{"id":839,"date":"2018-08-08T17:02:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T11:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kenznow.com\/articles\/?p=839"},"modified":"2021-07-08T13:21:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T07:51:36","slug":"internships-studying-abroad-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kenznow.com\/articles\/study-abroad\/internships-studying-abroad-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships while studying abroad \u2013 A Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Without beating around the bush, here we would start with the conclusion. Yes, International students should look at getting into an Internship, and it is a big Yes. One should take this up in a lighter semester (if you are able to find one) and also when one is comfortable with the new city and the University processes. Internships while studying abroad is a great opportunity.<\/p>\n

As we started with the conclusion first, let\u2019s look at the<\/p>\n

Top three benefits of Internships:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. It is an experience:<\/strong> This would be the first experience to work in the new country. It would go a long way in letting one understand the basics of working. Trust us, textbooks or online articles (such as this) won\u2019t come anyway near the real thing. Go for it.<\/li>\n
  2. Earn Extra Bucks:<\/strong> How much is not important, but most internships would help you get those extra bucks to treat yourself occasionally.<\/li>\n
  3. Add connections:<\/strong> One would find new colleagues, friends and if you are lucky, mentors as well. Unlike networking sites, these connects are invaluable and they come only when you step out of the campus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There is much to gain when one pursues the internship. Yet one should look out for:<\/p>\n

    Top Caveats, during Internship:<\/strong><\/p>\n