There are, however, some discrepancies regarding what constitutes an internship. This document will define what Northwestern University considers to be an internship, what expectations we hold, and some suggestions for the supervision of interns. We also include some guidelines for creating an internship program. Of course, we would be happy to discuss your individual needs with you at any time. An internship is an experience within an organization that allows the student to contribute to the goals of that organization while having the opportunity to learn about a specific career path, related career paths, the organization as a whole, and the field in which the organization operates.
Internships can be in any work place, from non-profit to government and business.
They can be for just one academic or summer quarter, or for the entire year. Interns can be undergraduate students or graduate students. While on the surface an internship may resemble a part time job, there are significant differences between the two. The student who works at a part time job will be assigned specific and sometimes limited duties to perform. Of course, there is a salary for the part time job.