Cheryl Gandara

To ensure that an internship is an academic experience and provides valuable learning opportunities for students, educators can establish learning objectives, have regular check-ins, assign academic projects, facilitate peer discussions and evaluate learning outcomes.

Students can maximize the effectiveness of internships by taking proactive steps and being intentional about their learning and growth during the internship. This can be done by setting clear goals, being proactive, asking questions, seeking feedback, and taking notes.

Internships provide students with hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. This practical experience allows students to apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained in their academic studies to real-life situations. Internships also offer opportunities for skill development, provides a change to build valuable professional networks, and may boost confidence and self-esteem.