Graduate Student Testimonials
Real Impact. Real Stories.
What does it mean to be an RIT graduate student? It means bridging the gap between theory and practice. Explore the testimonials below to see how our diverse community of master’s and doctoral students are turning their curiosity into specialized expertise and a global approach.
My second co-op was with Cummins Inc.., where I was recruited through the RIT Packaging career fair, I learned a great deal about industrial packaging and at the same time I was given assigned corporate leadership projects within the organization. Later, my co-op with Cummins was converted into a full-time role and I was rehired as a Packaging and Logistics Project Manager. The best thing about being an international student at RIT was the department of Packaging Science which let me do multiple co-ops and gain as much industry experience as possible before applying for full-time opportunities.
MS Packaging Science
RIT gave me the opportunity to meet and learn from people from all over the world.
MS Electrical Engineering
I loved the ability to get to know your professors and utilize them as true mentors. I had lots of questions about different industries and jobs I was applying to and I asked multiple professors about career and industry advice and they really helped me decide my career path.
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
I feel really proud of all the hard work I put into getting my degree. People respect the reputation of RIT so they are impressed when they hear where I graduated from and what degree I achieved.
Electrical Engineering BS/MS
RIT prepared me 100% for my job as a Deputy Manager of Marketing by giving me the confidence to speak to a huge audience, strengthening my teamwork ability, and help me understand the nuances of Marketing. The MBA program has a very holistic curriculum that relies more on practicals (projects), research, and self-learning via group discussions than through lectures. I am satisfied and able to excel at my job because of all the learning I soaked in during my time at RIT.
MBA Digital Marketing
After one year in the MFA Industrial Design program, I was able to land my dream internship that lead to further opportunities to learn and gain industry experience. Coming from a non-industrial design background, the support and leadership of my professors were truly one of the biggest factors that allowed me to accomplish my goal of pivoting direction into the field that I was interested in.
MFA Industrial Design