Stories tagged with: Experiential Learning

Learning Community leaders help Bobcats transition to college life

Ohio University started its academic-focused Learning Community program back in 1999 and it has been very successful in helping first-year students become comfortable on campus.

Bobcat gains experience working with a new type of animal as Wolf Park intern

OHIO junior Rebecca Bacon has loved wolves ever since she discovered the video game “Wolf Quest,” and this summer she got to live out a dream by working with wolves as an intern at Wolf Park.

From undecided to engineering: Orlando Gonzalez gains experience and insight

Sophomore Orlando Gonzalez always wanted to go to college, but worried that he wouldn't be able to afford it. He became a Cutler Scholar and was able to pursue his dreams.

Kirby Bowman stands with the jewelry she designs

Specialized studies graduate finds passion at local studio

During college Kirby Bowman sometimes worried about finding a sustainable career as an artist. Now she is thankful to be making art and facilitating meaningful community collaborations as a production

From undecided to experienced: Duncan Farquhar’s Bobcat journey

When Duncan Farquhar came to Ohio University in 2018, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to major in, so he entered as an undecided student in University College. Now, he'll graduate with experience.

Max Routsong's dog Boat helps his owner with internship duties

Max Routsong interns in the family business

As an intern at his family's funeral home, Max had the opportunity to explore and participate in the operation of the business his great grandparents built over a hundred years ago.

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Specialized studies major interns with Developmental Disabilities Board

Through her internship at the ACBDD Tyaira became more knowledgeable about the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Help Me Grow, Early Intervention system, policy and procedures

Undergraduate students can seek funding through experiential learning awards

These funds are available to any student in an undergraduate degree program. Students can request $100 to $2,000 to go toward expenses they would incur as part of their participation.

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Showcase highlights powerful impact of Community Based Internships

On Monday, January 27, the Center for Campus and Community Engagement (CCCE) hosted Making an Impact: Community Internship Showcase to illustrate how mutually beneficial partnerships can occur.

University announces funding opportunity for experiential learning

The Office of Undergraduate Experiential Learning is accepting proposals for Undergraduate Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants. It is open to faculty, staff, and student organizations.

Career Corner | Internship Gives Philosophy Major Insights into Law Profession

Samantha Stewart ’18 is the first Philosophy major to participate in the department’s internship program, serving as an intern for Mollica, Gall, Sloan, and Sillery, the oldest and largest law firm in

Global Leadership Center students are shown together

OHIO GLC student reflects on life-changing trip to Cambodia

Jonathan Baldwin, a psychology student currently in his last semester of study, joined Ohio University’s Global Leadership Center (GLC) to gain professional experience and leadership skills internationally.

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