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Computer Science Internships: Beyond the Big Tech Pipeline
Computer science internships outside the big tech pipeline. Where the less obvious roles are, what they pay, and how to reach them first.
Nicholas Low8 min
Nicholas Low
Creative Director and Growth, Intern Insider
Canada
Nicholas Low is Creative Director and Growth at Intern Insider. Nicholas studied for a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of British Columbia and was a Strategic Partnerships Intern at Mediacorp in Singapore. Nicholas has also held a range of campus roles at UBC, including Jumpstart Orientation Leader and Information Technology Support Assistant at UBC Sauder School of Business.
Experience
- Creative Director & Growth, Intern Insider (Sep 2025 – Present)
- Information Technology Support Assistant, UBC Sauder School of Business (May 2023 – Aug 2026)
- Front Desk Staff, UBC Aquatics Centre (Apr 2025 – May 2026)
- Staff Engagement Assistant Director, UBC Recreation (May 2023 – May 2026)
- Referee, UBC Recreation (Nov 2022 – May 2024)
- Academic Assistant, UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering (Apr 2023 – Jan 2025)
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, The University of British Columbia
Skills
- Team Building
- Public Speaking
- Easily Adaptable
- Event Planning
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Customer Support