Career Advisory Mentorship
Program

The Cornell Real Estate Council Career Advisory Mentorship Program (CAMP) connects undergraduate and graduate students with experienced Cornell alumni across the commercial real estate industry.

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WHAT CAMP FELLOWS CAN EXPECT

As a mentee, you will:

  • Gain clarity on career paths, roles, and platforms
  • Learn how professionals navigate decisions, tradeoffs, and transitions
  • Build confidence in recruiting, networking, and professional communication
  • Receive candid guidance from alumni who have been where you are

WHAT CAMP MENTORS CAN EXPECT

As a mentor, you will:

  • Support student development through meaningful 1:1 conversations
  • Share industry insight, perspective, and lessons learned
  • Strengthen your connection to Cornell and the CREC community
  • Contribute to a stronger, more informed talent pipeline

Spring 2026 Timeline

Whether you're participating as a Student Fellow or Alumni Advisor, here's what you can expect from our 4-month pilot mentorship program.

February: Application Period Opens

Applications open February 10th and remain open through February 28th. Applicants will be asked about their background, interests, and goals to support matching.

March: Application Review and Selection

Applications are reviewed for eligibility and program fit.

Matches are made based on:

  • Career interests and goals
  • Industry experience and exposure
  • Alignment in communication style and availability

Selected participants will receive confirmation and next steps.

April: Program Kick-Off

The program begins with a virtual orientation outlining expectations, best practices, and timelines. Mentor–mentee pairs are introduced, and mentees initiate scheduling for their first 1:1 meeting. Optional cohort programming or touchpoints may be offered during the pilot.

July: Pilot Program Ends

The pilot concludes in late July. Participants will be invited to share feedback through a short survey to help inform future iterations of the program.

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Interested in Applying?

CAMP FELLOWS

We are looking for students who are:

  • Curious about commercial real estate and career pathways
  • Willing to engage in honest, professional conversations
  • Prepared to take ownership of scheduling and meeting agendas
  • Open to feedback and committed to follow-through
  • Willingness to participate in 2 career-oriented workshops, 1 kick-off event, and 4 monthly 1:1s
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CAMP ADVISORS

We are looking for alumni who are:

  • Cornell graduates with meaningful industry experience
  • Interested in supporting student development through guidance and perspective
  • Willing to commit to one meeting per month over the program period
  • Thoughtful, inclusive, and professional in their approach
Apply Here

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chasidy Miles at [email protected]