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An internship is an educational experience in an environment providing field application of a student's theoretical classroom learning. Internships are arranged for students who wish to undertake a study involving both academic and applied experience and agree to receive the number of credits commensurate with the scope of the project. It may be done on a full or part-time basis during a regular semester, inter-session, summer term or combination of terms. It may be conducted concurrently with other academic coursework. An internship is planned by the student, in cooperation with a faculty supervisor and site/field supervisor.
An internship can have many benefits, such as:
- Application of classroom learning to the workplace.
- Exploration of career options.
- A chance to try out one’s interests, values, and abilities in a work setting.
- Development and enhancement of professional skills.
- An increase of one’s self-confidence as a student and worker.
- An opportunity to practice job search skills and expand one’s network of professional contacts.
- Relevant work experience to add to one’s resume to demonstrate interest and commitment to a field.
- Academic credit.
- A chance to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
- An opportunity for leadership and/or character development.
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