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Originally Posted by Les Paul

My son graduated from a school that accepts 12,000 out of 24,000. Changed degree plans three times yet got out in four years. Got his masters there and was an intern where he is now a software engineer recruiter. He loves his job. His mom and I didn't go on European vacations have a new P-Car but we sure are proud. He said the internship was everything. My Niece recently did the same thing scoring a job with the company she interned at.

This underscores a very important point - you have to attend a college that has industry of interest nearby to make internships possible. It also dovetails into the discussion of where to live after college - most interns that do good work receive full time offers when they graduate. In a competitive job market this can be huge.