Experiential learning has become a defining priority in higher education as colleges and universities nationwide expand opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience beyond the classroom.
That push aligns with student demand. Inside Higher Ed’s most recent Student Voice survey of 1,135 two- and four-year students found that nearly all expressed interest in participating in some form of work-integrated learning, with many citing technical skill development and professional networking as top motivations.
The urgency may be even greater in the age of generative AI. Some 55 percent of students said firsthand experience has become more important as automation and AI reshape the future of work.
Against that backdrop, institutions are building increasingly immersive learning ecosystems that blur the lines among classroom, lab, industry and start-up spaces. Here’s what Inside Higher Ed has learned about what that looks like in practice.
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