Internships are about gaining experience and making contacts in the professional world. They are about learning how to learn in a new environment - one that may seem alien after all those years of school. A Marist internship is an opportunity to test theories learned in the classroom in an actual work setting. A Marist internship is a link to the world of work, a window to establishing a career in a chosen profession. Students can do a maximum of three internships totaling 15 credits.
Internships pay off in many ways Internships are a valuable commodity.
Most students will discover they are competing for a slot at a company that takes students from many schools. So it's important to take it seriously. An internship is often your first chance to put to the test theories you learned in the classroom. You'll be in a real work setting helping create a TV show or preparing to launch a campaign for a public relations firm. Assess your skills 2.