I should finish my bachelor's degree in computer engineering by 2027, and in the meantime, I'd like to try to get an internship as a software engineer in a big tech company.
If I don't make it by the time I graduate, I'd most likely continue with a master's degree, provided it's an experience that truly adds value to my life and my career.
Therefore, I'd like to spend at least a year abroad (I'm from Italy), possibly at a top-50 university.
My situation is:
- Current GPA of 25.7/30
- About 15k saved, which I aim to increase or at least maintain with my side hustles
- My parents could support me with €300-400 a month, which isn't much, and I'd like to avoid it anyway.
It would be great if I could find a job while I'm studying away from home, but I'd like to avoid jobs in the restaurant industry (I tried for a day in the past, but I'm completely hopeless).
I'm currently looking into double-degree programs. In particular, I came across EIT Digital, where I could spend a year at PoliMI and another year, for example, at KTH in Stockholm. The program would also include a mandatory internship, which, if paid (?), could help me with my finances.
I'd be happy if you could recommend other feasible options given my situation.