how many externships to apply for?

[Trixiebell]

I am a first year student and am currently writing my applications for summer externships. I do well in class but feel I could benefit from more hands of experience as I have a hard time organizing myself at clinical -

I was just wondering how many I should apply for? If it was up to me I would apply for anything within a 30 mile radius but for each application I need two references - my CI and the team leader have agreed to write me references but I'm sure there will be a limit to how many forms they will be willing to fill in...

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks

[J9G2008]

Why can't you just make copies of your recommendation letters? That's what I'm going to do, because,yeah, I don't think my instructor would appreciate the writer's cramp. :)

That way, you could paper the city with applications...who would know or care?

[Trixiebell]

Why can't you just make copies of your recommendation letters? That's what I'm going to do, because,yeah, I don't think my instructor would appreciate the writer's cramp. :)

That way, you could paper the city with applications...who would know or care?

That was my plan, but a lot of them want something on their own form or have a questionnaire to be filled in ...