"Previously found almost exclusively in undergraduate programs, there is now growing support for developing experiential learning (i.e. work experience) at the graduate level. Students across disciplines are hungry for alternative ways to learn, but also to be remunerated for their skills."
Learn by working: experiential pathways in graduate studies
Internships provide students with a broader view of the world and professional skills development, which can transcend their in-class knowledge.
Resources for graduate students building professional toolkits
- https://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/graduate-matters/an-internship-during-your-phd-can-be-vital-to-your-career-development/
- https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2021/07/12/benefits-grad-students-and-administrators-providing-experiential-learning
- https://www.cca-reports.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Degrees-of-Success_FullReport_EN.pdf
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Original article: universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/graduate-matters/learn-by-working-experiential-pathways-in-graduate-studies/
Modified on July 10, 2024