Intern

/ˈɪntɜrn/ noun

Definition

a student or recent graduate working to gain experience in a profession

Etymology

1879, from French 'interne', from Latin 'internus' meaning 'internal'

Kelly Says

The internship system creates a fascinating paradox - unpaid work that's supposedly valuable experience, leading to ongoing debates about fair compensation!

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