Is age a factor when looking for internships? [closed]

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Is it ever too old to learn how to become a programmer?

I'm 30 years old going back to school for a 2nd degree in Computer Science. I will be transferring to my local state university this fall and would like to know if my age will be a factor when applying for internships.

I have already read a few threads about age and careers:

While it is reassuring to know that people are getting entry-level programming jobs at 30+, what about internships? Should I even bother with bigger companies like Google, Microsoft, or Apple?

I know we have laws against age-discrimination but lets not pretend we live in a perfect world where everyone follows the rules.

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