Summer
Pre-College
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
When Jenna spent two
weeks of her summer
at Marist’s campus in
New York, she lived in
a dorm, took a class
in Environmental
Science, and
performed research
along the banks of
the Hudson river. But
Jenna is, in fact, not a
college student; Jenna
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?
Are you interested in learning about natural environments? Do you like to
confront important and far-ranging real-life problems by “getting your feet wet?”
If so, then the Marist’s Summer Pre-College Environmental Science course is for
you. Using the beautiful Hudson River Valley as a natural laboratory, students
will examine natural systems, the impacts of human activities upon these systems,
and how society deals with these impacts. Students will learn about important
and timeless environmental issues both in classrooms and labs at Marist’s campus
as well as through frequent field trips. Trips include a visit to New York City
and parts of its watershed, and a sail on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater,
America’s Environmental Flagship. The
course will culminate with a student
presentation of independent projects. If
you’re interested in science and want to
2016 Dates:
experience the natural world firsthand,
June 26 - July 9
please join us!
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
Environmental Science Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Examines natural systems, adverse impacts of human
activities upon these systems, and how society deals with
these impacts.
Engage in the effects of climate change
Learn how human population growth influences the
environment
Examine a variety of biodiversity issues
Explore how enviornmental science impacts politics,
economics, and ethics.
Upon successful completion of the Summer Environmental
Institute, each student will earn three (3) transferable college
credits for the Marist College course ENSC 101, Introduction
to Environmental Issues.
“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.