Internships are great - especially if it's someplace you would like to work. That worked out for me. As I was finishing school, I targeted the top post facility is the SouthEast US and worked for free for two months (summer semester). When they had an opening, I was their number one pick because I had proven that I'm a good worker and care about the business. I started at the bottom, but moved up quickly.
Here's my number one tip (from one who's been there):
There is no substitute for years of every day experience. You may actually know more technically than many of the pros that you'll work with, but you need to be extra careful not to be the newbe who knows. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. As an intern, you need to have ten ears and one mouth and you'll go places. I have a great deal of respect for university educations, as mine has really helped shape my capability in this industry, but be sure to respect the experience of others as well as the experience you'll gain in the next 5-10 years and make the most of it.
Tip #2: Increase your knowledge of other skills from video editing to web design and programming. It can only help you down the road.
Tip #3: Put your resume and demo online. Get a website for yourself, put a link to it in your signature on boards like this, list it at the
Audio Post directory and any free
classifieds you can find that are industry related.
Best of Luck!