Ask HN: How to get an internship as an international student in the USA?
Basically, the big companies only recruit the best top 20 Computer Science university students, but how about the rest of us? I mean, some of us are also good, but we do not get even an interview chance. Are there any good strategies I can use to get an internship? Thanks for any suggestion. (PS: I get two-year working experience in my own country)
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[ 4.9 ms ] story [ 14.1 ms ] threadMy advice would be to find a professor at your university who's research and attitude you admire. Talk to him/her about your goals of doing an internship in the US and don't be shy to show some enthusiasm. Show that you're willing work hard. If you build up a good relationship with the professor, he/she will likely introduce you to some contacts. Find a good balance between not being too picky on the position or just blatantly accepting anything.
Good luck!