the summer to get ready for admission tests you may be facing.

57. Take extra classes. If you need some extra classes or need help polishing up on a subject you didn’t quite grasp, take extra classes during the summer.

58. Create a resume. It’s never too early to put together a great resume. Whether you will be in the job market soon or not, spend this time working on your resume so it is ready when you are.

59. Apply for scholarships. This blog post from Pay for College Blog offers suggestions on applying for specific college scholarships, no matter if you are a freshman or have been in school a while.

60. Find your focus. If you have been struggling with a direction to take in life, use this time to research, talk to others, and possibly do some volunteer work in the field of your choice to help determine what direction you want your future to take.

61. Visit colleges or grad schools. If you are about to enter college or grad school, take this opportunity to visit schools and learn about the areas.

62. Learn to type. If you use the hunt-and-peck method on your computer, learn to type. It can speed up the time it takes to complete school assignments and will also provide you with an additional skill for your resume.

63. Earn credits while having an adventure. Castle Rock Institute offers students a chance to take four humanities courses while participating in outdoor adventures and living in small community groups. The college credits earned are transferable, but check with your school to make sure.

64. Buy books early. If your professors already have their books listed, then buy your books early and get started reading them before classes start.

65. Do research for a conference paper. Having a conference paper accepted can be a huge boost to your future, whether that be grad school or a career. Proving you can do original, valuable research is quite an accomplishment.

66. Join a campus group. If your school offers community groups, think about joining one. There may be fewer activities during the summer, but you can still research and contact members. Being a member of campus groups can help make connections for your future and may look good on your resume.

67. Improve your writing skills. Writing is incredibly important during school and in your career. Establish excellent writing habits and learn to communicate effectively to see improvement in school and a great skill for your resume.

68. Get to know professors. You don’t have to get to know them personally, but do your research on the type of professor each is, their teaching style, areas of interest, and what students like and dislike about them. This way, you can choose only the best professors who will motivate you to learn and can guide you in the right direction.

Personal Challenges

If you have ever wanted to challenge yourself with difficult task such as running a marathon or need to teach yourself important techniques as destressing or getting organized, then summer vacation is an ideal time to focus on these activities.

69. Train for a race. Whether you want to run a marathon, 5K, triathlon, or other race, use your time off during the summer to train for the race of your dreams.

70. Research your family history. Take advantage of your down time to research your family history. Talk to the older adults in your family, check out online genealogy sites, and put together a family history your entire family can treasure.

71. Tackle an old to-do list. If you have a to-do list that has been hanging over your head, use summer vacation to get those items checked off the list.

72. Climb a mountain. Travel to the peak that has always piqued your interest or give something local a try if you have ever thought about climbing a mountain–a physical and mental challenge enjoyed by many throughout the ages.

73. Reconnect with family members. Now that you aren’t so busy, take this time to reconnect or mend broken relationships with family members. Use your time off to make a visit to spend time together.

74. Take a hike. Whether you just want a challenge of an afternoon or want to try your hand at a multi-day hiking adventure, hiking can be a great way to connect with nature and find yourself.

75. Clear the clutter. Clean up your living space, your work space, and your computer. Clear out old files, old clothes, paperwork you no longer need, and other clutter and you will not only have a cleaner, more organized place, but you can focus more easily on what you need to do than what is stacked all around you.

76. Destress. If the past semester (or past several semesters) has brought too much stress to your life, take this time to destress by pampering yourself, getting enough sleep, not overscheduling, taking time to focus on your breathing and meditate, getting exercise, eating right, and having fun.

77. Get fit. Take on an exercise program, examine and change the way you are eating, and make positive changes that can help you become healthy and fit.

78. Develop healthy habits (or stop bad ones). Quit smoking, drink alcohol in moderation, and take up positive habits such as meditation, exercise, and maintaining healthy relationships with friends.

Help the Earth

Use these ideas to have a productive vacation while helping the Earth.

79. Plant a garden. Even if you live in a tiny apartment, you can plant tomatoes, herbs, or flowers in a container. Learn how to grow container plants that can make a difference for the environment and give you something productive to do with your time.

80. Start a community garden. If you have mastered container gardening and want to move on to something bigger, try starting a community garden in your area.

81. Don’t use your car. Try parking your car for the summer. Now that your schedule is more relaxed, take public transportation, walk, or ride your bike to get where you need to go.

82. Take a bicycle tour. Why travel by car or plane this summer? Take a bicycle tour instead. Not only will you help the environment, but you will improve your fitness and can meet new people on your journey.

83. Participate in an organized environmental project. Working or studying abroad while participating in a project such as these available through ProWorld Environmental Projects gives you the chance to do something for the Earth as well as yourself.

84. Plant trees. Plant trees in your own yard, organize tree planting in your community, or volunteer your time with an organization like Tree Musketeers.

85. Clean up vacant lots. If your neighborhood or community has abandoned lots that have become a nuisance to the neighborhood, organize a clean-up of the area. You may be surprised at how many neighbors volunteer to participate.

86. Start a compost. Composting is an easy project that can make a huge impact. Learn how to start a compost for yourself and then volunteer to help others do the same.

87. Switch to natural cleaners. It’s probably not your favorite job, but cleaning the house has to be done. Take some time to learn about natural cleaners, then make the switch to save money and the environment.

88. Start a toner cartridge recycling effort. Set up toner cartridge recycling stations in local businesses and schools, then collect the cartridges and recycle them at the appropriate place (often for money).

89. Work at an organic farm. Spend your summer vacation working at an organic farm and you can learn ways to grow your own food while helping local farmers.

90. Avoid fast food. Fast food is one of the worst environmental polluters. With the massive amounts of beef raised and transported, the enormous amount of paper and plastic goods used, and other sources of fast food pollution are just part of the problem. They also push out local and small farmers and the food is just about the least healthy thing you can eat.

91. Opt out of junk mail. As this article demonstrates, there are many places sending you junk mail–and you have to opt out of each by sending a letter, making a call, or via their website (not always available). To opt out of all these junk mail options may take up your entire summer vacation!

Personal Development

Working on personal development is not only a productive way to spend your summer, but a gift to yourself that will last forever.

92. Create a personal website. Whether or not you think you are tech savvy enough to do this, you can create a website for yourself. If you can’t build one from scratch, use WordPress blogs or sites like WebStarts to make one, then fill it with your professional information that can help you build a career.

93. Blog. Start a blog (there are plenty of free ones out there) and document your summer to stay in touch with friends and family or use it as a personal journal to capture your creativity.

94. Think about goals. Setting both short-term and long-term goals for yourself ensures you will stay on track to make your future what you want it to be.

95. Become an early riser. Give yourself a good night’s sleep by going to bed at a reasonable time, then form the habit of waking early each day. The extra time will give you an opportunity to do something for yourself before the demands of the day begin.

96. Learn to manage your money. This skill is not only an important one, but one that will help you make it through life with fewer stresses. Go online to find plenty of personal finance sites like Mint that can help you learn how to manage your money.

97. Learn to manage your time. Time management can help you complete assignments and projects more efficiently and is an important skill to carry over to your career.

98. Read motivational blogs. There are several popular and inspirational blogs that can help you find your motivation if it begins to flag.

99. Get organized. Before the next semester starts, get your papers and files organized. Set up a system so that you have a place for everything once the new semester starts.

100. Learn to embrace failure. As many successful entrepreneurs will attest, failure can be an important teaching tool and often leads to later success. Embrace and learn from your failures so you can create a positive future.

what are distractions in studies of student,and there solution.

7 Study Distractions and How Best to Escape Them

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Procrastination is a mental failing as old as time. Long before the iPhone, handheld video games, instant video streaming, and every other time waster you can think of, students have been finding ways to do everything in the world except what they should be doing. While some are guilty of this deadly study-sin more than others, it’s a danger that anyone who’s ever paid a tuition bill or slept through a high school civics class must avoid. But procrastination can be difficult because it comes to you in many forms. Here are seven ways it sneaks up on you and how you can effectively avoid it.

1. Familiar Environments

The Problem:

Within this article, you’ll find many distractions, and most of them are probably right there at your home base. Environments that have become too familiar to you can be a giant distraction in themselves, not just because of the different toys they give you access to, but also because of the mental associations and comforts they instill in your head. If you associate your house, apartment, or dorm room as “home,” then distractions will come no matter what.

How to Escape:

To avoid this distraction, it’s vital to designate an environment for work or study use only. The moment you bring in outside elements is the moment the environment shifts in your mind to multi-purpose. Just as cities will zone districts for commercial or residential use, you should “zone” portions of your dwelling place or find another location that is used specifically for work and nothing else.

2. Movies and TV

The Problem:
These two distractions can almost be distinguished as separate entries. Television and studies do not mix. It’s too easy to watch one more episode of “Teen Wolf” or “New Girl” while promising yourself that you can study afterward. While favorite TV shows, especially sitcoms, can be greater time wasters because they’re like video potato chips, movies are also big distractions because even the shortest films are around 90 minutes in length (the equivalent of four sitcom episodes without commercials).

How to Escape:
These days, there are movie theaters, Blu-rays, DVDs, cable channels, and video streaming services vying for your attention. Don’t let them suck you in. Instead turn these distractions in to rewards for meeting your study goals.

3. Exercise and Hobbies

The Problem:
Exercise and hobbies—yes, even good, constructive hobbies—can be the worst possible forms of distraction from studies. What makes running a 5K or writing a novel or reading a book so bad, you ask? Not only do they take time away from you learning the necessary materials for a test, but they also make you feel as if your time is being used wisely. In other words, it becomes easier to justify your procrastination when you believe you’re doing something worthwhile, and that is less time away from the books.

How to Escape:
Exercise works best as a routine. Fall out of that routine, and it can become very difficult to resume. Same with reading, writing, or any other hobby that fuels your creativity. Formal education is an obligation when you’re in the thick of it, and that obligation is set to deadlines and objectives that you must be able to accomplish in order to succeed. To keep your hobbies from becoming a distraction, plan ahead. Look at the expectations of your education, and schedule your hobbies around them.

4. Friends and Family

The Problem:
Spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, children, and best buddies; they all complement who you are, adding so many positive memories to life and teaching you how to love unconditionally. Good things, right? But as with hobbies, these relationships must be managed to accommodate for education. A child throwing a tantrum, a needy and emotional mate, or a hard-partying friend refusing to take their own obligations as serious as you do yours; these can all derail your progress.

How to Escape:
Communication is key. If the people in your life really love you and care about your progress and development, they will understand when you tell them how important your studies are—or anything else you feel passionate about, for that matter. Being open with peers and significant others will take care of many distractions. You should also lean on them to help you deal with children too young to understand. Without their cooperation, it will be difficult to improve your studies and meet educational commitments. And if they refuse to help, then you really need to reevaluate their places in your life.

5. Internet

The Problem:
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, message forums, Pinterest, and news updates can be effective tools for education, social activity, and networking, but they are more often than not black holes that suck away your study time. Short videos aren’t so short when you’ve watched 100 of them. Social media gaming can go on for hours. Forums and comments can ignite arguments that conquer days of your life, accomplishing nothing in the process.

How to Escape:
During study time, turn off your router or go somewhere that doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Otherwise the temptation to “cheat” is too great.

6. Study Buddies

The Problem:
A partner can be of great help to understanding difficult topics, but be careful. Study buddies can become friends, and as friendships blossom, so, too, can distractions.

How to Escape:
Stay on task. Set group goals and objectives for your study sessions, and time them. “Chat time” can be used as a motivator for meeting those tasks in between study sessions instead of as a detriment to the educational process.

7. Planning, Organization, and Other Studies

The Problem:
How many of you have dreaded studying for a test so badly that you “invested” your time in the planning, organization, and studies of other subjects instead? These activities deceive you in an even greater capacity than the other items on this list because they make you think something constructive is actually being accomplished, when really it’s another form of avoiding the educational objective that requires the most time and attention.

How to Escape:

If you get stuck, then yes, you should move on to something else that needs attention. Just make sure the other subject really does require it. If you blow an hour studying for a class that you’d have an “A” in even if you bombed the final, then you’re not using time wisely. Are you stuck in the class? Then schedule an appointment to speak with your instructor, or partner up with someone else who grasps the material. 

How To Overcome Distractions When It’s Time To Study

This is a guest post by Daniel Wong of Living Large.

Does this sound familiar?

You have a big exam coming up next week, so you know it’s time to hit the books.
You sit down at your study table and start reviewing your notes.
Five minutes later, your phone goes off. It’s a text message from your cousin, Lily. She’s asking about the family trip that you’re going on after your exam.
After exchanging six text messages with Lily, you look at the time. 15 minutes have gone by!
You put your phone aside and get back to reading your notes. 10 minutes later, you get the sudden, overwhelming urge to check your Facebook news feed.
You only intend to spend a few minutes on Facebook, but you end up browsing through three photo albums, commenting on four statuses, and watching two videos.
You decide to update your own status: “Life dilemma: Study for exam or check Facebook. Facebook wins.” All of this takes you another 20 minutes.
I’m sure something like this has happened to you before. It happened to me when I was a student, and most of the students I work with tell me that it happens to them far too often.

But there’s hope. There are simple techniques you can use to win the war against distractions.
Here are six tips for you:

1. Put your phone on silent mode and place it at the other end of the room.

If you own a smartphone, you know how distracting it can be. Facebook, Twitter, email, text messaging and yes, the entire Internet, are at your fingertips.
Even a non-smartphone can be extremely distracting!
As such, I recommend that—at the start of your study session—you put your phone on silent mode and place it far away from you. Preferably, you should place it at the other end of the room.
This way, you won’t be interrupted by phone calls or text messages while you’re studying. You can always check your phone every 30 or 45 minutes when you take a break.
If you’re honest with yourself, you’ll admit that few of the text messages and phone calls you receive require an immediate response, so it’s reasonable to get back to the other person when you’re taking a break.

2. Turn off your Internet access.

You might intend to use your computer for work, but you can easily find yourself on Facebook or YouTube instead. (You know what I mean. )
When you’re using your computer, the World Wide Web is literally just a click away. Don’t trust yourself to resist that temptation. Turn off your Internet access before you begin your study session.
If you need to access certain online resources, then download all of the necessary information at the start of your session before you turn off your Internet access.
The Internet is tool that has the power to both entertain and educate. By turning off your Internet access when it’s time to focus, you’re harnessing the power of the Internet effectively.

3. Take a deep breath when you’re about to get distracted.

Distractions come in waves. The urge to watch TV, clear your room (I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like clearing my room when it’s time to be productive, right?) and check your phone attacks you suddenly—and it can often be overwhelming.
But these intense urges only last for a short while. If you’re able to resist that initial wave, you’ll be able to carry on studying instead of succumbing to temptation.
Here’s how to fight off the urge when it hits you: Close your eyes. Breathe in for two seconds, then breathe out for two seconds. If the urge still persists, repeat until it goes away.
Using this simple technique, you’ll spend four to eight seconds breathing deeply, after which you’ll get back to work. If you don’t use this technique, you’ll probably end up getting distracted for 15 minutes, or even longer.

4. Ask people to give you privacy.

I’m sure that something like this has happened to you before while you were studying:

• Your mom came by to ask you about your day
• Your friend dropped by to chat
• Your younger brother asked you for help with his homework
• Your sister asked you for advice

The list goes on.
Don’t get me wrong; relationships are important. I firmly believe that, in many ways, the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.
But when you’re studying, interruptions can be especially disruptive.
Just before you begin your study session, I recommend that you go up to the people who are most likely to disturb you and say something like this: “I have an exam coming up next week, so I need to focus. Would you please give me some privacy for the next two hours and not interrupt, unless it’s something really urgent?”
When you make such an intentional effort to ask others to respect your privacy and your commitment to academic excellence, they’re likely to show you that respect.

5. Get eight hours of sleep every night.

As a student, it seems almost impossible to get enough sleep. There’s always so much homework to do, so many projects to work on, so many activities to participate in, so many friends to hang out with, and so many parties to go to.
Compared to all of these things, sleep seems so unimportant!
But sleep is vital if you want to perform well academically. It’s an established scientific fact that sleep affects your memory, concentration and brain function. If you’re not sleeping enough, you’re not setting yourself up for success in your student life.
When you’re sleep-deprived, you’ll also be easily distracted.
Here are some ways to help you get to bed earlier:

• Have a nightly bedtime routine
• Wind down at the end of the day by reading a book
• Don’t drink caffeine after 3pm
• Go to bed at the same time every day
• Set a nightly alarm to tell you it’s time to go to bed (this has been exceptionally helpful for me!)

6. Use a tool like Asana.com to help you prioritize your tasks.

Asana.com is a web-based tool that allows you to conveniently manage projects and prioritize tasks.
I started using Asana.com half a year ago, and I’ve found it to be beneficial in keeping my life organized.
Students often get distracted when they think about all the other tasks they need to accomplish. They start to wonder if they should be working on another assignment or studying for another test instead. This hinders them from focusing on the task at hand.
By using a tool like Asana.com, you’ll be able to stay on top of all of your assignments, projects and other commitments. With a systematic approach toward task management, you’ll make the most of every study session.

In closing…

In our increasingly connected world of smartphones, tablets, laptops and high-speed Internet, distractions are everywhere.
You’ll need to make a deliberate and committed effort to stay on task. I hope these six tips will help you in your quest to become a happy and successful student!