ExpLearn for Students
Experiential Learning is a critical component of your UNF education. The ability to apply what you learn in the classroom to "real-world" settings will give you the edge when you seek opportunities after graduation. In a recent study by the National Association for Colleges and Employers, 60% of employers say the first two things they look for on a resume are (1) ability to work in a team and (2) problem-solving; two skills often achieved through Experiential Learning activities.
UNF is flush with ways for you to complete Experiential Learning. The easiest is often through your major, where many programs offer internships, community-based learning, and undergraduate research courses. Other popular ways are leadership positions in registered student organizations, the leadership minor through Taylor Leadership Institute, and short-term study abroad using a SAILS scholarship.
The impact of experiential learning on UNF student, Addison Pressley.
"I've gone to every career day offered by UNF. The one-on-one networking with representatives from local businesses and community partners is an excellent way to get your name out there. While the bulk of my work in my experiential learning activity as an intern is utilizing what I'm learning in the classroom, there are other skills I'm learning that are just as important. Adaptability, learning to be a good communicator, organization skills, time management, being a team player, and taking initiative are just as important as technical skills."
— Addison Pressley
ExpLearn Categories
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Internship
What is an Internship?
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Career & Professional Experiences
What are Career and Professional Experiences?
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Creative, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial Activity
What are Creative, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial Activities?
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Undergraduate Research
What is Undergraduate Research?
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Global or Sociocultural Learning
What is Global or Sociocultural Learning?
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Leadership
What is Leadership?
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Community-Based Learning
What is Community-Based Learning?
Community-based learning is intentionally designed, coordinated, and executed learning experiences in community-based settings that enhance participants’ academic learning, contribute to their personal growth, and increase their civic engagement while concurrently benefiting the community or communities in which these activities are embedded. Examples of this category include service-learning, volunteering, community service projects, living-learning communities, Days of Service, and civic engagement (course-based, for-credit).