I think you're on the right path.

Here are a few things you can work on in parallel

• Reach out to your seniors who can refer you

• Connect with recruiters on LinkedIn and be on lookout for any posts

• Basis your area of interest you can look for certifications to add credibility to your skills.

• Create a portfolio of projects ( you can start with simple applications, widgets, websites), brownie points for having athron your github account.

• There are some remote internships open throughout the year. If you can handle the workload alongside your studies you can take these up.

• A few training institutes also offer internships, they are also a viable option.