<p>^^^Really? With the economy, you don’t think there would be internships without pay? They may not be called “internships”, but basically, experience in the office so you can get exposure to a field would seem to be more available in these economic times. </p>
<p>What about unpaid research at a university lab? Would that be a valuable experience if that’s all a student can do? Remember, there are other factors besides qualifications for doing this summer work. Family situations, economics, place of residence will limit an undergrad from getting exposure to his field in the summer months .</p>