Student Voices & Experiences

India’s Aging Crisis: Emerging Markets Can’t Afford to Ignore Their Elders
With life expectancy on the rise, India faces an eldercare crisis—without the infrastructure or policies to address it.

Introducing the 2025 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort
Meet the founders of the 29 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.

From Lab Bench to Wall Street: A PhD Student’s Journey into Equity Research
Michael Ahn PhD ’25 leveraged his molecular biology research skills to land a biotech research job at a top investment firm.

Real-World Real Estate
In a New York City trek to six major firms, the Cornell Real Estate Club gets a backstage tour of the industry and face time with Cornell alumni.

Cornell Graduates Aim to ‘Lead From the Front’ as Military Officers
Rose Jou ’25, a student in the Nolan School, graduated as Navy ROTC’s battalion commander.

Energizing the Future at NextEra
Jacob Hyppolite II MBA ’25 reflects on his internship at NextEra, where he applied classroom theory to enable pragmatic sustainable change.

The Global Plasma Economy: A Multibillion-Dollar Industry
The global plasma industry is thriving. We discuss the role of emerging markets and the growth potential for industry leaders like Grifols.

Pix and Progress: Democratizing Financial Services
Business analytics grad student considers whether a new payment system designed for financial inclusion in Brazil is actually widening inequality.

A Journey Through Italy: Lessons and Landscapes
MBA student Olivia Johnson shares her experience in and insights from the 2025 Family Businesses in Italy Trek.