NO

Stage of learning

Internship is another form of education, it doesn’t matter if it is paid or unpaid. Learning to adjust is another stage of learning.

Tanvi Hassan Class IX, Indus Valley World School, Calcutta

A good fit

There are a lot of advantages to unpaid internships. Companies are not very strict with such interns, allowing them to explore, learn new things and figure out whether they are a good fit.

Ekaansh Agarwal Class X, Delhi Public School Ruby Park, Calcutta

An eye-opener

To get a job at a renowned firm, you need experience. To get that, you have to struggle. Expecting a great salary as a fresher is a fantasy you shouldn’t have.

Yatee Jain Class XII, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Calcutta

Learn to earn

Students should not give up on opportunities for money and pride, without considering the long-term benefits. What we learn is more important than what we earn.

Debjoty Karkun Class XII, Salt Lake Shiksha Niketan School, Calcutta

Poor opportunities

In a paid internship, the opportunities for skill building are less because of the hectic work schedule. It’s a sort of part-time job. Thus, students should not always opt for paid internships.

Debarpita Mandi, Class VIII, DAV Public School, Midnapore

YES

Confidence boost

An unpaid internship can make us feel like our time and work is not worth money, which can reduce self-esteem. A paying one, on the other hand, will fill us with a sense of accomplishment.

Riddhi Deb First year, Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Calcutta.

Little value

Students think that an unpaid internship will bolster their resume but companies that prefer unpaid internships provide poor industry experience. Instead, students should grow their network and upskill themselves.

Aniket Choudhary, Final year, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore