Synthesizing the Pros and Cons of Remote Internships

In both college and life, you’ll often encounter situations where you need to combine information from multiple sources to make a smart decision. This process—called synthesis—involves looking at different perspectives, weighing pros and cons, and identifying key takeaways. It’s not just a writing skill; it’s something you do when deciding whether to take on a new job, make a big purchase, or—as in this case—consider a remote internship. To make a well-rounded decision, you need to go beyond just understanding each source and instead connect ideas across them.

Read the articles about remote internships below:

After reading both articles, answer the questions below to help you synthesize what you learned about remote internships: