Seems like some companies out there (mainly small to start up ones) are taking advantage of students for their freshly new ideas and talents by using the old, ';intern w/o pay but gain experience'; excuse.
I've intern with these scums before and as an artist, I realized that some of these companies can't afford you so they'd use the same old line to get you to be their slave. After finishing one project, I was rushed to another. For about 4 months I was sucked out of my time, energy, talent and money. I was never reimbursed for my art supplies nor gas...I got nada back. After finishing up the final project I was left with nothing but the feeling of being used. All my original artwork was taken away (thanks to the contract I signed). I was pissed and fed up.
If I'm not mistaken, the reason for interning was to gain experience (which I never got). The Director was a total prick and totally unprofessional. And if you're wondering the company's name is XZAULT MEDIA. Be careful you guys!