Context: I have been really diligent in my studies, and will be in two clubs this coming year. I think by next summer I will be able to score a paid internship!
Speaker 1: I have been extremely diligent in my studies so far, and am participating in two clubs this upcoming year. The future is looking bright!
Speaker 2: That is awesome.  What are you hoping to do?
Speaker 1: I am an electrical engineering student, and I am interested in quite a few things at this point. I think after this year, I will be able to get a paid internship next summer!
Speaker 2: That's the dream, to get paid in college.  I wish I could have done that.  Congratulations!