Congratulations! You have not one, not two, but three internship offers—now how do you choose among all of these fabulous opportunities?! Unless you are superman or superwoman, juggling more than one or two internships a semester is almost impossible. For the lucky and seemingly marketable college students, having different companies offer you a spot into their internship program can become more of a dilemma than a victory.

First off, you should not choose an internship solely based on the fact it pays the most. (Let’s be serious though, as college students we need all the money we can get – however, gaining valuable experience is worth more) Focusing on factors that are important to your career development can guide you towards choosing the right internship. You can start by researching and reviewing each organization’s and company’s internship program. Find out what responsibilities and duties interns will be responsible for and determine if the tasks assigned to interns suite your needs and what you want to take out of your interning experience.

Is one internship more hands on than the other? Is there opportunity or room for you to grow within the company or organization? If so, those specific internships that allow you the chance to do more than get coffee and run simple errands are ones that should be kept in mind!

Other factors to consider include:

Remember, internships provide more than just compensation for work. They provide experience and knowledge that will help you transition from a college student to a professional. Really think about what criteria is important to you and what you want to take out of an internship. And if you are still stumped, contact past interns and ask them about their experience. More often than not, past interns will give you an accurate portrayal of their time as an intern and what they did and did not enjoy about their specific program.

Good luck in your decisions and have fun with it! After all, a learning experience should and can be fun too.