<p>However, they provide valuable networking opportunities, which is better than gold in that industry. Co-op is NOT meant to be a means to pay for college or make a quick buck. It’s all about the networking and building up experience for your resume so that when you graduate, it’s like you’ve already been working in your field for a year and a half as opposed to other students who graduate with nothing but part time silly jobs and maybe a few months of internship.</p>