Editing Internship and OJT at DILC (section)

==Benefits to Student Interns==
* Exposure to real-world challenges hardly found in textbooks and classroom settings
* Opportunity to work with teams coming from diverse backgrounds (like computer science, film, education, computer engineering, library science, information technology, statistics)
* Greater adaptability, self-confidence, professionalism, skills
* Opportunity to work on projects or applications that will actually be deployed or used by UP constituents (as opposed to simply producing "proofs of concepts")
* Enhanced resume with experiences and opportunities to apply academic concepts and principles
* Hands-on opportunity to work on unique projects and with equipment and technologies that may not be availability at the sending institution
* With tested skills obtained from an internship program, the student increases his or her marketability to employers
* Internship at ILC Diliman and the University of the Philippines Diliman is also an exposure to a diverse milieu. Various theatrical, film, dance, musical presentations happen regularly on campus. The campus is a favorite place for joggers and bikers. There are numerous events highlighting cutting-edge science and engineering. ILC Diliman interns are encouraged to participate in various campus events that may contribute to their total well-being.
* Internship at ILC Diliman can be a good place to start exploring thesis topics or problems. Interns who finish their stints at ILC Diliman are encouraged to continue working on their ILC Diliman projects and propose to their thesis advisers that the projects be (or at least form part of) their theses as well. In such cases, ILC Diliman may provide at least technical assistance to such projects.
* ILC Diliman helps interns start figuring out [http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/12/13/10-reasons-your-top-talent-will-leave-you/ where they should be professionally].
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