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Why I Chose Cornell – Krizia Calmet, Baker ’19

It is hard to believe that the first semester is halfway completed. This has been an amazing introduction to the journey through the Baker Program in Real Estate. There is no doubt in my mind that I chose the right program for my Master’s…
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It’s not just about Wall Street – Try Wewatta Street

Many years ago, while working for a public real estate investment company, my second job after graduating from Cornell Law School, I swore to myself and everyone who would listen that I would never work on Wall Street. As Charles Dickens said…
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My First Position after Cornell – Stephen Porter, Baker ’15

Upon graduating from the Baker Program in 2015, I accepted a role as a Development Manager with Skanska USA Commercial Development in Seattle, Washington. Skanska is best known as one of the world’s largest construction companies, but it is…
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RE Profession – Living and Working for CBRE in Austria

Life in real estate in Europe (specifically at CBRE in Austria) is good at the moment – the historically rock bottom long-term interest rates in combination with the relatively strong Euro attract yield-hungry capital with no end in sight. What…
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My First Position after Cornell – Will Woodworth, MBA

Following my MBA at Cornell, I took a position as a senior associate in the investment originations group at Rockbridge, a hotel-focused private equity firm based in Columbus, OH. While I had worked in real estate finance prior to arriving in…
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RE Profession – Living and Working for Heitman in Chicago

I’m an originator for the Real Estate Debt Team at Heitman LLC, a global real estate investment manager. As a firm, we invest in public securities, private equity, and real estate debt. I’m responsible for sourcing debt investments for the…
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My First Position after Cornell – Tom Deighton, MMH RE Minor

Prior to Cornell, I spent two years living and working in New York. During my time in the city, I gained an interest in hospitality, which I wanted to pursue at Cornell so that I might someday be able to open my own restaurants and hotels. During…
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My First Position after Cornell – JJ Fives, SHA RE Minor

When reflecting on my time as an undergraduate student at Cornell, there are many feelings that come to mind. However, one word stands out among the rest: grateful. I am grateful for many of the opportunities Cornell has opened up for me, but…