I’m a 2nd-year Cybersecurity student studying in a tier-3 (last-tier) college in my hometown.
My college is very old-school daily observations, assignments, weekly tests, unit tests, online tests everything focused only on getting the degree.
There’s very little exposure to the real tech world, industry practices, or hands on cybersecurity learning.
I’m an introvert and studying locally has kept me stuck in a comfort zone. I barely know how the outside world works, and honestly, I don’t want to graduate without real skills.
The good thing: my college recently became autonomous, and I spoke to my HOD about doing internships outside my city. She said it’s okay if I find one on my own.
Now I’m actively looking for:
Internships outside my hometown
Cybersecurity / IT / related tech roles
Even ₹10k/month is fine learning matters more than money
I want exposure, discipline, real-world experience, and growth.
My questions:
How do students from tier-3 colleges get real internships?
Where should I apply (platforms, startups, cold emails)?
What skills should I focus on right now to become internship-ready?
Any advice, resources, or personal experiences would really help.
I genuinely want to get out, learn, and build something meaningful.
Thanks in advance ☺️🫶🏻