"From the day-to-day tasks to problem-solving and innovation, faculty provided a hands-on experience that provided a glimpse into the corporate and business world."
Being the son of an RIT employee, I knew that I would be attending RIT. I knew that I wanted to get into sales and marketing to further my career. The program was most appealing to me due to the faculty's tendency to have real-world experience working for major corporations.
Every day, I know that I am making a positive impact on the overall student life experience by supporting and promoting the Clubs@RIT program, which impacts thousands of RIT students' daily lives. I am empowered to make change and improve our program, and I am constantly tasked with extremely rewarding opportunities to reach out to fellow students. As well, I have gained an unimaginable amount of experience through my time with the Center for Campus Life. I work in a very fast-paced environment with many things going on at once, so learning to multitask while exceeding deadlines has been awesome. I have had to improve my organization skills, which has been a huge key to my success. Lastly, I have greatly improved my public speaking and interaction skills and have gained the confidence necessary to do so.
The faculty's real-world experience has been the largest source of knowledge for me. While a textbook can teach concepts and ideas, real-world experience is much more important. From the day-to-day tasks to problem-solving and innovation, faculty provided a hands-on experience that provided a glimpse into the corporate and business world.
Saunders has provided me with the essential building blocks to success. By understanding the basic concepts of business and marketing, I have been able to apply this to my real-world experience. I have gained a ton of insight into the world of advertising and sponsorship, which has been instrumental in furthering my abilities as a semi-professional fisherman. One's success in the fishing industry is heavily influenced by their ability to sell products and gain sponsorships. I believe I have gained a competitive edge due to my education through Saunders College of Business.