I know what you're probably thinking, why should I get an internship while in college when I already have so much on my plate? Or that you're already so busy, you don't see yourself having any time to commit to yet another thing. Well, let me tell you why I think having an internship while in college is important.

Internships can help prepare you for your future career if you get an internship in the field you want to potentially work in. Getting an internship in the field you want to work in can help you gain the experience needed for jobs.

They also help you learn valuable skills needed in the workplace that you can only learn and receive through on the job experience, such as communication skills, problem-solving skills, how to work with clients, and time management skills.

Internships are also important because they can give you some sort of structure while you are in college dealing with so many stressful situations. They can also help you figure out how to navigate through those situations that you don't know how to workaround.

Internships can also be a good resume booster and look good to future employers. They can give you a good networking experience and allow you to meet different job prospects. And help you develop and establish deeper connections.

Internships also allow you to learn more about yourself. They encourage personal development and a greater understanding of your goals and how you can best achieve them. And help you figure out what you like and what you don't like.

They help you transition into a full-time position. If you have never worked a full-time position before, going from part-time to full-time can be overwhelming and difficult to do. Internships helo the transition be more smooth. They help you learn how a professional workplace operates and gain professional feedback on how you can better yourself and your work ethic.

So if you're debating about doing an internship while in college, just do one, trust me, it will be worth it.