The Washington Center assists students in obtaining internships that suit their interests, backgrounds, and goals.  An internship is a valuable learning tool for college students. As an intern, you can evaluate your knowledge base, gain valuable work skills, network and develop mentor relationships and become confident that you are on the right academic and professional path. An internship gives you the opportunity to “test drive” a career and provides you an advantage when you enter the world of work. Typically, students work at their internship four days per week.