Some internships provide money for school tuition and expenses. Interns establish valuable contacts for letters of references. Interns establish contacts and begin networking for future employment. Interns acquire work experience to list on resumes and employment applications. Interns develop confidence and learn to interact professionally with peers.
Internships give students a feeling of responsibility and independence.
Internships provide students with the opportunity to meet and work with new people in developing interpersonal and communication skills. Interns tend to get better grades because they are better able to see the relevancy of coursework to real-world situations. Internships foster self-confidence.