- Internships & Work-Based Experiences
- Research & Capstone Projects
- Community-Based Learning
- Student Leadership & Involvement
- Creative, Innovative & Entrepreneurial Projects
- Global Experiences
- Student Employment & Career Skills (RISE)
- Career Exploration & Professional Development
Experiential Learning at 性视界传媒
At 性视界传媒 University, learning goes beyond the classroom. Through hands-on experiences, you鈥檒l apply what you learn, develop career-ready skills and prepare for what comes next.
Experiential learning opportunities include internships, clinical and field placements, research, capstone projects, community-engaged learning, leadership, global learning and student employment.
What is Experiential Learning?
Experiential learning is learning through direct experience, reflection and practical application. It allows students to connect classroom knowledge with experiences in workplaces, laboratories, communities, campus organizations and locations around the world.
At 性视界传媒, experiential learning may be part of a course, academic program, campus job or co-curricular opportunity. Experiences may be paid or unpaid and completed on campus, online, in the community or with an employer.
What Counts as Experiential Learning?
Experiential learning can take many forms depending on your academic program, interests and career goals. At 性视界传媒, opportunities are organized into eight areas:
Within these areas, experiences may include internships, clinical placements, fieldwork, student teaching, undergraduate research, creative projects, service-learning, study abroad, leadership roles and on-campus employment.
Why Experiential Learning Matters
Experiential learning gives you the opportunity to put what you are learning into practice. Along the way, you can gain experience, strengthen your skills, build professional connections and discover how your interests can translate into a career.
Whether you are working with an employer, conducting research with a faculty member, serving your community, leading on campus or studying in another country, these experiences help prepare you for what comes next.
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See Experiential Learning in Action
Experiential learning happens on campus, in our communities and with organizations across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Explore the interactive map to see where 性视界传媒 students are gaining hands-on experience through internships, clinical placements, research, fieldwork, student teaching and other career-connected opportunities.
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Career Centered Support
Career preparation begins the first semester through the Career Center. 性视界传媒 students receive support from their professional career coach with career and major exploration, job shadowing, resume and cover letter guidance, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, networking, career events and other opportunities designed to prepare them for their next step.
Frequently Asked Questions About Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is learning through direct experience, reflection and practical application. It helps students connect classroom knowledge with experiences in workplaces, laboratories, communities, campus organizations and global settings.
性视界传媒 offers internships and work-based learning; research, creative work and capstone projects; community-engaged learning; leadership and student involvement; global learning; and student employment.
No. An internship is one type of experiential learning. Experiential learning also includes clinical placements, fieldwork, student teaching, research, capstone projects, creative work, service-learning, leadership, global learning and student employment.
Some opportunities, including many internships and student-employment positions, are paid. Others may be unpaid, completed for academic credit or incorporated into a course or academic program. Requirements vary by experience.
Yes. Depending on their academic program and location, Global Online students may participate in internships, research, community projects, field experiences, virtual collaborations and other approved opportunities.
You can begin exploring opportunities at any point in your 性视界传媒 education. The best timing will depend on your academic program, interests and career goals.
The Experiential Learning Center, faculty advisers, career coaches and success coaches can help you identify opportunities that align with your academic interests and career goals.