"undertook internship" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is generally used to describe when someone has completed an internship, or temporary work experience, often as a requirement for a degree or professional certification. Example: After graduating from college, Sarah undertook an internship at a marketing firm to gain practical experience in her field of study.
Ian Nicholas, HR director at Reed, said a third of people who undertook internships at his company went on to attain some paid employment with them or one of their clients.
Many graduate roles are filled by those who have previously undertaken internships without ever being advertised".
Many students undertake internships with NGOs after graduation to get experience.
These include the Human Rights Lawyers Associationn bursary scheme which enables law students to undertake internships, work placements and other poorly paid work in human rights law.
A European Commission report, released last year, found that young people in Europe are increasingly undertaking internships on the open market, outside of an educational framework, after graduating or completing professional training.
"We are sponsoring over 100 Saudi students to undertake internships and train in institutions such as the British Museum and the Louvre, so as to raise standards in the heritage sector for the indigenous market".
Institutions should offer career development courses in all areas of the National Postdoctoral Association core competencies (The National Postdoctoral Association Core Competencies Committee, n.d).. Trainees should be encouraged to undertake internships outside the lab to gain experience in other career options.
Of course, being able to afford to undertake an internship is also a critical consideration.
According to the 2011 European Parliament Committee on Petitions, in France and Germany alone an estimated 1.5 million people undertake an internship each year.
According to the International Interns' Day (IID) website, 4.5 million students across Europe undertake an internship each year because it's 'a requirement to get a job'.
I studied at university for seven years, undertook unpaid internships and have a career development loan at a figure that would cover the deposit for a pretty decent house.
