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Internships - Study Abroad - Faculty-student Collaborative Research - Community-based research - Service-learning

LC nursing students conduct pre-school screenings for the St. Lucia Ministry of Education in summer 2008, combining two segments of experiential education - study abroad and service-learning.

In today's competitive job market, employers are looking to hire college graduates with experience that transcends the traditional classroom setting in addition to a strong academic background. Lynchburg College considers experiential learning a key component to a student's academic and professional growth. Such experience helps students clarify career interests and goals and builds their resumes. In fact, the College has included in its Strategic Plan a goal of 100 percent student participation in experiential learning.

The College offers a wide array of options for students to engage in experiential learning.

• Internships give students the opportunity to gain professional experience and explore career options related to their academic discipline.
• Study abroad fosters the development of cross-cultural understanding and foreign language skills as well as preparing students for participation in our global society.
• Faculty-student collaborative researchallows students to participate in research projects with College faculty by giving them hands-on experience in the laboratory and the field.
• Community-based research engages students, faculty, and community partners in collaborative projects aimed at promoting positive change and social justice.
• Service-learning provides students the opportunity to serve others in the community through service experiences that utilize knowledge and skills gained in a classroom setting.