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Joanne, Thank you for sharing this. One never knows how the skills learned in the classroom and on the job will contribute to future success! Dr. James Willis III

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Experiential Learning

Joanne, You're absolutely right; sometimes student's don't totally "get it" until they can interact in real life. The internship is a good way to bridge the gaps of classroom learning. Dr. James Willis III

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Brittney, This is a great point; you are very right that there is lower turn-over for employers who locate great employees via internships. This is certainly an incentive for employers to help cultivate great employees! Dr. James Willis III

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Laurna, You are absolutely right! Soft skills can be amongst the most difficult to learn, and sometimes they can only be learned while on the job. And, you're also right to point out positive and negative feedback can be quite the teacher! Dr. James Willis III

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John, This is a great point! Students often feel fatigue when they are unable to connect what they're learning in a classroom to direct applicability in the workplace. You're very right to point this out! Dr. James Willis III

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Darlene, You make some good points here! I especially like number five - I think you're right that it creates 'healthy competition' in the office. It may be, too, that others take on the role of teaching; and, it's safe to say that you don't really understand something until you teach it! Dr. James Willis III

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Beverly, Good point! It's important that students have the experience of contextualizing what they've learned in the classroom with the way the 'real world' works. Dr. James Willis III

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Dawn, Great point about choosing a specific direction in a particular field. We can introduce students to these sub-fields in the classroom, but they are best learned on the job; it's better to have this experience as an intern. Great point! Dr. James Willis III

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Dr. Carlton, You are very right. We all have different behavior patterns and work habits; it's good for employers to make sure a future employee has complimentary values. An internship is great for that! Dr. James Willis III

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David, Students often miss out on this perspective as they get through their coursework. You're right to point out that an internship can really help them come to grips with the real world in their selection profession. Dr. James Willis III