Student Voices & Experiences

Yasmin Watt
Dyson School

Yasmin Watt ’22: Challenging the status quo to create a supportive community

Inspired by her parents and Cornell alumni, Yasmin Watt ’22 chose Cornell because she wants to become a passionate business leader.

Over 80 guests traveled to NYC to attend the first annual Big Red Ventures meeting
Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Big Red Ventures’ co-founders inspire current Park Fellows

Alex Ivanov and John Kyles, MBAs ’00 and Park Fellows, founded Big Red Ventures, a student-run, evergreen venture capital fund that continues to thrive today.

A group of students smiling at JOE
Johnson School

Sports Analytics Club: How business school helped me become my best self

Deon Provost, Two-Year MBA ’20, reflects on the newly founded Sports Analytics Club at Johnson and how he has been able to contribute to and grow from leadership in the club.

Global Business Immersion cohort
Johnson School

Exploring and finding inspiration in Israel’s legendary tech scene

Michael Stanat, Executive MBA Metro NY ’19, was inspired by high-performance culture and tech entrepreneurs during the program’s global business immersion.

Five members of the career development team
Johnson School

Near or far, promotion or pivot: Career development in the Americas program

Liz Colodny explains how the Executive MBA Career Development Office coaches Americas students and facilitates career and leadership development.

BRV students pose for a photo entrepreneurship leaders
Johnson School

BenDaniel Venture Challenge: Connecting entrepreneurial Cornellians since 2009

Wenni Cai, MBA ’19, and BVC finalists discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs at Cornell and as part of the BenDaniel Venture Challenge.

Allison Latham, Two-Year MBA '20, with her team celebrating a second-place finish at the 2018 MBA Sustainability Case Competition at Penn State Smeal College of Business
Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Leading without a defined “leader”

Allison Latham, Two-Year MBA ’20, recognizes that a formal leader does not need to be defined in all instances, but initiative and structure are key.

A group of students holds a Johnson banner
Johnson School

From Metro NY to Israel: A new perspective on global business

Katie Meyer, Executive MBA Metro NY student, reflects on her global business study in Israel, a “life changing” experience.

A group stands with construction hats and gear touring a site
Nolan School

Cornell Real Estate Club trek takes students to Australia

Members of the Cornell Real Estate Club ventured down under to Sydney, Australia for their 2019 Spring Break Real Estate Trek.