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Internships in First Year: Are They Worth It?
What first-year students can realistically do — and how to find the opportunities.
Rohan Iyer
MBA & Careers Writer
· 7 min read
Table of contents
What first-year students can realistically do — and how to find the opportunities.
Yes, with the right expectations
First-year internships are about exposure, not pay. Research assistantships and NGOs are great starts.
Where to look
College placement cells, faculty projects and the Forms ka Funda jobs board.
What to highlight
Coursework projects, society work and any self-initiated projects.
Key takeaways
- 1Yes, with the right expectations
- 2Where to look
- 3What to highlight
Admission rules change every cycle. Always verify requirements and dates on the official college or exam portal before applying.
Written by
Rohan Iyer
MBA & Careers Writer
Rohan covers CAT, MBA admissions and early-career planning.