Student Voices & Experiences

Mergers and acquisitions and lots of introspection
For mergers and acquisitions, we recreated a deal and prepared a pitch. Awesome experience, steep learning curve, and lots of introspection.

The 180: Perspectives from our international students
The Hotel School welcomes international students from around the world who want to immerse themselves in the hospitality industry.

Lessons after one year in the Executive MBA Metro NY program
In just one year, the executive MBA program taught me to leave my undergrad self behind, balance school and life, and develop team cohesiveness.

A spa-tacular learning experience with Inns of Aurora
The Inns of Aurora is moving ahead with plans to develop a destination spa. And they’re involving students from the Hotel School in the process.

Applying military experience to a sustainability challenge
Jason discusses similarities between military and sustainability challenges as he developed a commercialization strategy for a new technology in Kenya.

The 180: Fostering diversity in the hospitality industry
Our Engagement and Inclusion Programs seek to address challenges with diversity in the hospitality industry through its student programming.

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Frank Nicklaus, MBA ’12
Frank Nicklaus, MBA ’12 and Park Fellow, reflects on his Park Fellowship experience and his transition from the military into business.

The 180: Ye Hosts Honor Society
Ye Host members serve as role models and are exemplary students and ambassadors. Here are some reflections from the 2017–2018 academic year.

The business case for sustainable tourism management of protected areas
I was able to put my immersion and core skill sets to work with the TAPAS Group at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.