Whenever asked about what I love the most about Georgetown, I always make the same points. Though I praise the university’s great location, its Jesuit tradition, and, of course, the basketball team, I find myself coming back to a singular argument – Georgetown students are unlike any other. Only at Georgetown can I find classmates running a multi-million dollar organization like the Credit Union, starting their own businesses such as Compass Partners, and even saving lives with GERMS. And as a student, nothing excited me more than joining an on-campus organization that not only demonstrated the initiative of students but also bettered the on-campus community. That said, The Corp and its mission statement of “Students Serving Students” were especially appealing to me when I applied to work for the company’s IT + Marketing department.
Students of Georgetown, Inc., which is also known affectionately to Georgetown students as The Corp, is a non-profit company that has annual revenues in excess of $4 million and has 3 different coffee shops as well as 2 convenience stores on campus. What’s truly amazing about The Corp is that it is entirely student-run, meaning that there isn’t any adult supervision. The company is made up of over 200 undergrads, and students have the ability to work their way up from being a cashier to becoming the CEO of the entire company. Regardless of your position within the company, you have the unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to The Corp’s success and get paid while you’re doing it too.
Working for The Corp has been an invaluable experience that has deeply enriched my college experience. Ever since I began working, I have developed both a myriad of technical skills. In the IT + Marketing department, I have been able express my creativity by designing ads that promote the company’s storefronts and philanthropic efforts as well as showcase my technical abilities by working on various IT projects. However and more importantly, The Corp is a great social outlet. With a number of various activities and events outside of work, The Corp has made it easy for me to meet a number of people and develop life-long friendships. Since being hired, I consider the people that I work closely with on a day-to-day basis also as my closest friends.
Regardless of which organization you choose to join, you’ll find people with like-minded interests and meet some of your closest friends. Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find it on the Hilltop!
Patrick Go
MSB '11
Redwood, CA
