Real Experience. Applied Learning.

Experiential Learning is key to an education through the College of Arts and Sciences. The REAL Program provides paid experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Developed to allow students to discover their interests, gain a rich understanding of a particular field, discern their career goals, and explore future employment fields, the program has distributed roughly $3.25 million to more than 860 students across all majors since its inception in 2018. Placements range from non-profit and community service organizations to research labs, governmental organizations, and beyond.

My internship laid a solid foundation for my aspiration to pursue a career in law. The best thing about this experience was seeing the work I did actually impact and help the organization I was working with."

—Shelly Cormier '26, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Philosophy
HR Intern at Maitri

Support the REAL Program and help us continue to educate the next generation as they become competent, conscientious, and compassionate global citizens.