College Experiences That Helped An Acquisitions Associate At Witnick Real Estate Partners Succeed
Brian focused on genuinely understanding course material instead of rote memorization, stating they "thoroughly took time to actually understand the topics," which now allows them to recall and apply knowledge effectively, making them a "go-to person" for finance and modeling issues at Witnick Real Estate Partners. The career professional believes this deep understanding has proven valuable in their career.
Academic Understanding, Finance, Problem-Solving, Real-World Application, Diligence
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Brian McNulty
Acquisitions Associate
Witnick Real Estate Partners
Bentley University
Bentley University - Masters in Finance
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Real Estate
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Focused on genuinely understanding course material instead of just memorizing for tests, which led to a deeper retention of knowledge.
2. Taking the time to understand topics thoroughly allows for recall and application of knowledge years later.
3. Being able to recall and apply learned concepts makes him a valuable problem-solver, particularly in finance and modeling, within his company.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
While I was taking my college courses, I knew I wanted to walk away after graduation with a genuine understanding of what I learned in my courses and projects. So I took my time doing my homework and studying. I really focused on school and wanted a genuine understanding of the topics.
I didn't want to take a test on Wednesday afternoon, cram everything, memorize it, and then forget about it afterwards. I thoroughly took my time to actually understand the topics and the lessons being taught.
Now, to this day, several years later, I can think back onto something I did in class. Maybe it was a case study, a project, a presentation, a topic I learned about, or some financial formula. I remember it not because I memorized it, but because I have an understanding of it, which helps me recall it.
Taking that extra time has really proved to be valuable because I can be a go-to person in my company when it comes to solving issues, especially finance-related or modeling-related things. Taking that extra time to genuinely understand what I was learning really set me up for success.