This work experience may or may not be paid and academic credit is an option. The objective of an Internship is to provide FGCU students with an opportunity to enhance their academic preparation through practical, hands-on experience. An internship seeks to offer students the opportunity for professional growth within an organization through the completion of challenging, meaningful work.
Students gain valuable experience which translates into high marketability upon graduation.
Internships give you a competitive edge. Internships give you the chance to explore your academic options while bridging coursework with real work experience. Internships give you the chance to obtain experience before graduation. It helped me to decide which parts of my field I tended to excel in and which I had less interest for. This is an official FGCU Web page.