Many majors require students to do an internship to complete. Even if your program doesn’t hold this requirement, you should still do an internship during your college career, and here’s why:

1. Networking

Your internship is a great way to get your foot in the door in your field. Not only will you get on-the-job experience, but you’ll also get to meet people in your field and integrate into your workplace to possibly get hired on when your internship is over. Professionals in your field are happy to talk to college students and interns. You may even be able to find a mentor.

2. Fortify Your Resume

When it comes to job hunting after college, you don’t want to be one of those graduates with a ton of school on your resume, but no work experience. Even if the job market in your area is difficult, starting out with an internship during college will give you an advantage when it comes to entering your professional field as a graduate.

3. Graduate Early!

Internships can count as college credit towards both completing your major and completing your degree. Many internships also include professional trainings that can also be converted into college credit. Finishing school early saves you thousands of dollars on tuition, and also gets you on the job and earning faster.

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