What should I be looking for going into my freshman/sophomore year of college for summer internships? Should I pursue an internship for my first year?
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Summer internships are usually targeted to penultimate year students, so probably you would have a difficult time getting one.
If I got offered an unpaid IB internship, should I take it?
No, go flip burgers instead.
Sure, the sooner you get real experience, the better. At this stage the money is not that important. If that offer is the best offer that you can get, accept it.
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