Experiential Education Week
Monday, November 27 - Thursday, November 30
Discover the power of hands-on learning at Bristol's Experiential Education Week! These events are designed to showcase the incredible opportunities for hands-on experience that await Bristol students.
View our video of Bristol student Hailey Charles discussing the benefits of her Civic Engagement internship experience.
Throughout the week, you'll have the chance to learn about:
- Gaining valuable, direct experience through Bristol's community-based learning courses and internships.
- Integrating your hands-on learning experience on your resume and while interviewing.
- Organizations interested in hosting Bristol students for experiential learning opportunities, such as volunteer and internship opportunities.
Career Readiness Workshop: Interview
Monday, Nov. 27 | Noon to 1 p.m. | Fall River Campus, J Building (J211)
This workshop provides students with the knowledge, techniques, and tools to market your work outside of the classroom during interviews.
Career Readiness Workshop: Resume
Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
This workshop provides you with the knowledge, techniques, and tools to help you market your work outside of the classroom on your resume.
Internship Prep Workshop
Monday, Nov. 27 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
Preparedness is key when seeking and obtaining an internship. All students looking to participate in an internship must attend one 1-hour Virtual Internship Prep Workshop.
Chat with the EEC
Monday, Nov. 27 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Fall River Campus, Lobby between L & E Buildings
Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | New Bedford Campus Lobby
Come visit EEC staff to win a prize and learn how you can gain valuable hands-on experience
while earning credit toward your degree through Bristol鈥檚 Community-Based Learning
courses and the Internship Program. No registration required.
MSC Drop-in: Chat with the EEC
Wednesday, Nov. 29 | Noon to 1 p.m. | Fall River Campus, G Building (MSC)
Stop by the Multicultural Student Center for snacks and to hear from EEC staff about how you can gain valuable hands-on experience while earning credit toward your degree through Bristol鈥檚 Community-Based Learning courses and the Internship Program. No registration required.
Experiential Education Showcase
Thursday, Nov. 30 | Anytime Noon to 2 p.m. | Fall River Campus, G Building
Join us for an event showcasing Bristol students' hands-on experiences through our community-based learning courses and internships. Connect with student presenters and seize the chance to interact with organizations seeking Bristol students for volunteer and internship opportunities.
Community-Based Learning Workshop
Monday, Nov. 27 | Noon to 2 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
This faculty-focused session presents an overview of what Community-Based Learning is and how to create integrated and meaningful Civic Engagement in their courses. Whether you are new to this and exploring the concept or have been doing the work for years, all faculty are welcome to attend to gain important foundational knowledge or expand ideas for the future.
Chat with the EEC
Monday, Nov. 27 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Fall River Campus, Lobby between L & E Buildings
Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | New Bedford Campus Lobby
Come visit EEC staff to win a prize and learn how you can gain valuable hands-on experience
while earning credit toward your degree through Bristol鈥檚 Community-Based Learning
courses and the Internship Program. No registration required.
Faculty/Partner Networking Event
Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 4 to 6 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
This event is designed to create space for Bristol faculty currently or interested in teaching a Community-Based Learning course and our local organization partners to come together to brainstorm and build meaningful Community-Based Learning project opportunities. The event will be structured so that all faculty will be able to interact with each attending partner to identify mutual goals based on the needs of the organization and the course student learning goals. This event will be especially helpful for faculty who have an upcoming Spring or future Community-Based Learning course.
Experiential Education Showcase
Thursday, Nov. 30 | Anytime Noon to 2 p.m. | Fall River Campus, G Building
Join us for an event showcasing Bristol students' hands-on experiences through our community-based learning courses and internships. Connect with student presenters and seize the chance to interact with organizations seeking Bristol students for volunteer and internship opportunities.