RTC has changed the way I see myself and my career because of all the people I have met through it. I also got to learn more about what I want to do in the future through mentors and exclusive events through RTC. I would tell a women in tech that this is a great opportunity for them to start their tech journey. As someone who used to be pre-med and had a hard time transitioning, I feel that RTC has made a big impact in helping me on my journey. I met some other people who are like me, and made friends with them. I got a resume review from this program and I have just started. I am excited to see where RTC can help take me in the future too!

I've been a member of RTC for about a year, and it has become one of the few communities that consistently reminds me I'm not navigating my career alone. As an international graduate student pivoting into product management, there were plenty of moments when I questioned whether I was doing enough or heading in the right direction. Seeing other women openly share their job search experiences, interview wins and rejections, resume advice, and career transitions made me realize that uncertainty is part of the journey & not a sign that I don't belong. One of the biggest things RTC gave me was confidence. Whether it was learning from resume reviews, discovering internship opportunities, or simply reading posts from women who had been where I am now, I always left feeling more informed and more hopeful. If a woman in tech is wondering whether to join, I'd tell her this: join before you think you need it. The knowledge shared is valuable, but the sense of community is what makes RTC special. It's a place where people genuinely want to see each other succeed. Congratulations on 50,000 members and thank you for building a community where so many of us feel supported.

RTC has had a significant impact on both my career and personal growth. As an international student pursuing my Master's in Computer Science, it gave me a strong community of women in tech who were navigating similar challenges and ambitions. Being part of RTC helped me build confidence, expand my network, and realize that I belonged in spaces I once found intimidating. One of the biggest opportunities that opened up for me through RTC was my internship at GSK. Through RTC's networking opportunities, company events, and professional community, I was able to learn about opportunities, connect with professionals, and ultimately secure an internship that became an important step in my career journey. Beyond internships and career opportunities, RTC provided valuable resume reviews, mentorship, and guidance that helped me grow professionally. What stands out most to me is the sense of community. Attending RTC events and meeting so many talented women engineers, researchers, and leaders made me feel less like "the only one" in the room and more like part of a supportive network. Some of my closest friends today are people I met through RTC, and those connections have been just as valuable as the professional opportunities. To any woman in tech considering joining RTC, I would wholeheartedly recommend it. Whether you're looking for internships, mentorship, career advice, networking opportunities, or simply a community that understands your journey, RTC provides all of that and more. It has opened doors for me professionally while also helping me build meaningful friendships and confidence that will stay with me throughout my career.

One of the most memorable experiences I had with RTC was attending a meetup at the Pure Storage office in the Bay Area last summer. This was my first RTC meetup and I was really nervous. Through the icebreakers, food and fun networking games, I got to know so many incredible women in tech. We all came from different backgrounds, countries, and stages of our careers, but as we shared our stories, I realized that many of us had the same fears, uncertainties, and questions about our future. That experience changed the way I saw myself. Until then, I often felt like I was the only one struggling with self-doubt or wondering whether I was doing enough. RTC helped me realize that these feelings are incredibly common, and that I wasn't alone. Seeing so many talented women who had faced similar challenges and still built successful careers gave me confidence to keep going. That meetup gave me so many great connections and opened up many interview opportunities through referrals. If I could tell another woman who's deciding whether to join RTC, I would say this: don't let uncertainty stop you. It's completely okay if you don't have everything figured out right now. We have all been there. Your hard work, curiosity, and passion will pay off and you will find a community of people who genuinely want to see you succeed. Sometimes, knowing you are not the only one is exactly the encouragement you need to take the next step.

RTC has been really helpful in my journey in tech, especially as someone still figuring things out. It’s made the field feel more accessible and less intimidating, and I’ve learned a lot from seeing other women share their experiences and advice. What stands out most is how supportive the community is. Seeing people who are going through similar challenges and still pushing forward in tech. That’s been really motivating for me.

I am so grateful for this community of women. Because of the people I’ve met through the activities, from networking events to socials, I have increased confidence in myself and the fact that I belong in tech. Through RTC, I have felt less alone, developed tools on how to battle imposter syndrome, and learned how to set up myself for success in this industry. Thank you RTC!

Rewriting the Code has given me a strong and supportive community that has helped me move past imposter syndrome and feel more confident in my place in tech. It has created meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and connection that have shaped my journey. At my first Grace Hopper Celebration, the RTC booth above BofA was a grounding space where I could step away from the stress and overwhelming energy of the conference and recharge. Through RTC, I also met incredible women who inspired me and made the experience feel welcoming, empowering, and memorable.

One of the most meaningful RTC experiences for me was attending the Virtual Career Summit. Even though it was online, it still felt personal and energizing. Through the sessions, conversations, and opportunities to connect with other women in tech, I realized how powerful this community is. What stood out to me most was hearing from women with different backgrounds, journeys, and career goals, yet realizing that many of our hesitations and uncertainties were the same. It made me feel less like “the only one” in the room. I saw that self-doubt, career confusion, and fear of the unknown are not signs that you do not belong. They are experiences many of us share while growing. RTC changed the way I see myself and my career by reminding me that I am not alone, and that I have a community I can learn from and lean on. It gave me more confidence to keep pursuing opportunities, whether that meant preparing for interviews, improving my resume, or simply believing that there is space for me in tech. To any woman in tech deciding whether to join RTC, I would say: don’t worry if things feel uncertain right now. Trust me, you are not alone. Many of us have been there, and your hard work, passion, and persistence will bear fruit. RTC is a place where you can find support, encouragement, and people who truly understand the journey.

When I joined RTC in November 2024, I was looking for a community. What I found was so much more! As a woman starting my journey in tech, there were moments when I questioned whether I belonged. RTC became a place where I always felt supported, encouraged, and empowered. Instead of feeling like I had to figure everything out alone, I was surrounded by incredible women who were always willing to share advice, celebrate wins, and lift each other up. One thing I absolutely love about RTC is how active and genuinely helpful the community is. Whether it's constantly sharing new job openings and internship opportunities on Discord, resume resources, networking events, or even helping members find housing, it always feels like people are looking out for one another. It's rare to find a community that's so invested in helping others succeed. One of my favorite memories was attending GHC and meeting so many amazing women who were also part of the RTC community. It made such a huge conference feel so much smaller, and for the first time I truly felt like I wasn't the only one in the room. I also attended an RTC seminar that introduced me to an opportunity at GSK. That one event led to interviews, and eventually to my Software Engineering internship at GSK. From there, I continued growing with the confidence and support I gained through RTC, and today I'm incredibly grateful to have accepted a full-time Software Engineer offer. RTC didn't just help me find opportunities, it changed how I saw myself. It gave me the confidence to believe that I belonged in tech and reminded me that I didn't have to navigate this journey alone. To anyone else who wondering whether they should join RTC: absolutely do it. You never know which event, conversation, Discord post, or connection will change your career. More importantly, you'll become part of a community that genuinely celebrates your wins and wants to see you succeed. Thank you, RTC, for creating a space where women can learn, grow, and support one another. I'm so grateful to have been part of this community since November 2024, and I can't wait to see how many more lives you continue to impact. Congratulations on reaching 50,000 members! ❤️

Rewriting the Code completely changed how I look at online networking. Before RTC, networking felt like a chore, but days like TechConnect turned it into a real, active support system. The Slack channel is an absolute lifesaver - whenever I was in the middle of a job search or prepping for an interview, I knew I could jump in, ask questions, and get immediate, genuine advice from women who actually get it. A massive turning point for me was attending two of their in-person events: a networking night and a company site visit. Walking into those spaces, I instantly lost that feeling of being 'the only woman in the room.' Seeing so many of us together was incredibly empowering. If you’re a woman in tech wondering whether to join RTC, just do it - it's FREE anyway! The interviews, resources, and community you gain here are entirely game-changing.

I think RTC has shown me that I don’t have to do it alone. A community is needed for you to grow in life. Being a woman in tech is hard enough but having a community behind you helps a lot. It motivates me to keep going! Lastly, what opened up for me the most was being able to attend cool tech conferences and build relationships with my peers.

How RTC changed the way you see yourself or your career: RTC changed the industry in my eyes. I always thought that women were not given the chance to excel until I found RTC. This group showed me that there is a community and resources to help build us up and spread knowledge. What you'd tell a woman in tech who's deciding whether to join: The only way to go is up! There is plenty of space for us to build each other and learn from each other. There are more resources than we think and this is the type of community you need to help you in your career journey. A moment you felt less like "the only one" in the room: When I heard of the women in engineering conference (SWE). I couldn't believe that there was the opportunity to network with so many different professionals that have built so much for themselves. What opened up for you: an internship, an interview, a resume review, a first job: I would have to say a job. My career skills and interview skills needed a lot of work and guidance and I am grateful I was able to develop them with the help of RTC.

RTC has meant a lot to me because it made me feel less alone in a space where I have often felt like I had to prove that I belonged. I came to computer science from a background where women like me were not always encouraged to dream this big. There were so many moments where I felt like I was behind, like everyone else had more confidence, more connections, more clarity, and I was just trying to keep going. As an international student and a woman in tech, it can feel really scary to build a career in a new country while also carrying all the pressure of wanting to make your family proud and not waste the chance you were given. RTC gave me something I did not realize I needed so badly: proof that I was not the only one. Seeing other women share their wins, their rejections, their job search struggles, their resume advice, their interviews, and even their doubts made me feel less isolated. It reminded me that being uncertain does not mean I am not capable. It just means I am still growing. What I would tell another woman in tech who is thinking about joining RTC is: please join. Not because one community magically fixes everything, but because it helps to be surrounded by women who understand what it feels like to keep showing up even when the industry feels intimidating. It helps to see people who look like you, sound like you, struggle like you, and still move forward. RTC has helped me see myself not just as someone trying to break into tech, but as someone who belongs here and has something meaningful to offer.

My favorite part about RTC is the sense of community I felt after joining. Trying to make a career in a male-dominated field, it can feel very lonely and scary. Having a community of women in the same place as you going through the same feelings and troubles makes your journey slightly easier to go through. I've been able to find so many cool opportunities and get valuable advice from this community. It made me feel more seen and supported. I'm very thankful for joining such a wonderful community and would definitely recommend any other women in tech to join too. Having a sense of community when going through something as difficult as job searching and finding your career path in today's world is so valuable and impactful.

Rewriting The Code changed the way I see myself by making me feel more confident in my abilities and future in tech. Before joining this community, I sometimes questioned whether I belonged in this field because I was primarily the only female in my classes, but being surrounded by supportive mentors and peers showed me that I do. It encouraged me to pursue opportunities that used to feel out of reach and made me excited about building a career in software engineering. I would tell everyone to ABSOLUTLEY join. You don't have to know everything or have years of experience to benefit from this, the community the opportunities all of it is just a great experience to be part of. It's a welcoming place where you can learn, ask questions, make connections, and gain confidence while growing alongside other girls your age with similar or even the same goals. One of the most impactful moments was hearing other students and professionals openly talk about their own challenges and self-doubt. There is a section called self-care, one for advice and both of those really sit with me well, It feels like we all are going through this experience and tech career prep together and it reminded me that everyone starts somewhere and that many others have faced the same fears I have. That sense of shared experience made me feel so happy that I came across RTC. Through RTC, I gained access to helpful career advice, resume feedback, and sessions that helped me prepare for internships and interviews. It gave me the confidence to put myself out there, connect with professionals, and continue pursuing opportunities that align with my goals in technology. I LOVE REWRITING THE CODE!!! I am 100% more confident solely for the fact that I joined this community!

I first discovered RTC during my school’s trip to the Grace Hopper Conference. I discovered the booth during my first day at the conference and I thought, “Wow! Why didn’t I find out about this sooner?” This group has been monumental in my career path as a young woman in tech. Joining this community I felt so seen and welcomed, a stark difference from my usual conferences. This community also opened me up to experiences and events I would have never known about had I not been a part of RTC. Although most of my job search occurred outside of RTC, I still received a lot of help and feedback on my resume, and my first internship experience. I also felt like I contributed to other people’s experiences as well! For any woman in tech on the fence about joining, I’d say there’s absolutely no downside :). No matter where you are in your career, RTC has a home base for you.

A year ago, my mornings looked very different. I’d wake up, open LinkedIn, see people announcing internships, job offers, and achievements, and wonder if I was doing enough. As an aspiring software engineer, I spent countless hours learning, applying, and building projects, but there were days when progress felt invisible. Rejections would arrive faster than opportunities, and it was easy to question whether I truly belonged in tech. Then I found RTC. What started as joining another community quickly became part of my daily routine. Every morning, I’d scroll through RTC and see members sharing their journeys—their first internships, resume reviews, interview experiences, portfolio projects, and even the setbacks they were overcoming. Instead of feeling intimidated, I felt inspired. RTC became the reminder I didn’t know I needed. On days when I lacked motivation, I’d see someone celebrate landing an opportunity after dozens of rejections and remember that persistence matters. On days when I doubted my skills, I’d see someone share a project and feel encouraged to continue building my own portfolio. Every post became a small push forward. Because of RTC, I didn’t just consume opportunities—I started creating them for myself. I improved my resume, discovered fellowships and programs I wouldn’t have found otherwise, worked on strengthening my portfolio, and became more intentional about my career growth. The community transformed my mindset from “Am I good enough?” to “What can I build next?” One of the most powerful things RTC gave me was the feeling that I wasn’t alone. Behind every success story was someone who had once faced uncertainty, rejection, and self-doubt. Seeing that made me realize that growth in tech isn’t about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about showing up consistently and continuing to learn. If a woman in tech asked me whether she should join RTC, I’d tell her this: join for the opportunities, but stay for the community. The job posts, resources, and events are valuable, but the real impact comes from being surrounded by people who remind you every day that your goals are possible. RTC didn’t just help shape my career journey—it changed the way I see myself. Today, when I open my laptop to build another project, improve my portfolio, or apply for a new opportunity, I do so with more confidence than I had before. And a big part of that confidence comes from being part of a community that constantly inspires me to keep going. Congratulations on 50,000 members. I’m grateful to be one of the many people whose story has been positively shaped by RTC.