<p>Intership offerings vary widely by major. My older son majored in computer science and had well paid internships every summer the last of which led directly to permanent employment. Younger son (international relations major) did one unpaid intership as part of a study abroad program, worked for money during his summers, and having graduated in June is now doing an unpaid internship with a non-profit. I think it’s pretty exploitative - but at least he can live at home and they are giving him real work that is directly related to his long term interests. </p>