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Written by John Costello ’25 Securing your first internship is a major milestone. It’s not just a Q3 Career Development requirement but a launchpad for your future success. For many students, it’s a chance to apply classroom knowledge beyond the scope of regular employment. Internships offer opportunities to build professional networks and gain invaluable experience.…

1. What can a student expect from taking a course with you? What is it like from your perspective to be in the classroom with you?  I personally strive to be a person who doesn’t take himself too seriously but does serious things, so I like to create a relaxed environment in the classroom. I…

On the journey to success, being in an environment that aligns with your strengths can speed up your progress. After trading a traditional college experience for the working world, I realized what I didn’t want and was ready to build my own path to business success. I sought an opportunity to enhance my skill set and…

1. What motivated you to transition from your previous role and join Golisano Institute as a faculty member? My wife and I moved back to Rochester from Tennessee, where I did a combination of middle and high school math instruction and then a couple of years as an instructional coach, primarily supporting 9-12th grade STEM…

Hi everyone! My name is John Costello, I’m a part of the inaugural cohort here at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, and I welcome you to a day in my life as a business student. To be specific, this is going to reflect my typical Tuesday as I really enjoy the courses assigned to…

1. Share a little bit about your journey from practicing accounting to founding your own financial services business and the young CEO program. How have those experiences led to where you are now? I’m an RIT alumnus who graduated in 2008 with a degree in accounting and a minor in marketing and advertising. I started…

1. Describe your role as accounting faculty at Golisano Institute. What does a day in the life of Michelle Staebell look like? I designed the first two accounting classes, which will be held in Q3 and Q4, and I’m excited about it. In Q1, I taught business math, a related topic that gets students primed…

1. Describe your role as the faculty lead for entrepreneurship. What does a day in the life look like for Dr. Ervin Starr? I would describe my role as working collaboratively with the other faculty who are currently co-teaching entrepreneurship courses, reviewing and revising the curriculum, and ensuring every course within each quarter integrates into…

Starting an entrepreneurial journey requires more than ambition; it demands guidance and wisdom from those who’ve walked the path before. We asked our faculty members to share the best entrepreneur books- reads that have shaped their entrepreneurial prowess and mindset. In this blog, we’re sharing a curated list of their answers so you can start…

1. Describe your role as Assistant Vice President for Career and Personal Development at Golisano Institute. I have an exciting role that includes the academic side of our operation as well as our administrative side. A significant part of my role is developing the curriculum for, as well as teaching, our career development courses. Students…