Freshman Summer Internship

Hey everyone. I'm a freshman, and people have been telling me to start early on getting a summer internship for this summer. Looking for positions in boutique IB and PE firms or search funds. Any advice on the process? Should I cold-email my school's alumni and ask directly about any openings? Is it okay to email MDs regarding openings, or should I email VPs or associates? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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