Carolyn Hax: Career-dazed college student wonders how people choose their jobs
Adapted from an online discussion.
Hi, Carolyn! I've nearly finished my first year of college, and though it feels early, the pressures to intern and choose a field have started, from both my family and people at school. I've elected not to intern this summer, since I did the summer before college and want some time off, but I worry this might put me 'behind' others.
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