Physics 2nd year theoretical physicist thinking about summer placements - where to look?

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The discussion centers on the urgency of securing internships as a physics student nearing the end of their degree. The individual expresses concern about the lack of knowledge regarding available summer placements, particularly in physics, whether theoretical or experimental. They are open to exploring tech-based opportunities but are uncertain about how their degree aligns with such roles. The conversation seeks advice on where to find relevant internships and how to navigate the options available for a final-year B.Sc. student considering a focus on theoretical physics.
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It's suddenly started creeping up on me that the degree is almost over, barely having even started, and I was wondering about internships and things. We've just been sent an email by the department about penultimate year internships, which as I'm on a 4 year course I'm not that far yet. Still it's peaked my interest and I've realized that I don't really have ANY idea where to look for these sort of things.

The main thing I'm interested in is actual physics based summer placements, be it theoretical or experimentally based (I'm still relatively open in that respect). I don't even know if they exist mind you! With respect to other kind of placements I'm not really sure what I'd like. Looking around I wouldn't mind tech based things, but I'm not entirely sure how well the degree would be placed into those.

Thanks for any help!
 
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I am thinking to take theoretical Physics.
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