Advice: For the college heads what do ya'll know about Co-ops

[L&HH]

I just received an email from my school about a company that wants to hire several co-ops. I meet the requirements 3.0 Gpa, coursework in the area, etc. I feel like Id get for a couple reasons im black (affirmative action ftw ), apparently co-ops aren't as competitive, and the deadline is July 6 which is next week so its a small window if opportunity. I would be living in a separate state but its paid for

Pros for me:
The relocation is in CT where I have a brother who goes to school there (Yale) and a friend of mine who goes to MIT (only 2hrs away from Boston, I visited Boston earlier this year and I really loved the city). Im also talking to a chick (who goes to NYU so Id have connects in NY as well)

Pay is great (22-25/hr)

I recently lost one of my scholarships (cant get below a 3.2 for two consecutive semesters I fukked up last school year, I was like one late paper away from getting the 3.2 last semester) so earning 10 to 14k instead of going to school next semester would be great financially

Potential job for when I graduate

Cons:

Really there is no cons other than possibly putting my degree on hold (idk how co-ops work)

Anybody have experience with this and/or done this before

 

[Schmoove]

*subs*

I'm interested in this too.

 

[NoMayo15]

Do it bro!

You'll have some exp when you graduate, have some money in your pocket...

Might take a bit longer to get your degree, but once you do you'll be good to go.

 

[alybaba]

Co-ops are a no brainer - it may delay your graduation by a semester, but completely worth it.

 

[L&HH]

yea Im really considering it, Im like 80% sure I want to do it just waiting on replies/advice from my brothers about it. But now that opportunity came about it got me thinking about other ones as well

 

[Mr Hate Coffee]

Do it. I did it and it took me 5.5 years to graduate but I came out cakin. It's also good to earn money while in school.

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[L&HH]

Do it. I did it and it took me 5.5 years to graduate but I came out cakin. It's also good to earn money while in school.

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how long were you a co-op for? At this point I wouldnt even mind if it took me that long to graduate either if it meant zero debt and some racks in my account im all for it.

 

[Erdos]

I didn't do co-op but a bunch of my friends did. It definitely helps you get a job when you graduate either with the same company or with another since you already have experience.

 

[714562]

Worth it, depending on the work you do and the money you make. Delaying graduation = paying for enrollment in more semesters.

 

[TMillzy]

Sounds like you already got your mind made up...

 

[Atlrocafella]

Co-Ops are the best thing you can do in college..I try to school my little cousin on that shiit all the time..You go to school one semester, and than you work the next semester..on/off like that until you graduate..That experience is golden, and improves your prospects with a job with that company after graduation or with another company.

I took the summer intern route though.

 

[L&HH]

Yea I think this would def be the right path for someone like me bcuz Im not all too sure as to what I want to do yet. One of the reasons why I slacked off so much last year is apart of me just didnt really care too much about school so I was just kind of going through the motions and it was just a means to an end. For next semester I feel 3 things will happen I really pick up the slack and get the great grades (4.0) I know Im capable of getting if I really focus, I continue going through the motions and further mess up my future or I try and take this co/op thing where I can clear my head a little, try and focus on what I want to do, make money and gain experience in my field. Two of these options are good but only one of them is a sure thing (the co/op option).