Title of the problem: “How was your experience from college summer internship”
Authors:
Mohit nandi 40
Sakshi Chavan 11
Deepak Bhandari 05
Introduction:
The college summer internship experience serves as a crucial bridge between academic learning and real-world application. However, this transition can often be accompanied by a range of challenges that students encounter during their internship tenure. These challenges encompass various aspects, including adapting to the professional work environment, aligning theoretical knowledge with practical tasks, navigating interpersonal dynamics within the workplace, and grappling with unforeseen technical or logistical hurdles.
Objective:
To understand phenomenon of the experience from students from college summer internship
Literature Review :
1: Challenges Faced by College Students in Summer Internships:
Johnson et al. (2023) underscores the importance of mentorship and structured orientation programs to ease students into the professional realm. Academic institutions and host organizations should collaborate to design internship experiences that address these challenges, providing students with the necessary tools and support to navigate these hurdles successfully. By acknowledging and tackling these issues, the quality and effectiveness of college summer internships can be significantly enhanced, preparing students for a smoother transition from academia to the workforce.
2: Navigating Challenges in College Summer Internships: A Qualitative Study:
Smith et al. (2023) highlight the need for comprehensive orientation programs and mentorship to facilitate interns’ acclimatization to the workplace. The study emphasizes the significance of curricular alignment with industry demands to better prepare students. Collaboration between academic institutions and host organizations is vital to address these issues and create more fruitful internship experiences. By acknowledging and addressing these challenges, stakeholders can enhance the effectiveness of college summer internships and contribute to the professional growth of students.
Methodology:
This research aimed to assess college students’ experiences regarding the college summer internship program The primary objective was to investigate how was their experience from 2 months internship program. To achieve this, a Likert scale survey was conducted, and the following questions were asked:
1. I am happy with my internship.
2. I have got supportive subordinate.
3. I have learnt corporate knowledge.
4. I have learnt how to communicate with client
5. I have found it difficult to understand the process.
Data Collection:
A survey questionnaire was designed with questions related to students experience from college SIP. The Likert scale was used to gather responses from the students, ranging from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.” The questions aimed to assess the students’ experiences from the college summer internship. A random sample of 100 college students was selected to participate in the survey to ensure a representative representation of the student population.
Data Analysis:
Upon completing the survey, the collected data was subjected to statistical analysis. The mean, standard deviation (SD), and standard error (SE) were calculated for each survey question (Q1–Q5). The mean represents the average response on the Likert scale, while the standard deviation provides a measure of the variability in the responses.
Hypothesis Testing:
To test the hypotheses, a significance level of 0.05 (95% confidence level) was chosen. The critical value for a two-tailed test at a 95% confidence level is Z = 1.96. Z value was calculated based on the mean, standard error.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5
H0 0 0 0 0 0
H1 0 0 0 0 0
N 100 100 100 100 100
Mean -0.08
0.83
0.47
0.06
0.31
SD 1.11 1.16 1.15 1.22 1.17
SE 0.11 0.12 0.11 0.12 0.12
Z -0.73 7.13 4.09 0.50 2.68
Positive/Neutral negative positive Positive Neutral positive
Confidence Level is taken at 95% i.e. Z=1.96.
Conclusion:
1. Students are negative with their summer internship, and they were not happy
2. Students are positive as they have supportive coordinate during internship.
3. Students are positive that they have learnt cooperate knowledge during internship.
4. Students are neutral towards learning of communicating with clients.
5. Students are positive towards the understanding of process during their SIP
References:
Smith, L. et al. “Navigating Challenges in College Summer Internships: A Qualitative Study”, Journal of Higher Education and Professional Development, vol. 18, no. 2, 2023).
Johnson, M. et al. “Challenges Faced by College Students in Summer Internships”, Journal of Career Development, vol. 22, no. 3, 2023).