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A Stepping Stone into the Working World

 
 

An internship is a form of professional experience carried out by a student under the supervision of one or more practicing professionals. Internships may be full or part time, short or long term, paid or unpaid, and earn academic credit or not. Some may require a specific educational background or set of skills.

 

The benefits of pursuing an internship include exploring a career, developing skills, making contacts, testing a particular field, and being considered for future job openings. Look for an internship where you are given real responsibility in a sector that truly interests you and establish goals for what you expect to learn.

 

Internships are a component of the degree requirements for the major in Applied International Finance and can be taken as core elective courses for Global Communication, International Business Administration and French Studies. Even if your major does not require an internship you may still pursue one, for which credit hours then serve as elective credits.

 

If the internship is part of a major requirement, it should be pursued in a related sector. If not, an internship may be completed in any area. Students often "test" fields this way. Some internships are training grounds for potential future hiring, but most should be viewed primarily as a learning experience.

 

  Article: Internships: The Best Place to Start (Business Week, November 29, 2007)

 
 
 

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