I was in the exact same boat 14 years ago. CS major with the intent to work in videogames. Our school didn't offer a gaming program either (almost no one did back then) so I focused my electives on AI, graphic design, and 3D modeling (ended up with an art minor) [b] [/b] Interning is free labor that doesn't lead to jobs as often as people would like to think. If you can swing it, try working on your own projects ro build a portfolio. It's how the guy that made the [i]Falskaar[/i] mod for [i]Skyrim[/i] landed a job at Bungie, Notch made it big with [i]Minecraft[/i], and Eric Barone with [i]Stardew Valley[/i]. Thing is, this is a LONG shot. [i]Minecraft[/i] was developed relatively quick but the Falskaar and Stardew Valley took years, and those guys pretty much made their respective projects their full time jobs. Problem is, A) it's a longshot and B) it's a HUGE timesink, so you'll likely need some support in terms of money while you're working on your project. [b] [/b] Honestly, your best bet is to start small and apply to mobile game developers. They don't always last long but they're a dime a dozen so it's easier to find jobs among them. Get some experience, build a resume, and work your way up the food chain. [b] [/b] [b] [/b] I was unfortunate in that I graduated in the no man's land between the dotcom bubble burst and the release of the first iPhone (ie: when app development became a thing). There were a lot of developers (of any kind) competing for the same jobs. Unfortunately, I had to look outside the (computer) industry for work but thankfully it all kind of worked out (a different story for a different day) and now life is settled enough I can take on my own projects. [b] [/b] tl;dr It's OK to aim high but make that a long term goal. Start small with either your own project(s) or working at an indie dev and work your way up. And even then, enjoy life. Things don't always work out the way we want them to but if you keep your eyes open for opportunities you'll likely find something else you enjoy.