Internships definitely help. Don't be afraid to take some time off to get experience. Karen Blades, December1999 Grad. Monica Hulshizer, May 2000 Grad. An internship is the answer.
Internships provide professional experiences as a part of advanced undergraduate study.
The intern is under the supervision of at least one practicing professional. Depending on where you intern, some may offer pay, but many do not. Internships can take the form of an academic internship, or non-academic internship. Usually completed in the junior or senior year, an academic internship typically is more rigorous and provides academic credit towards your degree program. Non-academic internships can be completed at any time provided you meet the requirements set forth by the company or organization offering an internship program of interest.