Unfortunately, students in the past have lost internships due to poor decisions in March. Events this weekend are well covered by the media. Students are interviewed and a lot of footage shows a irresponsible and, frankly, stupid behavior. Internship sites see this footage and, in some cases, the interns they have already selected, and reconsider.

On Monday, it is very likely that I will have students in my office telling me they have been notified that their internship site is no longer interested and they have lost the opportunity.

This is avoidable. Public drunkeness and rude behavior are not tolerated by society. Internship sites can cut relationships whenever they choose and do not need to state why. My advice is find a quiet place to spend the weekend either getting ready for an internship already in hand or looking for an internship to secure graduation.

I hope you all have a safe and profitable weekend.

Dr. Lenze