Experiential Learning

Welcome

Brandeis University offers students and faculty a wide range of hands-on learning and teaching opportunities including: independent research, experiential learning courses, internships, community-engaged projects, studio and art work and study abroad programs. The Experiential Learning program was developed to expand on some of the vibrant aspects of the Brandeis mission, particularly preparing students to fully participate in a changing society.

In addition to academic experiential learning, Brandeis has an array of not-for-credit opportunities for student leadership and volunteer projects which encompass the 'learning by doing' philosophy. Many projects take students beyond campus by partnering with community groups,  or conducting research at a museum in Boston, or serving as an intern for a semester, or through study overseas.

What makes the Experiential Learning program so unique is our focus on the reflective processes that connect theory to practice to the synthesis of new ideas which is an integral part of experiential learning. These steps in particular enable the analysis and assessment of a student's experiences and are crucial for the development of new skills, knowledge and critical thinking. This process is the essence of experiential learning.

To learn more about Experiential Learning at Brandeis, please contact Audra Grady, Academic Administrator for Experiential Learning.

For a broader sense of the experiential aspects of Brandeis academics, please explore the pages for associated programs and departments.

• Community Engaged Learning
• Justice Brandeis Semester
• Study Abroad
• Internships
• Performing & Visual Arts
• Dean of Arts & Sciences