Comparing Internships and Optional Subjects for Undergraduate Students

Nowadays, with the aim of making undergraduate students more familiar with the labour market, “Estudios Ingleses” degree is now offering internships as an optional subject to all students on their last academic year. Therefore, it is quite frequent for students to consider which option would be more suitable for them. The aim of this essay is to compare and contrast similarities and differences between making an internship as an optional subject or choosing other optional subjects.

Both ways of studying share some similarities, being one of them learning about the subject you have chosen. They will obtain the same content in both cases and also, they will expend the same time.

The second similarity would be that they are able to get a job. At the end of their degree, they will obtain the same results to be able to get a job in the same conditions. They have learnt the same content and they are prepared to get the job they are qualified for. The only step they have to follow is the process their job is asking of them.

Regarding the similarities, both options imply learning about the subject they have chosen and the ability of obtaining a job. Nevertheless, both differentiate in the way of learning and also the possibility of practicing abroad.

Moreover, one possible difference of making an internship would be the opportunity of learning in a different way. You will gain a greater awareness of your attributes, qualities, abilities, and personal values. Also, strengthen your oral and written skills by interacting and practicing in an environment of professionals. You will be able to apply the theories learned in classes in real work situations and you will feel that you learn the same or more than in the university.

Another difference is that of learning abroad. They have the opportunity of doing a broad internship. They can improve their contacts to have more possibilities when  
Also, if you are studying or doing an internship abroad, you probably already have 
knowledge of a second language. More possibilities to enrich your Cv.

In conclusion, making an internship as an optional subject or choosing other optional subjects have similarities such as learning about the subject and the same ability to get a job. However, there are differences regarding the opportunity of learning in a different way and that of learning abroad. Consequently, the aim of this essay has been to compare and contrast those options. Therefore, there could be advantages and disadvantages, and it is meant for each person to decide what is best.