What is Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning encompasses diverse personal and professional activities, engaging you beyond the classroom to gain practical insights, develop knowledge and skills, and establish valuable professional connections, making you world-ready.

Experiential Learning opportunities range from a wide variety of enriching experiences, including service learning, faculty-led research, study abroad, student employment, cooperative education, and internships. When engaging in these applied experiences, you can reflect on the unique value of the world of work and gain confidence in your career direction.


Types of Experiential Learning

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  • Discover your strengths, passions, and values
  • Develop skills and competencies that employers value
  • Stand out in a competitive job market with real-world experience
  • Gain confidence in your career direction and make informed decisions
  • Prepare for a career that is rapidly changing and evolving
  • Build your network and make lasting connections: Collaborate with professionals, alumni, and peers on projects and experiences that can lead to job opportunities, mentorship, and lifelong relationships.

Get Started & Take Action Today!

Take the first step towards transforming your journey with Experiential Learning:

  • Check out the Experiential Learning Student Guide to start planning and exploring opportunities
  • Meet with a Career Coach in the C3 to discuss finding meaningful experiences that align with your goals and interests
  • Check out the Experiential Learning Dashboard to discover opportunities across the UF campus
  • Share your story through blog writing and testimonials about the exciting Experiential Learning opportunities you’ve had!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your journey with Experiential Learning. Explore the Career Hub for opportunities, resources, and guidance to help you succeed in your academic and professional pursuits.


Experiential Learning Dashboard

Find more ways to get involved with experiential learning at UF by clicking here to access an experiential learning dashboard; The Experiential Learning dashboard is a comprehensive and searchable database of the many experiential learning opportunities that any student at the University of Florida can use to identify ways to get involved and gain meaningful experiences inside or outside the classroom.

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This October, students joined the Career Connections Center for a Career Trek to two University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Research and Education Centers: The Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred and the Mid-Florida Research …

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According to the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), employers consistently rank intercultural competencecritical thinking, and real-world problem-solving as top skills they seek in …

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Curiosity: Your Secret Tech Superpower

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Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.