Anitra Scott Completes Experiential Learning Project at SUNY Oneonta

Anitra Scott, of New York, NY, has completed an experiential learning project titled "Sustainable Fashion Week US" at SUNY Oneonta.

Throughout the calendar year, SUNY Oneonta students put their classroom knowledge into action as they complete a wide range of experiential learning projects across every academic discipline. Whether studying fashion trends, conducting biological research, analyzing historical archives, working in professional accounting settings or participating in community-based fieldwork, students are gaining real-world experience that prepares them for career success.

These opportunities are supported through the university's Experiential Learning Center, located on the main floor of the Hunt Union. The center connects students with internships, research opportunities, global education experiences, volunteer programs and sustainability initiatives. By emphasizing hands-on engagement and practical skill development, the center ensures that experiential learning is woven into every major at SUNY Oneonta.

"During my internship, I gained hands-on experience creating digital content, researching sustainable fashion trends, and managing social media engagement in a remote professional setting. This experience helped me strengthen my communication, organization and marketing skills," said Scott, who is studying Fashion and Textiles.

"As an online intern, my final work focused on creating digital content, research-based social media posts and engagement reports that supported my organization's mission. Rather than a single physical project, my contributions were shared through online platforms and submitted directly to my internship supervisor for feedback and use.

"During my internship, I researched sustainable fashion trends and created digital content for social media, including informational posts, captions and designer highlights that aligned with the organization's mission. I tracked engagement metrics such as likes, comments, shares and posting patterns to analyze audience interaction and help improve online strategy. I also assisted with media research by identifying fashion publications and outreach contacts that could cover or attend events. Additionally, I drafted content for newsletters and helped maintain consistent messaging across platforms. Through these activities, I contributed to enhancing the organization's online presence while gaining hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation and sustainable fashion communication.

"Through this internship, I learned how to effectively create and manage digital content for social media, including tailoring posts to engage specific audiences and analyzing metrics to measure impact. I gained deeper insight into sustainable fashion trends and how brands communicate eco-conscious practices to the public. I also developed stronger research and professional communication skills by identifying media outlets, drafting content and collaborating remotely with my supervisor. This experience taught me how to adapt to a virtual work environment, manage deadlines and balance multiple projects at once. I believe these skills will be valuable in future roles in digital marketing, fashion communications and sustainability-focused initiatives."

Students benefit from a robust network of campus offices housed within the Experiential Learning Center. The Career Planning and Networking Center helps students secure internships in locations such as New York City, Washington, D.C., Albany and Los Angeles, as well as with local businesses and nonprofits. The Office of Global Education offers programs ranging from 10-day faculty-led trips to full-year study abroad experiences, while the Office of Student Research and Creative Activity supports student research through grants and opportunities to present at the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Showcase.

SUNY Oneonta invests heavily in helping students access these opportunities. Each year, the university awards more than $120,000 in grants to support student research, internships and travel to professional conferences. In addition, 23 study abroad and experiential scholarships help students participate in faculty-led programs, national competitions and industry events.

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