How can I tell whether company partnerships create real opportunities for undergraduate students?

To judge whether a partnership offers a real opportunity, look beyond the label “industry collaboration” and check who undergraduate students actually are in the activity and what they do. Use official course descriptions and activity reports to verify eligibility, how the activity fits into a class or practical course, the company’s tasks, student deliverables and assessment, and whether the activity is ongoing. It is also useful to ask participating students, if possible, and to check costs, time, selection, and how the experience connects with regular study.