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As a Queen’s student you currently have access to a vibrant landscape of experiential learning activities. Examples include:

  • 12-16 month paid work placements through the

  • Practicums such as those in Nursing, Education, Kinesiology, or the Masters in Public Health

  • Co-Curricular opportunities ranging from student leadership positions to administering student clubs.

 

In Their Own Words

Laura Wyatt holding an It All Adds Up board and being photographed by a reporter during the 2016-17 It All Adds Up Campaign

Participants in Experiential Learning at ³ÉÈË´óƬ share their stories. 

  •  - Tori Brown (BSc'16, Biology), a SWEP student who worked at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Biology Station
  • - Omatseye Wilkie (BScEng'15), a QUIP intern who worked at Devon Canada
  • Arts & Science Student Benefits from Environmental Internship - Erik Wright (BScH'17, Environmental Science), a QUIP Intern who worked at the City of Kingston, 249KB
  • Test Drive Your Career - Jennifer Clarke (BCmpH'09, Software Development), a QUIP intern who worked at IBM, 301KB
  • ​Engineering Degree Takes on New Meaning - Timi Boyo (BScEng'15, Mechanical & Materials Engineering), a QUIP intern who worked at GM of Canada 337KB
  • Internships that Work: The Reciprocity Principle - Jacey Carnegie (BAH, Psychology), a QUIP intern who worked with Information Technology Services at ³ÉÈË´óƬ, 97 KB
  • Growing From Experience - Laura Wyatt (BA, Computing & the Creative Arts), a QUIP intern who was responsible for marketing and communications for three Queen's departments, 265 KB

If you would like to tell us about your participation in experiential learning activities please email us! We'd love to hear from you!

The Benefits of Experiential Learning

Participating in experiential learning activities at Queen’s University can have a very positive impact on your academic and professional careers. By participating in EL, you will: 

  • Acquire in-demand workplace skills (technical and non-technical) through curricular and co-curricular experiences

  • Build your professional network through internships, practicums and experiential learning projects  

  • Explore career options and/or confirm your interest in a chosen profession

  • Explore the relationship between theory and practice, and gain new insight into course material

  • Participate in self-directed learning opportunities;

  • Gain realistic knowledge and experience of the workplace.

If you have questions please email el.hub@queensu.ca