Every university student is worried about their academic future, especially today in times of economic crisis. College students are desperate for an experience that can later distinguish them from other job candidates and increase their chances of landing the job they want. Internships provide valuable experience needed for work and are an important part of an academic career. However, when it comes to internships, the issue of unpaid internships can be raised with differing opinions on the question of the benefits of such unpaid internships. Many people believe that because a stipend does not cover emerging costs, such as living expenses and transportation, unpaid internships turn into an expensive experience that places an even heavier financial burden on students. Therefore, they consider unpaid internships to be harmful to students. While it's true that unpaid internships can be an expensive experience, that doesn't make them a less beneficial experience. Internships contribute to career development and have been shown to offer greater opportunities in the job market. In addition to curriculum enrichment, internships are valuable experiences that enhance students' personal development. Since internships are part of education, the costs should be seen as an investment in the future, as all education is. While everyone can agree to some extent that internships provide valuable experience, the common objection is that unpaid internships represent a heavy financial burden. burden on university students. Internships at nonprofit companies, government and media are largely unpaid. It is a fact that students have to pay for food, transportation and sometimes even accommodation if they do an internship in another city. ... middle of paper ... internships put a strain on students' wallets.” University Wire (3 April 2008): n. page LexisNexis. Network. December 3, 2010 Oblinger, Diana G. and Anne-Lee Verville. What businesses want from higher education. Phoenix: The Oryx Press, 1998. Print.Peter, Tom A. “Unpaid interns struggle to make ends meet.” Christian Science Monitor (March 5, 2007): 13. LexisNexis. Network. December 3, 2010Steinberg, Stephanie. “Everyone works, for some no pay; Unpaid internships embarrass students hungry for experience.” USA Today (July 27, 2010): 10B. LexisNexis. Network. 5 December 2010United States. Department of Labor. “Fact Sheet No. 71: Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” U.S. Department of Labor, April 2010. Web. December 4, 2010. “Working for Free; in a depressed economy, unpaid college internships are on the rise.” Capital Times (May 5, 2010): 12. LexisNexis. Network. 4 December 2010.