Biography
When John Schellhase 23EvMBA started researching various part-time MBA programs, he knew he wanted to find one that offered practical academics and an engaging alumni network . Both of which he found during the Evening MBA admissions process at Goizueta, but on top of that, he was pleasantly surprised to find one of the most helpful and engaging student bases he had ever met.
“There is a competitive but friendly environment at Goizueta where each student is invested in the career outcomes of their fellow students,” John said. “This culture is rare among top-MBA programs and was a compelling reason to come to Goizueta.”
After attending Super Day, an immersive experience into the Goizueta MBA program, John was able to get a first-hand look at being a student on campus. “Goizueta did a great job to showcase the intimate setting and culture and allowed for me to build meaningful relationships with current students,” John said.
Upon entering Goizueta’s Evening MBA program, he saw the true magnitude of support from fellow students and the school when he and another student had a vision to create a large real estate conference at Emory. After pitching the idea to the dean, he was honored to have the full support from the school. In fact, Emory provided several resources, including a third-party public relations firm to host the event. “If it was not for Emory being such a great partner in this process, we would not be on track to deliver a conference with over 400-plus attendees, 14 C-level speakers and $150 thousand in sponsorships.”
Throughout his time in the program, John has found a variety of opportunities offered to help pursue his passion for real estate, including his favorite class, Real Estate Development, a unique class that blends real-world knowledge with the weekly participation of industry practitioners.
Other opportunities include the partnership between the Career Management Center and the Real Estate Club, which has connected more than 20 employers with current students. “The fact that the Career Management Center leaders join the [Goizueta Real Estate Group] on most of the events showcases the level of dedication that the career team has to supporting students,” John said.