Experience Beyond the Classroom
Experiential learning is a key part of building your professional skills, making connections, and applying your education. At Brandeis, most undergraduates complete two to three experiential opportunities, such as internships, research, community-engaged learning, creative work, field research, or campus organizations.
These experiences complement your academics and can make you more confident and competitive for jobs, graduate school, and other post-graduation plans. Explore the ways you can gain professional experience during your time at Brandeis.
Internships
Broaden your skillset and put your Brandeis education into practice by participating in an internship. Students seek opportunities in a variety of areas, industries and specialties both nationally and globally.
Research
The collaborative nature of our community gives students the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary research across a range of academic disciplines under the close guidance of faculty mentors. Being involved with research and fieldwork can deepen your studies and build skills such as critical thinking, project management and teamwork that employers are looking for in applicants.
On-Campus Employment
While you pursue your academics, you may want to consider working on campus to boost your resume, build connections and even pay some bills. There are various positions available to students throughout the academic year (and sometimes summer months), to help you to continue to grow as a professional.
Student Clubs and Organizations
There are many ways to get involved on campus beyond internships, jobs and research. Brandeis has more than 200 student-run clubs and organizations that encourage creative learning and leadership development that can help enrich your career path.
Volunteer
Brandeis University is rich in volunteer opportunities for every passion, skill set and schedule. Volunteering equips you with the skills to better prepare for jobs and internships and can help lay a foundation to get into specialized fields like healthcare and education.