Winter break is often viewed as downtime—a short pause between finals and the spring semester. In reality, it is one of the most strategically valuable windows in the college career cycle. With four to six uninterrupted weeks and fewer academic distractions, students with intention can use winter break to meaningfully improve their odds of landing internships, referrals, and even full-time roles down the line.

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