# Can you fit an internship around classes? Calculate the full week

## Eight hours on the calendar may not mean eight paid hours

Fictional offer: 16 paid hours weekly across three on-site days. Monday and Wednesday have no additional unpaid break; Friday includes the stated 30-minute unpaid meal break. Travel is 45 minutes each way.

### Proposed work windows

| Day | Time at work | Paid time under these example terms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monday | 2–6 p.m. | 4 hours |
| Wednesday | 2–6 p.m. | 4 hours |
| Friday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | 7.5 hours |

## Your turn

Does this meet 16 paid hours? What happens if Friday extends to 5:30 p.m.?

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Write paid hours, unpaid breaks and travel as separate rows when proposing a schedule.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/semester-internship-while-taking-classes