Experiential Learning Opportunities

As discussed earlier, a variety of activities and programs exist in which you can participate to confirm not only that your career plan is on track, but also gain valuable skills. Gaining experience in your field while in college can help you meet people who may later serve as important references for graduate school or employment. It can also teach you things you won’t learn in the classroom!

Here are a number of ways to pursue this experience:

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co-operative (co-op) education Paid work assignments that provide students with an opportunity to use their education and apply it to the workplace. In co-operative education a term of work alternates with a term of school.