Student Voices & Experiences

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Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

Frank Nicklaus, MBA '12, Park Fellow
Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Johnson School

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.