What Should I Do During Semester Off?

I just finished my summer internship at an MBB and got FT interview offers, which I delayed until next year. I delayed it from this year to next year because I needed much more time to prepare for case studies.

So, I have guaranteed interviews at the MBB firm I interned at, and will be applying for the other 2 MBBs beginning of next year.

I got some time on my hands and I am not enrolled in school this semester. What should I do with this time that will look good on my resume other than just preparing for case studies?

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Just curious - why did you receive an offer to reinterview rather than a FT offer? I don't think you really need to do anything, but I'm not sure.

 

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