Welcome to The Recurse Center!

"The Recurse Center gave me time, space, light and clarity I never knew was possible. Being here has been transformational as a programmer and a human being. I'm in awe that this place exists and it's ours."
- Helen Ngo, ML Engineer and Researcher

"Attending the Recurse Center has been life-changing for me. Never before in my life have I had this experience of being surrounded by kind people, supporting each other and cooperating, focused on improvement and learning, avoiding competition. The lack of curriculum really hits!"
- Jonathan Strickland, Senior Backend Engineer

"The Recurse Center is one of those rare things where you find a small group of dedicated people who believe in a cause and pour their heart and soul into it, and it shows. I would recommend this to anybody who wants to invest time in becoming a dramatically better programmer."
- Andrew Kelley, creator of Zig

"RC is a magical place where you go to become a better programmer. The diversity and a super welcoming environment have made RC one of the best educational experiences I’ve ever had!"
- Serena Peruzzo, Senior Data Scientist

With all the resources and distractions of the internet, it can be hard to know what to work on first—or even work up the motivation to start. RC gives you a clear beginning, end, purpose, and name for your time off—and friendly social accountability to keep you going. With our supportive facilitators, you’ll get better at directing your time, picking your projects, and meeting the goals you set for yourself. You'll also get 24/7 access to our Brooklyn hub—perfect for quiet work or on-demand serendipity. During your retreat, you’ll learn how to optimize your time and abilities—and do more than you thought was possible.

RC is an ideal way to spend time between jobs: it gives you time and space to clear your head, grow as a programmer, and think intentionally about what you want out of your next job and beyond. At RC, you’ll receive lifelong career support with a team of recruiters who know and care about you. Our Career Services team provides personalized job recommendations and referrals for companies that align with your values and goals (from a human, not an algorithm). Plus, you'll be matched with friendly alumni mock interviewers who have been in your shoes and gone on to work at successful companies.

It’s hard to focus on programming when you don’t feel like you belong. For over a decade, we’ve worked to build an environment that is not just productive and educational, but also supportive, friendly, and positive. We provided over $1.7 million in living expense grants for underrepresented groups in tech and lightweight social rules to foster collaborative growth. Come to RC and learn generously – no matter your background.