I think people who are smart are able to tell who is actually intelligent or just pretending to be one, specially at internships when u meet a lot of seniors, a lot of them just boast about their journey into the profession but can rarely guide you correctly.
With everyone in college going towards corporate as a first gen with almost no connections I am chasing litigation in Delhi with only hardwork and good intent. Sometimes it gets very doubtful and I desperately don't wanna regret this decision.