Maximize Your Degree With Experience

What is Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning includes more than internships—it encompasses a wide range of activities that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Engage in classroom projects
• Participate in on-campus research
• Volunteer to support your interests
• Join student organizations and assume leadership roles
• Try your skills in a case competition
• Take classes that offer employer connections
• Speak or debate in a public setting
• Perform in a cultural production
• Sign up for Spring or Fall Break adventures
• Study abroad and expand your world

These experiences contribute to your personal and professional growth as well as your skill set. It's about learning by doing, making mistakes, and evolving into a well-rounded individual. Hands-on experience enables you to stand out in the job market, giving you a distinct advantage when it's your time to enter the workforce.

Did You Know?

If you have internships and/or other experiential learning on your resume, you can apply for jobs requiring 1-3 years of experience, even as a current student or recent grad.

Students with at least one paid internship on their resume made $15,000 - $20,000 more in their starting salary (compared to those with no internship experience).