An Internship is a work experience characterized by intentional learning. During this experience, the student assumes a responsible role in an organization and actively reflects on what he or she is observing and learning. It is important that the student make the link between academic preparation and the world of work.
Planning is key to any internship.
The student plans the internship in advance in collaboration with a faculty instructor and a site supervisor, who also monitor and evaluate the student's work. Students who register their internships for academic credit also submit an academic project which relates the practical experience to academic theory. Internships can take place in a variety of settings, from corporations, banks, publishing houses, and marketing firms to television studios, human service agencies and research institutes. Some students receive remuneration, some do not. But all internships involve planning.