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Learning at CCSU occurs on
campus, in the community, and around the globe.
Student
Activities (Student Center, 832-1990)
Significant learning opportunities are available through
student organizations. CCSU has over 110 recognized
student organizations on campus, ranging from
governmental bodies such as the Student Government
Association to academic clubs like the Communication
Club to special interest organizations such as LASO, the
Latin American Students’ Organization. Active
involvement, especially in leadership positions, in one
of these organizations may be the perfect introduction
to experiential learning.
International Experiences (Barnard Hall Room
138, 832-2040)
An international experience broadens a person’s
perspective on the world. International experience can
take the form of academic study, an internship,
or volunteer experience. CCSU offers numerous credit-bearing summer programs in
such countries as Germany, China, France, Nigeria,
Japan, Jamaica, and England. Year-long exchange programs
for study at universities in these and many other
countries will also give you invaluable first-hand
experiences of other cultures and ways of life.
The Center
for International Education provides
comprehensive assistance for students wishing to study
overseas, including an extensive pre-departure
orientation, a re-entry culture-shock workshop,
advisement in selecting an appropriate program, and
support services for the duration of the program.
Community Services/Volunteer
Opportunities (Student Center 205)
Community service includes many things, from
volunteering at a children’s hospital to building a
playscape at a local elementary school. The community
may be the CCSU community of students and faculty, the
greater New Britain community, or the world beyond New
Britain. One student may choose a volunteer experience
which offers learning opportunities related to the
student’s major; another may get involved with a
community group totally unrelated to his or her academic
studies.
Internships (Willard Hall 100, 832-1630)
The term “internship” usually applies to experience
related to the academic programs. Internships are often
sponsored by private companies or governmental agencies.
An internship may be unpaid or paid. A student may be
able to obtain academic credit for an internship,
depending on the student’s major department. Some
departments such as Industrial Technology require
internships. Others such as Computer Science offer
optional internship credit. Some departments do not have
formal credit-bearing internships, but may recognize an
internship experience and grant credit as independent
study. In any case, early planning is essential and
prior approval of an academic department is necessary.
Cooperative
Education (Willard Hall 100,832-1630)
Cooperative Education work experiences are paid,
full-time, six-month positions related to the student’s
academic and career interests. It takes one full
semester of preparation, which includes enrollment in a
one-credit Career Development Seminar, resume writing,
and interviewing. It is wise to plan ahead for Co-op
(one full year prior to the beginning of work).
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