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Should You Do An Internship?
... Search. Career Planning Should You Do An Internship? Why do an internship? As discussed in one of the first features I wrote for ...
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UN-HABITAT : Internship
... For all overseas candidates, a certificate of fitness to undergo an internship, duly signed and stamped by a qualified examining physician is required to be ...
www.unhabitat.org/vacancy/internship.asp

If it's over, I'd use "to complete an internship".

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\"SO, YOU WANT TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP…..

What is an internship

It is a worksite experience during which a student—with guidance and supervision at the workplace—completes a planned series of activities, st of learning objectives, or project(s) designed to give a broad understanding of a business or occupational area. \"

http://www.longmeadow.org/rsc/internship.htm

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Second thoughts, I\'d still use \"complete\", even if it\'s not over - see link above.

do you really need an extra verb?

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apply for an internship
seek a work placement
take up

SU School of Information Studies - Finding an Internship... Academic Advisor: Your advisor has probably worked with other students in similar situations, and may have suggestions for where you can pursue an internship. ...
istweb.syr.edu/courses/ advising/careerplanning/finding.asp

What to Expect from an Internship | Career Advice - Inova Health ...... A great way to do this is to pursue an internship in a field of your choice. Once you've chosen your internship, what should you expect from the experience? ...
www.inova.org/inovapublic.srt/ careers/advice/internshipexpectations.htm

In US English, internship seems to be used, as Ian suggests, for a period of work-based experience in any organisation - but in the UK, the normal word for this is "placement" - sometimes "work placement" or "industrial placement" - internships are usually done in a hospital (and even then it sounds American to me).

I think "complete" is OK, or "undertake" or "carry out" would be possible to.

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to*o*!

It seems to me that the discussion of various verbs and their meanings to accompany "xxx an internship", and then what internship itself means in various versions of English could be neatly sidestepped by changing the phrase to read: ...citizens need a work permit to intern.

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I did a quick search using \"when you intern\", and the usage to mean gain professional experience seems common across the USA. The irony of variety of meanings is not lost, however!

http://web.utk.edu/~globe/pao/work.php (University of Tennessee)
Interning Abroad
Just as it is in the United States, interning abroad is an excellent way to gain valuable professional experience, but when you intern abroad you also get to visit another culture. The organizations below can help you find the perfect fit.


http://www.phaseforward.com/about_employment_intern.html (Program based in Massachusetts)
When you intern at Phase Forward you open the door to future career opportunities. Successful interns are often invited back for future internships. Phase Forward has hired many former interns for regular full-time jobs after graduation.


http://www.wlsc.edu/Academics/Internship.asp (Wisconsin\'s West State Liberty College)
WHY INTERN? This hands-on work experience can be a critical stepping stone to professional success. When you intern, you test your interests, develop new strengths, and learn of opportunities and career paths. Since internships are increasingly popular with employers, you gain an important edge in the competitive job market. To obtain information about internships in your major field, you should contact your academic advisor or Department Chair. For information about an internship in Washington, D.C. continue to read this page and follow the links at the left. West Liberty State College students have the opportunity to spend a semester in Washington, D.C. interning in some of the nation\'s most prestigious corporations and agencies.