Have you ever wondered what it would be like to interview your favorite basketball player or TV host? What about being behind the camera at BET (Black Entertainment Television)? Or maybe you would like taking pictures for National Geographic.

If you have goals like these, then maybe it's time for you to get an internship. Internships are programs that help you learn and give you and chance to learn more about your future career interests.

What can an internship do? It helps you gain experience in a career field. The internship usually gives you a different look--an insider's perspective--into the industry you plan to pursue as a career. It also helps build your resume.

Why do an internship? Doing an internship can help you make some career choices. You can do internships in at variety of companies; therefore, you can get a quick glimpse into the future to see if you like the job enough to make a career out of it. Doing an internship gives you real-world work experience.

Internships prove that you have the experience and skills needed to perform a task. You can gain valuable contacts through the internship that you can use later.

What is an internship? It is a supervised work experience in which you can be exposed to and trained in a particular field. Learning is what separates an internship from a part-time job. You will work in exchange for training, experience and knowledge that will help your career later.

What types of internships are there? Some are academic; Some are non-academic. Either can be paid or non-paid. In an academic internship, the work should be associated with your future educational plans and promote a greater understanding of your studies.

When can you do an internship? Year-round. Most students do internships in the summer because they don't conflict with other studies. Spots are limited in the summer; therefore, you should try to get an internship at a different time.

Where can I do an internship? Just about anywhere. You should talk with your counselor or career advisor for more information. The Internet is also a great place to find internships. There are also internship books and magazines.

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