Portfolio Archives: 2025 Bayar Fellow

“”Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Fellow in the Bayar Fellowship. I gained both practical life skills and tools I can apply in professional settings. Before this experience, I hadn’t been taught much about how to succeed after high school, but being part of this program made me feel more confident about navigating life beyond graduation. It helped me understand how to create a plan tailored to my own goals, whether that meant going to college, starting a business, or simply figuring out my next steps. Everything taught in the Bayar Fellowship felt intentional and aligned with my best interests. I felt heard, supported, and ultimately more confident in myself. Now, I feel empowered to take on more and truly advocate for what I want.”

“I loved it. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the fellowship, but I’ve found it to be a very insightful experience. I have learned so much and am very thankful for the opportunity.”

“I think this fellowship was great and I truly learned a lot in this one week. I’m an incoming freshmen in college and I feel like I’m better prepared for it now.”

“I think that the Bayar Fellowship is an amazing opportunity to learn so many different skills including resume writing, career planning, and cold calling. The fellows, mentors, volunteers, and Esat are amazing resources that I continue to have a relationship with, and I think that it is always difficult to get started in business and finance, but this program helped me with everything I needed to know.”

“I loved attending the Bayar Fellowship! The program teachers realistic and crucial life lessons needed to succeed in the job market, from networking, cold calling, preparation for interviews and financial literacy. After attending, I feel a bit more grounded from reality and I have a better understanding on how to better achieve the dream job I have in mind.”