Students struggle to find summer employment
In light of economic recession, students wary of job market
"They said they just couldn't afford to pay me anymore. I lost mine right after [former President Brody] sent an e-mail out about the decreasing endowment and financial aid difficulties."
The University encouraged students not to be discouraged, despite the state of the economy.
According to Paula Burger, dean of undergraduate education, while the job search may be slower, it can still prove productive.
"The gist of the situation is that, overall, students are finding jobs, just somewhat more slowly than in previous summers since many employers seem to have waited to post positions," she wrote in an e-mail to the News-Letter.
Presnell agreed, saying that students may hear back from internships later than usual this summer.
"Usually, students panic when they haven't secured an internship by May 1st," Presnell said. "This year, that shouldn't be the case."
Presnell also noted that employment opportunities offered through Hopkins were still in abundance this year, despite the current economic struggles.
"The number of Hopkins internships posted were greater this year than they were last year," Presnell said.
The University encouraged students not to be discouraged, despite the state of the economy.
According to Paula Burger, dean of undergraduate education, while the job search may be slower, it can still prove productive.
"The gist of the situation is that, overall, students are finding jobs, just somewhat more slowly than in previous summers since many employers seem to have waited to post positions," she wrote in an e-mail to the News-Letter.
Presnell agreed, saying that students may hear back from internships later than usual this summer.
"Usually, students panic when they haven't secured an internship by May 1st," Presnell said. "This year, that shouldn't be the case."
Presnell also noted that employment opportunities offered through Hopkins were still in abundance this year, despite the current economic struggles.
"The number of Hopkins internships posted were greater this year than they were last year," Presnell said.
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