Why Internships Matter More Than Your GPA

A high GPA tells a recruiter you are good at being evaluated. An internship tells them you can ship something real, on a deadline, with other people relying on your work — a completely different signal.

During a good internship, you encounter the unglamorous parts of software work: ambiguous requirements, legacy code, code review feedback, and shifting priorities. Handling those well is exactly what separates a strong junior hire from a risky one.

That is why Strydo structures its internship program around real product sprints rather than busywork — every intern ships features into an actual codebase, with mentor code reviews every week.

Devika Pillai

Internship Program Manager

Devika designs and runs the Strydo internship program, focused on giving students real product-team experience.