Experiential Education
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Â鶹¹ÙÍø & Wales University, we believe that learning by doing is one of the most effective and high-impact ways to learn — which is why experiential learning has been woven into all aspects of our education, in and out of the classroom, for more than 100 years.
From collecting and analyzing data through research and fieldwork to volunteering with companies and events related to your field of study, Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s experiential education program will help you build a strong résumé — and a successful personal life — before you graduate.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s experiential education program puts you on the path to making effective career choices, identifying and pursuing internships, securing employment and navigating lifelong career direction.
Internships
Â鶹¹ÙÍø has strategically partnered with national businesses and local community organizations that offer academic internships.
- Thousands of employers post internship opportunities on Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s recruitment platform, Handshake.
- Last year, Â鶹¹ÙÍø connected students to 874 internship sites in 43 states.
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø partners with industry sites across the globe. Explore 20 in 12 countries, including Canada, Curacao, London, China and The Virgin Islands.
- Internships are designed to enhance your problem solving and communication skills, work ethic, professionalism and collaboration.
- 96.5% of students said internships strengthened their confidence in academics and their career.
74.7% Of internships are paid
77.6% Offered employment after paid internship
97% Of employers rate Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s internship program as Good or Exceptional
Directed Experiential Education (DEE)
This unique semester-long class invites students from different majors to collaborate on a real-world project.
- Set project goals, attend client meetings and engage in fieldwork throughout the semester.
- Use the skills you’ve learned in and out of the classroom to complete a project for a nonprofit or for-profit partner.
- Gain insight into possible career paths through an industry-based or functional-area-based project.
- Highlight the project on your résumé to demonstrate experience to potential employers.
Career-Focused Programs
Gain real-world experience and network with professionals in your industry through one of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s career programs.
- Take advantage of #HireÂ鶹¹ÙÍø to browse thousands of jobs and internships posted just for Â鶹¹ÙÍø students.
- Develop your skills for an easier transition from college to career with Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s career management course.
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s workshops offer résumé building assistance and interview tips from career experts.
- 89.2% of students completing their career management course showed improved confidence in their career planning skills.
95.4% Career Outcomes Rate* (11.3% higher than national average)**
75.8% Employed (15.6% higher than national average)**
58.5% Knowledge/Response Rate (3.8% higher than national average)**
*For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit Â鶹¹ÙÍø Student Consumer Information.
**National Average source from National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) First Destination Survey Class of 2021; based on Â鶹¹ÙÍø bachelor’s degree graduates.
Volunteerism
- Connect with the community while gaining real-world experiences.
- Volunteer opportunities include providing services to local shelters, planting trees in local neighborhoods, volunteering at the American Red Cross and more.
- Serve the community or volunteer to learn about social responsibility, ethics and leadership.
More Experiential Education at Â鶹¹ÙÍø
“At Momofuku, I worked with a lot of great chefs and learned how to time-manage. I worked as garde manger and in the raw bar. I shucked lots of oysters!”
-MICHAEL LIU, CULINARY NUTRITION
