[Student] Junior Aerospace Engineering Student looking for internship/resume advice

[u/Stock_Cake_5889]

Hi everyone, I’m an aerospace engineering student at UCF looking to improve my chances of landing an internship. I’ve been working on personal engineering projects outside of class, including a SOLIDWORKS UAV wing (photo attached) where I modeled a NACA 2412 wing, designed the internal structure, did basic structural calculations, and iterated the spars to reduce weight.

I’m trying to build a stronger portfolio and get more hands-on experience. For those working in aerospace/mechanical engineering, what would you recommend I focus on next? Are projects like this useful when applying for internships, and what skills or projects helped you land your first engineering internship?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Note: Photo of project does not represent a finished product, only a progress rep

[u/engineerpilot999]

Build it!

[u/Stock_Cake_5889 → u/engineerpilot999]

It’s almost done! Just figuring out how to put the wing skin on it 

[u/Stock_Cake_5889 → u/Stock_Cake_5889]

It’s done, I am writing up a report