Experiential learning empowers you to find your passions, step outside your comfort zone, and discover what matters.
... when you apply the information and skills from your classes to real-world situations.
Examples include: Applied Coursework, Community Enagement, Creation and Innovation, Fieldwork, Internships, Leadership, Mentored Research, Student Employment, and Study Abroad or Away
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A look inside the Experiential Learning Connector Arts & Sciences launched the Experiential Learning (EL) Connector in 2022 to raise awareness of internships, research, and other opportunities for students to learn by doing. In 2025, more than 3,200 undergraduate students were reached through EL Connector programs and outreach. Read the full story.
Audrey Johnson realized she wanted to change majors and needed help finding the right path. Rena Nurhussien, a first generation college student, sought advice about and insight into the science classes she would be taking. Both turned to the CAS Experiential Learning Connector, a new resource devoted to helping CAS students find experiential learning opportunities, for […]