How do I make sure that I don't end up paying for my internship in my 2nd and 3rd year in cse?? I am currently in my 1st year of btech CSE. I recently found that in private colleges, most students pay for internships that are basically just a formality on paper because they hold marks. I am scared to my core. I am learning and am ready to work hard. Please share the right resources and ways.