For some students, the process of exploring a career path begins with a literal journey. And so it was for a group of finance and real estate undergraduates who traveled to New York City on in April 2018 to take part in the Spring Networking Trek. As part of GW’s Real Estate and Finance (REFA) […]
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Small businesses-owning alumna “advocates for excellence” as chair of GW Latino Alumni Network
When Jenny Abreu moved to Washington, D.C. in 2006, she wasn’t sure what to expect. At age 29, she’d decided to change careers and was accepted to the GW School of Business. She’d left her circle of family and friends behind in Boston. She was in a brand new city. But within a few weeks, […]
As Students Job Hunt, GW Enhances Support for Connections with Alumni
In her senior year, alumna Sarah Mann applied for an internship in National Geographic’s communications office. With just a little extra research, she quickly found George Washington University connections, including a graduate who happened to be working in the same office. It paid off: She got the internship. “I think making those connections during the […]
GWERT Mentors Program Matches Local Startups with Successful Entrepreneurs
GW senior Farhan Daredia, a political communication major, already has a successful startup company. He’s got a professionally designed website, paid employees, an office, revenue coming in and plenty of ideas for expanding and improving his brand. But what Mr. Daredia doesn’t have—yet—is years of formal business experience. That’s where his mentors come in. As […]