Center for Experiential Learning

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Center for Experiential Learning

• Bridging Knowledge and Experience
• 103 Young Hall
• Phone [phone]
• FAX [phone]
• E-Mail intern_at_radford.edu
• Homepage http//www.radford.edu/intern

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What is Experiential Learning?

• A paid or unpaid internship or service learning
  position where students receive college credit
  while completing coursework.

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Why should you participate?

• Apply classroom theory, strategies and ideas in a
  work setting
• Develop self-discipline and professional identity
• Clarify educational goals
• Establish a bridge between the college campus
  and the world of work
• Document work experience necessary for graduate
  entrance, scholarship and fellowship funding

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Who is Eligible?

• Students with good academic standing as
  established by departmental guidelines
• Students who demonstrate the maturity necessary
  to perform responsibly in the work world
• Students who have earned 15-60 credit hours and
  maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

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Employment Opportunities

• Students are encouraged to participate in
  locating an internship site
• Students are matched with positions reflective of
  their course of study
• Opportunities exist locally, state and eastcoast
  wide
• Placements focus around growth industries,
  business and community organizations

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How Long Do Internships Last?

• Internships usually last for one session, either
  a semester or summer session between junior or
  senior year
• Internships are often completed during summer
  session while students are often residing at home
  or with parents
• Internships are coordinated to meet the students
  geographical preference

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Student Responsibilities

• Meet with advisors for approval
• Meet with Center for Experiential Learning
  advisors and complete the intake process
• Complete all required forms and paperwork
• Complete a resume
• Meet with instructors to establish objectives for
  internship
• Coordinate work schedule with University advisors
• Agree to be a responsible member of the RU
  student population while in the workplace

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When Can I Apply?

• As Soon As Possible!!
• Start arranging classes as early as your freshmen
  year to allow time for internship experience!!
• Visit the Center for Experiential Learning and
  the Career Services Center for information and
  helpful tips to get you started!!

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The Center for Experiential Learning

• Register with The Center for Experiential
  Learning
• Identify Internship Opportunities
• Attend Seminar Series
• Develop Electronic Portfolio
• Placement into Select Internship Sites
• Evaluation
• SUCCESS!!!!!

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• GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE..PAID OPPORTUNITIES..
• SECURE COLLEGE CREDIT!!!
• CONTACT US TODAY!!

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