Not to mention the chance to make some good contacts with professionals in the field. You should have warmed to the internship idea by now. But fears of a bureaucratic nightmare may be taking hold. Not so, with a little planning ahead. The Department's Internship Coordinator is available to help match your interests to available opportunities, or perhaps even to help you create your own internship.
Timing is important.
Arrangements have to be made in advance. The best time to talk to the Internship Coordinator is relatively early in the semester before you want to register for an internship. Call to arrange an appointment, discuss possibilities, and set your internship in motion.