The quest for an internship: Four students' perspective

What are students' experiences in applying for internships? Although the pr eponderance of recent internship literature addresses marketplace issues an d competitive strategies, narratives of the applicants' experiences have be en largely absent. Using an interpretive approach, 4 recent internship appl icants reflect on the process of applying for internships as it contributes to the development of becoming a psychologist. The authors highlight 3 val ues of professional practice - community, respect, and authenticity - that can inform the dialogue of internship reform and suggest practical implicat ions for student applicants, internship training directors, directors of cl inical training, and the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral, and intern ship Centers.