Summer opportunities

This summer will really be something to remember if I am able to pull off the things I am going to list.

First up is the CASIC internship run by the CAUSE organization, an Asian American special interest group that does lobbying in Sacramento. With them I will have the chance to meet state legislators and get some serious networking in. It is an 8 week program that offers a $1000 stipend, which seemed pretty awesome, except when I realized that I would be living around Pasadena and that the money would barely cover rent and food. I am not sure how this will help my marketing interests, but I simply cannot pass up such a great opportunity to meet people. Not to mention the fact that one of the UIS alums is helping me with my application.

I have actually begun talking with Philanthro Productions and it looks likely that I will have some relationship with them. However, everyone there is a volunteer meaning no one gets paid, which means I have to spend the summer in San Diego and pay for my living expenses out of my own pocket. The up side though is that I am able to work with a professional in the marketing industry, meaning a possible connection to a marketing firm. The value of this networking opportunity cannot be understated, though I am not sure if it is worth the living expenses.

Hopefully, I am able to get the internship with CAUSE and commute down to San Diego once or twice a week to work with Philanthro Productions. This way I can kill two birds with one stone and make it a very productive summer.

One of the long shots for this summer is an internship in Hong Kong. My mom suggested that I send my resume to a family friend who heads some sort of civil service department in Hong Kong and is extremely connected. I have yet to hear a response back and as the wait grows longer and my opportunities in San Diego become more concrete, an internship in Hong Kong seems very unlikely.

Catch me around Pasadena! Maybe!

- muffinman