Join the American Dietetic Association

Joining the American Dietetic Association (ADA) early into your dietetics education can really benefit you. For applying to an internship, some programs ask that candidates be an ADA member, and even for those internships that don't, being an ADA member for a longer time shows your dedication to dietetics better than joining the association at the last minute. And when it comes to academics, receiving the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, which is one of the perks of membership, will help you have the latest developments in the field at your fingertips when doing projects. Joining the ADA isn't necessarily the largest step you can take to become a better internship candidate, but every step counts, even the small ones.