What is an internship and why is it valuable?
An internship is a structured learning experience that directly relates to one’s career interests. What makes an internship different from employment experiences is intentionally crafted learning goals. An internship can help a student test preliminary career goals, obtain career-related experience, clarify their overall career direction. Thus, whether your plans are to work immediately after graduation, enroll in graduate school, or volunteer full-time, participating in an internship has multiple benefits that may be useful to you.
