I cant get a freshman internship

Hello everyone.
This isnt very relatable but Im from a relatively small country where in my city there are only ~10 places I could apply for a summer internship in a finance related field. Im also in the top2 uni in this country.

Ive connected with a few people on LinkedIn, and even messaged them with my CV and why I would be a good candidate, but they all ghost me. 

I know my CV is atleast decent enough because I got some help doing it by some older, more experienced friends who have gotten internships.

Id accept even a non IB internship, like WM or something related.

What am I doing wrong? Any tips?

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