Experiential Education
Experience Makes a Difference
“In its simplest form, experiential learning means learning from experience or learning by doing. Experiential education first immerses learners in an experience and then encourages reflection about the experience to develop new skills, new attitudes, or new ways of thinking” Lewis & Williams (1994).
The Office of Experiential Education within the Faculty of Social Sciences offers a unique combination of education, career planning, and practical experience.
Contact the Office of Experiential Education to find out how, over the course of your academic career, we can help you combine your education with hands-on experience, linked to careers and the community, to ensure you get the most out of you university learning experience.
Internships
Internships allow you to explore careers, develop employability skills and make important contacts for now and after graduation
Career Placements
Unpaid job shadow experiences that provide exposure to various occupations/professions in a field as preparation for future careers
Academic Placements
Unpaid, community-based experiences linking the theories learned in class to the diverse aspects of the community around you
Funding & Awards
Funding options support diverse student experiences such as research, advocacy, local and global community engagement, and more
CONTACT
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26482
OFFICE
Experiential Education
Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 129
General Inquiries
exp.ed@mcmaster.ca