97.7%
of Miami Students employed or seeking further education
Experiential Education
Experiential education is a teaching philosophy in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs’s capacity to contribute to their communities.
A Note from Brandon Prew
Director of Experiential Education
Students who engage in experiential education at Miami graduate with strong workplace competencies, improved post-graduation employment rates, and higher starting salaries.
Through internships, co-ops, research, and other immersive experiences, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. These experiences foster adaptability, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership — capabilities that drive career growth in an evolving workforce.
Experiential Education transforms a ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ degree into a launchpad for impact, equipping graduates to shape the future of the workforce.
Miami Learning Beyond The Classroom
The Miami Experience goes far beyond classroom learning. Experiential learning is integral to a world-class liberal arts education and fundamental to the MiamiTHRIVE initiative. Students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining valuable personal and professional insight while developing skills, career readiness, engaging with community initiatives, and personal growth.
Miami supports diverse experiential opportunities both locally and globally, including:
- Internships/Gigs
- Research
- Job Shadowing
- Undergraduate Research
- Study Abroad
- Field Work/Practicums
- Creative Projects/Performances
- Entrepreneurship/Innovation Challenges
- Student-Led Projects/Ventures
- Leadership Development ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ
- and numerous faculty-supported experiences.
Our Numbers Show Success
156
Research/Internship Grant Recipients since July 2024
$300K+
in Research/Internship Awards distributed to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs
My biggest leadership lesson from this internship, something I learned from my supervisor who had 25 years of company experience, is that “value is delivered by changing outcomes.” As a leader, a key part of your role is helping others see the importance of what you're all doing.
Siddhant Karki, ‘25
Major: Computer Science and Mathematics | Internship: Eli Lilly
Mornings started off with an hour focused on learning tools like CRM systems and Salesforce. These sessions were hands-on and helped us get a feel for how customer info and interactions are tracked in a real finance setting. After that, we had more of a class-style session where experienced employees would walk us through the company’s internal platforms like Xperience and explain how it all ties into the customer experience.
Ryan Fields, ‘26
Major: Business Analytics | Internship: First Financial Bank
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