Summer
Pre-College
FASHION RETAILING
When Marykate spent
two weeks of her
summer at Marist’s
campus in New
York, she lived in a
dorm, took a class in
Fashion Design, and
visited New York City
to meet with industry
professionals. But
Marykate is, in fact,
not a college student;
Marykate attended the
Summer Pre-College
program before she
even began her senior
year of high school.
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Campuses” by the
Princeton Review.
Expand your academic and creative aspirations! Marist’s Summer Pre-College
is a summer academic program exclusively for rising juniors and seniors in high
school. During your time here, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and
talented faculty, while spending 14 days in the heart of the historic Hudson River
Valley. You’ll make new friends and maybe even discover what you want to be
when you grow up. Think that’ll happen at a summer job?
Do you have what it takes to become a fashion retailer? Are you interested in
pursuing a career in the fashion industry? If yes, then the Marist Summer PreCollege Fashion Retailing Program may be perfect for you. The curriculum is
taught by faculty of the highly regarded Fashion Program at Marist, who all
have extensive experience in the fashion industry and related fields. In addition
students will gain a better understanding of all the aspects that play a role in
creating the retail industry. They will develop a strong understanding of retailing
principles and practices and ultimately learn how to make strategic decisions in
order to capture consumers. Students will also have the opportunity to take field
trips to New York City to visit fashion
retail locations, buying offices, and
attend discussions with fashion business
professionals who will offer insight into
2016 Dates:
career opportunities available today in
July 10 - 23
retailing.
The New York campus offers one of the most scenic settings
in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, an area renowned for
over 400 years of American history. The campus is bordered
by the Hudson River on the western side and a lush 15-acre
arboretum and hiking area on the northern end of campus.
Located 90 miles north of metropolitan New York City,
the Marist location provides both breathtaking views and
outstanding professional resources to enhance your college
experience.
Marist College is always improving upon its state-of-the-art
technology and teaching methods and striving to ensure that
campus is filled with resources that will take Marist students’
education to the next level. The James A. Cannavino Library
and the brand new Hancock Center of Technology are critical
to the students’ educational experience, as they allow students
to utilize the latest technological innovations. Marist is
continually developing the way the latest technology is
integrated within courses, whether it’s through utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive classrooms, or the state-ofthe-art investment center.
Through the Marist Summer Pre-College Program, high
school students can experience college life while immersing
themselves in academic study and taking advantage of
additional career opportunities. With the support of Marist
staff, students graduate the Pre-College Program saying,
“This was the best summer of my life” and travel home
with a newly developed resume, an enhanced skill set, and
the confidence essential for success in college. So join us this
summer and experience all that Marist’s Summer Pre-College
Fashion Retailing Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Gain ability to analyze the retail industry by format,
consumer, and understand the steps in strategic retail
planning.
Understand how to identify target markets, trading areas,
and consumer behavior.
Gain knowledge into all of the elements that encompasses a
retailer’s total image positioning.
Explore how emerging global retailers and the growth
of Omni-channel retailing is shaping the current retail
landscape.
Offer deeper insight into the various types of careers within
the retail industry.
“Overall, the program at Marist
was more than what I thought it
would be. I learned so much about
a topic I’m interested in and might
want to pursue as a career. I got a
good sense of what college life is
like and met great people. I can’t
think of a better way I could have
spent two weeks.”
– Jaclyn
Academics
Students complete coursework related
to their area of interest, both on their
own and in collaboration with others.
Participants learn about the industry
from professionals who could become
their professors if they attend Marist
as undergraduate students
Campus Life
Students get the opportunity to
experience college life by living in
dorms, eating in the dining hall, and
meeting new friends from around the
world. They can explore the beautiful
campus and get a sense of what
college-life is like at Marist.
Resume Building
Students can boost their resume (and
their career) by attending a 3-credit
college class before they finish high
school. They also have the opportunity
to network with industry professionals
and potentially earn letters of
recommendation.