What student comms interns wish their supervisors knew

Paid internships make a difference

Everyone wants be paid for their work, but for many students it is more than just a preference. With a majority (51.3% according to Institute for Women’s Policy Research) of college students needing some sort of financial aid and 70% of students stressed about finances, many students simply can’t afford to intern for free instead of working a job that will earn them income. According to a 2021 study by National Survey of College Internships (NSCI), 40.1% of students who wanted to take an internship but didn’t were prevented by their need to work a paid job. Offering paid internships levels the playing field so that anyone can gain practical industry experience without being held back by their financial status.

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