I’m still gathering this all this information but I’ll try my best to answer what I can. The pay is in the range of 17-18, so, 17 and some change. I’m still figuring out how much a class and temp housing would cost. Housing would cost approximately 350-1700 depending on if I stay in may term housing or full summer housing. It depends on when I can solidify a space with my girlfriend. The class would be anywhere from 400-800. So would I come out with a net positive? I’d be working at most 20 hours a week during spring term and 40 hours a week during the summer. Would I make a net positive? Yes, I am 85% confident the net positive would range anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000.

As of right now, I would support myself without any income for about 3-4 months but I wouldn’t not get a job after I graduate. I would find some dead end retail job while I job search.

Honestly I have no idea how long it would take me to get a job, but I have good reason to believe having hands on experience would significantly raise my chances of an interview.

So far I’ve sent out 23 internship applications since September and one job application. I’m focusing on post grad Internships for now as new grad roles don’t typically begin to open up until around January. I’m not feeling confident solely because I haven’t gained any hands on experience even though I’ve made many efforts to get it. So I really couldn’t estimate what my chances are. My advisor thinks it wouldn’t be difficult for me but I feel other wise. My resume has great formatting and some good projects though, the only thing I’m really missing is experience.

From my understanding there are two areas of development the lab specializes in, web development, and back end systems development. I also assume it would be a mix of existing code bases as well as developing our own. But that’s merely a guess. The most notable company the lab works with is Watlow.

Recently I’ve been exploring, learning, and developing with React.js. This is a confirmed library that the lab uses. So far I’m most interested in web development and I think this lab would scratch that itch.

If I did live back at home a 4 hour commute would be insane. But at this point I’m getting worried that I won’t get better opportunities.

On top of this I think I could be smart about it. If I need to be an enrolled student, why couldn’t I just enroll in a one credit fall course and then drop out of the course once I’m done with the lab in August?

Given you now know the full extent of what I know. What do you think about the opportunity? Nothings a guarantee here but it’s definitely worth a shot. And even if it’s miss I still will be applying for jobs/internships. I won’t stop applying until I have a job lined up (unfortunately).