Students are often in the dark about the places that offer internships. There are several ways to go about finding one that interests you. First, speak with the department coordinator or instructor in your major or minor that conducts the internship class. In addition, Career Services has various books and binders full of potential internships offered by companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Sometimes getting an internship can be a timely process.
Some places even require extensive background checks and interviews.
It is best to start looking during summer or during winter break to insure you can get a position and fulfill the time requirements. If you get really lucky, or do a lot of research, you might get a paid internship. Though the pay usually staggers around minimum wage, enjoying your internship will make up for it. Additionally, internships are a wonderful addition to the college curriculum. The experience that you will gain in that field and the contacts you could make are more beneficial than any course that you could take.