For any major career a college student may desire, interning is just another step in securing a position after school. While that may require some unfortunate souls who deliver coffee and waste away in a windowless room for 7 hours, there are some that benefit from being lower of on totem pole of the company. From a girl who is on her fourth unpaid internship and two semesters away from graduating, here are some tips to remember always.

1. Don't be afraid to apply to internships you may not be qualified for.

News flash, no one is ever going to be perfectly qualified for an internship when starting out. It is more important to let your employer know that you are devoted and willing to learn to do the job. I almost missed out on some of the best internships because I was afraid I would not be prepared enough.

2. Do the work, no matter how menial or difficult.

You are there to work. Do not slack off or complain. You were given an opportunity for an employer to trust you. It can be stressful at times but this is the start of adulthood. Work your ass off and make an impression. People will remember that.

3. Make connections and make friends.

Every internship I have benefitted from not just in experience, but in relationships. I formed relationships with other interns and co-workers that have formed lasting friendships and networking. It also makes the job easier if you actually try to enjoy the people you will be working with.

4. Ensure you are actually benefitting from it.

Over your head in work or not working at all? Let your school advisor or employer how you feel. You are most likely not being paid and after all, they are lucky to have someone doing the work nobody else wants to do. An internship may look great on a resume but if you walk away learning nothing, was it really worth it?

5. Ask questions to learn.

I am fortunate enough to be at a company where there is a designated day for interns to meet heads of all departments and learn how they got their starts. Everybody had to start somewhere, you're not the only one. Ask where co-workers and employers went to school, worked, interned and what they did to get where they are now. I've found everyone is more than happy to help you not be living back at home after college.

6. You come first.

Yes, internships are important to building your future but your life does not depend on it. I have been so stressed out about an internship that I went home and cried myself to sleep. I am a born perfectionist and wanted to do my best, but at the end of the day, it is a learning experience. Especially if you are working and going to school as well, know your priorities and make sure you are taking care of yourself. You're doing great sweetie.