What is experiential learning?
Experiential learning involves learning through doing, reflecting on the experience, and applying insights to future life and career goals.
How is experiential learning different from traditional classroom learning?
Experiential learning goes beyond traditional lectures and textbooks by immersing students in real-life experiences. It encourages active engagement and the application of knowledge in real-world settings.
What types of activities qualify as experiential learning at SCSU?
Experiential learning can take various forms, including Internships for Credit, Service-Learning, Study Abroad, Research Projects, Nursing Clinicals, Student Teaching, and collaborative projects embedded in academic courses.
How does experiential learning benefit students?
Experiential learning enhances students' practical skills and problem-solving abilities. It helps students develop a range of soft skills needed to achieve life and career goals such as communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
Why do students need to participate in Experiential Learning?
Quality experiential learning provides students with meaningful and relevant opportunities that help define life and career goals.
How can students maximize the benefits of experiential learning?
Students can maximize the benefits of experiential learning by actively engaging in the experiences, seeking feedback, reflecting on their learning, and connecting the acquired skills and knowledge to their academic and career goals.
Who can I contact if I have questions about Experiential Learning?
For further information on Experience Learning students can contact:
Rachel Cunningham-Exavier
Assistant Director
Office Of Career & Professional Development
BU 102 G
exavierr1@southernct.edu
(203) 392-6607
For information on Internships for Credit:
For information on Service-Learning:
For Information on Study Abroad:
Ina Marshall, Ed.D.
Assistant Director, Programs Abroad Coordinator
International Education, Office of
EN A 220 D
marshalli2@southernct.edu
(203) 392-7257