Internships transform classroom learning to experiential learning.
The sun was shining last Monday on the first day of Spring Quarter as students and faculty returned from the break. As the weather warms up, many students’ minds turn towards summer plans and landing an internship. For many, internships form the crucial bridge for transforming classroom learning to experiential learning and ultimately, their first job.
Last spring, Bre Pettis ’95 coordinated with the Alumni Programs Office to offer an exclusive internship opportunity for Evergreen students at his new business venture, Bre & Co. Read more in The Evergreen Magazine.
Bre Pettis ’95, Val Shamma ’16, Frances Lilliston ’17, Nick Boelk ’16, and Keri Carkeek ’92, chair of The Evergreen State College Foundation’s Board of Governors, at the Bre & Co. workshop.
If you’d like to enlist help from an Evergreen student intern at your place of work, contact the Assistant Director of Internships and Employer Development, Kevin Andrew at andrewk@evergreen.edu or (360) 867-6189.
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I am so grateful for internships at Evergreen! In the 1970’s I signed up for two of them. In 1973, I was the first news director at KAOS-fm. It was a great learning opportunity, but after realizing broadcast journalism was not may path in life, I did a second internship with Evergreen’s financial aid office. That internship evolved into a 35 year career in student services at four West Coast colleges. I’ve been retired for several years now, and often reflect gratefully on TESC’s emphasis on practicum. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing, Michael!