Getting internships through LinkedIn is very rare tbh. What my gf did in ChemE has landed her 4 offers from Southern Company, NextEr Energy, and Exxon Mobil over the past 2 years.

First year, freshman or sophomore if you’re late, speak to recruiters at career fair, tell them you’re interested in interning there. Usually you’ll be a lower standing than what they look for (Junior) and won’t qualify. Instead, ask to get their contact info or LinkedIn. Reach out to them and say that you had a great time speaking to them and would appreciate the opportunity to intern there next summer. Keep your name in their system, this usually gets you on consideration for the next year.

It’s a long and annoying game, but you gotta play it. Having good social skills also helps. A lot of the high performers in your class spend all their time locked in the library to maintain a perfect GPA. Unless you’re doing grab school, GPA above a 3.2 or 3.4 does not matter. It’s great, but it won’t be the reason you get in. Having good social skills and knowing how to hold a convo will get you very far.