I wouldn't aim for startups. I would aim for larger, established corporations, that have good track-record with internships. I am biased, but speaking from my

I wouldn't aim for startups. I would aim for larger, established corporations, that have good track-record with internships. I am biased, but speaking from my experience at RedHat in Czech republic, from time-to-time I would see interns doing university outreach, in our finance department and some taking care of our facilities. Technical-writing might fit your bill as well. I would look for open-house-days, or local conferences where employees of your chosen corp would present. This might give you a better leg into their doors than just spamming their generic CV inbox .