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Math+Fashion: It Adds Up
Madison Schott helps students network in the industry
M
ost colleges have several
enjoy working out problems,” she
types of clubs. But have
says. “I love to read books. I made a
you heard about fashion
New Year’s resolution to read a new
clubs?
book every week, and so far, so good.
Madison Schott, a 21-year old
Also, I am a Gemini, which means
graduate of Seton Hall University who
I am always juggling a bunch of differ-
plans to study data science in graduate ent activities. I have two sides to my
school, decided to channel her passion personality — the artsy, creative side,
for fashion and co-found the Seton
and the analytical side.”
Hall Fashion Club.
To date, the Fashion Club has close
“I’ve always wanted to start one on
to 80 members majoring in business,
campus because it is something I really arts and communications. But “anyone
love, and the campus has
with a love for fashion is
no clubs supporting fash-
welcome and highly
Submit your ideas for
ion,” Schott says. She’s
encouraged to join,”
been sewing since she
Schott says. “I want the
to [email protected]
was 8, has an Etsy shop
organization to help grow
where she sells homemade
skills that are important in
clothing, and also writes a
the industry, as well as teach students
blog called madisonmae.org.
how to network and get their name
However, given her major —
out there in such a competitive work
mathematical finance and marketing
field.” The college’s close proximity to
— you would not think fashion was
Manhattan is ideal for students inter-
foremost on her mind.
ested in networking to help jumpstart
“I absolutely love math, and actually their careers. ■
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FALL 2017 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE
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THINGS THAT
MIGHT SURPRISE
YOU ABOUT THIS
MULTI-TASKING
FASHIONISTA…
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Her first real job was working at an ice
cream shop, though when she was
younger, she walked dogs, sold dog treats
on the side of the road, and tried to sell
homemade jewelry at family parties.
She likes to attend Hackathons [when
participants collaborate on computer
programming] on weekends in order to
meet new people and grow her skills.
Someday she would love to open up
her own company that focuses on data
science and fashion.
She has always dreamed of writing her
own magazine or book. She loves to write
about her thoughts in her blog.
She is extremely passionate about mental
health awareness.
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To learn more about the club, contact
[email protected] or visit
the club on Instagram @fashionclubSHU.
WRITTEN BY DEIRDRE FLANAGAN WARD