【明報專訊】It is common for college students to have completed one or more internships before they graduate, especially in industries such as tech and finance. They are invaluable in giving students real-world technical experience, expanding their professional networks, helping them find their ideal career path, and securing a job right after college. Junior year (3rd year) is usually when people apply, but sophomore (2nd year) or even freshman (1st year) internships are not uncommon.