Planet College has reported several times on the dilemma of students who take unpaid internships hoping these positions will lead them to a career, often in arts-related industries like fashion and motion picture production. Those posts are here.
Recently on an entertainment business related radio program, The Business, the host, journalist Kim Masters, interviewed Eric Glatt, a former intern, who sued Fox Studios over his experience as an unpaid intern on the film The Black Swan, an Oscar winning motion picture. The interview with Eric Glatt can be heard here. Mr. Glatt, at least thus far, has won his lawsuit. He has since expanded his activities in this field to include other areas where interns are recruited, unpaid and, he believes, exploited. His most recent statements are here.
Planet College endorses Mr. Glatt's actions to assure that students who are recruited as interns are treated fairly and paid when required. As the new term looms and anxious students actively seek positions which will advance their careers Planet College once again advises students to think carefully before accepting any 'unpaid' position. You have valuable skills and talents and deserve to be fairly compensated for your work.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Before We Start.
Classes wont be back in regular session for a few weeks yet. You might still be finishing up a summer course or working the extra hours or the extra job or jobs you need to be prepared for Fall. Planet College regularly reminds students of the basics of finishing the requirements. Due to the busyness of everyday life on Planet College students often find this reminder useful. So here we go for the next term.
First of all, attend. Don't miss class. Students who graduate attend class regularly. The one sure path to your degree is attend your courses.
Second. Have a grade goal for each class. By now you understand the value of goals and a grade goal helps you focus. Remember a grade of C is a passing grade. You can, depending on your major, finish and graduate without ever achieving a grade higher than a C. This can help take the pressure off.
Stop occasionally and look around at where you are, both on campus and in your life. Are you where you want to be? Probably not yet. But are you on your way? Probably yes.
Third, got a problem? Ask for help. Class problem, money problems, roommate problems, even legal problems, there is probably a resource on or near campus which can provide some assistance. All you have to do is locate them, they are there, and ask. Just say, " I need some help."
There once again are the basic which can significantly assist through college and back to earth with a real job.
First of all, attend. Don't miss class. Students who graduate attend class regularly. The one sure path to your degree is attend your courses.
Second. Have a grade goal for each class. By now you understand the value of goals and a grade goal helps you focus. Remember a grade of C is a passing grade. You can, depending on your major, finish and graduate without ever achieving a grade higher than a C. This can help take the pressure off.
Stop occasionally and look around at where you are, both on campus and in your life. Are you where you want to be? Probably not yet. But are you on your way? Probably yes.
Third, got a problem? Ask for help. Class problem, money problems, roommate problems, even legal problems, there is probably a resource on or near campus which can provide some assistance. All you have to do is locate them, they are there, and ask. Just say, " I need some help."
There once again are the basic which can significantly assist through college and back to earth with a real job.
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