What’s the difference between an on-campus job cleaning crappers in the dorms and an internship at the White House? For starters, the first one pays and the second doesn’t.

Our list of elite internships covers a range of industries so you can find something that suites you. Unfortunately, you have an infinitely better chance at landing the toilet-scrubber position than any of these über-competitive internships (but we wish you luck, all the same). See the full list and descriptions at http://www.cheezhead.com/2009/07/14/jc-top-10-most-exclusive-internships/