Wednesday, October 12 - Friday, October 14, 2011

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. - 1-2 Site Visits
6:00 p.m. - Alumni-Student Dinner (Guest Speaker: Gary Cohn, Goldman Sachs)

Thursday, October 13, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 3 Site Visits
7:00 p.m. - Alumni-Student Networking Reception

Friday, October 14, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 2-3 Site Visits

Prospective Site Visits*:
Bloomberg
Brookfield Properties
Citi
Goldman Sachs
J.P. Morgan
Longacre
Naxtixis

*Pending confirmation. Subject to change.

Registration

This trip is open to all American University students interested in pursuing a career in finance and/or real estate in New York and will be capped at 25 participants. Preference will be given to those students who exhibit a clear interest in careers related to finance and/or real estate who have not previously attended.

Registration Requirements:

• Resume - Must be approved be reviewed and approved by KCCD advisor specifically for the purposes of the trip prior to applying so that all resumes submitted in the NYC Finance & Real Estate trip resume book are of superior quality.
• Unofficial copy of transcript and minimum GPA of 3.25 - MS students who have not yet earned an AU GPA can submit a transcript from their undergraduate institution.
• Application form with short essay - An online application form is embedded in the job description (#58130) in CareerSource. This form includes a 300 word or less essay on why you would like to attend the trip, and your expectations for how it will impact your career development.
  

To apply, students will need to log on to CareerSource and search for Job Posting ID #58130 (listed as “NYC Finance and Real Estate Trip Participant). You must upload electronic copies of all registration documents listed above. 

Beginning Monday, September 19, the KCCD will have walk-in hours for resume critiques from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet is set out at 9:00 a.m. each morning at the KCCD front desk, first-come, first served. On Wednesday, September 21st, KCCD will offer resume reviews from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with sign-ups at the front desk. This will enable you to get your resume reviewed and approved for application purposes and inclusion in the resume book.

Applications will be accepted through CareerSource beginning Friday, September 23, 2011 at 12:01 am and no later than Wednesday, September 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Students will first be screened to ensure the aforementioned requirements are met and that students are in good academic standing. Slots will then be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. KCCD will divide slots among undergraduate and graduate participants.

The first 25 students who have met the application criteria will be notified by email and a list will be posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. on the KCCD doors. Those students who are not one of the first 25 to apply will be added to a waitlist and are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-trip workshops in the event a spot becomes available. All students must attend the pre-trip workshops in order to be able to attend the event. 

If you are selected and know you are not able to attend, please send an email to Arlene Hill at ahill@american.edu as soon as possible so that a student on the waitlist can be added to the attendee list.

Registration Cost: $100.00
This fee will cover Wednesday evening’s dinner, Thursday evening’s reception featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, and all material for the pre-trip boot camp. This fee is non-refundable and must be submitted to the front desk at the KCCD by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 3. Checks should be made payable to American University. Students who do not pay the fee by the deadline may be replaced by students from the waitlist.

Pre-Trip Finance Boot Camp

All trip attendees are required to attend both sessions of the Finance Boot Camp. These events are open to any other students interested in learning more about the finance and real estate industries as well as students on the waitlist.

Session 1: Leveraging the NYC Finance Trip: Tips for a Successful Networking Experience
Offered twice to accommodate students’ class/event schedules. Dinner will be provided. Expectations, waiver forms and how to maximize the trip will all be discussed.

• Tuesday, October 4th, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m., T-58
• Thursday, October 6th, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m., location to be announced (T-level classroom)

Session 2: Introduction to Finance Careers and Tools for Success
Monday, October 3rd, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., location to be announced. Facilitated by Professor English. Pizza lunch will be provided. 

Policies & Procedures

The University will be closed on Friday, October 14, 2011 for Fall Break. However, students with classes on Wednesday and Thursday should discuss the trip with their professors prior to registration. This trip does not take the place of a student's academic classroom requirements and students should seek approval from their faculty if class time will be missed.

Waiver
Students who register for the trip will be required to sign a waiver form during the pre-trip Boot Camp.

Attendance
Students are expected and required to attend ALL event-related activities including the two Boot Camp Sessions, Alumni-Student Dinner, Networking Reception and all site visits. In addition, students must arrive 20 minutes early to each activity in NYC in order to check-in with a designated Kogod staff member. Students who do not arrive 20 minutes prior to the official event start time will be considered late. Failure to abide by these policies will result in immediate dismissal from additional trip activities and will require further follow-up with Director of KCCD upon return to campus.

Attire
Students are required to wear formal business attire (i.e. a suit) to all trip-related events, except the Boot Camp Sessions which are business casual.

Travel and Accommodations
Students are responsible for securing their own travel to and from NYC, including overnight stays for Wednesday and Thursday evening. This cost is not included in the $100 trip registration fee. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other trip attendees and carpooling/room sharing is highly encouraged.