No Break From Ambition
With their newfound free time, many students seek out internships, summer jobs and research opportunities to cultivate career skills.
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No vacation from ambition
By Claire McGinn and Aditi Burra | August 16, 2026While these experiences help students advance their future goals, this culture of competition can also lead to pressure to have the “perfect” summer — defined by productivity and achievement, according to students interviewed by The Cavalier Daily.
