I had little work experience and few marketable skills when I graduated, and I knew I would have to take a series of unpaid internships before I could find the publishing job I've always wanted.

大学毕业后我几乎没有工作经验也没有市场所需的技能，我明白在我找到我梦寐以求的出版工作之前，我得做上一系列的无报酬的实习工作。

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Many take classes at Berkshire Community College and have internships at local businesses.

很多人在伯克郡社区学校学习且在当地企业进行实习。

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“Some of my friends can’t take these internships and spend a summer without making any money because they have to help pay for their own tuition or help their families with finances, ” she said.

她补充道：“我有些朋友无法参与这样的实习，因为白干一个暑假让他们没钱支付学费或帮称家里的开销。

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And they can't afford to take unpaid internships, whether in Washington or with nonprofit organizations.

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But one of the points I did not make in the original article is that many, if not most internships take place during the school year, and are awarded academic credit.

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He advised young people to do paid internships and "take any opportunities that come your way... wherever they may arise and however small they may be".

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