So plan ahead and start your search at least three months in advance. Pro-active Internships won't come to you. It's up to you to find them or, in some cases, create them. But there are a lot of resources to give you a head start. Start with your college.
Many companies actively recruit interns on college campuses.
Industry leaders often contact departments directly to find the best and the brightest. The college placement center. Center staff can direct you to resources to help you find promising programs. The Internet can also provide great leads for internships. And many databases allow you to narrow your search by industry, company or geography.