It's important to keep perspective about this-- pre-covid, only about half of sophomores were successful in finding summer internships.  There are opportunities, but sophomore internships can be harder to find than junior year.  So you should try to find one if you want. But if you don't find one, it does not mean you won't be able to find one post junior year.  Use the summer to do research, build your network and develop skills through programs highlighted on this page. 

"Sophomore program is 30 students compared to 1500 in the Junior Program. In many cases, we do not expect students will have post-Sophomore internships. Students should take time to do other things, anything can be added to a resume – receptionist, hostess/waitress, caddy, camp counselor, sales associate. We are in a client servicing business! It doesn’t have to mean that all experiences surround finance! It’s all about how you frame it on your resume, and how you present your background during an interview! Take the summer months to hone in on those skills and you’ll be set! Don’t stress the internship." 

Emily Billotta, Vice President, Head of University Relations, Global Talent Acquisition & People Insights, Citi

"For our organization we look to our the juniors interested in the intern role, we understand that they may not have been able to get a sophomore internship. We look to other aspects of what they have been doing with their time. For example, clubs and extracurriculars. Their cover letter is another great way to show what they have done even without an internship."

Claire Tully, Campus Recruiting Specialist

Not sure what kind of internship you're looking for? Explore these pages.