While Daniel makes a fair point about pressure on students, I agree with Maya that internships should be required. First, an internship shows students how their classroom knowledge is used in real jobs, which makes their studies more meaningful. For example, a business student who works in a real office learns how to meet deadlines and communicate with colleagues, skills that are difficult to learn from textbooks. Second, it helps them decide on a career before they graduate, so they are less likely to choose the wrong path. Universities could also reduce the pressure Daniel describes by offering paid or part-time internships. For these reasons, I believe practical experience should be part of every degree.Structure: a position that responds to both students, two clear reasons, a practical answer to the other side, and a one-sentence conclusion.