An intentional supervised learning experience in which the ultimate goal is to increase a student's knowledge and sharpen skills within a work or service environment.
Internships vary in length from a few weeks to two years or more.
Internships can be a very structured learning experience or they can be designed to meet. They can be found in government, industry, professional, corporate, and non-profit settings. Internships can be done during the academic year or during the summer break. The one thing all good internship opportunities have in common is they provide students with career-related work experience. The Career Center at Emory University.