An Internship Offer

**mnmarty03** · 02-06-2007, 08:28 AM

Yesterday afternoon I got a call from one of the places I applied to, and they gave me an offer for a fall internship. I graduate in May with a BS degree in Zoology and International Studies, and have been looking into getting a job or an internship for after college.... and this place in Texas called me and told me that they chose me out of 300 applicants...

I'm not sure if I'm going to take it yet. It'd be a really great opportunity, however I haven't yet decided 100% if God wants me there in the fall or not. When I applied it was sort of my last resort place... that place that I applied to in case nothing worked out. I've only heard from one other place so far where I applied, and that was them telling me that they weren't interested in me.

So, I don't know. On the upside, someplace wants me.

... but now I have to make my decisions about the future, which is difficult, because there are a lot of things I would like to do. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get a hold of my fiance yet for his opinion....

There wasn't really a point to this post, just wanted to share the good news. The other bad part is that I have three exams today and tomorrow, and it's so hard to concentrate on them when I have this decision to make!!! I have until Monday of next week to tell them my answer.. if your the praying type, I'd appreciate prayers that I make the right decision and follow God's will please!!!

P.S. Have any of you in Texas heard of this place? It's called the Center for Animal Research and Education, near Bridgeport, Texas. It seems like a wonderful place, and I could really learn a lot there.

**FrugalMomof3** · 02-06-2007, 08:49 AM

I haven't heard of that place but I wish you the best of luck in your decision and pray that you make the best choice for you.

**kaykwilts** · 02-06-2007, 09:02 AM

Wow! That's an honor that they choose you out of 300 applicants. If you are not married and without any children this is the best time for you to take this opportunity.

**tigo** · 02-06-2007, 10:33 AM

I agree with Kaykwilts. It does seem like a great opportunity and when there are less people involved in the consideration (kids, hubby) it is easier to go. Way to go on getting it - no matter what you decide.

**dwallyfam** · 02-06-2007, 06:22 PM

This may sound weird This may have been your place of last resort, but God may have wanted it to be his first.

**Hollyhandi** · 02-06-2007, 06:37 PM

What Kellie said.
If your Fiance loves you he'll support whatever you decide..

**Darlene** · 02-06-2007, 07:57 PM

Mindy, if you google- Center for Animal Research and Education, near Bridgeport, Texas
You'll come up with a my space site of a young lady who just came back from an internship there. Sounds like she really enjoyed being there & misses it. Maybe you can ask her any questions you have. :0 what a neat opportunity!

**PrairieRose** · 02-06-2007, 08:16 PM

Ofcourse Texas is the place to be

. Way to go on the degree in zoology. My dd just finished hers as well, it's quite an accomplishment.

**Edna_E** · 02-06-2007, 09:12 PM

I've found that when I leave it up to God instead of trying to use my logic about what to do, I often am handed one simple clear option, and often I don't end up being there for the "reason" I thought I was. An example is when I moved to take care of my ill and elderly parents (I thought) and ended up in many spontaneous conversations that ended with someone telling me they thought I was an angel sent by God to tell them what they needed at that point in their lives - WAY cool! I don't think I'm an angel, but I do think God used me and put me where he wanted me to be to help people who needed me to tell what he wanted me to tell. I think this might be similar for you.

**mnmarty03** · 02-08-2007, 01:10 AM

Aww..thanks everyone.

As an update I have talked to my fiance, and he supports it 100%. I think it's a great opportunity, but the part that is making it hard to decide is Germany. You see, I've also thought about going to Germany for a year again through a work program thing, where I'd make some money and also do work at a zoo (though not as hands on as what I could be doing here). The problem is if I do the internship in the fall, then I definitely can't stay in Germany a year again. But if I do the internship in Germany, then I can't do the cat place.

I want to go to Germany for various reasons, but part of the reason it's hard to say no to is that it's hard for me to say no to an opportunity that would let me see my fiance. However my fiance is working 60 hours a week or so, at all different times (his schedules varies a lot) so while I'd see him more than now, I still wouldn't see him that often. He actually doesn't want me to come, because he'll feel bad if I am there with him but he can only hardly see me because of his schedule. He doesn't want to have to feel guilty like that..even though he would like to see me and be with me, of course...and he thinks I'll be unhappy in that situation, and I'm starting to think he might be right.

So basically it's a complicated thing to decide. Sometime I feel sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sure that God wants me in Germany... and then the next day (or even a few hours later) I feel sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sure that God wants me in the US someplace. I've felt this way since I came back from Germany and the thought first came up, about possibly going back to Germany. Sometimes I feel like I should go to Germany, and other times I feel that I shouldn't.

I think no matter which option I chose, I'll always wonder what would have been if I had chosen the other option. But I need to chose what I feel God wants, and also what I'll regret least. I just don't know what that is quite yet. The cat place is a great opportunity... a once in a life time opportunity. But I also won't get the chance to go back to Germany for a year again, in my entire life probably. And I loved it there...and I miss it so much.

Lol...as you can see I'm still not sure. I e-mailed a woman in Germany about how realistic it would be for me to do the work program there (cause I'd have to get a visa and stuff) - hopefully she'll e-mail me tomorrow and let me know. I hope that whatever she says helps me to make a decision..I'll keep you all updated on what I decide.