Organizations usually know about job opportunities at related companies. They can help find jobs and give references to the new employers. Cox said many students graduate from college and then do not work in the field they studied in college. An internship lets students know beforehand if their major is something they want to be doing after graduation. I know working for the news service has helped me know what journalism will be like in the real world.
Internships do have their negative sides, too.
Most internships do not pay, and that can be a big sacrifice to struggling students. I know that I had to weigh the decision heavily before I decided to take the internship. In my case, it proved to be true. I am thankful for the opportunity to be an intern, even though Washington, D.C., interns were mocked because of the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The value of an internship is immeasurable.