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What is Experiential Learning?
Experiential learning is gained through experiences such as work or volunteer opportunities that help you
- Explore and clarify career interests.
- Foster personal and professional growth while developing a professional network .
- Build upon classroom knowledge while improving transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and technology.
Typically 4 types of Experiental Learning:
- Internships: Paid or unpaid work in a field directly related to the student’s area of study.
- Co-ops: Extended (usually two semesters) full-time paid internship.
- Volunteer: Unpaid experiences ranging from one-time “shadowing” to regular ongoing participation with an organization.
- Part-Time/Summer: Short-term or extended on- or off-campus work experiences.
Fast Facts about Experiential Learning
- 75% of U.S. undergraduate students will complete internship/ co-op before graduation.
- Over 80% of companies use experiential learning programs to identify talent and recruit full-time employees.
- Employers hire 50% of their intern/ co-op students as employees after graduation.
- View employers and salaries of internships acquired by K-State students.
Tips to Find and Succeed in an Internship or Co-op
- View various websites for internship, co-op, or summer jobs including your CES account.
- Various online resources for jobs related to career fields, geographic, government, etc.
- Key information to help you seek an internship or co-op.
- Tips to succeed in your internship or co-op.
Learn about the University Recognition Program
- Find out more about CES's program to assist you in documenting and making the most of your internship or co-op.