Do these count as experience?

Question

know that companies want to see experience in addition to a degree when hiring. what are ways to get it? I know there's internships, but what else? Does evidence of self learning (like programming tutorials at own time) or making 2D games using free game engines count?

Answer 1

Have you thought about volunteering.  There will be loads of charities that are crying out for IT help and it would give you a wide base of experience.

Answer 2

Put it on your resume and make it sound good, it just may work.