Hear from Students!
Students share their thoughts on what attracted them to GW, their experiences being part of GW's real estate program, and advice for students who are thinking about pursuing a real estate education at GW.
Elliot Abnos, Class of 2026
"GW itself has a vast network of alumni who work in the various industries of real estate… I always have someone I can talk to and gain insights from."
Vincent Brusco, Class of 2027
"Being a sophomore and being able to take the classes I’m taking now like real estate investment and advanced real estate modeling is something that I did not think I’d be able to do so early in my career at GW."
Kasey Choi, Class of 2025
"I would say GW provided a lot of career guidance, but also personal guidance that led me to where I am now."
Eric Dulin, Class of 2027
"I network with a professional every week. It’s been super helpful for my professional journey."
Noah Hutchinson, Class of 2027
"I’m around people who want to learn, and they push me to want to learn more."
Anh Huynh, Class of 2026
"Through my alumni mentor, I’ve actually started working at Cerberus."
Magnus Kron, Class of 2025
"There’s so much to learn through different classes, whether it be real estate modeling or real estate law."
Isabella Lilly, Class of 2025
"[REFA] offers a lot of opportunities that other kids at GW don’t have access to."
Layla Melton, Class of 2027
"At the end of the [REFA] mentorship program, we’re taken to New York for 3 days where we visit a bunch of real estate companies and meet with a bunch of real estate people, to really gain hands-on experience and expand our knowledge about the industry."
Charles Rubin, Class of 2027
"The GW staff, faculty, peers and alumni have helped support my growth in real estate."
Jonah Schwartz, Class of 2027
"As a member of REFA and a member of CREN, I’ve already seen these connections play out with business professionals."
Amelia Shafer, Class of 2027
"For me, a standout experience was when I was involved with CREN, and we took a trek to the City Ridge Apartment Properties."
Elijah Slarskey, Class of 2027
"What I’ve been most impressed by is the eagerness and curiosity by my peers, my mentors, and the other people I’m surrounded by."
Mitchell Sozio, Class of 2026
"Being part of the real estate program at GW has been paramount to my success so far."
Sheel Vallam, Class of 2026
"I’m very thankful for CRES, and for the ability to network within the real estate industry at GW."
Jacob Wise, Class of 2025
"I would say, be prepared to have a lot of opportunities come your way, but more importantly, be prepared to take advantage of those opportunities."