An internship is:

• A short-term work experience which varies in length and can be paid or unpaid.
• An opportunity to gain valuable insights and "hands on" training in a professional setting.
• A chance to explore career paths in a variety of fields.
• A temporary position giving students the opportunity to translate course work into applied knowledge in the workplace.
• Potentially an intrinsic part of a students' academic and professional training.
• An opportunity to develop a network and seek a mentor.

An internship is NOT:

• A position of menial tasks like copying, filing, and running errands.
• A summer job unrelated to any career plan.