Internships provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your field of study.
Internships have an educational element.
Look for an opportunity that gives you the chance to put your classroom learning into practice. Look for internships that offer substance in the work you will be asked to do. Internships may or may not be paid. Paid internships may be a flat sum or hourly wage. Some majors require that you not be paid during the internship.