Twitter's inaugural Early Bird Camp, led by developer advocate Bear Douglas, provided an intensive learning experience for sixteen college juniors, including the author, through a week-long Android development program. The camp was characterized by collaborative learning, mentorship from industry leaders, and the development of a Twitter API-based app to encourage personal accountability. Participants, who came from various backgrounds across the U.S., gained not only technical skills but also valuable insights into teamwork and the tech culture of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The supportive environment fostered new friendships and a deeper understanding of both technical and non-technical aspects of the tech industry, leaving the author eager to apply these skills in future projects and at their internship at PubNub.