See Where PennWest Students Are Putting Learning Into Action
At PennWest, learning goes beyond the classroom. Through internships, clinical placements, research, student teaching and other experiential learning opportunities, students apply what they learn, develop valuable skills and prepare for what comes next.
Explore where PennWest students are gaining real-world experience in workplaces, schools,
clinics, laboratories and community organizations across Pennsylvania and beyond.
See Experiential Experience in Action
Across PennWest, students turn classroom learning into real-world experience that builds skills, confidence and career direction.
This PennWest at Work story follows a PennWest Edinboro student putting her education to work through a marketing internship at Snap-tite Hose in Erie. Along the way, she is strengthening her skills, exploring her career interests and contributing to a local company.
Her supervisor — also a PennWest Edinboro graduate — understands firsthand how a PennWest education prepares students for what comes next. Their story is one example of PennWest students and graduates making an impact in workplaces and communities across the region and beyond.
Explore More ExperiencesSummer 2026 Student Experiences
PennWest students are completing internships, clinical placements, research, student teaching, field experiences and other experiential learning opportunities across Pennsylvania, the United States and beyond. Explore Summer 2026 experiences by location, career area or featured story.
Featured Student Experience Stories
Meet PennWest students who are applying what they learn, gaining professional experience and preparing for what comes next.
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Explore PennWest student experiences by location, field and organization.
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Whether you are exploring opportunities, searching for an internship or preparing to earn academic credit, PennWest can help you connect your interests and career goals with hands-on experience.
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