Got an internship at Berkeley AI's Lab this summer as a HS student.
Here's what I think when he says "luck":
I emailed 50+ personalized emails over a span of 2-3 months to professors and anyone else I wanted to work with. Most didn't respond, but for those who did, you'll need some luck and networking skills (which I hope have improved) to convince them you're the right fit or can help without hassle.
Specifically luck includes: whether or not that person had a good day or had enough time to check their email, or numerous other things
Here's what I think when he says "luck": I emailed 50+ personalized emails over a span of 2-3 months to professors and anyone else I wanted to work with. Most didn't respond, but for those who did, you'll need some luck and networking skills (which I hope have improved) to convince them you're the right fit or can help without hassle.
Specifically luck includes: whether or not that person had a good day or had enough time to check their email, or numerous other things