After four long years of college you have finally received that piece of paper, that says you’re ready to take on anything the world throws at you. Or, at least that’s what they want you to think. Yes, college has educated you on your chosen profession, but are you really prepared for the real world? [...]

Both students and employers can agree that interns bring something valuable to the table.
Value for Students

The most obvious value that internships bring to students is experience. Internships give students experience in their chosen career. It’s a good way to see the day-to-day activies of a particular company or field and find out what being [...]

This past spring semester at Penn State University I was given a gateway into what I have dreamed of doing since high school, being a food critic. Lionmenus.com is a Penn State-Alumni created website that allows students at the university to order delivery and take out online. Lionmenus also offers full menus of all dine [...]

My name is Fabien and I am a French exchange student from a town Lille in the North of France.
I am currently interning with ATS Environmental in Sparta, NJ as a web marketing project manager to complete my Masters degree with the University of Central Lancashire in England. Focus is on solving complicated environmental problems [...]

Every year, thousands of journalism, English and communication graduates make the brave journey into the mass media workforce. In the midst of a crumbling industry and a failing economy, newbie grads are now being charged with the task of doing whatever they can to eventually secure their dream jobs. Whether paid or unpaid, weekly stipends, [...]

The fashion industry has become this mesmerizing place where little girls who grow up watching “Project Runway” go to dream. Yes, on TV the world of fashion may seem glamorous and easy to break into, but it is actually harder than you think. In fact the only truth to movies like “Devil Wears Prada” is [...]

It’s the second day of your editorial internship and all you’ve done is make copies and Fed-Ex a package. Don’t give up! There will be times when you feel like more of a personal assistant than an editorial intern, but this comes with the territory. Don’t let the mundane dishearten you. If you stay on [...]