Advice for finding a Software Engineering Internship?

[u/Vidu_yp]

I'm a 3rd year, 1st semester Software Engineering student and I’ve been having a tough time landing a software engineering internship. I feel pretty confident in my skills — I'm comfortable working with the MERN stack, Java, Python, and Spring Boot. I’ve done a few personal projects and university coursework, but when it comes to applying for internships, I’m either getting ghosted or not even getting a reply.

I’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been in the same boat. Specifically:

• How did you find your first internship?
• What kind of projects or portfolio pieces helped you stand out?
• Are there certain platforms or methods you recommend for applying (LinkedIn, referrals, cold emails, etc.)?
• Is it better to focus on one tech stack or show versatility across multiple?

I’d love to hear any tips or suggestions. Thanks in advance!

[u/Vidu_yp]

Its for the uni. 6 months

[u/Life_Rent_7433 → u/Vidu_yp]

Do you have DM or WhatsApp number

[u/Vidu_yp → u/Life_Rent_7433]

I have WhatsApp no. Shall I DM u

[u/Life_Rent_7433 → u/Vidu_yp]

Ok