PREA/SEO Real Estate Track
REEX Summer Intensive Program
Boston University's Questrom School of Business
Internship: BentallGreenOak
"Through both programs, I have developed a better understanding of the real estate investment market, gained exposure with the industry's top firm, and increased my awareness of the need for more minority representation in the RE industry."
PREA/SEO Real Estate Track
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Internships: NYC B.A.M, Artemis, Almanac
"The PREA Foundation, in partnership with SEO, played a pivotal role in connecting me with industry professionals, career coaches, and competitive internship opportunities. PREA and SEO also gave me access to invaluable real estate financial modeling training, technical workshops, and access to industry-standard material. I am looking forward to seeing how the impact of the PREA foundation will continue to positively change the lives of other underrepresented students passionate about commercial real estate."
PREA/SEO Real Estate Track
Babson College
Internship: Principal Real Estate Investors
"The SEO program has molded my career journey in ways that I never thought to be possible. The program has pushed me to think and work harder while also providing me with the support that I needed to keep moving forward."
PREA/SEO Real Estate Track
New York University
Internships: PGIM & Starwood
Hiring Firm: Starwood Capital Group
“I came to the US from Guatemala. Never having lived, much less worked, in such a competitive environment, I was desperately trying to break into the commercial real estate industry. After many failed attempts at the recruiting process, I began to look for ways to make myself a more competitive candidate.
SEO seeks to identify highly motivated students who, like myself, do not yet understand the complexities of the recruiting process and are therefore losing out on opportunities. In SEO, I found mentors, friends, and sponsors that helped me direct my efforts to all the right places and ultimately helped me place into some of the most competitive firms in the world. If you are highly motivated, and willing to put in the work, SEO offers a world of opportunities that are already yours for the taking.”
REEX Summer Intensive Program
LaGuardia High School
"I worked tirelessly and collaboratively with my teammates on our capstone project. The knowledge gained from the education directors and guest speakers allowed my team to win the semifinals. REEX is credited with transforming my initial interest in real estate into my current aspirations to become a real estate developer."
REEX Summer Intensive Program
PREA/SEO Real State Track
University of Wisconsin
Internship: Morgan Stanley
"The REEX program allowed me to pursue my interests and opened the door for more opportunities to learn about the CRE industry."
PREA/SEO Real Estate Track
University of Southern California
Internships: Bureau of Asset Management NYC & Blackstone
Hiring Firm: Blackstone
“SEO first introduced me to the ample career opportunities in commercial real estate, and then they prepared me to enter the space through rigorous training. I had always wanted to pursue a real estate career, which enabled me to gain the necessary tools to do so successfully.”
PREA/SEO Real Estate Track
Emory University
Internships: Artemis, KKR, & GCM Grosvenor
Hiring Firm: GCM Grosvenor
“The SEO Program provided key resources needed to navigate the recruitment process and my internship experiences. The academic material strengthened my technical skills, and the one-on-one coaching offered constant support and feedback. Throughout my time with SEO, I became confident in my knowledge in Real Estate and my ability to grow in this industry.”
Urban Alliance Property Management Pathway
Morgan State University
Internships: Penzance
“Throughout this program, I have gained experience, information, and mentoring that has helped me explore my career goals.”
Urban Alliance Property Management Pathway
Muchin College Prep
Internship: RMK Management
“I learned different skills to apply to any job. Everything about leasing excited me; working with people and working with my colleagues, I have been able to create a great sense of community and family.”
REEX Summer Intensive Program
University of Pennsylvania
Internship: Nuveen
“In high school, I had very limited exposure to the finance world, and the commercial real estate concept was even less tangible. REEX provided me the opportunity to not only learn about the field through sessions taught by industry professionals but it also gave me a chance to hear about their career journeys and connect with them as mentors.”
Students share how PREA Foundation programs have provided an opportunity for them to access the commercial real estate industry.
