Add reworked intern chat schedule and guidelines

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+# Outreachy Intern Chats Guide
+
+## Overview
+The Outreachy Intern Chats are designed to introduce interns to open source culture, facilitate communication with mentors, and provide guidance throughout the internship. These chats create a supportive environment where interns can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from the community. They also help interns network, understand open source workflows, and gain career insights.
+
+---
+
+## New Schedule
+
+| Week | Chat Topic | Description |
+|------|------------|-------------|
+| 1 | Intro Chat | Introduce yourself and participate in a Q&A session to get familiar with the community. |
+| 3 | Everybody Struggles | Normalize challenges and encourage interns to ask for help when stuck. |
+| 5 | Career Chat | Discuss different careers in open source and understand how networking plays a role in job opportunities. |
+| 7 | Networking | Learn how to conduct informal chats, address worries and fears about networking, and practice communication. |
+| 9 | Conferences | Explore open source events such as meetups, conferences, hackathons, and hackerspaces. Discuss why attending events is valuable. |
+| 11 | Mentorship | Encourage interns to become mentors, share experiences from mentors, and get tips from experienced mentors. |
+| 13 | Wrap Up | Conclude the chat series, reflect on experiences, and provide feedback. |
+
+---
+
+## Objectives
+
+- **Interns:**  
+  - Gain familiarity with open source culture.  
+  - Build confidence in asking questions and seeking help.  
+  - Learn networking skills and career pathways.  
+  - Understand mentorship opportunities and the value of guidance.  
+
+- **Mentors:**  
+  - Share knowledge and experience with interns.  
+  - Guide interns through challenges and open source workflows.  
+  - Encourage interns to participate actively and grow as contributors.  
+  - Reflect on their mentorship approach to improve future interactions.  
+
+---
+
+## Participation Tips
+
+- **Joining Chats:**  
+  - Check the scheduled time and platform (Matrix/IRC/Slack/Discord).  
+  - Ensure you have access to the chat platform and your account is ready.  
+
+- **Etiquette:**  
+  - Be respectful and patient with all participants.  
+  - Listen actively and allow others to share their thoughts.  
+  - Keep discussions relevant to the topic of the week.  
+
+- **Expectations:**  
+  - Interns are encouraged to ask questions and participate.  
+  - Mentors should provide guidance and share experiences.  
+  - Everyone should collaborate to create a welcoming and supportive environment.  
+
+---
+
+> **Note:** The chat schedule may be updated if needed. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback to improve future sessions.

docs/internships-tips.md

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+## Internship Tips
+
+### Internet in Developing Countries
+
+Mentors need to be prepared to work with interns who have internet issues. Outreachy interns in India, countries in Africa, and other developing nations often have slower internet or pay for the amount of data they use.
+
+Tips for mentors:
+- Assume the intern is using mobile data for their internet.
+- Assume the internet plan requires the intern to pay for the amount of data used.
+- Ask the intern whether they prefer video calls, phone calls, or text chat.
+- Avoid asking the intern to download large amounts of data or install tools multiple times.
+- Be prepared for internet outages; help the intern prepare to work offline.
+- Be flexible and modify project plans if needed.
+- Extensions are not necessary for a few missed days, but required if offline for a week or more.