New York City Marketing Immersion

January 10-12, 2010

Application Deadline is Monday, November 9th at 5 pm

Co-sponsored by the Mason School of Business and the W&M Career Center.  Students connect with alumni and other professionals in the marketing field through company site visits and a networking dinner. Networking conversations with alumni provide an opportunity to get advice on how to pursue the field of marketing, how to search for internships and jobs, and what it's like to live in New York City and work in the marketing industry.  We will visit: Colgate-Palmolive, MediaVest, CRT/tanaka, SciFi Network, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Sesame Workshop.

This trip is limited to 20 students of sophomore, junior, and senior level. Please note that this is a competitive application process and by submitting this application, you are not guaranteed a spot to participate. We will notify all participants by November 16, 2009 of their acceptance.

Program Fee: The $300 program fee includes lodging and a networking dinner with alumni. Lunch will be provided by the participating companies.

Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own round trip transportation to New York City and subway fare within the city.

Lodging: Two nights lodging (January 10 & 11) in a hotel near New York City

Staff: Director of the Career Center, Mary Schilling, and Associate Director David Lapinski will accompany the group throughout the program.

Please complete the form below. ALL fields are required.
Email your resume and one-page essay together as a single Microsoft WORD attachment to: Katherine Nobles. The essay should address your interest in marketing and what you hope to gain from the experience.
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