Internships - discussion questions

Are internships a good or a bad thing?

1. Why are some internships paid and some not?

Do the following things exist in your country? • work experience while you are still at school • apprenticeships • internships

Do you think unpaid internships are fair? Why (not)?

Have you ever done any of these things (internships / student jobs)? Do you know anyone who has had a good or bad experience of them?

In your country, do students sometimes have part-time jobs during the evening, weekends, or holidays? What sort of part-time jobs are common?

lf you had the chance to do an internship in any industry, which industry would you choose?