Why Intern? Top Ten Reasons Students Gave for Working in an Internship 1. To obtain valuable work experience 2. To see if I’m in the right major 3. To earn money to pay for my college education 4. To help me choose a career 5. To earn academic credit 6. To establish contacts for future employment opportunities 7. For personal growth: confidence and to interact professionally 8. To apply skills and knowledge I’ve learned in school 9. To enhance & add to my classroom education 10. To find out what it is really like to have a real full-time job |