In other words, an internship is intrinsically educational . It is not simpy a summer or part-time job. A true internship is intended to integrate the student's classroom and laboratory experiences with those in the professional workplace. Internships range from formal to informal, paid to voluntary, and part-time to full time.
Internships extend for one or more school semesters and sometimes the summer.
Internships exist in all types of organizations from non-profit environmental agencies to paid business positions. Internships sponsored under the Lilly grant will take on three different formats. Career internships will provide assistance to students looking to learn more about specific industries and gain professional experience in areas of interest. International internships will offer assistance to students who are completing the International Studies minor and looking for an internship in a foreign country that complements their course of study. Special challenge internships will focus on assistance to students with financial need from communities where valuable summer work experiences are not plentiful.