Because your degree alone won’t help you figure it all out.

You don’t need to “love” your major — but you do need to try it out.

Sitting in lectures and actually doing the job? Two very different things. Internships help you see if you actually want the career you’re studying for — or if it turns out you’d rather cry than do this full-time.

Internships help you answer: “Do I even want this?”

You’ll either discover passion or eliminate options. Both are wins. You’re not supposed to have it all figured out, but trying it out helps you start.

The only place where messing up won’t ruin your life.

No one expects interns to be perfect. You can fail, ask questions, shadow people — all without pressure. That freedom? You won’t get it again post-grad.

Not just for the CV. For direction.

You’re not “just an intern.” You’re testing out skills, industries, and real work dynamics. It gives you clarity — even if you decide this isn’t for you.

Your future self will be so grateful.

That one summer internship could save you years of post-grad panic, rushed career pivots, and “what now?” energy when everyone’s figuring it out.

One internship > four years of lectures.

Real talk: You’ll learn more in one hands-on experience than in any course. It hits different when you actually do the thing.

Don’t wait till it’s too late.

Even a short internship now can change your whole mindset. Start small. Start messy. Just start. You’re not behind — unless you do nothing.