Now that you have developed a career plan, gotten a handle on your interests, and done your industry research, it’s time to test the waters. But since employers prefer to hire people with experience, how can you gain experience if they won’t hire you without any? The answer is that there are several ways to gain some experience while you are in college. Engaging in experiential learning opportunities such as service learning, volunteer activities, internships, co-op programs, and competitions and projects designed for students, can help you gain some experience while you are in college.