Re:Ask HN: How to get an internship as an international stud...
by nocatch on Monday November 02, 2015 @06:08PM
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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.
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!