Experiential Learning
Learning Comes to Life at PennWest!
At PennWest, your education goes beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences that reflect your passions and prepare you for tomorrow’s careers. Whether you're collaborating with industry leaders, engaging in community-based projects, or exploring global perspectives, you'll find a supportive, inclusive environment that empowers every student to thrive.
Learn more about the diverse ways you can gain experience, then partner with the Experiential Learning Center and your PennWest Faculty Advisor, Career Coach, and Success Coach to design a personalized path that turns your ambitions into action
— and your potential into purpose.
Engage in creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial projects that challenge you to
think outside the box, develop new ideas, and apply them in real-world settings. Apply classroom learning in real-world settings through internships, fieldwork, and
clinical placements that offer hands-on experience, career growth, and insights into
your industry. Collaborate with faculty and industry experts on research projects to explore new
knowledge, gain experience, and contribute to advancements in your chosen field of
study. PennWest Student Leadership guides students through learning, doing, reflecting, and
experimenting with leadership styles while building skills through involvement. Engage with local communities through service-learning and volunteer work, building
civic responsibility, social awareness, and a drive to make a difference. Gain global perspectives through study abroad, international internships, and cultural
exchanges that broaden horizons, boost understanding, and prepare you for a global
workforce. Take your on-campus student employment to the next level! Learn how to connect student
employment job skills with classroom learning and your future career goals. Build career skills through the First Year Experience course, job shadowing, events,
and simulations—gain connections, boost your resume, and prepare for success.