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OPINION: Why unpaid internships shouldn’t exist

So many students that I know are on scholarships, or they have student loan debt, or they have to work. Unpaid internships marginalize these students based on their income, even if they are highly qualified for the position. This gives a leg up to students with money, regardless of their abilities.

Luckily for students at NC State, there are a ton of resources to help find paid internships. You can visit the career center, go online to e-PACK to look for them, or sign up for the internship class in the summer, spring or fall. [ Full Article ]