7 vital reasons every student should apply for an internship

fuad lawal

June 20, 2017 7:57 AM

If you're looking to secure your future, today might as well be a good day to start.

Safiya Olusike Salau, a student of African Leadership University.

Internships are great for your personal development today, and your competence tomorrow.

Here are just a few reasons you should consider applying for one;

1. There's no such thing as "too much experience".

You know the only reason employers always ask for stuff like "2 years experience"? It's because it saves time time trying to train people into work culture, among other stuff. So whether it's a part time job, or just you volunteering at a charity, internships always look goof.

2.You already have one foot in the labour market.

So basically, when you graduate and your classmates are trying to find their way around, you already have your feet in the doorway.

3. You’ll actually be treated as an adult.

People tend to respect you when they understand you actually hustle to earn money. Money earned properly, is mostly respect earned. What this also does for you is give you super confidence. It will also ease your anxiety when you leave school.

4. Networking, networking. More networking.

Even when your internship ends, you'll still have a phone full of contacts.

5. Paid internships are great, but unpaid internships aren't useless.

Sometimes, employers fail to pay student interns. While it might be unfair a lot of the time to not pay for an extra hand, on your part as a student, it's not entirely wasted. The skills are priceless.

6. You can actually work on roles completely different from what you study at school.

Because you probably will never use your degree after school. So now might just be a good time to start acquiring new skills. You also get good praise for your strengths, and feedback on your weaknesses. Makes you a better individual if you ask me.

7. You just might get the most beautiful feedback from your boss.

"When you're done with school, I look forward to having you come work for me." This is probably the most priceless thing you can hear.

fuad lawal