Internships and experiential learning
Internships
Choosing an internship (Job Web)
Qualities of a good internship (University Career Services)
Employment
Student jobs can do more than pay the bills—they can also give you a chance to explore different kinds of work, build your résumé, and begin networking with people who can give you positive references.
U of M resources
Service learning
If you want to connect to the community while gaining experience in
your academic or career fields, there are countless ways to get
involved. Learn more about service learning and
community involvement opportunities below, or by visiting Career and
Community Learning Center, 345 Fraser Hall office.
Learning Abroad Center
Pursue your degree while living and taking classes in another
country! The Learning Abroad Center will help you put it all
together.
Research opportunities
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program offers financial
awards to full time undergraduates for research, scholarly, or
creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member.
Research experience is a very important part of undergraduate
education for students planning on graduate school, or for those
interested in careers in technology or the sciences. You can propose
an undergraduate research project in any field that interests you.
September 2006