Jason Karol

Why did you decide to attend Saunders College of Business at RIT?

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 tendency for faculty to have real-world experience working for major corporations.

What's great about your co-op?

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 the daily lives of thousands of RIT students. 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 a ton of things going on at once, so learning to multitask while exceeding deadlines has been awesome. I have had to improve my organization skills, and that 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.

In what ways has Saunders/RIT prepared you for the job market?

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 were able to provide hands-on experience that provided a glimpse into the corporate and business world.