hey honey, don't you know you are legally allowed to work 20 hrs while at school and 40 hrs in summers, even if you are an int'l student.. all you have to do..look for a 'good' job don't mention that you aren't allowed to work..go for intws, get a job, and then call your int'l office say you are working on a project related to your studies, hand them your paperwork your social security and they will actually endorse you to work.... from then on if you ask for a co-op you can extend 3-4 months more and if you work harder, you might ask your co to give you an H-1... now boys get on with your thinking cap..try harder to find good networking..your mom, granny uncle's sis's uncle..your neighbor , landlord...just keep talking till you get a darn job..now that will keep you from being dull..