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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) |
