I think the learning environment is better that way. As a certified real estate appraiser and a Texas real estate broker, he has appeared as an expert witness in court cases involving real estate. He has also been quoted or referenced in many newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe . Each fall for the last 15 years, about 250 to 300 people attend the meeting, where alumni share stories about their careers. Former students tell them what they need to know and what they don't.
Alumni also interview current students for jobs.
Last year 16 students were hired as a result. I like to see their dreams come true, and I am very proud of their successes. I love helping them find jobs, and I love hearing from them after they graduate. Baen says former students call him every day for advice on home buying or business. They also update Baen on their careers, and some even call to recruit current students.