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Quiz: Can you name the different types of internships?

Study International Staff

26 Apr 2019

Did you know that there are different types of internships? Source: Bench Accounting/Unsplash

From micro-internships to nonprofit internships – there are multiple routes you can take to gain real-world experience.

While some people agree that interns should be paid, there are others willing to settle for unpaid experiences in return for valuable insights.

So, if you’re considering an internship this summer or you’re planning to integrate one into your course, take this quiz to learn about the different types…

This form of internship requires candidates to meet specific learning objectives by completing some type of community service work.

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Experiential learning internship

Service learning internship

Mandatory learning internship

Correct! Wrong!

This form of internship means you'll work closely with charities, universities, government agencies, religious organisations or even a hospital.

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Administrative internship

Non-profit internship

Government internship

Correct! Wrong!

This form of internship contains guidelines on how many hours you must participate in the internship throughout the semester.

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Unsupervised internship

External internship

Credit-based internship

Correct! Wrong!

This form of internship often lasts one or more years.

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Co-operative internship

Practicum internship

Externship 

Correct! Wrong!

This form of internship is distinguished by its short duration (usually one to three weeks) and is typically unpaid.

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