So I managed to get my first internship however it isn't CS related as it is more MIS related, it is specifically an Odoo Functional consultant. So far it's been around a week or so and we have been just watching videos in how to configure Odoo (which makes sense ig since I don't know much about it). But honestly I am not sure if it is a good idea to continue it or not as I don't want to waste my summer as a person who just finished his 2nd year as a CS student. So is it worth it or not? It doesn't seem that there will be any coding and the other intern is an MIS major do I kind of feel that I am in the wrong place. So as this is my first internship is it better to quit and just do spring boot and springboot projects? I am kind of lost and honestly I can't get into Odoo as I didn't really like it and I am more of a technical person. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
(Note that this internship is also unpaid)
#Need an advice regarding the internship I got
slender flower
chilly ferry
So I managed to get my first internship however it isn't CS related as it is mor...
Regardless of tech stack I’d never work for free
So i would quit
slender flower
Yeah that is what I'm thinking off
And there isn't any coding and basically I'm sitting watching videos with other interns since everyone is busy
I think doing springboot projects and learning postgreSQL might be more worthwhile
wanton storm
If it was paid I would say stick to if you need the money but its unpaid and irrelevant then I’m not sure if it makes any sense
subtle cove
Imo the three things when it comes to internships are how great it looks on your CV, how much you grow professionally and how much you get paid, it seems like you're getting none of these and you don't even like the work. I'd say personal projects are more valuable than your internship if you want to go into software/ai/cyber sec or other classical CS fields
hybrid steeple
Yeah, I agree with a lot of what’s already been said—if it’s unpaid, not technical, and you’re not gaining much real experience or growth, it’s totally fair to walk away. Especially as a CS student after your 2nd year, your time is valuable, and it might be better spent building Spring Boot projects, diving into PostgreSQL, or even contributing to open-source—those things will teach you more and look stronger on your resume when applying for real dev internships next year.
That said, don’t feel bad about trying something and deciding it’s not for you—that’s still a useful lesson. Just be intentional with your summer from here. Build, learn, and maybe even find a part-time dev gig or freelance work to strengthen your portfolio.
You're not behind—you’re just figuring out what’s actually worth your time.
frank lodge
it's frustrating to spend your summer on something that doesn't align with your goals, especially when it's unpaid. If you're confident that backend development (like Spring Boot) is where your passion and future lie, investing your time in building technical projects could be more beneficial long-term. That said, having some internship experience, even if not ideal, can help fill your resume and show initiative. One option is to stick with the internship for a few more weeks while also working on side projects in parallel—this gives you something on paper without fully sacrificing your summer. If it still feels like a dead end, it’s okay to respectfully bow out and focus on what will truly grow your technical skills. Your time and energy are valuable—use them where they’ll have the most impact.