Ever wonder why everyone keeps telling you to “get experience”—but no one tells you what that really means? In this episode, we’re diving into the world of experiential learning—what it is, why it matters, and how it can totally transform your education, your resume, and your confidence.

We bring you real stories, relatable examples, and plenty of laughs as we explore the power of learning through doing. Yes, internships are great—but they’re just the tip of the experiential learning iceberg.

Tune in for an energetic, down-to-earth conversation about some of the many ways to gain experience:

• Research opportunities

• Volunteering

• Student leadership roles

• Part-time jobs

• Service-learning projects

• Job shadowing

• Creative projects and portfolios

• Campus clubs and orgs

• Practicum courses and co-ops

• Freelance work or side gigs

• Hackathons and case competitions

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next opportunity, this episode will help you find a path that meets you where you are—and gets you where you want to go.

💡 Expect insights, inspiration, and a reminder that you don’t have to wait until you graduate to start building your future.

Resources:

Inbox: [email protected]

Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/umbccareers

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UMBCcareers

Webpage: careers.umbc.edu

Shriver Center: https://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/

Mock Trials: https://politicalscience.umbc.edu/student-organizations/umbc-mock-trial/

CoLab: https://summer.umbc.edu/summer-at-umbc/beyond-the-classroom/colab/

PRAC Course to Support Experiential Learning: https://careers.umbc.edu/students/find/internship/earn-academic-credit/

Thanks for listening to UMBC Careers Unleashed. If you have other questions about the job search or figuring out your career path, please comment, like, and subscribe. We are taking questions throughout the year and will be answering them here every other week. This podcast is sponsored by UMBC Career Center, Recording and Production by Judson Asomani, Directed by Marykate Conroy, Music and Intro by Isaiah Dunn, Hosted by Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni with co host and collaborator, Isaiah Dunn, Graphics by Dustin Eby, Sam Nguyen, and Tolulupe Ajabade.