Real-World Skills; Real-World Impact
Do you want to connect with others around a common goal, build professional and interpersonal skills, apply learning to real-world problems, and gain experience you can talk about in job or graduate school interviews? If so, you should explore experiential learning.
Experiential learning allows you to build knowledge and skills as you address real-world problems outside the classroom. It happens through thoughtful reflection on your work towards meaningful change for you and the community.
What is Experiential Learning?
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Volunteer work
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Undergraduate research
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Capstone projects
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Community service
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Work-study jobs
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Internships
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Study abroad experiences
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Service-oriented travel
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Community-engaged coursework
Getting Started with Experiential Learning
No matter how you would like to make a difference, Schreyer can help guide you. Together, we will explore how to connect your interests and values to your long-term goals, deepen experiential learning you are already doing, and discover opportunities you may not have known about or considered.
Funding Your Experiential Learning
If you are interested in opportunities but need funding to pursue them, Schreyer has grants available for many experiences that fall into experiential learning. Schreyer also has an Experiential Learning Project Grant, which can fund a project with a community partner. Contact Schreyer's Experiential Learning Coordinator to learn more.
We Can Help You
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Explore where your interests intersect with opportunities to make a difference in the community
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Identify experiences that fit your service goals and desired time commitment
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Investigate a thesis related to community
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Find ways to deepen the experiences or activities you are already doing
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Discuss current or past experiences and how to clearly communicate them relative to your goals (e.g. prep for internships)
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Build an online presence that reflects your experiences
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Explore grants or other funding available for opportunities that interest you
Questions?
Make an appointment with me to start a conversation about experiential learning.
Ash Mayes
- Experiential Learning Coordinator
Make an appointment to discuss: Experiential learning opportunities