Experiential Learning Guide for Students

This is a guide for students who seek to expand their skill sets and experience. This guide is focused on helping students explore and find opportunities that will aid them in achieving their career goals.

1. Getting started with experiential learning 

• Learn the language of experiential learning so you can identify opportunities that best fit you.

• Learn the curricular and co-curricular opportunities available at UofG.
   

2. Exploring experiential learning 

• Leverage Experience Guelph to discover new EL opportunities.

• Discuss your options or ask your Professors about experiential learning – consider pitching your own independent course topic.

• Look for courses that offer experiential learning.

• Find a co-curricular experience in an area you’re passionate about.
   

3. Planning your experiences 

• Consider your whole academic journey – try to incorporate at least one experiential learning experience per academic year.

• Discuss your options.

• Put your best foot forward.
   

4. Reflect on your experiences! 

• Try journaling throughout your experiential learning experience and looking back at your journal once the experience is complete.

• Try summarizing your learning in a short paragraph.

• Try debriefing with a trusted person – speak to folks who were involved in the same experience.
   

It is recommended to use this guide as a supplementary tool as a talking point to your Career Advisor. The activities you complete in this guide will help your Career Advisor get a better sense of what you are trying to achieve.