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Who better to dish about college style and trends than actual students? For our newly relaunched Style Syllabus series, we've partnered with College Fashionista to bring you the fashion and shopping stories that matter for our readers still in school. Enjoy!

Landing an internship is only the beginning when it comes to cultivating an enduring and fruitful career. But once you've gotten the acceptance from your dream company, how to really get the most out of your apprenticeship can be a mystery.

After speaking with supervisors and their student protégés from the likes of Tory Burch, MTV, and of course, College Fashionista, we're breaking down all you need to know in our internship 101 crash course. Click through to read tips, anecdotes, and insight from bosses and interns alike, and maybe you'll be one step closer to that full-time gig you've been working so hard for.

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