In the 1950’s it was common for college students to work at a local diner, in the ‘60s to join protests, in the ‘70s to join the Peace Corps and in the ‘80s and ‘90s to bartend. Now the new trend is in real estate



In the 1950’s it was common for college students to work at a local diner, in the ‘60s to join protests, in the ‘70s to join the Peace Corps and in the ‘80s and ‘90s to bartend. Now the new trend is in real estate

Real estate licensing an emerging trend at SMU

By Brittany Merrill
Contributing Writer
April 20, 2004

In the 1950’s it was common for college students to work at a local diner, in the ‘60s to join protests, in the ‘70s to join the Peace Corps and in the ‘80s and ‘90s to bartend. Now the new trend is in real estate.

It may not be as common at other colleges, but at SMU, getting a real estate license and becoming a salesperson in college is an emerging trend. Field Hucks, an SMU junior, believes this is true because “it is not a nine-to-five job, and you can make your own hours, so you can create a schedule around your classes and social life.”

This opportunity has enabled Hucks to “help a lot of friends find places to live, be prepared for after-college jobs and make extra cash in the process.” Carter Fournier, another SMU junior who serves as Hucks’ broker, adds, ”this is a great opportunity for students who plan to pursue a career in real estate investment and development because they can make money while gaining essential work experience.”