I have been interested in real estate for the majority of my life now. I grew up in awe of my mother’s career as a broker. When it came time to pick a college, UT Dallas was my first choice because of its great reputation and high rankings. Soon after being admitted to the School of Management, the Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate was established. When I heard the news, I immediately joined the real estate program, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in real estate.
This was the best decision I have made in my college career. I have had the pleasure of being taught by industry experts such as Randall S. Guttery. I took Dr. Guttery’s Principles of Real Estate course during my freshman year, and it completely solidified my decision to make real estate my career. The real estate courses I have taken have taught me valuable knowledge that have applied directly to the internships I have had over the years. The courses within my concentration also apply to my real estate license requirements, which gives me a huge leg-up.
I became an officer in the UT Dallas Real Estate Club in my second year in the program. I recommend that everyone in the program join the club to take full advantage of what the program has to offer. The Real Estate Club has monthly club meetings as well as events throughout the school year. These meetings and events are rich in opportunity, as they make meeting countless industry professionals easy. Because of the Real Estate Club, I have gained an extremely valuable internship with LINC Commercial Realty, countless connections with industry professionals and UT Dallas Faculty, and relevant leadership experience.
Familiarizing yourself with real estate is valuable for every professional. My advice to students is to take the intro course even if your career doesn’t apply directly to real estate. You will gain remarkable insight into a field that is booming in the Dallas area.
