Internships in Higher Education

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Garrett Cooper English 102 Sec. 58 Zimmerman Essay 2B Importance of internships and Co-ops in Higher Education Internships are a vital part of learning in higher education, and are necessary for future growth of businesses in economy today. Neither students nor employers can afford to waste money on a major or employee that does not end up working in their field of study. Internships allow students to experience the real world situations of the course they studied, and paid thousands of dollars for in college. Internships are important to me because I view them as a way to take things I have learned in the classroom, and apply them to “real world” issues. I could even get paid while working in the field I am studying. This would help cover my costs of transportation, food, and a place to live if the internship is away from home. Also, any concepts or ideas that I did not understand in the classroom could possibly get answered with on the job learning experience. Internships and Co-ops are rarely detrimental to students because they are so convenient. In the summertime I could get a paid internship to continue learning and practicing what I do during school. Co-ops can be during the school year. They provide a nice break from coursework and would allow me to work during the school year, and a possibly earn academic credit towards my graduation requirements. Internships are as important to the companies as they are to the students because they provide a method of previewing potential new employees before they even begin the interview process or submit an application. This allows employers to examine students’ work ethics and social skills while completing company tasks related to their field of study. According to the Academy of Management Learning & Education, “The company receives the benefits of temporary assistance and the student’s knowledge, and can

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