internship
Benefits of an internship
Benefits to the student include the opportunity:
- To test and apply academic theory in a work setting.
- To develop and expand knowledge and skills in a specific field.
- To work and learn from professionals in the field.
- To feel a sense of accomplishment through their working contribution
to an organization.
- To make the transition from the classroom to the world of work.
- To clarify career goals.
Benefits to the sponsoring organization include:
- The services of mature students who are highly motivated, achievement
oriented,
academically qualified, and eager to learn.
- The opportunity to undertake special projects or short-term
assignments.
- The fresh perspective of current academic knowledge in specialized
fields.
- The opportunity to observe potential future employees.
Benefits to the internship advisor (faculty member) include the
opportunity:
- To participate in and benefit from the intellectual, personal and
professional growth of students
learning in professional work environments.
- To gain knowledge of current practices in professions related to their
academic disciplines.
- To make contact with professionals in fields outside of academia.
- To expand their understanding of how classroom theories apply to the
work place.
