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are submitted in a timely manner. Students who do not submit immunization forms will be suspended from campus as of October 31.

CAREER SUCCESS Long Island University aims to take students not only through collegiate life, but to prepare them for the post-college world, which includes finding a rewarding career. Holding an internship during a student’s college career provides valuable work experience (and money), experience in time management, prioritization skills, and a head-start into professional life.

Importance of Internships

Internships allow students to gain real world working experience without committing to a fulltime job. This is extremely important to do early in a students’ career for the following reasons: •

Expectations. Internships allow students to figure out if the job is what they expected. Students may begin an internship and find themselves surprised at the real-world work which may change the way they view their current career path. It is important to figure this out as soon as possible so that there is still time to change majors. In contrast, if students are still questioning what they want to do after graduation, internships can help determine what they are interested in. The more

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