So... what do I do?

Just started college, and planning on entering IB as a stepping stone to hedge fund.

I have no skills in finance. A few years of work experience in a restaurant. How do a secure my first internship? Do I just cold email people and apply to freshman internships summer with no experience? I don't understand this process but I've heard that it's competitive this year from my seniors.

I joined my school's finance related clubs. Currently learning financial accounting on random free courses online and youtube.

I feel so lost and excited at the same time. Got any advice/free resources? Thanks in advance!

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