The latest articles on DEV Community by Kevin Carter (@kevin_carter_93). https://dev.to/kevin_carter_93 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3757648%2Fb08954f0-f99c-4ae6-a8e4-8d9d824b4ed8.png https://dev.to/kevin_carter_93 en Kevin Carter Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:39:07 +0000 https://dev.to/kevin_carter_93/college-student-entering-the-world-of-information-technology-20pi https://dev.to/kevin_carter_93/college-student-entering-the-world-of-information-technology-20pi <p>I am starting my journey in the world of information technology. Currently, I am pursuing an associate's degree in computer information systems, but I plan to specialize in AI and machine learning or in database administration. Right now, the biggest challenge is securing an internship, which I need to graduate. Many internship posts I see require candidates to already have one year of experience. Call me old-fashioned, but internships were designed to be where you gain experience so that after a year, you can start applying for entry-level positions. In fact, a fellow college student I shared a class with said he saw an engineering internship that required five years of experience to qualify. This paradox makes breaking into the field incredibly difficult for students like me. I am partnering with my career services department to revamp my resume as I continue my education. My resume now highlights my projects, clubs, and experience as a customer service representative. Despite these challenges, I remain optimistic about finding an opportunity that values potential and eagerness to learn.</p> ai college beginners