… … Career Internship Internships Internships provide an opportunity to facilitate student learning outside of the classroom, allowing students to apply academic theories to "real world" situations, explore career options and gain a … of contacts Integrate what you’ve learned in the classroom into the “real world” professional environment Introduce you to workplace situations not typically found in classroom experiences Steps to Obtaining an Internship: Consider the skills you … Obtain recommendation letters & prepare your references Research industries and companies of interest Begin your search 3-6 months prior Tell everyone you know (including faculty) that you are looking for an internship Attend Career Fairs Join …