Land your first internship
A 5-week virtual study program for undergrad and high school students, created by Talha Agcayazi, PhD — Senior AI Engineer at DoorDash, with past internship offers from Facebook, MIT, NASA, CMU, NRL, Los Alamos and Sandia.
Upcoming cohorts
Each cohort is limited to 10 Tier 1 (Insider) members. General Admission has no limit. Must be a US-based CS/Engineering student eligible for internships.
Curriculum
One module per week, with readings, assignments you submit for review, and weekly targets: 20 applications, 7 Leetcode questions and 10 networking messages.
Tiers
Scholarships available for both tiers — financial need should not be a barrier.
Success stories
📊 Program Success Metrics
Tier 1 (Insider Cohort) Results Only
| Cohort | Success Rate | Students | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 3 | 75% | 4 students | 3 secured internships |
| Cohort 2 | 75% | 4 students | 3 secured internships |
| Cohort 1 | 50% | 4 students | 2 secured internships |
+ Many success cases among Tier 2 as well.
📊 Testimonials
"I secured my first research opportunity thanks to the bootcamp. The weekly sessions and mentorship were extremely practical, everything from resume feedback to interview preparation gave me the confidence to stand out. Talha’s personal advice and care for his students made a huge difference in helping me prepare and understand what recruiters are really looking for. I walked into my internship interviews feeling prepared and walked out with an offer. As a student early in my career, this experience was invaluable and I’m really grateful for the support." - Grasshopper, Cohort 3 | 🔬 University Research Internship in AI/ML | 📄 Published AI Paper
"Offer from TAMU-CC AgTech REU. The experience was absolutely amazing, there was never a week or session I felt was being wasted. With the bootcamp having plenty of industry mentors and experts come in to provide resources alongside Talha, I was always excited to see who I can connect with and take the next step in my career with each and every week. Talha's own experience with REU's gave a niche personal touch that is hard to find elsewhere. His expertise was incredibly invaluable, sitting with me for up to an hour prepping for my interview 1-on-1 prior to my offer. I don't know if I would have secured the offer without him. Overall, I loved the program and am very thankful for my internship opportunity from this bootcamp, especially as a freshman with no prior internships." - Grasshopper, Cohort 2 | 🔬 University Research Internship in AI/ML | 📄 Published AI/RL Paper
"I loved my summer research experience. My offer was from the University of Michigan at Dearborn, and the research was math and computer science heavy. Not only was my summer super productive and enriching, but I made some great memories. The combination of learning and spending time with like-minded individuals, under the guidance of such smart mentors was amazing. I'd like to thank Talha for all of his efforts, because truly I wouldn't have gotten this experience without him." - Grasshopper, Cohort 2 | 🔬 University Research Internship in AI/ML
"Talha did very well with advising what steps to take during which stage of the job search process. I recommend this bootcamp and indeed I myself was a cohort for two seasons! There is too much to lose in not attending this program!" - Grasshopper, Cohort 2 | 🔬 University Research Internship in AI/ML
"I am in the final round of the hiring process with great tech startup. To be honest, this camp gave me so much insights into the hiring process, so that I was able to land this internship bypassing whole recruiting process. I literally became a top candidate for the role despite competing with applicants from the TOP schools and Ivy League, with much less work experience. I loved that we were able to talk to Company Managers with a lot of experience. Essentially, the advice that you gave us actually played out in my favor to get this internship." - Grasshopper, Cohort 2
FAQ
Is the first session really free?+
Yes! The first session of each cohort is free to attend — no commitment required.
Why only for US-based CS/Engineering students?+
My experience is limited to this category for now, please check back later for any changes. I might make exceptions for Tier 2 applicants.
What does eligible for internships mean?+
All students except for current college seniors.
Do you guarantee internship placement?+
Tier 1 comes with a full refund if you don't secure an internship AND complete all requirements.
Can I switch tiers mid-program?+
You can upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 1 if spots are available. Downgrades may occur for non-compliance.
What makes this different from other career services?+
Personal experience, small cohort sizes, focus on AI/research roles, and actual network referrals.
Are scholarships available?+
Yes — scholarships are available for both tiers. Financial need should not be a barrier.