But the interns heading to Silicon Valley this summer have got it made. Not only are these young hopefuls working with some of the tech world's most innovative organisations, they get to take advantage of some of the coolest intern perks around.
From free gym memberships to secret concerts by some of the most famous musicians in the world, these interns will have a summer to remember.
While the perks shouldn't be the sole reason for applying to an internship, they can definitely be a pull factor. Check out our list of Silicon Valley's coolest intern perks below, inspired by the "Which Silicon Valley company has the best intern perks?" thread on Quora.