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That experience helps them adjust their post-graduation plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greater Milwaukee area is big and diverse and provides an array of potential internship opportunities for students. As part of their professional development, we encourage our students to draw upon both 51ÁÔÆæ and personal resources to develop professionally or locate suitable internships, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the internship, the role can be paid or unpaid. 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