Dropping co-op?

I know it's quite early to be posting like this but anyways. I'm in neuroscience for context. I'm doing my first work term this summer and I haven't heard back from anyone for even an interview. I'm feeling limited because I can't even get OTHER experiences like retail or camp counsellor or whatever because it wouldn't count as co-op. I'm thinking of pursuing co-op and if it doesn't work out this summer ill drop. Would I be putting myself at a disadvantage by doing so? I've always heard that co-op puts you ahead...I'm also feeling kind of like a failure for thinking this way LMAO so any words of advice would be helpful!