Gain Experience

Want to apply the skills and knowledge that you are gaining to a new setting or experience? Employers often give greater consideration to job applicants who have relevant experience that extends beyond coursework or an academic degree. Consider these resources to begin to uncover opportunities to gain experience through activities such as research, clinicals, practica, student teaching, campus leadership, volunteerism/service, and more.

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Campus InvolvementShare This: Share Campus Involvement on FacebookShare Campus Involvement on LinkedInShare Campus Involvement on Twitter
While you are studying at UConn it is a great time to try new things. By getting involved in college …

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ResearchShare This: Share Research on FacebookShare Research on LinkedInShare Research on Twitter
Research can be broadly defined as the systematic investigation of data and other materials that leads to the creation of new knowledge …

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UConn Leadership & Certificate ProgramsShare This: Share UConn Leadership & Certificate Programs on FacebookShare UConn Leadership & Certificate Programs on LinkedInShare UConn Leadership & Certificate Programs on Twitter
Student Activities Leadership Programs

Leadership and Organizational Development’s mission is to provide intentional, challenging, and educational experiences that are inclusive, …

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Service Opportunities & VolunteerismShare This: Share Service Opportunities & Volunteerism on FacebookShare Service Opportunities & Volunteerism on LinkedInShare Service Opportunities & Volunteerism on Twitter
Here you can find resources to see how you can impact your local and non-local Connecticut community.
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ClinicalsShare This: Share Clinicals on FacebookShare Clinicals on LinkedInShare Clinicals on Twitter
Whether your major at UConn has specific clinical requirements or not, learn about ways to complete clinical hours here.
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FellowshipsShare This: Share Fellowships on FacebookShare Fellowships on LinkedInShare Fellowships on Twitter
A fellowship can be broadly described as a monetary award given to a student to pay for academic pursuits, often involving research. …

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Center for Excellence in Teaching & LearningShare This: Share Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning on FacebookShare Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning on LinkedInShare Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning on Twitter
If you have never taught, or you would like to sharpen your existing teaching skills, consider enrolling in various workshops …

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Leadership OpportunitiesShare This: Share Leadership Opportunities on FacebookShare Leadership Opportunities on LinkedInShare Leadership Opportunities on Twitter
Leadership can encompass leading people, projects, ideas, and does not have to be associated with a positional title or formal …

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UConn-based Graduate AssistantshipsShare This: Share UConn-based Graduate Assistantships on FacebookShare UConn-based Graduate Assistantships on LinkedInShare UConn-based Graduate Assistantships on Twitter
Learn about UConn-based Graduate Assistantships in offices and departments throughout the University. Note: This site has the greatest number of …

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Job Simulation ActivitiesShare This: Share Job Simulation Activities on FacebookShare Job Simulation Activities on LinkedInShare Job Simulation Activities on Twitter
Try out “true-to-life” job simulation exercises by applying your skills and knowledge to real-life tasks associated with specific careers. Note: …

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