Did You Know?
You can get funding from Brandeis and off-campus sources for your exploration. See a full list of resources here.
Typically, over 250 alumni volunteer their time and expertise during the Shadowing Experience program. Hiatt can match you with a professional in a career of your interest.
Over one third of the junior class at Brandeis studies abroad. You can find an academic or a work experience abroad with the help from Hiatt or Study Abroad office.
Most employers are looking for entry-level employees who have had some internship experience, preferably within that company. Make sure your resume is outstanding by your senior year by engaging in meaningful internships throughout your time at Brandeis.
Overview
Leadership Experiences
Volunteering
Shadowing & Alumni Networking
Part-Time Jobs
Internships
International Opportunities
Academic Connections
Experiential programs at Brandeis University in general and through Hiatt Career Center specifically will not only help you determine your focus, they will make you a more desirable candidate once you start job searching or applying to graduate schools. We encourage you to explore careers and build your skills set through the myriad opportunities outlined below. Additionally, visit the Experiential Learning web site to learn more about academic opportunities which provide opportunities to further your academic knowledge and enhance your career options at the same time.
There are a number of ways to engage in experiential programs - click on the heading to learn more.
- With over 250 clubs at Brandeis, you have plenty of possibilities of becoming a leader!
- Whether through community service organizations or places such as hospitals or museums, you can find an experience that will expand your skill set.
Hiatt Shadowing Experience & Alumni Networking
- This is an opportunity for you to visit Brandeis alumni, interact with them during a typical workday and learn from your experiences.
- The program teaches you all the necessary tools for a successful networking experience.
- Find a skilled part-time job - on or off-campus - that will provide you with transferable skills which will be desirable for employers (communication, organization, attention to detail, creativity, etc.).
- Internships allow you to apply the liberal arts skills to a career related field of interest. Internships are supervised experiences in which you combine critical thinking and intentional reflection with your academic study.
- Whether through academic study abroad or an internship overseas, you will learn personally and professionally through a transformative experience.
- Experiential Learning at Brandeis web site maintains a catalogue of academic opportunities where you can combine hands-on experience with classroom learning.