Likelihood of getting an internship? (Computer Engineering)

eyemgh
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 02:01:56 +0000

I don’t mean to be sexist, but it is a little easier for females, especially members of SWE, to land internships in the earlier years. It’s very challenging for males. They basically have to know someone. No one at that stage really has much to offer.

Companies are making up for the gender diversity gap and are trying to incentivize strong female candidates through earlier internship opportunities. That’s not to say you can be a slacker and expect to be chosen simply because you’re female. You can’t. You still have to be strong. The door will just open a little earlier.

Congratulations on your acceptance! At Cal Poly gender is not considered in admissions and engineering is a tough admit!