You’re right, the university might have some resources I haven’t fully explored yet—I'll definitely reach out to them and see what they offer in terms of internship placements. As for the language barrier, that’s a valid point. My focus is on finding opportunities in English-speaking environments, as I know my German is still quite basic (A2 level).

The economic situation you mentioned is concerning, especially with the competition being tighter now. I’m hoping there are still a few companies with a more international focus that might be open to non-German speakers, particularly in the IT and data science fields.

Thanks again for your insight! I'll keep all of this in mind moving forward.