Fellows

“I love how much insight I got from many different panels and how it all benefits me. I learned so many opportunities I can achieve and will be using it! “

“This was an amazing experience! I loved learning from seasoned professionals. I’m so grateful for this program, and the fact I got matched with a mentor who could further help me with the college and career process.”

“This experience was invaluable in building my confidence in my professional abilities. Beyond this, it instilled me with a greater sense of initiative with respect to seizing opportunities.”

“Overall, the experience was exceptional, providing valuable opportunities to learn and grow. The office hours were particularly beneficial, as they allowed us to ask questions and delve deeper into topics that piqued our curiosity.”

“This was absolutely one of the most insightful experiences I’ve ever had. I enjoyed every last minute of getting the most useful advice I could ever imagine. As a first-generation, low-income student, this is definitely one of the top resources to prepare me not only for college, but for every step in life for my career following university or high school. I look forward to using these tips in my life and I thank Esat Bayar and the Bayar Fellowship team for all their work and generosity!”

“This fellowship, although short, was very impactful. The information is something all students of our age should be educated about, and the fact that Mr. Bayar has went out of his way to create this fellowship is absolutely amazing. I’m so grateful to have been granted the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community of fellows, with students around my age who all have similar goals to myself.”

“This fellowship has been so informative in teaching me how I can move forward in my academic and professional career in an accessible one-week program. We covered so many vital professional topics that school may not actively teach but are definitely super essential to one’s success. It has been such an incredible opportunity to have all these lessons which are commonly dispersed and hard to find all in one program.”

“The Bayar Fellowship, dispite being only a few days, has assisted me more than words can tell. On the first day, I have inproved my chances in the college admissions process by reformatting my resume and furthering my email ettiquite. I have not only learned how to be professional, but when and how to make professional connections on a more personal level. Becuase of the Bayar Fellowship, I have a considerably better chance at persuing my dream career, neurosurgery, via the Bayar Fellowship Alumni Network.”

“The best fellowship I’ve attended!”

“It was an amazing experience that encouraged me to push myself and dream big. I’m so grateful to Esat Bayar and the team for inviting me to be a part of such an inclusive experience.”

“It was an amazing opportunity to connect with like minded and motivated individuals. The fellowship gave me the opportunity to learn schools in regards to how to be successful in college, how to network, and how to use these skills to my advantage in the work field. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity and the impact it’s had on my life so far.”

“The Bayar Fellowship was an abundant source of information that helped me fine-tune my networking skills, internship-landing skills, and more. I am now equipped with the knowledge I need to become an even stronger applicant! For example, Esat showed all of us how to write an amazing cover letter.”

“This fellowship gave me real good tips and gave me ideas to start prepping for college earlier so I can have less stress on my hands in the fall”

“I learned a lot of valuable lessons about professionalism and pursuing my goals through this fellowship. I’m incredibly appreciative that I’ve made connections with such wonderful alumni and students. I am now more inspired than ever to help my community thanks to this program. Through this fellowship, I picked up valuable life skills including how to handle my money, write a cover letter, make cold calls, networking, and what to think about when communicating professionally. Thanks to Estat, I now look forward to what the future will bring.”

“This program is truly unique and special for young adults from low-income backgrounds. I would have never been able to learn about networking or professionalism this early without this fellowship. I was able to meet professionals and gain so much insight, not only from people like Esat but also from the other fellows. It was a beautiful and welcoming community that I would recommend anyone join.”

“The Bayar Fellowship has truly been an amazing experience. As a low-income high school student, I found the program tailored to my interests in a way that made me feel seen and valued. East Bayar, the founder, has been an incredible mentor, selflessly guiding me through college and recruitment processes. The fellowship’s emphasis on financial literacy has provided me with a solid foundation for my future. Moreover, the connections I’ve formed with fellow participants and mentors have created a strong support system that will continue to propel me towards success.”

“The Bayar Fellowship was an amazing program that I had the honor of taking part in and it completely changed my life. Esat was tremendously passionate and knowledgeable, leading us through exercises such as resume building and cold calling that helped us develop our confidence and practical abilities. I gained priceless skills during this fellowship that would help me advance professionally. It was a rewarding experience, and I heartily suggest it to anyone wishing to improve their networking skills and broaden their horizons.”

“This program is amazing! I learned how to effectively develop my professional development skills like building a resume, a LinkedIn, college admissions, general life skills, and how to stand out. I appreciate that most if not all of the tips and tricks that were covered are not typically taught in schools or during a class. The program runners genuinely care about everybody’s growth and go above and beyond to make sure everybody is supported. I find myself using tips that Esat taught me every day and I will continue to do so in the future!”

“This fellowship has helped me to understand the fundamentals of life, that I need to be successful in the workforce. Esat helped to pair us with mentors to further persue our goals as well. We’ve learned about things like resumes,cold calling, business strategys, loans, etc. Those things were never taught to me in highschool making this fellowship an extremely helpful thing. “

“This fellowship was an amazing opportunity that helped teach me various skills in such a short period of time, skills that I will utilize forever. I learned how to professionally network, develop personal and academic skills, and confidently present myself in various settings. Additionally, I gained knowledge of various business tools, which equipped me with valuable skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and project management, empowering me to explore diverse career paths. The professional networking opportunities provided me with meaningful connections and mentors who have imparted valuable advice. The fellowship’s focus on personal growth cultivated vital life skills that will leave me well-prepared for success in both my academic and professional pursuits.”

“This fellowship truly taught me so much about the professional and corporate world. It pushed me to think beyond life after college. I learned so much about networking, resumes, and leadership. It was so fulfilling to engage with the other fellows through the breakout rooms and learn from their own experiences. I’ve never been in such a community with ambitious students. The fellowship truly changed my perspective on my present and my future but most of all it taught me so many life lessons that will carry on for a long time.”

“This fellowship has been an overwhelmingly positive experience, this has definitely left a mark on my life. All of the advice given throughout this program is applicable not just in my professional life but my personal one as well. In this community of likeminded fellows, I was able to learn about the important process of networking, cold calling, and landing internships.”

“Bayar Fellowhship has provided me with unmatched support and has given me vision beyond college. The mentorship provided me with networking skills that I had implemented with different higher ups I encountered during the my internship, and I was able to gain support for my an organization I am developing, genesis.ttr an iniative to get youth more curious about STEM, and gain support for it!”

“The Bayar Fellowship offered me an amazing opportunity to expand my network, meeting accomplished fellows and mentors. From this experience, I really think I built a solid foundation for my future professional development. Esat himself was an amazing and helpful leader and mentor who coached all of this year’s fellows in networking, resumes, and financials. To any high school students who haven’t applied for this fellowship, I highly highly recommend this to reap the benefits for your professional careers!”

“My experience with the Bayar Fellowship has been nothing short of incredible. As someone who is about to embark on their college journey, the knowledge I have gained from the fellowship is priceless and I feel deeply thankful for the insights it has given me into forging my career path. From day one, the fellowship has brilliantly highlighted the significance of networking and professionalism for anyone aspiring to thrive in their chosen field, a reality that I deeply appreciate. In just a week, the practical lessons learned were instantly employed in various networking scenarios, improving my interactions and boosting my confidence. What truly sets the Bayar Fellowship apart is its enduring impact. The wisdom and skills acquired are more than mere lessons; they are lifelong companions that will accompany me throughout my educational journey and beyond, into my professional endeavors. The brief yet profound influence of this fellowship on my approach and aspirations leaves me eager to explore the endless opportunities that lie ahead.”

“The bayar fellow set me up with numerous great mentors that have generously helped me. It taught me lots of valuable information that school lacked to teach me!”

“This fellowship has opened my eyes up to many avenues that can guide me to making good career-oriented decisions. I’m very grateful to have been accepted and even more happy that programs like this for students getting ready for college. It was really stressful and scary beginning to apply for college, but even more daunting on figuring out just what I’m going to do when I get there. Being in this fellowship has opened up possibilities of networking and mentors that can really help me decide what I want to do in life.”

“This fellowship was extremely helpful. The skills I learned make me feel prepared for a professional setting. I am very grateful to Esat for providing us this opportunity to learn corporate skills and gain a mentor. The networking, resume, and college advice has been amazing. I’m very excited to join this outstanding alumni network and connect with more people moving forward!”

“The Bayar Fellowship taught me crucial skills needed to advance within my professional career. It was great to learn how to network with people that share similar ambitions. It was very insightful to learn how important creating resumes and cover letters were in obtaining interviews and internships that benefit my career. Overall, I was able to gain fundamental skills that I can implement throughout the rest of my professional life. “

“I decided to sign up for Bayar Fellowship to gather more knowledge on networking and have mentors guide me through the process of college. Without a doubt, I’ve been able to learn more about resumes, networking & cover sheets from highly intelligent panelists and other fellows in the program. I highly recommend joining and learning about new opportunities during high school/college.”

“Throughout the fellowship, I received insights on how to advance in a professional and educational aspect. Listening and holding conversations with mentors and professionals ignited motivation to advance in my own career. With reliable and meaningful advice, I now feel confident to pursue a career in finance and law.”

“I can’t wait to use the fantastic and practical communication skills and advice I received from this class in my forthcoming professional and personal activities. Esat is an outstanding mentor and teacher who was eager to address any queries we had. As a result, he gave us some excellent advice that will surely help me improve my networking abilities. This was an excellent experience all around, and I am looking forward to start applying what I’ve learned in the future!”

“The program helped me a lot with understanding how to build my resumes, and how to connect with others. I’ve always struggled trying to speak to others, and this program helped me a lot in making me break out of my shell.”

“This fellowship granted me numerous skills that I will be able to use throughout many different aspects of my life and I am very grateful to have had this opportunity.”

“It was a great learning experience I have learn a lot about communication skills and working on a resume for colleges and for job application. I also learn quite a bit on college as a first year to take advantage of thing’s available for you on campus.”

“What an amazing experience! The value of what I learned during this week is incommensurable. Thank you to Esat for his efforts and support; I am and I will always be proud of being a Bayar Fellow. From resume to personal values, so many important topics were covered, and I also had the opportunity to learn from great people (e.g. panellists, mentors..) and also from my peers. I strongly recommend this fellowship to any student who wants to make the most of his summer and be prepared for college.”

“The Bayar Fellowship changed my outlook on my future. As a child of immigrant parents, I lacked proper instruction on college admissions, important networking advice, resume creating, and more. However, with the help of Mr. Bayar and all the mentors, all the questions I had for my future have been answered and I have gotten so much valuable advice that will last me years. The biggest thank you goes to Esat, the mentors, and all those who aided us on this week-long process.”

“Such a wonderful experience! Very resourceful and helpful to my future! We got the opportunity to speak with real mentors who gave college and career advice!”

“Something I’ve never experienced before. Extremely honored that I was able to learn and observe from vastly experienced professionals in so many different areas. A huge shoutout to Mr. Bayar for bringing all of this together!”

“The program provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about pragmatic materials that you will be able to use outside of academic studies. The student community is overall very wholesome and kind to each other. It is a great experience.”

“10/10”

“This program was an incredible opportunity that introduced me to both professional and academic information that I was unaware of. With help from Esat, I was able to both learn this information and receive an incredible mentor to help support me through my future college and career years.”

“This fellowship was very informational and it was a great opportunity to learn about how to network, plan out steps for future careers, how to land important internships, and generally just brightening our futures. I am very grateful for the lifelong mentors I have gained from this program.”

“I am so grateful for the knowledge and inspiration that Esat and the rest of the panelists involved provided us through this fellowship! These skills learned and relationships developed will last a lifetime and greatly impact my professional future.”

“This was a wonderful opportunity, and I am thrilled to have been apart of it! I appreciate all of the industry-specific knowledge I received, and would certainly recommend this fellowship to business-minded students.”

“The Bayar Fellowship was deeply impactful in my understanding of how to best progress in the educational and professional fields. I am grateful for having this opportunity to connect with amazing mentors and other like-minded students.”

“I truly loved the Bayar Fellowship! I got the chance to really refine my resume, receive advice in preparation for college applications, and work 1-on-1 with a mentor in sociology (my dream major). As I prepare to continue sociology research, I believe the networking skills I acquired through the Bayar Fellowship will play an integral role in achieving internship and mentorship opportunities. I am truly so grateful for the chance to partake in the Bayar Fellowship, and I’m so proud to call myself a Bayar Fellow!”

“The Bayar Fellowship has given me so much insight about different aspects of business. From Cold Calling 101 to listening to different testimonies from Bayar Fellows alumni about networking, I learned so many new things that I will definitely continue to practice and hopefully share with some of my peers. I wish the program was longer than a week because not only were the sessions very productive to where we would be on the call for 2 hours, I met so many new people that I know I will continue to have connections with in the long run. Personally, I’d like to thank Esat because as the founder of this fellowship, he has done so much for the students from past cohorts and my cohort as well. I am blessed to have gotten this opportunity and I will carry the title as a Bayar Fellow with pride!”

“Awesome experience! Definitely helped me improve my resume for internships!”

“Awesome experience!”

“It is a good fellowship. I learned a lot about business that I haven’t even heard about before.”

“It was an informal event! My favorite part was Esat being patient and helpful about everyone’s’ questions.”

“Esat is an incredible teacher/mentor who introduced me to so many fundamental business skills and concepts that otherwise seemed foreign to me(including networking, investing, cover letters, etc.). He did an amazing job facilitating discussions and walking us step-by-step through every lesson. It was awesome connecting with other like-minded peers who share the same ambitions and learning from them as well. Overall, this was a great experience, and can’t wait to implement what I learned here in my own life.”

“The program provided an excellent opportunity to learn the hoops of navigating the professional world. We received a crash course in networking, how to land internships, and career strategizing for the upcoming years, not to mention the money from the scholarship.”

“This program gave me valuable insight into not only business principles, but also how to apply them to my own life; helping me thrive and flourish. Esat has not only given me invaluable resources and knowledge to pursue what I want to do, but also the ability and confidence to do so!”

“Esat is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful people I have ever met. Not only did he provide us with information to help us succeed in the future he also paired us with personalized mentors to help us achieve our goals.”

“I can’t begin to say how much I have learned in such a short amount of time. Throughout this week I already find myself using every piece of knowledge Esat has shared with me in my everyday life. The truth of the matter is networking and professionalism is one of the most important assets as a person aiming to be successful in anything. I can’t express how genuinely grateful I am for this opportunity, I will be utilizing and taking this knowledge with me for the rest of my life, education, and professional career. In this short week I have already applied what I have learned to many different networking scenarios and I am excited to see where my new networking and professional skills will take me in the future.”

“This program gave me the opportunity to expand my networking skills, and learn about crucial financial topics like investing. Most importantly, I learned how to prepare for my professional life. Esat was a great mentor who helped us through all the learning process. I would definitely recommend this program to other high school students who are eager to learn more about how to prepare for their future professional life.”

“The program was a once in a lifetime experience that puts the fellows in touch with mentors that can advise them in their future aspirations and career fields, connects like-minded high school students and gives them networking opportunities, and teaches subjects (such as investing, drafting a cover letter, and more) that are not available in school. The Bayar Fellowship is insightful and helps nurture students’ curiosity for furthering their knowledge.”

“First, I want to thank Esat because, in a span of a week, he provided so much knowledgeable information to me and the rest of the fellows. Not only that, but he paired us with mentors that can help us achieve our goals and gave us knowledgeable information on how to network. I feel much more confident not only in reaching out to people and networking, but I feel well-prepared to utilize the skills I learned to achieve my goals.”

“I am grateful to have been a part of the Bayar Fellowship program. It has been a great opportunity for me to interact with other students from different institutions. I feel that it has provided me with valuable information for my college and future career.”

“The in-depth look at how successful people manage their time, money, and even image was invaluable, but what will really stick with me was the chance to interact with incredible peers who I wouldn’t have known existed without the Fellowship. It was empowering to see that we as young people really do have power over our futures.”

“The Bayar Fellowship has been a wonderful program that taught me valuable skills in networking and career development. Esat does a great job of explaining the in’s and out’s of what it takes to be a successful professional and a productive college student in the future. I 100% recommended this program to anyone who is considering applying!”

“I absolutely loved this program! I learned so much and gained a lot of new knowledge. I strongly recommend to applying!”

“I really enjoyed it; I have learned a lot about investments and resume tips. I would recommend this fellowship to anyone who wants to learn more!”

“This program opened my eyes on how everything I am doing in high school should be repeated at a higher level in college. However, instead of doing it to get into college I would be doing it to get into a career field and hold my own in the real world. I certainly feel more prepared to be successful in college and afterwards now.”

“I really enjoyed being a part of the program especially because we were amongst the first people to be a part of it. I loved to be able to connect with people that are in my shoes and come together to discuss and learn material that allows us to become successful. I really appreciate being able to hear from someone first hand in their own experiences and learn and grow from them in order to be as successful as possible in the future.”

“I think this program is a very excellent program for students to be informed on how networking works. If I hadn’t found out about this program I’d be very lost on what to do.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience being mentored under the Bayar Fellowship. I was exposed to ideas such as resume building, networking, and university preparation. These are concepts that, as a 9th grade student, I would not have access to anywhere else. My mentor and Esat were extremely kind and guided me in a way that allowed me to succeed!”

“It was really good. I feel that, with this knowledge, I will be able to land higher internships, know what to write on my resumes, and maybe even go to good colleges to land the jobs of my dreams. That, and the 200 dollars, is definitely going to benefit my student life.”