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Student Perspectives: From Architecture to Real Estate Development

MS Real Estate ‘25 student, Nicholas Law, shared with the GCMC his experien ce being a project management intern at DBI Projects. I hold a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Nottingham, which I received in 2017. After graduation, I spent five years honing my skills in both India and Dubai, where I eventually launched my own architecture and interior design firm. Running the firm was an incredible learning experience, but I decided to shift my focus and move to the United States to pursue real estate development. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate at Baruch College while interning at DBI Projects in Project Management. It has been an exciting and challenging journey, and I have learned some key takeaways from my time there .   The Importance of Email Communication   One of the most important lessons I have learned during my internship is how to manage email communication. It seem s small, but effective project management is ro

3 Ways to Land an Internship and Make the Most of It

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Hyejin Ryoo graduated from the Zicklin School of Business with a master's in business a nalytics in May 2024. She has recently received two exciting job offers to start a full-time role as a business analyst . If you are having difficulty landing an internship, especially as an international student, know that you are not alone. But also know t hat finding and thriving in a role that best fits you is possible ! Recent grad Hyejin Ryoo is proof of this possibility. In my interview with her, Hyejin share d a story of determination that led to a successful summer 2024 internship at S&P Global . Through her experience, Hyejin illustrate d three ways you can land an internship and make the most of it .     1. Step o ut of the c omfort z one   As Hyejin recounted her success story , she described how she stepped out of her comfort zone and applied for an internship that she believed she was not qualified for .   The s pring 2024 semester was coming to an end, and