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Experiential Learning

The Academic Experience

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Discover Your Passions, Develop Your Skills

A complement to the classroom experience, experiential learning at Marist empowers students to explore, create, and grow鈥攊n the lab, on campus, in professional settings, and across the globe. From day one, students have access to immersive opportunities like research, study abroad, service learning, and internships that deepen their understanding and broaden their perspective. It鈥檚 a journey that sparks creativity, encourages self-reflection, and builds the skills to lead with purpose and professionalism in any field.

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SPEED TOUR: Signature Experiential Learning Offerings

Step inside the future of learning. Marist鈥檚 modern, high-energy spaces are built for students to merge technical skills with critical thinking through hands on, real-world experiences.

Take a one-minute video speed tour with Sierra and explore seven standout experiential learning opportunities鈥攐pen to students of every major. Stops include:

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Prepare to Stand Out

Learning goes further when it鈥檚 hands-on. Whether broadcasting from a live ESPN control room or analyzing real-time cybersecurity threats, students gain the kind of experience that builds critical thinking鈥攁nd stands out on a r茅sum茅.

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Learn more about on-campus experiential learning opportunities, including: 

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Internships Propel Students from Classroom to Career

Internships turn academic knowledge into real-world know-how. Whether earning credit or gaining experience, students get a head start on their careers through hands-on roles that align with their goals.

The Center for Career Services connects students to a network of 51,000+ talented alumni鈥攎any of whom are ready to mentor, support, and hire fellow Red Foxes. It鈥檚 a culture of connection that pays off after graduation.

Marist students have interned with top organizations across industries, including:

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of students participated in one or more credit-bearing internships

 

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one-on-one career advising appointments annually

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Connecting Students with Alumni at Paramount Headquarters 

Marist students from across all disciplines visited Paramount's headquarters in Manhattan for a Road to the Workplace trip, where they toured the entertainment company's offices, attended an alumni panel discussion, and even sat on the iconic Forrest Gump bench鈥攁ll part of a dynamic day of networking and discovering how Red Fox connections can open doors in the entertainment industry.

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Bridge Classroom Concepts with Global Experiences

Strengthen confidence. Deepen career ambitions. Enhance lifelong friendships.

It's why about half of Marist students study abroad. Many students access global learning through travel courses. These unique classes give students the opportunity to combine classroom learning with hands-on global experiences. After completing coursework on campus, they travel to a related international or U.S. location for up to two weeks of immersive learning - allowing them to directly experience the subjects they鈥檝e studied. Previous travel courses have visited:

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England

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France

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Ghana

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Greece

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Iceland

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Ireland

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Netherlands

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Portugal

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Greece

 

Travel Courses

Study Abroad

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Coding and AI are not just passions for Christian鈥攖hey're his calling.


Inspired by AI and Human Potential, Christian Sarmiento '25, a data science and analytics major, dives into hands-on learning and research to uncover endless ways AI can shape the future. He also leads campus-wide talks on the responsible use of this revolutionary tech across industries. That's because Christian sees more than just data鈥攈e sees the human impact of innovation.

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