Published on Experiential Learning (https://www.uoguelph.ca/experientiallearning)

Home > Students > Apply for Experiential Learning Opportunities

Apply for Experiential Learning Opportunities

Many experiential learning opportunities offered at the University of Guelph require submission of an application or resume and completion of an interview. The EL Hub has a number of resources to support you in building these self-marketing tools.

Identify Transferable Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

Transferable knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) are developed throughout your life. Whether you have years of work history or you're new to the job market, your life experiences give you a wealth of abilities that can help you in social, academic or professional situations. Reflecting on examples of when you have developed KSAs can help you market yourself for future work or volunteer opportunities. Additionally, taking the time to consider which KSAs you would like to improve on can help you select experiential learning experiences that will provide the development you're looking for.

To support your ability to identify knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed through experiential learning, University of Guelph experiences are tagged with common employability outcomes [1].

Access Self-Help Resources

Preparing your application? Here are some tools to get you started!

  • Resume Building Strategies [2]
  • Cover Letter Strategies [3]
  • Interview Strategies [4]

Ask an Expert!

Have your application reviewed by our team! Career Advisors [5] and Peer Helpers [6] are available to assist students with the following:

  • Resume Critiques & Assistance
  • Cover Letter Critiques & Assistance
  • Mock Interviews
  • LinkedIn Profile Critiques
  • Mock Faculty Conversations

Experiential Learning at the University of Guelph

Experiential learning is a core part of what we do at the University of Guelph. We believe that students benefit from engaging directly in workplaces and communities where they can apply their learning in real contexts. Our course-based and co-curricular opportunities are designed to develop transferable skills, expand awareness of work and community issues, and promote collaboration between peers, faculty, and external partners.

Experiential Learning Definition and Inclusion Criteria
Common Employability Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
Experiential Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Experiential Learning Facts and Figures
Experiential Learning Research and Reports
Experiential Learning Hub and Campus EL Partners

Success Stories

Student and Alumni Success Stories
Students Adapting During COVID-19
Share Your Story

Upcoming Workshops

  • Jul 20th, 2023

    Completing Your Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) - July 20, 2023

Subscribe to Upcoming Workshops

Contact Us

Experiential Learning Hub
University of Guelph
50 Stone Rd E
Trent Lane Building 54
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
experience@uoguelph.ca

Find us on Social Media

  • Twitter - U of G Experiential Learning on Twitter

  • Facebook - U of G Experiential Learning on Facebook

  • Instagram - U of G Experiential Learning on Instagram

  • LinkedIn - U of G Experiential Learning on LinkedIn


Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/experientiallearning/students/apply-experiential-learning-opportunities

Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/experientiallearning/students/identify-transferable-knowledge-skills-and-attitudes [2] https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/students-alumni/resumes-interviews-more/build-your-resume [3] https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/students-alumni/resumes-interviews-more/write-your-cover-letters [4] https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/interviews [5] https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/students-alumni/drop-sessions-booked-appointments [6] https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/students-alumni/peer-helpers