In this article, the author reports the results of a content analysis based on the responses of 345 interns to the request for specific suggestions for how their employer could improve the experience for future interns enrolled in a forcredit business school internship class. The findings suggest that clarity of tasks, communication, and expectations around challenging assignments to be completed within a reasonable time frame accompanied by on-going feedback, mentoring, exposure to other parts of the business, and respectful treatment could improve internship effectiveness.
Internships are an increasingly popular element of higher education in business and provide many potential benefits to students. An internship experience can help students make the connection between their academic studies and the world of business. They can also create valuable connections and networking opportunities to improve the employment and career prospects for students. This study analyzes the internships of 114 undergraduate and graduate students to determine what factors account for the most valuable internship experience. The results show a strong statistical correlation between the perceived value of the internship and the student’s demographic profile, the structure of the internship, and the connection to the students’ career plans. These findings provide a basis for designing successful internship programs in business education.
Berzelius failed to make use of Faraday's electrochemical laws in his laborious determination of equivalent weights.