Youth Survey | 84.44% Undergrads Pursue Early Internships

A China Youth Daily survey of 8,122 students found 84.44% secured internships as freshmen/sophomores. Motivations include exploring careers (70.77%) and gaining experience (60.03%). While early internships help clarify professional goals, experts caution against prioritizing quantity over depth. Challenges include limited core-task access (65.17%) and balancing academics (45.49%). HR professionals advise aligning internships with phased career plans and leveraging university-industry partnerships for structured growth.

By Wang Yu,Li Yue,Sun Jamin(intern),Wang Junli,Bian Xinyi/China Youth Daily