Student Voices & Experiences

Photo of Damian Mogavero with a student at his book signing
Nolan School

Restaurant revolutionary Damian Mogavero visits Hotel School

Damian Mogavero brought his success story to the Hotel School on Sept. 18 in a whirlwind 24-hour visit that included guest-lecturing, sharing every meal with groups of students and faculty members, and speaking about his new book.

Beyond networking: Johnson’s annual Marketing Executive Coaching Program
Johnson School

Beyond networking: Johnson’s annual Marketing Executive Coaching Program

This annual program was not only the highlight of my first year at Johnson, but changed the direction of my career entirely.

Spanning the Americas—the people you meet
Johnson School

Spanning the Americas—the people you meet

Pursuing your MBA as part of the Americas program immerses you in an environment designed to foster amazing friendships that will be with you for life.

Me speaking to high school students during my book tour stop in South Africa last year.
Dyson School

The power of doing things differently and standing out at the Dyson School

Having really taken my own path at Cornell and beyond, here is my advice for Dyson students who seek to do things differently and stand out in the crowd.

The Class of 2019 Park Leadership Fellows listen to instructions at the Hoffman Challenge Course.
Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Buying in to challenge by choice

I will give it to the instructors and my Park family, it felt so good to accomplish something I thought I could never do!

India → Ithaca, NY: Tips for international MBA candidates
Johnson School

India → Ithaca, NY: Tips for international MBA candidates

What was the process like from being accepted at Johnson to starting my MBA program as an international student? Busy, is the answer.

Getting to yes: An ethical approach
Johnson School

Getting to yes: An ethical approach

REDtalks Review: In his REDtalk, Matt Ford, MBA ’19, presented Johnson’s honor code as a valuable framework for ethical business practices.

Entrepreneurship at Cornell
Nolan School

Cornell Chronicle: Students across colleges work together on hospitality hackathon

115 Cornell students spent the weekend of Sept. 29–Oct. 1 coming up with ideas focused on the luxury hotel industry during a hospitality hackathon.

Noteworthy: Shreya Bajaj, MBA ’18, talks to P&Q on pursuing a U.S. MBA as an Indian student
Johnson School

Noteworthy: Shreya Bajaj, MBA ’18, talks with P&Q on pursuing a U.S. MBA as an Indian student

Scholarships and programs specifically targeted to international students, such as an annual Diwali celebration, help ease the transition to American life.