Working PT/Interning in the spring before beginning IBD Analyst program in the Summer

I was fortunate enough to land and accept an offer for a full-time analyst role beginning in late June 2016. I am in a bit of different situation than most as I am slated to graduate in December. My years in college have been very dense so to say, as a result of a significant athletic commitment in addition to the pursuit of multiple majors of study. My original plan was enjoy my last few months of "freedom" by doing some traveling, visiting friends at other universities,spending time with family, and enjoying the college scene for one last semester (something I did not have much of a chance to do while in school). As we all know, these are all luxuries that will not afforded to us once we begin our banking careers. Also, my current lease runs through the end of the school year anyways.

I figured I would search for a relevant part-time internship for the spring so that I wouldn't spend the time being completely unproductive and would have some extra spending money for going out and such. The PE firm that I interned at this past summer has also offered me a temporary role to fill the gap between my graduation and the beginning of my analyst program. Would this idea be viewed negatively if I were to propose it to the guys who were in charge of recruiting me for the IBD role? Looking to get some feedback from fellow WSO members before I decide to open a dialogue with the firm.

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I'm also graduating in December and starting in June-July. I could see why you would want to work part-time...

Actually no, I do not understand it. Don't do it. At this point, it really doesn't provide you any other benefit besides some extra spending money. I'm planning on doing some intense traveling. I suggest you do the same or do something that can benefit your life (learn a new talent/sport, travel, learn a language, take up some cool new hobbies, etc.).

 
"GrandJury"

I'm also graduating in December and starting in June-July. I could see why you would want to work part-time...

Actually no, I do not understand it. Don't do it. At this point, it really doesn't provide you any other benefit besides some extra spending money. I'm planning on doing some intense traveling. I suggest you do the same or do something that can benefit your life (learn a new talent/sport, travel, learn a language, take up some cool new hobbies, etc.).

Exactly this. You dont know how precious those few months are - dont spend any time working.
 

Also graduating in dec. Microfinance in Africa/climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and scuba diving in the Galapagos.

Take a solid 2-3 of the 6 months to travel and have adventures/fun outside of the structure, corporate world.

"I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
 

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