Ask HN: How to get an internship as an international student in the USA?

6 pointsby zhy021611 anni fa2 comments

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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nocatch11 anni fa

  the big companies only recruit the best top 20 Computer Science university students

This is not true. Source: I'm not a 'top 20 Computer Science student' and just signed my offer at a major company.

My 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!

zhy021611 anni fa

Thanks! Sorry for the late reply