The word internship alone does not guarantee useful experience. Some internships give students little more than observation or repetitive administrative tasks. Others provide a structured path into real professional work.
A strong internship should expose the student to clear objectives, deadlines, tools, collaboration, review, and the consequences of incomplete work. The student should know what they are expected to deliver and how that work will be assessed.
Feedback is equally important. Projects become learning experiences when someone reviews the work, identifies weaknesses, and requires improvement rather than accepting the first attempt.
The best outcome is a student who can explain what they did, what changed because of feedback, and what they can now do independently.