Internships allow students to apply classroom learning in professional environments while building connections that support their future careers. CLASE students gain experience with businesses, nonprofit organizations, research institutions and government agencies across the region and beyond.
Many CLASE students participate in undergraduate research, working alongside faculty mentors to explore questions, test ideas and contribute to new knowledge. Whether conducting scientific experiments, analyzing social trends or designing new technologies, students gain valuable experience in discovery, problem-solving and communication.
For many programs, learning extends beyond the classroom. Students conduct environmental research, participate in archaeological digs, work in community organizations and study real-world systems in action. These immersive experiences help students understand how their fields impact people and communities.
Students also apply their learning through collaborative projects and community partnerships. From creative writing and media production to engineering design and data analysis, these opportunities allow students to turn ideas into meaningful work while still enrolled.
The flexibility of the criminal justice program allowed me to explore multiple aspects of the field to find what I was genuinely passionate about.