Internships have become a vital part of any college student's life, but how do you choose which internship is right for you?

While compensation may be an important part of the decision, it shouldn't be the only factor helping you decide which internship will work better for you. According to an article by Examiner New York, there are many factors you should consider when deciding on an internship.

The first factor is workplace culture, as a recent Zogby poll found 49 percent of the working population has witnessed some form of workplace bullying.

"Recent graduates should take extra care to make sure that they avoid hostile workplaces and abusive managers," the article notes. "Speak with current and past employees and receive their feedback about important subjects such as what it's like to work there, the quality and professionalism of the managers, and if they would recommend working there to their friends.”

Another important factor is the job duties you will be performing. It's important that an internship be stimulating and fun, but it also should be interesting, challenging and offer some growth opportunities.

“Once you have a firm grasp of the role you’ve been hired in to, you’ll undoubtedly want to take on additional responsibilities," the article adds. "But, not every organization is set up to provide opportunities for growth. And, at no point is training more important than when you’re first launching your career. The training doesn’t have to be formal, but a little bit of structure is usually a good thing."

It's important an internship offer long-term options, and students might want to pick the internship they could see themselves working at in five years.