River Valley Real Estate CO.: UTSA Intern Found His Niche

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

UTSA Intern Found His Niche

Real Estate Finance and Development Degree at UTSA: My Thoughts

After I graduated from high school, I took a year sabbatical and shadowed professionals in different industries to figure out what I wanted to study in college. During that time, I met with a couple of my parent’s friends who have had decades of experience in the local real estate industry. I was fascinated with what they had to say about their day to days and how they ended up in their field. Shortly thereafter, I knew that I wanted to go into real estate and work in my hometown, San Antonio.

Although there are many reasons why I chose to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), the main factor was that they had a burgeoning Real Estate Finance and Development (REFD) program within the College of Business.

The classes they offered, I feel, have emboldened my desire to become a real estate professional in San Antonio. The introductory class, Principles of Real Estate taught by Professor Thomas Thomson, as well as the class Real Estate Law, taught by Professor Ray Teske, had me hooked. Learning the principles and concepts as well as going over case studies was extremely interesting and gratifying. Both of these professors have been helpful in cultivating a friendly learning environment because they are truly passionate about educating. The REFD program is comprised of highly qualified instructors backed by many notable professionals who help guide and shape the program.

I’m very excited to be graduating in December 2016 with a degree in Real Estate Finance and Development from UTSA. But what I am most looking forward to in December is that I will be finishing my classes to become a licensed sales agent and start off my career with the wonderful team at River Valley Real Estate!