“This country was built by unpaid interns. And in exchange, I assume they got college credit.” - Stephen Colbert
Originally posted on the CSRwire website.
By CSRwire Talkback Managing Editor Francesca Rheannon
All over the U.S. - and abroad - college students are packing up their belongings, vacating student digs and heading out in droves to fill thousands of summer internships. Most internships are unpaid and many entail working long hours. In return, students are expecting to learn something about the careers they want to pursue, make valuable contacts and get some solid experience under their belt.
At least, that’s what’s supposed to happen.
