Ask HN: Advice for internships

...summer or full year?

> advice on finding one

I interned at a startup last year right after high school. I found them during an alumni career fair. The founders went to my high school, which is a magnet school.

I'm working for a different startup this summer. I found them through HN on a "Who's hiring?" thread!

> what to look for

Find one you're interested in.

> does the area of my undergraduate matter if I have the technical skills to make up for it?

I'm a rising 2nd year undergraduate math student. I'm not even in the engineering school at my university. I'd say the answer is "no," but your mileage may vary :).

If you have any specific questions, my email address is on my profile. Good luck!

Edit: Wanted to add that I'm in Canada and all co-op's through uni or otherwise that I have seen are paid, may be different elsewhere.

If you'd like any personal advice, feel free to reach out. My email address is in profile.