Interns

/ˈɪntɜrnz/ noun

Definition

Students or recent graduates who work temporarily in a job to gain experience, usually for little or no pay.

Etymology

From Latin 'internus' meaning 'internal' or 'inward.' The modern usage of 'intern' refers to someone working 'within' an organization temporarily. This meaning became popular in the 20th century as structured training programs grew.

Kelly Says

Internships have become a strange modern paradox—they're supposed to teach valuable skills but often exploit free labor. In some fields, unpaid internships actually widen inequality because only wealthy students can afford to work for free, which is why this has become a serious policy debate.

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