As Salamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh World!
I don’t have much to say about today since it was a pretty generic day but what I do want to talk about is summer internships. Now, I know what you’re thinking, getting an in internship in your first year is nearly impossible. That may be true but that shouldn’t deter one from applying.
Not all internships require second or third year students. In fact, a lot of internships don’t have any bias against first years, they’re more interested in what experience you have. Naturally, for a practical subject like computer science one would have gained enough experience in the first year through projects etc. to be a viable candidate.
Besides that, you should apply just for the sake of gaining the experience of the whole application process. Trust me, It’ll help you out in the years to come. Also, you don’t have to apply for computer science related internships if you’re afraid of getting rejected. There’s loads of opportunities available outside the computing industry if you look in the right places.
My recommendation is, if you haven’t already, to make a CV/resume and a cover letter as soon as possible. The first of week of university is the ideal time to do it since there’s not much going on in terms of school work.
Moreover, you want to start applying ASAP. Most openings have deadlines very early in the academic year, so you don’t want to wait till the Christmas holidays when half of them have expired. Ideally, you should be applying from the very first week and apply to as many as possible, even if they don’t seem too appealing.
In a nutshell, apply for internships in your first year even if you’re likely to get rejected. Simples.
Hope this helps!
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