But they do look great on a resume. And if they like you a lot, and have an opening, they can be a terrific way to get a job. Sometimes.
An internship can be a practice run on a job you think you might like. They are often unpaid, and offered for a limited time.
But you can do great work at one, and make a difference too.
Here are some great pages I found on finding an internship in a field you like or would like to learn more about.
The Fatomei/Dr. Torres List of Internships
Intern with Greenpeace
Finding Internships - at the About.com page
NYC Summer Internships 2013
The Fall 2013 White House Internship program
Smithsonian Internship Opportunities
Student Programs at the Department of State
The City of Seattle Internship Program
Internships Explained: from the Columbia University website
Internships at the UN
Reuters Journalism Internships
And if summer internships at a site are filled, jot these addresses down OR make your own list for next year. The sooner you apply for these, the better.
Betsyanne
And of course, check out my Nontrads Scholarship pages:
Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two
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